Pradeep Somashekar

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About Pradeep Somashekar

Proactive, result-driven in the field of Embedded Software with more than 10 years of experience in the field of Embedded Automotive Systems with strong expertise in CAN, LIN, UDS, Cybersecurity and Functional Safety and other communication protocols.> Expert in analysing the requirements and developing software test system, automate, debug and validate customer requirements > Strong exposure in Development of Software Test System and Validation of Integrate Center Stack (ICS), Body Control Module (BCM), Instrument Panel Cluster Module (IPC) and Audio Module.> Strong Automotive domain knowledge on Thermal Vehicles and HMI/Infotainment.> Experience in developing Software Test System for an Embedded System and Automation for Functional Validation using AUTOSAR and Functional Safety ISO 26262.> Expertise in testing of embedded products as per Software Testing Life Cycle.> Worked in different testing methodologies such as Functional Validation, Protocol Layer testing, Diagnostic and Functional Model Based Unit Testing.> Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle “CMMI-L5 & L3” practices and procedures.> Experience in Protocol Layer testing such as Application Layer, Data Link Layer, Diagnostic Layer, Node Management Layer and Network Management Layer for GMLAN.> Experience in LIN SAEJ2602 and Diagnostic Conformance tests for GM.> Hands-on experience in LabView Programming to develop Labview based applications.> Core values: Integrity (Having and Demonstrating Values), Fairness (Treating others and being treated equitably), Lifelong learning (To progress and never stagnate). Specialities: System Validation and Verification Quantitative Management of Systems and Processes Engineering Leadership Domain: Embedded Automotive Worked for the following OEM's: VW, BMW, Ford, GM, TATA Specialties: • System testing • CAN/LIN • Cybersecurity • UDS and GMLAN • AUTOSAR • Functional Safety ISO 26262 • KWP • C & CAPL • Clear Case, Clear Quest ° DOORS - Certification/Compliance