Viveka Pandiarajan
Summary
Dynamic Associate Engineer with Caterpillar Inc. expertise in developing embedded C++ applications and secure connectivity solutions. Proven ability in real-time systems and automotive networking, leveraging skills in MATLAB and collaborative problem-solving. Successfully integrated machine learning for enhanced telematics, driving innovation in connected vehicle systems.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Engineer
Caterpillar Inc. - Employed through Randstad
Chennai
07.2023 - Current
- Develop and maintain embedded C++ applications on Linux for machine telematics, ECU/ECM integration, and connected vehicle systems using CAN and J1939.
- Design and implement secure remote connectivity and screen mirroring solutions using WireGuard VPN, VNC, Docker, and TCP/IP technologies for embedded platforms.
- Build and deploy machine learning solutions using MATLAB and MATLAB Coder for real-time machine state detection and embedded ECM deployment.
- Develop Bluetooth sensor integration and live ECU data display solutions for vehicle communication systems in Linux-based embedded environments.
- Perform software debugging, validation, testing, deployment, and performance optimization using tools such as GDB, Wireshark, Git, and Docker.
- Collaborate with global cross-functional teams in Agile development environments while contributing to scalable embedded software and networking solutions.
Data Intelligence Intern
Caterpillar Inc.
Chennai
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted in developing telematics applications using C++ and gRPC in Linux-based embedded environments.
- Worked on Linux system fundamentals including process management, memory analysis, debugging, and real-time data handling.
- Supported software testing, validation, feature development, and issue resolution in collaboration with senior engineers using C++, Git, and networking fundamentals.
Education
Electronics and Communication Engineering
PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore04.2023
Skills
- Embedded systems design
- C/C programming
- Multithreading techniques
- Inter-process communication
- Real-time systems development
- Automotive networking
- CAN protocol expertise
- J1939 standards knowledge
- ECU/ECM communication
- TCP/IP networking
- MATLAB proficiency
Accomplishments
- Received the 'Best Employee Award – 2025' for contributions toward improving machine state segmentation accuracy using accelerometer-based ML models deployed on ECMs.
- Successfully delivered a remote screen mirroring proof-of-concept within one month, contributing to its progression toward New Product Introduction (NPI).
- Served as Secretary of IEEE Students Chapter 12951 during 2022–2023, leading a team of 150 students.
- Organized the national-level inter-college symposium 'SRiSHTi2k22' featuring multiple workshops and technical events with over 1500 participants.
- Led ATOM 2k22, an intra-college symposium involving over 200 student participants.
- Volunteered for the 'For the Kids' educational initiative during the academic year 2020–2021.
References
- Team Lead: Mr. Rajakrishnan Pazhali Rajasekharan - Senior Digital Product Owner, Caterpillar Inc.
Email: pr_rajakrishnan@cat.com, Contact No: +91 9600086540
- Teammate: Mr. Vishal Ramlal - Testing Engineer, Caterpillar Inc.
Email: vishal.ramlal@cat.com, Contact No: +91 7795678773
Timeline
Associate Engineer
Caterpillar Inc. - Employed through Randstad
07.2023 - Current
Data Intelligence Intern
Caterpillar Inc.
01.2023 - 06.2023
Electronics and Communication Engineering
PSG College of Technology