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Experience

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  IBI Group

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Software Developer (Co-op)

  - Wrote source code for various components of an ATMS software in C#- Tested and debugged already completed codes and wrote unit tests- Tested functionalities of GUI and addressed bugs to senior developers- Managed and maintained various projects using Confluence and JIRA- Improved layout and styling of GUI using HTML and CSS- Created icons for various functionalities and controls of the software

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  FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Electrical Innovation Engineer (Co-op)

  - Lead multiple electrical innovation projects on Chrysler’s future vehicles- Developed concepts to upgrade sliding door mechanism of Dodge Caravan & Chrysler Town & Country- Worked on a project to improve the conventional drive by wire electronic throttle mechanism- Worked on HMI projects involving motion capture and force sensors- Wrote and debugged C# algorithms to program and integrate microcontrollers and sensors- Assembled conventional electric circuits involving LED’s, transistors and microcontrollers- Developed physical proof of concepts for multiple innovation projects Show less

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  Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  IPD Product Engineer (Co-op)

  - Performed rigorous testing on Alcatel Lucent’s 7705 Service Aggregation Routers (SAR’s)- Conducted PCB hardware testing involving shorting, voltage fluctuation and traffic variation - Used instruments including multimeters, probes, oscilloscopes & logic analyzers- Used custom software automation tools to test, compile and debug the router’s software issues.- Ran various types of simulated network traffic to test hardware integrity of the routers under testing- Conducted other physical tests including temperature and vibration- Documented and maintained detailed records of hardware & software defects Show less

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  General Motors

  Feb 2016 - now

  - Designed and implemented features in current and future production vehicles including TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), TTPMS (Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System) and RFA (Remote Function Actuation).- Worked with the TTPM module, TPM sensor and RFR (Remote Function Receiver) suppliers, feature owners and component release engineers to ensure all component level issues are either mitigated by supplier or vehicle BCM (Body Control Module) software.- Identified, root caused and implemented software fixes for various TPMS, TTPM and RFA issues.- Conducted vehicle testing necessary to root cause issues as well as confirm software fixes using Vehicle Spy (CAN and LIN).- Owned and maintained subsystem level requirements in IBM DOORS needed by GM's BCM algorithm team as well as supplier.- Lead the development of new features for future vehicles by working with Infotainment, graphics, architecture, cyber-security, diagnostics and other stakeholders.- Collaborated with Advanced Technology Work (ATW) project team, BCM software, BCM readiness and validation teams to implement BCM software, validation test plan development and calibrations for new features.- Assisted service teams with writing correct service procedures for GM's next generation electrical architecture (Global B) vehicles.- Assisted validation teams with vehicle testing, test cases, requirements and technical details.- Ensured that TPMS, TTPM and RFA for GM's current generation electric architecture (Global A) as well as next generation electric architecture (Global B) vehicles launched on time with quality.- Conducted Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and Owner's Manual reviews for the above features. Show less - Lead quality initiatives in PSDS (Power & Signal Distribution components and subsystems) domain.- Coached & facilitated teams in successful execution of baseline and program specific DFMEA’s.- Investigated major electrical warranty issues on current full size truck vehicles and mitigated risk for next generation full size truck designs leading to cost reduction of around $6 million.- Followed industry AIAG, SAE and GMW standard practices to ensure quality design analysis.- Drove defect free execution focus across GM Requirements, Core Execution and Validation (i.e. VTS, SSTS, CTS, Best Practices, DFMEAs/DRBFMs, ICDs, KCDSs, DV/PV tests etc.).- Conducted research on current field issues affecting SMT/Program (e.g. Warranty, PRTS, Compass, JP Power etc.) to be used as lessons learned in DFSS and DFMEA discussions.- Developed wiring baseline DFMEA training documentation and trained all GM regions.- Lead development of PSDS specific DRBFM template. Show less

  • Senior Design Release Engineer - Connectivity Development

    May 2022 - now

  • Subsystem Lead Engineer - TPMS, TTPMS & RFA

    Apr 2018 - May 2022

  • Quality Chain Engineer

    Feb 2016 - Apr 2018