RAM CHARAN GOUNI

Project 1: Infotainment – Vehicle Apps Employer: General Motors Duration: March 2018 – Present Team Size: 8 Tools: • CANoe, DPS, Neo Fire, Robot Framework, XML, MATS Project Overview: This project involves the development and validation of Vehicle Apps for General Motors' Infotainment systems, focusing on features such as Vehicle Status, Energy, Teen Driver, Valet Mode, and Driving Mode. The goal is to improve the driving experience through personalized and automated features across different vehicle modes. Key Responsibilities: 1. Test Planning & Execution: Defined test requirements and executed test cases for vehicle apps, ensuring alignment with system specifications and consistent quality. 2. Test Automation & Procedure Development: Automated test cases using Robot Framework, C-ATS, and XML, and developed comprehensive test procedures for modules like Energy, Personalization, and Driving Mode. 3. Requirements Analysis & Validation: Analyzed and validated Infotainment software for GM Carline models (2020-2025), focusing on critical features such as Teen Driver and Valet Mode. 4. Screen & Functional Testing: Performed screen transition testing and validated functional performance of vehicle modes by simulating relevant signals in the system. 5. Integration Testing: Conducted integration testing of Android U with GM's Infotainment software to ensure smooth compatibility and performance. 6. Vehicle Spy Configuration: Managed and updated Vehicle Spy configurations to ensure accurate in-vehicle testing and maintained alignment with evolving requirements. 7. Collaboration & Reporting: Participated in CRB, weekly meetings, and milestone meetings; produced Weekly and Monthly Status Reports (WSR/MSR) for tracking project progress. 8. Cross-Team Coordination & Traceability: Collaborated across teams to refine Software Functional Specifications and developed a traceability matrix to ensure full test coverage of all requirements.

Project 2: ESV - Passive Safety (Airbags) Client: Daimler, Fiat, Ford, and Chrysler Employer: Robert Bosch Duration: June 2015 - August 2017 Team Size: 8 - 12 Tools: • CANoe, LabCar, TSG4 (HIL) Project Overview: This project focused on passive safety systems, specifically airbag systems, critical for protecting occupants during vehicle crashes. The aim was to validate that airbags deployed correctly under crash conditions, ensuring the safety of passengers. The project involved comprehensive testing, including crash simulations and test automation, to verify system compliance and performance under various scenarios. Key Responsibilities: 1. Requirements & Functional Testing: Validated airbag ECUs for Ford, Daimler, Fiat, and Chrysler to ensure compliance with safety regulations and functional requirements. 2. Crash Simulation Testing: Used Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) setups to inject crash scenarios into ECUs and evaluate their responses to ensure proper airbag deployment under simulated crash conditions. 3. Test Automation: Developed and automated test frameworks and test cases using Perl and Python, significantly improving the efficiency and accuracy of testing processes. 4. Sensor Response Testing: Performed direction-sensing tests using sled setups to verify the performance of sensors in crash simulations, ensuring proper sensor data handling during critical events. 5. Documentation: Updated system test specification documents to ensure alignment with feature-based testing requirements and maintain consistency across test cases. 6. Project Coordination: Actively participated in CRB (Change Request Board) and milestone meetings with clients and Scrum team members to track project progress, resolve issues, and ensure smooth execution of tasks.

Project 3: Denso - Infotainment Client: Denso International America Employer: iGATE Global Solutions Ltd Duration: Sep 2013 – Feb 2015 Location: Noida Team Size: 15 Tools: • CANoe, V-Spy, IPC Project Overview: This project focuses on validating the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) module of a vehicle, developed by Denso. The scope includes validating key features of the Infotainment system, such as Navigation, Phone, Entertainment (AM/FM, SYNC, Sirius, DAB, CD), and Climate control. Our responsibility includes performing screen transition and functional testing for the cluster's infotainment system. As Lead Engineer for the Infotainment RHS team, I oversaw a team of 8 members. Key Responsibilities: 1. Development of Panels: Designed and developed panels using CANoe for requirement analysis and functional testing of the IPC. 2. CAPL Code Modification: Amended CAPL code based on specific project requirements. 3. Screen Transition & Functional Testing: Conducted testing to verify screen transitions and the overall functionality of the infotainment system, sending the relevant signals to the system. 4. Issue Reporting & Clarifications: Raised issues and sought clarifications from both the On-site team and Denso to ensure accurate implementation of the requirements. 5. Review Process: Conducted self-reviews and peer reviews to maintain the quality of work. 6. Documentation & Reporting: Generated WSR (Weekly Status Reports) and MSR (Monthly Status Reports) and actively participated in design reviews and maintenance activities. 7. Team Leadership: Led a team of 8 members, ensuring efficient execution of tasks and fostering collaboration within the team.

Project : TRW-UK EPS - Electric Power Steering Client: TRW (GM, RENAULT, FIAT, and VW) Duration: June 2012 – Aug 2013 Company: CMC Ltd, Hyderabad Team Size: 22 Tools and Platforms: • MxVDev, CANape, Tasking, Source Insight, All Change • Scripting: C, Python • Environment: Source Insight, Tasking V2.4r1, Infineon XC2365 hardware, Jenkins Project Overview: The Electric Power Steering (EPS) system assists the driver by providing steering torque to ease the effort required when turning the steering wheel. The system's core components include an optical sensor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), electric motor, and reversible gearbox. The project involved automating test cases as per the Functional Test Schedule and validating them against requirements using MxVDev, along with developing test scripts and validation plans for various software components using CANape. Key Responsibilities: 1. Functional Test Schedule Review: Reviewed and clarified requirements from the client, ensuring test case alignment. 2. Test Automation: Analyzed the Functional Test Schedule and created automated test cases for system validation. 3. Defect Management: Identified system defects, performed regression testing, and created test scripts using MxVDev and CANape. 4. Defect Reporting: Raised Defect Reports (DRs), tracked them to resolution, and ensured proper documentation. 5. Collaboration: Conducted peer reviews and managed other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Test Engineer.

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