YAKAIAH JANAPATI
Bengaluru
Summary
Embedded Test Engineer with 7.8 years of diverse experience, including 4 years in the continental industry, with a focus on embedded system testing. Strong skills in flashing embedded software, validating peripherals, and managing defects through Agile practices. Proficient in ConTest, pytest, and tools like JIRA and Confluence for defect tracking. Acted as Scrum Master for 1 year, leading Agile ceremonies and ensuring effective sprint execution.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Specialist
Continental Autonomous Mobility India Pvt ltd
Bengaluru
04.2022 - Current
1. HCP2:
Role: Technical Specialist, Duration: April 2022 – December 2024, Tools/Technologies: Trace-32 ,ConTest, pytest, JIRA, Confluence.
- Flashed embedded software and executed testing for all implemented peripherals.
- Performed system and regression testing using pytest-based test suites.
- Identified defects and created bug tickets in JIRA, assigning them to the respective developers.
- Tracked and verified defect fixes to closure.
- Supported biweekly releases and PTS activities.
2. TATA:
Role: Technical Specialist
Duration: Jan 2024 – Dec 2024
Tools/Technologies: Trace-32, ConTest, pytest, JIRA, Confluence.
- Flashed software builds, and validated embedded peripheral functionality.
- Executed system-level and regression testing using ConTest and pytest.
- Logged and managed defects in JIRA, with proper documentation in Confluence.
- Coordinated with development teams during sprint release cycles.
3. NISSAN:
Role: Technical Specialist,
Duration: Jan 2025 – Present, Tools/Technologies: Trace-32, ConTest, pytest, JIRA, Confluence.
- Flashing embedded software and executing peripheral-level testing.
- Executing end-to-end system test cases using pytest files.
- Creating, assigning, and tracking defects in JIRA.
- Supporting biweekly sprint releases and PTS validation activities.
Software Engineer
Geneca Solutions Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
08.2018 - 03.2022
Entertainment Systems Product V&V: Managed complex testing equipment, and performed routine tool maintenance. Utilized IBM Doors, QC, and IMS for requirements creation, reporting, and management. Ensured consistent adherence to management deadlines throughout testing phases. • Flashed the system to a new build version for enhanced performance. • Executed black box testing on IVI screen functionalities. Tested infotainment functionalities, including FM, AM, Bluetooth, and USB media. Evaluated connectivity features, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Assessed projection capabilities for Android Auto and CarPlay (wired and wireless). Tested voice personal assistants, including Google Assistant and Siri. Identified bugs and regressions within the build version. Generated daily reports summarizing functionality test results.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Balaji Institute of Technology And Science
Narsampet05-2015
Skills
- Test automation
- Languages: Python, C, embedded C, and basics of CAPL
- Platforms: Windows, Linux
- Communication protocols: CAN, UDS, UART, Ethernet
- Testing tools: ConTest
- Requirements management: DOORS, QC, IMS
- Defect tracking: JIRA and Confluence
- Version control: Git, GitHub
- Embedded system testing and end-to-end testing
- Functional, integration, and regression testing
- Software flashing and peripheral validation
- Biweekly release testing (Agile/Scrum)
- Pytest (test execution)
- Defect tracking and management (JIRA and Confluence)
- PTS support
- SDLC and STLC
- Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Scrum master activities
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Telugu
Native
Native
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
Python Certification
Timeline
Technical Specialist
Continental Autonomous Mobility India Pvt ltd
04.2022 - Current
Software Engineer
Geneca Solutions Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Balaji Institute of Technology And Science