Aravind Dharmaraj

Background

About Aravind Dharmaraj

Automotive Systems & Telematics Lead with 11+ years of experience delivering connected vehicle and eCall (Helpnet) solutions across OEM and Tier-1 programs, currently working in Japan. Specialized in end-to-end ownership of eCall (Helpnet) and telematics system validation, covering requirements analysis, test strategy, execution, defect triage, and release support. Strong experience in system integration and validation of TCU, IVI, and connectivity features across bench, vehicle, and backend environments. Core expertise includes: • eCall (Helpnet / ERA) – Manual eCall, ACN, Callback, Inspection modes • Telematics & Connected Vehicle Systems (TCU, NAD, IVI interaction) • CAN, UDS, DLT, diagnostics, log analysis, fault injection • OTA / FOTA validation including power interruption and rollback scenarios • Power modes, BUB behavior, sleep/wakeup and recovery scenarios • Requirements management (IBM DOORS) in Agile / V-Model development Act as a technical lead and single point of contact for eCall and telematics validation topics, collaborating closely with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and backend teams across Japan and global programs. Currently focused on senior / lead roles in Automotive Systems, Telematics, and Connected Vehicle domains.