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Swapnatai Desai

Swapnatai Desai

Senior Test Engineer

Summary

Accomplished Software Verification and Validation Engineer at SAF-HOLLAND Group, adept at HIL and Unit testing. Enhanced defect detection rates significantly while mentoring junior engineers. Proficient in embedded C and MATLAB, driving efficiency in testing processes and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Software Verification and Validation Engineer

SAF-HOLLAND Group (TCI)
02.2025 - Current
  • Reviewed requirements documentation to ensure testability of features before testing starts.
  • Create Test Cases for reviewed requirements.
  • Collaborated with development teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve software issues promptly.
  • Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
  • Actively participated in sprint planning sessions to provide input on feasibility, risk assessment, and resource allocation for upcoming projects.
  • Mentored junior engineers in best practices for validation engineering methodologies improving team skillsets.

Senior Test Engineer

Magna Automotive International
12.2022 - 02.2025
  • Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
  • Developed formal test plans for personal use and use by colleagues.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on defects discovered during testing, enabling quick resolution and minimizing risk of future occurrences.
  • Reproduced defects and documented findings.
  • Streamlined testing processes for increased efficiency in identifying and resolving defects.
  • Mentored junior test engineers, enhancing their skillsets and overall team performance.
  • Increased defect detection rates through rigorous test case creation and efficient execution, reducing post-release customer complaints significantly.

Test Engineer

KPIT Technologies
11.2016 - 12.2022
  • Understanding of Embedded C code and MATLAB Model.
  • Debugging of Embedded C code and MATLAB Model.
  • Unit Testing of MIL data provided by customer.

Education

Bachelor of Electronics Engineering - Electronic Engineering

KIT Collage, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Kolhapur, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Regression testing

Unit testing (Code coverages like, Branch, Statement, MC/DC Coverages)

HIL testing (Build Generation, Binary Generation, ECU Flashing, HIL Testing, CAN Data Monitoring, Code debugging)

MIL testing

Embedded C

MATLAB (Ability to understand and test MATLAB design, Basic understanding of MBD, Auto Code Generation, Model Advisor, Test Case Generation and MIL Testing)

CAN Protocol

Defect tracking

Git repository

Software

Embedded C, MATLAB, Tessy, Canoe, PTC Integrity, Lauterbach, GITHUB

Timeline

Software Verification and Validation Engineer

SAF-HOLLAND Group (TCI)
02.2025 - Current

Senior Test Engineer

Magna Automotive International
12.2022 - 02.2025

Test Engineer

KPIT Technologies
11.2016 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Electronics Engineering - Electronic Engineering

KIT Collage, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
04.2001 -
Swapnatai DesaiSenior Test Engineer