Ramanna Walakhindi
Bengaluru
Summary
Automotive validation test engineer with extensive experience collaborating with General Motors and Stellantis. Proficient in validating electronic units across multiple platforms. Aiming to leverage expertise in system validation test planning, design, and analysis to enhance operational efficiency. Dedicated to fostering innovation through continuous learning and effective teamwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Test Engineer
Expleo Pvt Ltd
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Experience in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) project execution, real-time bench setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Skilled in developing and maintaining HIL test benches using dSPACE platforms for ECU validation.
- Validated Body Control Module ECU features such as outside mirror and content theft deterrent in HIL environment using control desk and FIU.
- Proficient in ECU software flashing and conducting diagnostics to verify compliance with UDS standards.
- Good knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, UDS, CAN TP and LIN.
- Strong understanding of translating functional requirements into detailed test plans and validation test cases.
- Investigated and identified root causes of issues during regression testing, ensuring system stability and reliability.
- Compiled detailed test reports and tracked defects in project management tools.
- Experience with JIRA for issue tracking and resolution.
- Collaborated with customer teams to gather feedback and efficiently resolve issues.
- Client: Stellantis | Project: Body Control Module
Test Engineer – Automotive HIL Validation
Tata Consultancy Services
02.2022 - 04.2025
- Conducted system and functional testing of BCM and ELM ECUs on static benches and HIL (dSPACE).
- Developed and executed automation scripts using Auto Val and CAPL, Control Desk.
- Conducted manual and automated testing, ensuring software reliability and enhancing performance.
- Validated diagnostic functions, adhering to UDS protocol standards for compliance.
- Performed regression and release validations using CAN, CAN TP, CAN FD, LIN and UDS protocols.
- Tested Turn lamp, Reverse lamp ECUs at subsystem level.
- Analysed customer concerns, identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
- Client: General Motors | Project: Body Control Module (BCM) and Exterior lighting Module(ELM)
Education
Bachelors in Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
BIDAR01-2021
Diploma - ECE
Government Polytechnic
Aurad(B)01-2018
Skills
- Controller Area Network
- CAN FD
- CAN TP
- LIN
- UDS
- HIL Dspcae Simulator
- Testing Tool - CANoe, CANalyzer
- DSPACE Control Desk
- CAPL using Canoe
- IBM DOORS
- JIRA
- Autoval
- Basic Python
Accomplishments
Beyond Excellence & On the Spot Award, For taking up challenging tasks and successfully stabilizing turn lamp Function, Reverse lamp and brake lamp functionalities.
Languages
English
Kannada
Hindi
Telugu
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Cricket
- Swimming
Timeline
Software Test Engineer
Expleo Pvt Ltd
04.2025 - 10.2025
Test Engineer – Automotive HIL Validation
Tata Consultancy Services
02.2022 - 04.2025
Bachelors in Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Diploma - ECE
Government Polytechnic