András Bognár
Software Developer
Experience
Apr 2023 - Present
2 years 4 monthsMunich, Germany
Software Developer
Cruise Munich
- Developed autonomous driving radar sensors.
- Built Linux applications and drivers for a multicore ASIC radar sensor chip.
- Improved the mailbox communication between the on-chip ARM and DSP cores.
- Processed point-cloud data generated by the DSP core from the radar sensor.
Jan 2023 - Present
2 years 7 monthsLudwigsburg, Germany
Software Tester
Borgwarner
- Tested e-Turbo for Porsche.
- Performed software integration tests.
- Tools: dSPACE Scalexio systems for simulation, WinIDEA debugger, Vector CANape, Polarion documentation system.
Jan 2022 - Oct 2022
10 monthsSoftware Developer
NewTech GmbH
- Freelance project via WS-Engineering GmbH.
- Our product was the Schindler elevator.
- In the first 2.5 months, I worked on a Python-based test environment, developing test APIs for hardware that simulates the elevator system in the lab.
- Afterwards, I reviewed code on the Car Controller Unit (CCU) and checked requirements.
- Reviewed modules like ADC, SPI, GPIO, low-level hardware drivers, and communication modules such as CAN and LIN.
- Used checklists and internal rules to review code, then filled out review forms and created bug tickets or change requests in JIRA.
- The development followed agile methods with weekly sprints.
Jun 2020 - Dec 2022
2 years 7 monthsKerpen, Germany
Software Analyst / Business Analyst
Hanon Systems
- Freelance project via WS-Engineering GmbH.
- Worked as an external expert in automotive embedded systems.
- Gained broad knowledge of embedded automotive hardware and software.
- Product: battery cooling compressor for Ford and Volvo electric cars.
- Supported Ford by answering customer questions and giving feedback to the internal team.
- Filled out Technical Design Review (TDR) forms.
- Read hardware docs, schematics, low-level software, in-house OS, drivers, applications, quality and test documentation.
- Checked MISRA rules with the PRQA tool on Volvo and Ford projects.
- Set up a build environment with a LINT code compliance checker.
- Fixed MISRA violations in source code and created reports for the customer.
- Wrote scripts to integrate diagnostic outputs and tools into the build process.
- Developed embedded tools in C and Embedded Linux, like “Spi-Spy over Ethernet” XCP diagnostic tool.
- Built a Linux LKO platform hardware driver.
- Created an application for high data rate communication.
Jun 2019 - Jan 2020
8 monthsMunich, Germany
Software Developer
Technica Engineering GmbH
- Developed in C, C++, and Python.
- Built test systems for Automotive Ethernet security.
- Created a test framework for IPSEC protocol testing on Linux and Windows.
- Product: TDFNext.
- Used Strongswan daemon to simulate client communications.
- Used Boost C++ libraries.
- Used JIRA to plan projects.
- Used Jenkins for continuous integration and testing; tests ran overnight.
Mar 2018 - May 2019
1 year 3 monthsMunich, Germany
Software Test Engineer
Magna
- Applied through Hays and Fodof GmbH.
- Performed software qualification, integration, and unit testing with developers.
- Unit tested low-level software modules.
- Product: LIDAR and ADCAM sensors for autonomous driving, developed for BMW.
- Tools: Cantata, Telemotive Test Automation (Python), SikuliX, PTC Integrity LM Client, Lauterbach debugger, Jenkins, Eclipse.
- Used Selenium to check online release info and parse it automatically for testing.
- BMW tools: E-Sys, EDIABAS, FAT (Flash Assurance Tool).
- Conducted release tests, developed new tests, test automation, and built new test benches.
- Languages: C, Python, CAPL.
- Methods: ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE levels 2 and 3, V-model with agile methods.
May 2012 - Feb 2018
5 years 10 monthsVeszprém, Hungary
Software Development Engineer
Valeo Auto Electric kft
- Developed and tested dashboard electronics software.
- Built software for the Top Column Module (TCM).
- Created software test tools.
- Automated tests with Perl and Python.
- Developed OSEK/Autosar switch functions.
- Performed software development, unit testing, and integration testing.
- Applied Automotive SPICE to processes.
- Worked in an international team of about 20, with daily contact with HQ in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany.
- Products: Volkswagen MQB TCM, QOROS TCM, BMW35UP, Daimler MRA2/MOPF.
- Responsibilities:
- Developed features per requirements.
- Fixed software issues from bug tickets.
- Reviewed others' work and suggested improvements.
- Reviewed and improved processes.
- Created test spec documents from system requirements.
- Introduced Automotive SPICE methods.
- Designed low-level software and implemented code in C.
- Performed unit and integration testing.
- Wrote test code in Java.
- Managed defect logs and their lifecycle.
- Tracked bugs to resolution.
- Developed test automation tools in Perl and Python.
- Integrated automation and improved processes.
- Trained users in Hungary, Egypt, China, and Germany.
- Tools: Renesas MCU debugger, Vector CANoe, CASTLE tester, Eclipse, Java, DOORS, Dimensions VCS, TESSY, V-model with agile.
May 2011 - Apr 2012
1 yearBudapest, Hungary
Software Developer
Ericsson Hungary Ltd.
- Developed software for the SmartEdge Router (~1 year).
- Worked on BSD Linux and VxWorks OS.
- International team of about 10 across Budapest, Vancouver, and Bangalore.
- Products: Redback/Ericsson SmartEdge Router, line cards, channelized cards, Cyclops cards, 20 Gig Ethernet, ATM cards.
- Focused on the main card application layer.
- Responsibilities:
- Fixed bugs in the application layer.
- Understood interactions between application, service, and hardware layers.
- Documented bugs and fixes.
- Handled internal and external bug reports and contacted customers.
- Shared reports within the team and liaised with HQ in Vancouver.
- Tools: BSD Linux, VxWorks, ExtraView, Coverity Prevent, MinGW, LXR, Source Insight, PuTTY, GCC, VIM, test hardware, smoke test servers, CVSM.
Mar 2011 - Apr 2011
2 monthsBudapest, Hungary
Embedded Software and Hardware Developer
VERTESZ Elektronika kft
- About 3 months of embedded software and hardware development for high-voltage measurement and logging systems.
- Full product responsibility in a small company (~25 people).
- Team: 4 developers, manufacturers, project managers.
- Products: high-voltage end-line measurement tool, industrial measurement transmitter with high-voltage insulation.
- Responsibilities:
- Hardware development (PCB, schematics, operation principles).
- Embedded software development.
- Mechanical design.
- Managed product lifecycle from development to production and support.
- Translated customer requirements into design and test specs.
- Decided on product concept internally.
- Tools: Eagle PCB editor, Microchip MPLAB, ICD2 debugger, DSP tools, dsPIC C compiler, OpenOffice.
Mar 2008 - Feb 2011
3 yearsVeszprém, Hungary
Software Verification Engineer
Continental Teves Hungary Ltd.
- 3 years of brake controller software verification with vehicle dynamics simulation in the vehicle test department.
- Tested ABS/ESP/AYC systems with simulated cars and a test track on VxWorks.
- Improved C++ testing tools and wrote GUI apps.
- Created test output analysis tools in MATLAB scripts.
- Compared simulation results to real track data and tuned models.
- Worked in a team of ~20 test drivers, with daily contact with ~15 developers in Budapest and ~15-20 in Frankfurt.
- Spent 18 months in Frankfurt for training and work.
- Products: Volvo, Ford, Land Rover ABS/AYC systems; internal Manoeuvre Generator.
- Responsibilities:
- Tested ABS/AYC software and modules in simulation.
- Performed module tests and system integration tests for pre-releases and releases.
- Tuned simulation parameters to match track data.
- Trained new test drivers and shared knowledge.
- Coordinated with HQ in Frankfurt, traveling as needed.
- Developed simulation modules, graphics, and GUIs.
- Created test configurations in the internal MPRL language.
- Evaluated measurements and reported bugs.
- Led the Manoeuvre Generator project, earning a Silver Award.
- Decided on bug reports and feature ideas for the tool.
- Developed automated MATLAB tests to run simulations and generate XML reports.
- Tools: MATLAB, Simulink, Borland C++ Builder, SimTest1/2, MKS VCS, internal compilers, Lotus Notes, MKS SAFE, Vector CANalyzer, CAPL, XDL, diagnostic tools.
- Awards: Silver Award (March 2011) for the Manoeuvre Generator project.
Jul 2007 - Feb 2008
8 monthsBudapest, Hungary
Product Support Engineer
Robert Bosch GmbH Hungary
- 3 months of product support and knowledge transfer.
- Automotive body electronics.
- Products: IVECO and AUDI body computers.
- Responsibilities:
- Provided product support.
- Liaised with developers and the Hatvan manufacturing site.
- Handled defect issues during the Audi body computer launch in Hatvan.
May 2006 - May 2007
1 year 1 monthSzombathely, Hungary
Research Engineer
Epcos Electronic Parts
- 1-year research grant contract.
- R&D results used for my thesis.
- Developed the “Ramp Analyser” measurement system.
- Full development of a system to non-invasively measure the internal material quality of electrolytic capacitors.
- Products: Ramp Analyser technology, EPCOS aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
- Responsibilities:
- Conceived and developed the Ramp Analyser.
- Coordinated with university research in Graz, Austria.
- Designed hardware (PCB, mechanics, schematics).
- Managed production and assembly.
- Conducted test runs and analyzed results.
- Installed the system.
- Tools: Tango PCB editor, OrCAD, PSPICE, LabView, AutoCAD.
Summary
My goal is to tackle high-tech challenges. I want to be an engineer for today and tomorrow's technology.
Languages
Hungarian
NativeEnglish
AdvancedGerman
Elementary Education
Sep 2002 - Jun 2007
Technical University of Budapest, Electrical Engineering Faculty
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Microcircuits and Modules; secondary in Software Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Budapest, Hungary
Sep 1998 - Jun 2002
Budapest Kőbányai Municipal Szent László High School
Budapest, Hungary
Certifications & licenses
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
ISTQB
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