Vignesh Kanjanaickanpatti Sugavanam
Unterschleißeim,Germany
Summary
Senior Validation & Test Leader with 13+ years of experience in GNSS, V2X, Inertial Navigation, Automotive Domain Controllers, Gateways, and Infotainment systems. Expertise in system verification & validation, fault injection, Functional Safety (up to ASIL-B), and test automation using Python, LabVIEW, CAPL, CANoe, and NI TestStand. Proven track record of leading validation teams and delivering complex automotive products across CAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay, and UDS networks.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Leader
L&T Technology Services
Munich
07.2022 - Current
- Test Lead for BMW ADAS Domain Controller, responsible for system validation from kickoff to release.
- Led a 12-member validation team across planning, execution, quality assurance, and delivery.
- Owned validation of Lifecycle, Power Management, Thermal Management, Functional Safety, and Commissioning functions.
- Defined test governance, quality checklists, and resource utilization strategies.
- Led SYS4/SYS5 software and system fault injection campaigns for robustness and safety validation.
- Architected and drove development of test automation and engineering tools.
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure validation readiness and timely issue resolution.
- Directed defect analysis, risk assessment, and validation sign-off activities.
Advanced Test Engineer
Aptiv Automotive PLC
Bengaluru
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Led test architecture and automation development for Automotive Gateway and Inertial Navigation/V2X ECU platforms.
- Designed Python and LabVIEW-based validation frameworks, reusable APIs, and automated test solutions.
- Defined and executed validation strategies for GNSS, V2X, and IMU subsystems.
- Validated CAN/LIN-to-Ethernet gateway functionality, including upstream and downstream communication paths.
- Developed scalable automation infrastructure supporting system, integration, and regression testing.
- Drove defect analysis, test optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust product validation.
Senior Engineer
Thales Aerospace
Bengaluru
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Senior Test Engineer within the Integration, Verification & Validation (IV&V) team for In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems across Airbus and Boeing platforms.
- Configured and maintained test racks for Airbus A320, Airbus A350, and Boeing 727 programs, including software/part-number loading to LAIC and DSU units.
- Executed end-to-end system validation of Cabin Crew Interfaces (CCI), Passenger Seat Entertainment Systems (SES), and TPMUs across multiple hardware revisions.
- Performed flight readiness and validation activities using aircraft-specific flight checklists and test procedures.
- Conducted flight phase simulations to verify IFE system behavior during all aircraft operational phases.
- Validated avionics data exchange and system interactions using ARINC 429 communication protocols.
- Performed integration, regression, and system-level testing to ensure compliance with functional and performance requirements.
- Investigated system anomalies, supported root-cause analysis, and collaborated with development teams to resolve issues.
- Prepared test reports, defect documentation, and validation evidence to support product qualification and release.
Senior Engineer
Aptiv Automotive PLC (formerly Delphi Automotive Systems)
Bengaluru
09.2015 - 08.2019
- Performed serial data validation and physical layer qualification testing for automotive communication networks including LIN (J2602, LIN 1.3, LIN 2.1), CAN HS, CAN LS, GMLAN, and FlexRay.
- Developed and executed conformance and protocol compliance tests for CAN and LIN communication stacks and protocol handlers.
- Utilized advanced test equipment including oscilloscopes, function generators, programmable power supplies, programmable multimeters, Vector CANoe, and CAN stress tools for network validation and fault analysis.
- Designed and developed LabVIEW-based test plugins and automation solutions for audio analysis, AM/FM signal generation using RF generators, and USB source multiplexing for infotainment testing.
- Performed functional validation of automotive infotainment systems, including multimedia source switching and audio performance verification.
- Executed crank pulse simulations across multiple voltage profiles and environmental conditions to validate ECU robustness during power transients.
- Conducted temperature and environmental testing to assess system performance and reliability under varying operating conditions.
- Integrated LabVIEW test APIs and automation frameworks into NI TestStand to support scalable automated validation and regression testing.
- Collaborated with hardware, software, and system engineering teams to investigate issues, perform root-cause analysis, and improve product quality.
Engineer
KPIT Technologies
Bengaluru
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Performed system validation and functional testing of Automotive ADAS camera systems, including Surround View and Rear/Reverse Aid Cameras.
- Developed and executed test cases for camera functionality, image processing, and system-level requirements verification.
- Developed CAPL-based automated test scripts enhancing functional and diagnostic validation using Vector CANoe.
- Worked extensively with ISO 14229 (UDS) diagnostics for ECU testing, fault handling, and communication verification.
- Engineered CAPL-based flashing solutions for programming and validating Reverse Aid Camera software.
- Designed and implemented LabVIEW applications for efficient image capture, analysis, and automated test execution.
- Developed rest-bus simulation solutions to automate functional and integration testing of camera ECUs.
- Supported defect investigation, root-cause analysis, and regression testing to ensure product quality and compliance.
- Collaborated with software, hardware, and system engineering teams during integration and validation activities.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Amrita University
Coimbatore, India 06.2008 - 04.2013
Amrita Vidyalayam
Coumbatore, IndiaCertification
- ISTQB Foundation Level (2014)
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
German
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Kannada
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Technical Leader
L&T Technology Services
07.2022 - Current
Advanced Test Engineer
Aptiv Automotive PLC
01.2020 - 07.2022
Senior Engineer
Thales Aerospace
08.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Engineer
Aptiv Automotive PLC (formerly Delphi Automotive Systems)
09.2015 - 08.2019
Engineer
KPIT Technologies
08.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Amrita University
06.2008 - 04.2013
Amrita Vidyalayam