Component Responsible, ECU Responsible, Project Manager

Project: ECU Connectivity TrxM(Transceiver Module)/OCU4(Online Control Unit) Client: Cariad , OEMs: AUDI, VW, Porsche, Skoda, etc.

• System Integration and Maintenance: Integrated and maintained advanced systems in vehicle platforms, working with a team of automotive technicians and senior engineers on autonomous vehicle platforms.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Conducted in-depth triage of reported vehicle issues, addressing problems related to sensors, vehicle control units, data acquisition devices, software, and communication systems.
• Vehicle Communications: Diagnosed and resolved complex communication issues across various automotive bus systems (CAN, FlexRay, and Ethernet) to ensure reliable vehicle performance.
• Hands-On Diagnosis: Performed physical disassembly and reassembly of vehicle components to identify and rectify underlying issues, acting as the first responder for any vehicle faults.
• Continuous Improvement: Provided actionable feedback on recurring issues, proactively suggesting platform improvements to enhance the reliability and efficiency of the autonomous vehicle systems.
• Customer Issue Resolution: Engaged directly with customers on-site, applying advanced problem-solving skills to quickly resolve system issues.
• Responsibility for the software integration of TrxM (Transceiver Module) SW from the supplier and reviewing the implementation.
• Coordinating with the other ECUs in the network like Gateway ECUs, RPA and ICASx to verify and clarify the root cause of the issue with the new Software.
• Clarifying Networking implementation and reviewing with the suppliers LGE Korea.
• Collaborate with hardware/software teams for seamless integration.
• Driving ECU-related issue analyses with the suppliers, function owners, and ECU project managers.
• Preparing technical presentations (e.g. issue explanation) for the management, issue tickets, and the respective ticket status in ticket control boards.
• Implementing Cryptographic Algorithms such as Symmetric, Asymmetric Key Algorithms, Hash Functions and security protocols like PKCS and ISO 21434.
• Clarification and implementation of Key Managements (Generation, Import/Export securely, Encrypt, Decrypt Keys) and implementation of Data Manipulations protections.

Project: ADAS Sensors (LRR/MRR) and Camera (MFK5) Client: Cariad , OEMs: AUDI, VW, Porsche, Skoda, etc.

• System Integration and Maintenance: Integrated and maintained advanced systems in vehicle platforms, working with a team of automotive technicians and senior engineers on autonomous vehicle platforms.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Conducted in-depth triage of reported vehicle issues, addressing problems related to sensors, vehicle control units, data acquisition devices, software, and communication systems.
• Vehicle Communications: Diagnosed and resolved complex communication issues across various automotive bus systems (CAN, FlexRay, and Ethernet) to ensure reliable vehicle performance.
• Hands-On Diagnosis: Performed physical disassembly and reassembly of vehicle components to identify and rectify underlying issues, acting as the first responder for any vehicle faults.
• Continuous Improvement: Provided actionable feedback on recurring issues, proactively suggesting platform improvements to enhance the reliability and efficiency of the autonomous vehicle systems.
• Customer Issue Resolution: Engaged directly with customers on-site, applying advanced problem-solving skills to quickly resolve system issues.
• Responsibility for the software integration of proprietary, third-party libraries and basis software libraries in smart sensors and proxy libraries, gathering of requirements (in a software library datasheet).
• Tracking of resources consumption.
• Specification of rapid prototyping tools and methods such as bypassing, signal injection, and software-in-the-loop.
• Clarifying Functional Safety requirement implementation with the different suppliers like Bertrandt, Robert Bosch.Reviewing Fault Tree Analysis, DFMEA, FMEA Reports from suppliers.
• Handling different suppliers like Bertrandt, Magna, Bosch, and IAV together with collaborate with hardware/software teams for seamless integration.
• Implementing Cryptographic Algorithms such as Symmetric, Asymmetric Key Algorithms, Hash Functions and security protocols like PKCS and ISO 21434.
• Clarification and implementation of Key Managements (Generation, Import/Export securely, Encrypt, Decrypt Keys) and implementation of Data Manipulations protections.

Project: Battery Management System (BMS) Client: Hella , OEM: BMW

• Designed and implemented system-level functional safety concepts, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Adapted electrical components to meet specific system requirements and enhance overall performance.
• Prepared and maintained detailed design records and technical documentation.
• Conducted research projects to develop and integrate new system technologies into electrical architectures.
• Optimized electrical component utilization to increase system efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with hardware/software teams for seamless integration.
• Conduct software safety analyses and check completeness of the software architecture.
• Ensure traceability between software architecture and requirements; create software architecture in the area of battery management systems.
• Supporting Processes as defined per ISO26262, Concept Phase Owner.
• Analyze the Safety Software Requirements and Safety Software Architecture.
• Performing software fault tree analysis and DFMEA as per ISO 26262 to meet ASIL D.

Project: Attention and Drowsiness Algorithm (AWA) System Client: Cariad, VW

• Software Architect Role to create the high-Level design for all the software components and assisting feature owner and development team to implement the functionality.
• Creating concept from the requirements and discussing it with BMW for the proposed implementation.
• Extensive use of architecture tools such as EA, DaVinci Configuration, and DaVinci Developer to create the architecture design.
• Importing Application components, Autosar components and CDD components to create the interfaces between the components using EA tool. Creating UML model for the components for static and dynamic design.

Battery Management System (BMS) Software for EV Vehicles for A123 Systems and BMW from Expleo group. The aim of the project is to provide software which controls the Battery management (BMS) of the electric vehicle. I am leading a team of 6-8 Members proving BSW (Basis Software) and BAC (BMW Autosar Component) and CDDs components. Client: A123 Systems, BMW group.

• Integrating Cyber Security module from the Autosar Stack and BMW BAC.
• Designing the concept of Multiple Memory Layout for Live-key and Test Key implementation for security of the ECU. Creating concept for ECU UID and define the structure the message in the token for security and defining the location for it.
• Technical lead in a distributed automotive software project consisting of 7-8 employees in Germany and Romania for American Tier1 and BMW OEM.
• The main focus of the project was the configuration and integration of the AUTOSAR basic software for a battery management control unit for BMW EV.
• Structure of the project infrastructure and Coordination of requirements and appointments with the customer.
• Implementing Crypto Stack for BMW BAC at the platform level and supervising it.
• Clarifying the requirement from the application team and as well as BMW and support the team in implementing it.
• Definition of work packages for the team as well as scheduling.
• Tools used: IC 3000, GHS compiler, DA Vinci configurator and developer, Plastic, JIRA, DOORS, SVN, Crucible, RTC, BMW BAC tools, BMW SEC tools.

Battery Management Service Software for EV Vehicles. The aim of the project is to provide software which controls the Battery management of the electric vehicle. Client: SAIC-GM, China.

• This is the project where we were working on provide Battery Management Service (BMS) for Electric vehicles. The OEM are SAIC and GM China.
• It’s an Autosar 4.3 project and I am working as a Technical Project Manager leading a team of 10 people located at different cities and countries.
• Few of the members are in Romania, Iasi and Bucharest, and other are located in Munich and Regensburg.
• A123 is the BMS supplier to OEMs. A123 China is responsible for this project.
• My task is managing the Software Developers and architects and coordinate with the customer to take care of the releases.
• Tools used: IC 3000, GHS compiler, DA Vinci configurator and developer, Plastic, JIRA, DOORS.

Design of the Door/Seat Control Unit (DCU) cross-functional software. The aim of the project is to deliver software for the vehicle's door control unit. Integration of all MATLAB modules and AUTOSAR 4.0.3. Client: FORD Motors (USA) and AUDI AG (Germany).

• Integrate the whole project, perform integration tests, create builds, and release them to the testing team and customer.
• Understand the MATLAB models, generate code from them, integrate it into the software, and debug the functionalities.
• Generate the RTE from DaVinci based on the MATLAB model connections, integrate it, stabilize the software, and test its functionalities.
• Design complex device drivers for various output channels and integrate them with libraries like Basic Window Lifter, etc.
• Responsible for implementing the Functional Safety Module (FSM BAS) for basic faults and completing the testing. Also responsible for integration (ENG 7.0) in the ASPICE assessment for two consecutive years.
• Fully configure Jenkins and its jobs for metrics, SWATT, and daily builds.
• Measure CPU load in normal and worst-case scenarios. Develop a tool and integrate it with application software using OSEK for tasks, runnables, and interrupts.
• Tools used: IC 3000, CAN analyzer, Renesas RH850 FX (controller), GHS compiler, Jenkins, IMS, MKS, DOORS, DET, DSP, MATLAB, Simulink Generator.

Project: Migration of the Slip Control System (SCS) from the TI platform to the Infineon Aurix (TC27x series) platform with AUTOSAR 4.0.3 compliance. Module: Slip Control System (SCS). The aim of the project is to deliver software for the vehicle's slip control system module on the Aurix platform. This system was already used by TRW on the TI platform, and now they want to migrate it to Infineon. The new software also needs to comply with AUTOSAR 4.0.3.

• Responsible for the full software development lifecycle—from requirement analysis, design, coding, to testing—for the entire project with teammates.
• Fully responsible for the timer module in this microcontroller, including understanding the TI requirements for the HET (High End Timer) and adapting them for Aurix.
• On Aurix, the HET module falls under the MCU (microcontroller unit) driver, ICU (input capture unit) driver, GPT (general purpose timer), and GTM (generic timer module). Developed and implemented wordline programming and erase mechanisms.
• Participated in implementing bootloader services (read data identifiers, write data identifiers, and security algorithms).

Project: Development of bootloader software for the Infineon XC2336-40B microcontroller. Module: ACR (Automatic Control Retractor). The aim of the project is to deliver software to download and upload application software via the CAN channel. The main feature is to support wordline and sector erase and program operations for flash memory.

• Developed and implemented the CAN and flash drivers.
• Participated in the implementation of bootloader services (read and write data identifiers, and security algorithms).

Duration: 3 months. Training on Embedded C, communication protocols, and low-level drivers.