Sangeetha Vinayagam
Bangalore
Summary
I am an engineer who loves engineering sustainable powertrain architectures that reduce environmental impact and make green transportation accessible and scalable. I also invest time in mentoring people in learning technology that fits this framework.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Software System Designer
BGSW
01.2022 - Current
- Integrated classic AUTOSAR stack updates across diverse ECU platforms for leading automotive OEMs (FIAT, Ford, JLR, VW, Tata, M&M, PSA, Nissan and HMG)
- Conducted requirements engineering ensuring ASPICE level compliance across automotive projects.
- Executed V model process for deliveries, conducting robustness tests for CAN, IO, Base SW regression, and analyzing quality assurance reports.
- Optimized runtime memory and improved runtime by 10% which addressed engine misfiring issues.
- Performed fault analysis to assess system impact and conducted in-vehicle checks to deliver effective solutions.
Lead Software Engineer
Robert Bosch Korea
Yongin
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and document software requirements and specifications in DOORs, ensuring alignment across development phases.
- Collaborated with global stakeholders (SW team in India, South Korea, Vietnam, Vienna, and Germany) to align software requirements and specifications.
- Resolved complex technical issues in software development, particularly related to device drivers (CDD), improving system stability and performance.
- Integrated, configured, verified, and validated BSW stack for VPC study projects, facilitating successful project acquisition.
- Resolved issues in Memory issues in the SW build and shared understanding of the same in the team for better configuration.
- Configured DEM and FiM systems for integration with firmware. Coordinated firmware development for RTE layer to interface diagnostics with Base SW.
- Mentored junior engineers and customer counterparts on automotive concepts, enhancing project contributions and fostering team knowledge growth.
- Set up laboratory for ECU testing in both Korea and India, ensuring proper equipment and protocols.
- Configuration of XCP and setup
- Implemented the 6 step BLDC motor driving through Hbridge asic connected through SPI.
Base Software Specialist
BGSW
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Conducted base SW regression tests, basic function tests for engine ECU performance, system tests, function tests, MISRA failure analysis, and DTC failure tests, effectively addressing resets.
- Support software implementation by providing engineering input, performing requirement traceability, and assisting in root cause analysis and debugging.
- Conducted analysis of software bugs to identify root causes. and Update SW for quality gate checks.
- Connected classic AUTOSAR interfaces between BSW and client SW, resolving RTE challenges to enhance system integration.
- Configure MCAL layer (ADC, PWM, SPI, ISR, Scheduling proc order to increase engine efficiency, Wdg, DEXT file integration, PBS, SENT, MSC, DMA, IO, ISR, NvM, CAN, ASW FLASH/ D-FLASH, resets, wake up, monitoring alarms)
- Integrated Chaedemo charging package, facilitating first-time implementation and expanding charging capabilities.
- Integrate HW Safety packages and validate the Propulsion SW.
- Develop and maintain CI pipelines till SOP.
Function Developer
BGSW
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked on Vehicle Communication function (CAN) development for Tata Nexon. CAN network on application layer.
- Model based coding for frames, code and integrated to ECU for testing
- Unit testing and package testing planned and executed for CAN frames.
Software Integration
BGSW
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Conducted integration and validation tests for ADC, SPI, Bootloader, and timers in a software development environment.
Software Developer
Mirror Technologies
12.2012 - 04.2014
- Software developer for projects with PIC16F877A and ATMEL89S52 – Temperature control and monitoring between master and slave using SPI and keeping timer with RTC DS1307
- Driving BLDC motor control.
- Audio amplifier for Aviation headset intercom.
Education
BTech - ECE
Karunya University
Coimbatore 05.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
- Embedded C
- Automotive MCU experience in Infineon Tricore TC3XX / JDP ST3 Bernina
- ASPICE - SYS 1 - 5, SWE 1 - 6
- Requirement Engineering - DOORS
- Verification & Validation manually
Microcontroller Abstraction Layer (Mcal)
Communication protocols – CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, Flexray
HIL / SIL usage
Debugging - UDE
CANalyzer
Model based coding
Engine knowledge - Gasoline / Diesel engines
Classic AUTOSAR integration
Complex Device driver configuration
System testing
Impact analysis - CAR / 5xWhy / 8D
Performance optimization
Integration planning
MCU Memory management
Basic knowledge of ISO 26262
Basic knowledge of J1939
Accomplishments
- Part of ELITE team as a task force team from 2019 - 2025.
- Configured, coded and tested DGDI sensor ASIC to run BLDC motor with ECU for the 1st time in powertrain.
ACE Performer awardee in 2023. - Instrumental in setting up Base software configuration for 5 projects.
- Represented project in ASPICE audit for L1 and L2 levels for areas SWE 1 – 6 and secured 1.2 in the initial setup itself.
Languages
Tamil
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Lead Software Engineer
Robert Bosch Korea
05.2023 - 11.2023
Software System Designer
BGSW
01.2022 - Current
Function Developer
BGSW
01.2019 - 12.2019
Base Software Specialist
BGSW
01.2018 - 05.2022
Software Integration
BGSW
01.2014 - 01.2018
Software Developer
Mirror Technologies
12.2012 - 04.2014
BTech - ECE
Karunya University
05.2008 - 05.2012
Honours
- President – Expresseteria – Leadership and Communication Club of Bosch, 2017
- 6 Bravo awards for contributions in task force teams.
Trainings undergoing
- Hands on training on MATLAB
- Exploring STM controllers and EV battery management
- Prompt Engineering, Data Science using Python, Generative AI, GitHub copilot