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Yadwendra Kumar

Pune

Summary

Dynamic Team Lead at John Deere with a proven track record in Automation testing using HIL setup and System Integration Testing. Expert in Automotive standards and Communication protocols, My leadership and analytical skills drive efficiency and enhance project outcomes in high-stakes environments. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead

John Deere
Pune
02.2022 - Current
  • Automation Testing for critical components within harvesters using ETAS HIL
  • Played a pivotal role (Verification Champion) in overseeing and driving the success of system integration testing for cutting-edge agricultural machinery (SPFH)
  • Spearhead the testing of complex systems, ensuring the seamless integration and performance
  • Have managed and mentored a team of engineers to influence and improve testing processes, ensuring maximum efficiency and accuracy
  • Successfully reduced the time to market by ~40% and operational costs by ~20%

Advance Engineer

Forvia-Faurecia
Pune
12.2020 - 01.2022
  • Seamless integration and optimal performance of complex audio systems
  • Entrusted with the critical responsibility of validating the audio paths of the Cockpit Domain Controller, a key component in automotive infotainment systems
  • Successfully led rigorous validation efforts, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that all audio signals, communication protocols, and system integrations functioned flawlessly under various conditions
  • Played a pivotal role in boosting team productivity by offering technical guidance, mentoring junior engineers, and streamlining processes

Senior System Engineer

BlueBinaries Engineering and Solutions Pvt Ltd
Pune
05.2019 - 12.2020
  • Designed and implemented comprehensive LABCAR setups for system integration testing, ensuring accurate simulation of vehicle dynamics.
  • Successful launch of a high-quality Setup that met stringent performance and reliability standards, enhancing the automotive brand's reputation for innovation and driving customer satisfaction
  • Aligned load configurations in LABCAR with real vehicle layouts, ensuring optimal testing reliability.
  • Performed extensive system integration testing using LABCAR to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.

Sr. Validation Engineer

Varroc Lightning
Pune
12.2015 - 07.2018
  • Integration testing to guarantee seamless communication between the head lamp control module and other vehicle systems
  • Responsibilities involved ensuring that the lightning systems, integrated with ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance), performed optimally under various real-world conditions
  • Validating features such as adaptive headlights, automatic high beam control, and cornering lights, which are critical for enhancing vehicle safety and driver visibility
  • By ensuring these systems met high standards of performance, warranty claims and product recalls related to lightning systems were reduced, resulting in significant cost savings of ~20%

System Validation Engineer

Magneti Marelli India
Gurugram
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Contributed as a team member in the Automation Team, utilizing NI TestStand for automating testing processes of infotainment targets.
  • Conducted system testing for a variety of infotainment Electronic Control Units (ECUs), including those for Peugeot, Fiat, and BMW, ensuring adherence to functional specifications.
  • Analyzed bugs in collaboration with developers to resolve validation issues, enhancing overall system quality.
  • Currently serving as a System Validation Engineer, focusing on thorough testing and validation procedures.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Embedded Systems and Design

Centre For Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC)
Pune
01.2013

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunication

Shri Shankaracharya College of Engineering And Technology
Bhilai
08-2012

Skills

Management Tools

  • ADO (Azure DevOps)
  • Rally
  • Doors NG
  • GIT
  • TestRail
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • MS Office Suite
  • RTC

Automotive tools

  • Canoe
  • Canape
  • Canalyzer
  • ECUTest
  • CAPL
  • HIL ETAS (Labcar)

Communication Protocols

  • CAN
  • J1939
  • UDS
  • LIN
  • Automotive Standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262, 25119)

Interpersonal Skills

  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Networking
  • Analytical

Certification

  • ISTQB Automation Software Tester
  • ISTQB Foundation Level
  • ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst
  • ISTQB Advance Level Technical Test Analyst
  • Certified Scrum Fundamentals

Hobbies and Interests

  • Playing cricket and badminton
  • Exploring a variety of content on YouTube
  • Participated as a volunteer in NGO events conducted for John Deere, including the Disha event and the STEM event

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner
A1

Accomplishments

  • Received the Wow Award and Star Team of the Month Awards at John Deere for exemplary performance
  • Achieved an award for timeliness in project deliverables

Timeline

Team Lead

John Deere
02.2022 - Current

Advance Engineer

Forvia-Faurecia
12.2020 - 01.2022

Senior System Engineer

BlueBinaries Engineering and Solutions Pvt Ltd
05.2019 - 12.2020

Sr. Validation Engineer

Varroc Lightning
12.2015 - 07.2018

System Validation Engineer

Magneti Marelli India
01.2014 - 12.2015

Post Graduate Diploma - Embedded Systems and Design

Centre For Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC)

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunication

Shri Shankaracharya College of Engineering And Technology

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