Hamdy A. - Automotive Software Engineer

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Regensburg, Germany

Experience

Mar 2022 - Apr 2025

3 years 2 months

Automotive Software Engineer

Vector Informatik

Led and managed a global, cross-functional team to successfully deliver embedded software solutions for the Daimler Truck ECU project, ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards, schedules, and budget constraints.
Acted as the primary client liaison, handling all project-related software issues and escalations, resolving technical challenges promptly to maintain stakeholder satisfaction.
Enhanced project delivery efficiency by implementing structured tracking of resource inputs and defect estimations, enabling accurate forecasting and timely milestone achievement.
Provided expert AUTOSAR consulting and coaching across multiple stacks (Communication, Diagnostics, Mode Management, Memory), and delivered Classic AUTOSAR (CEP & CEA) training to over 1,000 trainees globally, significantly increasing customer teams’ technical capabilities.
Conducted firmware testing on customer hardware, identifying and resolving critical issues in firmware updates, leading to improved device performance and user experience.
Facilitated conflict resolution between customers and suppliers, ensuring project alignment, clear communication, and adherence to scope and priorities.
Managed end-to-end ticket backlog administration, including dispatching to appropriate functional owners, prioritising tasks, and aligning with project plans and client expectations.
Monitored KPIs and facilitated Scrum events to ensure transparency, progress tracking, and timely delivery.
Coordinated with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve dependencies, clarify requirements, and maintain workflow efficiency.
Planned resources and forecasted workload to optimise team capacity and project scheduling.
Conducted process reviews, identifying improvement opportunities to streamline backlog management and enhance productivity.

Jun 2018 - Mar 2022

3 years 10 months

Embedded Software Engineer

Aptiv

Designed and implemented a Diagnostics Fault Manager software component, improving system reliability by 30% through robust fault detection and handling mechanisms.
Configured and integrated embedded Basic Software (BSW) modules such as DCM and DEM, ensuring seamless interaction with upper-layer applications and compliance with AUTOSAR standards.
Performed defect troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and bug fixing, significantly reducing system downtime and improving software stability.
Developed and executed White-box and Black-box test cases, ensuring comprehensive verification and validation of software components.
Coordinated international cross-functional teams, sustaining high project performance and delivering solutions within budget and timelines.
Spearheaded Agile ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives), enhancing collaboration, transparency, and delivery speed.
Monitored and optimized Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring consistent build quality and faster deployment cycles.
Configured DCM and DEM components and executed all V-Model phases (SRD, SAD, SDD, SITR, SQTR), including ASPICE-compliant documentation, testing, and defect resolution.
Analyzed customer software requirements and designed a Diagnostic Fault Manager SWC to monitor and log ADAS faults (e.g., BCM faults).
Performed verification (unit testing) and validation (integration testing) to ensure functional compliance and system reliability.
Conducted software debugging using Lauterbach, iSYSTEM, and CANoe, resolving complex issues to improve stability.
Managed project documentation, customer calls, and escalations to ensure alignment with expectations and timelines.
Mentored team members to meet technical deliverables and maintain customer satisfaction.
Designed and implemented a Radar Fault Monitoring software component from concept to deployment, meeting all customer requirements.
Conducted requirement analysis and developed key components, including Diagnostics Fault Manager, CtapVcanRx, and CtapPcanTx.
Integrated AUTOSAR Basic Software (BSW) with customer-specific methods and RTE configuration.
Configured AUTOSAR BSW modules and integrated BMW BAC modules to ensure seamless functionality.
Created and executed unit and automated tests, and performed debugging using Lauterbach and CANoe.

Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

11 months

Team Leader

Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Menoufia University

Developed a portable wearable device enabling visually impaired users to access and read Arabic text documents, inspired by an MIT open-source project.
Enhanced Arabic OCR capabilities and replaced the TTS engine to deliver accurate and natural audio output.
Utilised C++, OpenCV, OCR, TTS, OOP, Linux, and Qt for software development, ensuring seamless hardware-software integration.
Applied version control (GitHub) to optimise performance and usability.

Summary

Embedded Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience in diagnostics, software configuration, and testing. Skilled in project management, team coaching, and hardware integration.

Pursuing an M.Eng. in AI for sensor technology to innovate and enhance embedded systems' performance.

Currently looking for a challenging position to apply my knowledge.