Software Development Validation Engineer

KHALEELULLAH MOHAMMED

313-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Columbus, Ohio

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Validation Engineer with over 7 years of experience in the automotive sector, specializing in testing, validation, and defect management. Highly proficient in a range of testing techniques and advanced software flashing for critical vehicle components. Demonstrates a deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and a methodical approach to problem-solving. Committed to the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Actively seeking roles in validation, testing, and product development to leverage my technical expertise and project management skills, aiming to drive continuous improvements in product quality and operational efficiency. Technical Skills

• Automotive Tools: K2L Viewer, CANalyzer, CANoe, Bus Monitor, Tera Term, Blue PiraT

• Bug Tracking Tools: Bugzilla, Jira RTC Jazz

• Communication Protocols: MOST, CAN, LIN, Ethernet

• Utility Tools: IBM Doors, MS-Office

• Collaboration Tools: Confluence, GitHub/GitLab

• Programming Languages: Basics of C & Python

Experience

Honda R&D Americas,

Inc. Ohio

Validation Engineer

04/2018 - 03/2024

• Proficient in testing methodologies and strategies essential for the development and enhancement of infotainment systems and associated protocols.

• Skilled across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle, including project analysis, requirements gathering, design documentation, development, testing, support, and maintenance.

• Developed test strategies, preparing, and executing test cases, setting up test environments, performing in-vehicle testing, conducting integration testing, and coordinating with global stakeholders and suppliers.

• Tested various infotainment modules including telematics, OTA updates, multimedia, RES, AV management, connectivity features, and navigation systems.

• Adept at flashing software for various modules including Infotainment Control Boxes

(ICB), remote tuners, meters, navigation systems, and third-party applications.

• Experienced in using K2L Viewer, CANalyzer, CANoe for ECU validation, and performing both in-vehicle and bench validation.

• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams for bug triage and configuration management.

• Led defect management using Jira for multiple validation projects, ensuring effective issue tracking and workflow optimization.

• Managed validation team resources in Confluence, enhancing documentation accessibility and team collaboration.

• Supported software validation efforts across ECUs with a specialization in integrating and optimizing ADAS features including GPS/IMU precision positioning at the system level.

• Perform real world tests to validate effectiveness of camera systems and their interaction with infotainment systems.

Open Systems Inc.

Peachtree City

Test Engineer

05/2017 - 03/2018

• Developed automation test cases, Test plans, Test scripts and Test scenarios with respect to systems requirement.

• Responsible for bench and in-vehicle testing for HMI for different vehicle lines.

• Worked on HMI Eggplant tool for automation, Widget Cropping and Translation testing.

• Executed functional and sanity test plan for automation and manual test cases.

• Provided technical support for test coordination, test failures and test reports on different domains as Bluetooth, Receivers, Multimedia, Navigation

• Flashing the software build update using Renesas Programming Unit and Debugger Board

• Reported new defects for different software builds in IBM RTC based on system requirements.

• Collecting MainMicro logs, BootMicro logs, Error logs and Ethernet logs by using QNX

• Flashed Radio Cell Modem by using Telnet in QNX

• Monitor the response from Head Unit by sending CAN diagnostic messages using NeoVI and ValueCAN Engine software.

• Analyzed defects for software build releases for the Head Unit for different vehicle lines.

• Created various positive and negative test cases, updated, and executed.

• Interacted closely with System Engineers in understanding the client requirements by creating Q&A's in RTC

• Track and report problems and verify solutions using IBM RTC and DOORs. Pi Square Technologies

SW Test Engineer-

Intern

10/2016 - 05/2017

• Executed bench testing including manual and automated testing.

• Identified systematic issues affecting system performance and created strategies to improve performance.

• Involved in reviewing test results for new test cases of Bluetooth.

• Analyzed the user requirement specifications for infotainment modules and Implemented sanity and smoke testing.

• Executed various test cases for Bluetooth profiles such as HFP, PBAP, AVRCP, MAP and A2DP

• Logged and tracked the defects using JIRA.

• Tested vehicle functioning by NEOVI tool and evaluated CAN data using vehicle spy. Education

Master’s in Electrical Engineering

University of New Haven

July 2016

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

June 2014

Certifications

• CERTIFIED TESTER FOUNDATION LEVEL (CTFL)

International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB) April 2024

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