Razvan A.

Reverse Engineer

Craiova, Romania

Experience

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025
1 year

Reverse Engineer

Freelancer

  • Reverse engineered automotive LED headlights modules, including mechanical disassembly, hardware analysis, electrical and thermal measurements, component characterization, PCB trace and schematic reproduction, layout and Gerber recreation, 3D modeling, and bill of materials generation

  • Utilized microscope, oscilloscope, multimeter, signal analyzer, and thermal camera to analyze system behavior and document results in technical presentations

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
1 year

Assessor: Electrolux Professional Washing/Drying Machines

Capgemini Engineering

  • Evaluated technical solutions for the next generation of Electrolux professional washing and drying machines and provided a documented and detailed analysis of pros and cons

  • Assessed workflows and tools including Enterprise Architect, Matlab Simulink, Agile, C, and C++

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
1 year

SW Architect & Dev: Pintsch DB Railway Interlocking System

Freelancer

  • Developed software requirements and software architecture for the diagnostic module of the Linux based railway interlocking system using OPC UA

  • Used IBM Rhapsody, IBM Engineering Workflow Management, JIRA, DOORS, and Visual Studio

  • Followed a fully Agile workflow with two-week sprints for iterative development

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
2 years

Software Architect: Stellantis Service Platform

Capgemini Engineering

  • Developed system requirements and software requirements along with software architecture for resource monitoring on the Stellantis service platform

  • Used DOORS Next Generation and IBM Rhapsody

  • Followed Agile development using Jira

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
2 years

Software Architect & Developer: Elmos RGB LED Driver

Elmos

  • Designed and developed the software architecture and embedded C software for an RGB LED driver capable of handling AUTOSAR automotive ASIL B applications

  • Provided support for all software-related topics regarding the LED driver

  • Used STM32CubeIDE, STM32 microcontrollers, Elmos LED drivers with Keil uVision5, Visio, Git, Notion, and Office

  • Developed embedded software test cases in Python using PyCharm

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
1 year

Functional Safety Architect: Renault Electric Car

Capgemini Engineering

  • Acted as functional safety architect for the entire domain controller of the electric vehicle

  • Used MagicDraw for requirements, UML designs, generated code, and traceability

  • Followed Agile development using Jira

  • Worked on HMI, Bluetooth, battery information (voltage, temperature), and cloud connectivity functionalities

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
2 years

Software Architect: Renault Electric Car

Capgemini Engineering

  • Developed software architecture for the HMI unit of a Renault small electric city vehicle

  • Used MagicDraw for requirements, UML designs, generated code, and traceability

  • Followed Agile development using Jira

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
2 years

Software Developer: BMW Domain Controller for eFuses

HELLA

  • Participated in the acquisition and R&D process for the new generation BMW domain controller and electronic fuse controller

  • Researched fast reacting algorithms and fuse modeling using Matlab Simulink and a rapid control prototype unit

  • Developed algorithms for voltage, current, and temperature monitoring

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
3 years

Software Architect: Trailer Illumination Module

HELLA

  • Architected software for a comfort control module (CCM) controlling trailer detection and lighting for GM

  • Used Vector DaVinci, PTC, DOORS, Visio, Vector CANoe with CAN single wire, and company-specific tools

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
2 years

Feature Owner & Software Developer: Lighting Platform

HELLA

  • Developed system requirements for automotive headlamps and served as feature owner for the Mounting Detection System

  • Contributed to software component development on a new platform using C and Rhapsody

  • Gained experience in sequential turn signals, high beam assist, headlamp cooling, LED projectors, welcome lights and animations, light intensity adjustment, and daytime running lights (DRL)

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020
4 years

Software Architect & Developer: Closure Control Unit

HELLA

  • Served as global feature owner, architect, and developer for multiple functionalities of a closure control unit (CCU) common platform for customers including DAG, FCA, and Audi

  • Managed customer interactions, presentations, acquisitions, support, and development from Eng1 to Eng6

  • Used Vector DaVinci, Matlab Simulink & TargetLink, Vector CANoe, DOORS, PTC, WinIdea, oscilloscope, power supplies, and custom hardware

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
2 years

Knowledge Team Leader

HELLA

  • Tracked and managed a team of six instrumentation engineers

  • Developed new test equipment for HIL (hardware and software)

  • Coordinated with foreign management teams

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
3 years

International Trainer

HELLA

  • Developed and delivered trainings for the VW EXAM testing tool in international locations including Romania, Germany, and India
Jan 2014 - Dec 2017
4 years

Instrumentation Engineer

HELLA

  • Maintained and developed HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) equipment for BCM, BMS, TTM, and Energy Management projects

  • Developed hardware and software tools, simulations, and automation based on BCM/CCM system and software requirements

  • Used LabWindows CVI, Eclipse IDE, MATLAB Simulink, AVR Studio, Autodesk Eagle, EXAM, Vector tools, and OrCAD

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
3 years

System Tester: Battery Management System

HELLA

  • Tested and managed instrumentation for BMS control units for DAG and Renault vehicles

  • Worked on HW schematic and layout, HVIL, BMS & CMS, temperature and voltage monitoring, PreCharge, and relay aging counter

  • Tested and simulated battery cells using Comemso cell simulators

  • Used DOORS, PTC, Vector CAPL, and Vector CANoe

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
2 years

System Tester: Trailer Tow Module

HELLA

  • Tested light features, CAN communications, and diagnostics for trailer tow modules designed for BMW, Daimler, and VW

  • Used PTC, DOORS, CANoe, oscilloscope, and custom automated testing tools

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
2 years

System Tester: Body Control Module

HELLA

  • Tested rear vehicle lights, roller-blind, central door locking, and communication functionalities for VW BCM2 Classic

  • Used PTC, DOORS, CANoe, oscilloscope, power supplies, and custom automated testing tools

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
2 years

Trainee

HELLA

  • Attended Hella University system testing training and Hella internship for BCM testing
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
1 year

HW Engineer: Smart Home Door Controller

IPA SA CIFATT

  • Developed schematic and layout for a smart home door controller using Labcenter Electronics Proteus PCB design

Summary

Experienced Embedded Software Architect and Developer with over 14 years of expertise in the automotive industry. Proficient in delivering innovative, high-quality embedded solutions spanning the entire V-model development lifecycle, from system requirements to architecture, implementation, and validation. Skilled in both software and hardware development, with a proven track record of managing complex projects and collaborating with global teams. Adept at customer-facing roles, including technical presentations, acquisition support, and tailored solutions. Known for a focus on innovation, compliance with industry standards (e.g., AUTOSAR, ASIL), and fostering efficient, Agile development processes.

Languages

English
Advanced
Romanian
Advanced

Education

Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

Faculty of Automation, Computers and Electronics, Craiova

Master's degree, Electronic Engineer · Advanced Electronic Systems · Craiova, Romania

Oct 2008 - Jun 2012

Faculty of Automation, Computers and Electronics, Craiova

Bachelor of Science, Electronic Engineer · Applied Electronics · Craiova, Romania

Oct 2004 - Jun 2008

Traian Vuia

High school · Mathematics - Informatics · Craiova, Romania

Certifications & licenses

Driving License Category B

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