Shaffi Shaik - Software Architect

Q: Where is Shaffi based?

Shaffi is based in Wolfsburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Shaffi speak?

Shaffi speaks the following languages: Telugu (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Shaffi have?

Shaffi has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Shaffi has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months . Note that Shaffi may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Shaffi's latest experience?

Shaffi's most recent position is Software Architect at Volkswagen AG .

Q: What companies has Shaffi worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Shaffi has worked for Volkswagen AG , General Motors , and Hyundai & KIA .

Q: Which industries is Shaffi most experienced in?

Shaffi is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Information Technology (IT) , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Shaffi most experienced in?

Shaffi is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Project Management . Shaffi also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which industries has Shaffi worked in recently?

Shaffi has recently worked in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Shaffi worked in recently?

Shaffi has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Project Management .

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Wolfsburg, Germany

Experience

Dec 2022 - Oct 2024

1 year 11 months

Wolfsburg, Germany

Remote

Software Architect

Volkswagen AG

Designed architecture for new service components Fleet Data Management and other remote services.
Created UML, SAD, SDS, and ADR documentation capturing design decisions, traceability, and variant handling.
Ensured ASPICE SWE.1/SWE.2 compliance through architecture governance and consistent work-product alignment.
Participated in architecture reviews, interface definitions, effort estimations, and technical alignment discussions.
Collaborated with cybersecurity, backend, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with ISO 21434 and ASPICE standards.

May 2021 - Nov 2022

1 year 7 months

Hyderabad, India

Senior Project Manager / Technical Lead

General Motors

Designed HVAC, Window, and Seat services via CAN→VHAL→AIDL with clean separation across layers.
Participated in architecture discussions with stakeholders on interface design and Google Automotive Services (GAS) integration.
Structured service components with clear separation across logic, middleware, and Android framework layers.
Led HMI development for GM’s Digital Cockpit on a hypervisor-based Qualcomm SoC.
Supported functional safety checks and validations for the cluster domain (ISO 26262).

Jul 2014 - May 2021

6 years 11 months

SW Project Lead / Lead Engineer

Hyundai & KIA

Led Android IVI development for Indian vehicle programs on the Gen5Wide Telechips platform.
Coordinated application, middleware, and validation teams for feature integration and release readiness.
Managed OTA, telematics, server-based VR, live traffic, POI search, and cluster settings delivery.
Led and participated in system validation, KPI monitoring, vehicle audits, and performance tuning pre- and post-SOP.
Performed vehicle audits and represented software delivery and quality.
Coordinated in-vehicle testing, feature acceptance, and software handovers with OEM and Mobis HQ.
Led development of modem-based telematics services including eCall, SOS, SVR, Remote Diagnostics, In-Car Payment, and Car-to-Home IoT.
Designed modular service layers to decouple feature logic from core HMI flows.
Created SAD/SDS and UML models; ensured traceability and compliance with ASPICE SWE.2/SWE.3.

Jan 2011 - Jun 2014

3 years 6 months

Bengaluru, India

Software Engineer

Huawei

Responsible for bug fixing and RCA for major and critical issues.
Updated SDS documentation.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Automotive (10.5 years), Information Technology (3.5 years), and Telecommunication (3.5 years).

Automotive

Information Technology

Telecommunication

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (10.5 years), Quality Assurance (10.5 years), Project Management (8.5 years), and Information Technology (5.5 years).

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Information Technology

Summary

Senior Automotive Software professional with strong expertise in designing and governing embedded and Software-Defined Vehicle platforms. Specialized in IVI and Telematics systems across Android Automotive and embedded Linux environments. Proven experience delivering high-quality systems in regulated automotive environments.

To contribute in system and software level architecture roles within automotive SDV, IVI, and Telematics platforms, focusing on scalable design, quality governance, and compliance with ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, and ASPICE.

Skills

Architecture & Software Architecture (Soa, Component-based Design, Client–server Design Interfaces), Modular & Scalable Architecture (Service Decomposition, Separation Of Concerns), Architecture Decision Records (Adr), Trade-off Analysis
Sdv Platforms Android Automotive (Aaos, Vhal, Gas Services), Embedded Linux & Systems (Yocto), Qnx, Type-1 Hypervisor, Telematics Ecus, Ivi/digital Cockpit
Process & Compliance Aspice (Swe.1–swe.6), Iso/sae 21434 (Cybersecurity), Iso 26262 (Functional Safety), Tara, Android Cdd/cts, Unece R155, R156 (Cybersecurity, Software Updates), Safe
Communication & Vehicle Protocols Some/ip, Viwi, Bap (Operating And Display Protocol), Bluetooth, Can, Ethernet, Diagnostics, Vehicle Signal Mapping
Programming & Tools Embedded C, C++, Java, Android Framework, Hal, Jni/aidl, Vector Tools (Canoe), Git, Jira, Confluence, Wireshark, Qxdm

Languages

Telugu

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Jun 2006 - Apr 2010

Andhra University

Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology · Information Technology · Visakhapatnam, India

Certifications & licenses

SAFe®6 Agilist

SAFe®6 Product Owner / Product Management

TÜV SÜD® ISO 26262:2018 (FuSa) Certified Functional Safety Engineer

TÜV SÜD® ISO/SAE 21434:2021 Certified Automotive Cybersecurity Practitioner (CACSP)

iSAQB® Certified Professional For Software Architecture (CPSA-F)

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Where is Shaffi based?

Shaffi is based in Wolfsburg, Germany.

What languages does Shaffi speak?

Shaffi speaks the following languages: Telugu (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Shaffi have?

Shaffi has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Shaffi has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months. Note that Shaffi may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Shaffi be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Shaffi would be well-suited for roles such as: Software Architect, Senior Project Manager / Technical Lead, SW Project Lead / Lead Engineer.

What is Shaffi's latest experience?

Shaffi's most recent position is Software Architect at Volkswagen AG.

What companies has Shaffi worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Shaffi has worked for Volkswagen AG, General Motors, and Hyundai & KIA.

Which industries is Shaffi most experienced in?

Shaffi is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Information Technology (IT), and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Shaffi most experienced in?

Shaffi is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management. Shaffi also has some experience in Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Shaffi worked in recently?

Shaffi has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas has Shaffi worked in recently?

Shaffi has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management.

What is Shaffi's education?

Shaffi holds a Bachelor in Information Technology from Andhra University.

Does Shaffi have any certificates?

Shaffi has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: SAFe®6 Agilist, SAFe®6 Product Owner / Product Management, and TÜV SÜD® ISO 26262:2018 (FuSa) Certified Functional Safety Engineer.

What is the availability of Shaffi?

Shaffi will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Shaffi?

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