Virendra Avhad

Fisker - Ultrasonic sensor ECU development for Park Assist feature

• Designed and developed algorithms in Embedded C for generating point maps using ultrasonic sensors, provided APIs to the feature development team.
• Led the design and development of power monitoring and fault handling modules, ensuring system reliability and safety.
• Architected the system layout for power monitoring and fault management modules, focusing on robustness.
• Developed a Python automation script to validate and verify sensor log message data.
• Performing QAC to ensure code is implemented as per MISRA Guidelines.

Stellantis - Ultrasonic sensor ECU development for Park Assist feature

• Configured system behavior based on packaging data for multiple CVADAS variants (DT, HD, BEV) and contributed to algorithm development in Embedded C for ultrasonic sensor-based point map generation; delivered APIs to feature development teams.
• Resolved critical defects in the object detection and communication modules, improving overall system performance.
• Developed a python script to visualize the FOV angles of the ultrasonic sensor.
• Performing QAC to ensure code is implemented as per MISRA Guidelines.

Elmos - Ultrasonic Sensor Software Development

• Implemented a UART-based debugging module to assist in sensor software diagnostics.
• Created a setup environment for QAC on the whole project as per the customer requirements.

Magna TechFest - Micromouse Competition

• Built a differential-drive robot to autonomously navigate a 16×16 maze.
• Applied sensor fusion techniques to filter noise from a 9-axis IMU.
• Tuned PID controllers to keep the robot centered and avoid wall collisions.
• Implemented FreeRTOS for efficient task management and scheduling.

Floor Clearning Robot

• Designed and fabricated the PCB for the floor cleaning robot which was controlled by a wireless controller.
• Programmed the robot for manuevering the robot based on the inputs from wireless controller.

ROBOCON 2022 - MR1 and MR2 robot development

• Contributed to the design and fabrication of a throwing mechanism prototype for launching a Lagori ball in the MR1 robot for ROBOCON.
• Programmed the MR2 robot with an omni-wheeled drive system, controlled using wireless joystick.
• Prepared technical documentation with detail specifications, selection strategy, and mechanism overview for the first-stage evaluation process.
• Led end-to-end robot development, overseeing all engineering aspects from mechanical design to final manufacturing. Mentored new team members on software development and contributed to programming one of the robots.
• Devised and implemented a strategic execution plan to complete robot tasks efficiently and within constraints, minimizing time while ensuring full compliance with guidelines.

• Collaborating with the Software Development team to design and implement modules within the AUTOSAR architecture.
• Studying and applying the CAN protocol to support communication requirements in the ongoing project.

Manufactured 'Automated Guided Vehicle' with mapping for 10kg's payload delivering across campus.