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Ravi Kiran
System Test Coordinator
Experience
Jul 2023 - Sep 2025
2 years 3 monthsMunich, Germany
System Test Coordinator
Visteon Electronics Germany GmbH
- Project coordination: Managed timelines, deliverables, change requests (CRs) and resources, combining maturity gate reviews and program increments.
- Stakeholder management: Building strong relationships with both internal teams and external customers.
- BMW programs: BCP, BDC, MIC Next, IDC Evo, covering functional validation (including functional safety), product validation, homologation and compliance.
- Risk management: Proactively identified and resolved critical risks in software/product releases through cross-functional coordination to keep projects on track.
Feb 2023 - Jun 2023
5 monthsMunich, Germany
Senior Test Lead
KPIT Technologies
- Technical recruitment: Conducted candidate interviews to support hiring processes.
- Agile collaboration: Facilitated daily stand-ups and team coordination.
- Code quality assurance: Enforced best practices through peer reviews.
- Test automation: Developed scripts using Python, Robot Framework, and JIRA integration.
Jun 2021 - Jan 2023
1 year 8 monthsMunich, Germany
Senior Engineer – BMW customer
L & T Technology Services
- Customer collaboration: Proactively addressing findings and defects through meetings and discussions with engineering teams, POs, and FOs.
- Test management: Planning, executing, and reporting test cycles (sanity, regression, manual) for infotainment and telematics systems.
- BMW-specific ECU testing: Flashed and validated critical modules (MGU, Kombi, BCP, BDC, RAM, UCAP) using OEM tools ensuring seamless software integration.
- Tool proficiency: Jira, Octane (defect tracking), E-sys (flashing), Ediabus (diagnostic), CANoe (simulations), and KPI scripts (automation).
Jul 2020 - Oct 2020
4 monthsSulzbach, Germany
Project Engineer
LG / VW customer
- Mileage DB and telematics: Recorded vehicle mileage and collected diagnostic data via BluePiraT logger.
- System diagnostics and recovery: Analyzed core dumps (ODIS) for troubleshooting and performed head unit recovery using QFIL and Cyclone flashing tools.
- Ticket management: Logged issues via VLM/KPM systems for tracking and resolution.
- Software updates: Flashed infotainment (MQB/MQB37) and telematics (MIB3/ICAS3) systems for validation on vehicles (ADAS test) and test benches.
Oct 2013 - Jul 2020
6 years 10 monthsStuttgart, Germany
Software Developer
Luxoft GmbH
- HMI/infotainment development: Implemented features for instrument clusters and head units using C++, QML, and Qt across multiple OEM platforms.
- Agile collaboration: Worked in Scrum teams to implement graphics, screen logic, and new features while debugging and demoing projects.
- Infotainment testing: Test planning and execution, developing strategies, coordinating test events, and preparing all prerequisites, resulting in a 20% reduction in test cycle delays and improved cross-team efficiency.
- Testing and validation: Developed test cases in Java and Python for manual and automated testing, including functional and regression testing.
- Project execution: Tested Daimler NTG6 infotainment systems by flashing software, validating UI updates, and checking configurations.
- System testing: Verified features like media, climate control, instrument clusters, and HUDs across screen sizes (7", 10", 14") and market variants.
- Issue tracking: Logged and managed defects in Jira and Elvis, prepared test reports, and supported resolution workflows.
Jul 2012 - Dec 2012
6 monthsMunich, Germany
Student job
Docomo Euro Labs
- Java programming: Centralized service for distributed system.
Jan 2012 - Jul 2012
7 monthsAerzen, Germany
Master Thesis student
Lenze SE
- C# programming: Developed a generic software module for automation software.
May 2011 - Oct 2011
6 monthsRoding, Germany
Internship
Muehlbauer AG
- C++ programming: Reviewed bugs and analyzed root causes.
Jun 2008 - Jul 2009
1 year 2 monthsBengaluru, India
Quality Controller
Innovative Technologies
- Hardware testing: Fire alarm system, testing zone cards (PCB) etc.
Summary
With over 13+ years of experience in software development, testing, validation, and project management. I have successfully delivered HMI programs for BMW, Daimler, VW etc. Skilled in C++, Python and Agile methodologies. Currently, seeking a full-time role in a dynamic tech environment to grow my skills while contributing to organizational success.
Skills
- Programming Languages: C++ Programming, Python Programming, C#, Java, Shell Scripting (Bash, Sh)
- Tools: Et Framework, Canoe, Winscp, Teraterm, Tüt, Dlt-viewer, Elvis, E Sys, Ediabus/tool32, Ci/cd Pipeline, Oem Specific Tools.
- Repositories: Git, Gerrit, Gitlab, Codecraft, Subversion (Svn), Jenkins, Octane
- Operation Systems: Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux (Ubuntu), Yocto, Hypervisors (Vmware, Virtual Box).
- Ide: Microsoft Visual Studio, Qt Creator, Eclipse, Android Studio Etc.
- Others: Ms Office 2010 Suit (Ms Project, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Gantt Chart Etc), Aspice, Functional Safety Validation (Iso 26262), Jira, Confluence (Atlassian Tool) Requirement Analysis, Agile/scrum Methodology (Safe).
Languages
Kannada
NativeEnglish
AdvancedGerman
IntermediateEducation
Oct 2010 - Jun 2012
Technische Hochschule Deggendorf
Master of Engineering, Electronics & Information Technology · Electronics & Information Technology · Deggendorf, Germany
Oct 2004 - Jun 2008
Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering · Electronics & Communication Engineering · Mysuru, India
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