Hello, I'm
PAVAN KUMAR U
Automotive Verification & Validation Engineer
Seeking to contribute technical leadership in ECU validation and test automation to a dynamic team focused on next-generation automotive technologies.
About Me
Connected Vehicle Engineer with 4+ years of experience in automotive ECU validation, specialising in Infotainment and Instrument Cluster systems across global OEMs including Volkswagen Group (CARIAD SE) and Stellantis International.
Proven expertise in SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) and HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) testing to ensure robust requirements-based verification. Expert in developing automated test suites using Python and ECU-TEST, integrated with GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines to accelerate defect detection and software reliability.
Proficient in CAN/UDS communication validation, Goldfish & Cuttlefish Android Automotive emulators, and end-to-end RADAR reporting dashboards via Looker Studio.
Core Competencies
Education
An advanced programme combining deep theoretical insight with practical expertise in hardware development and electronic systems, with a focus on embedded and communication technologies.
Experience
- SIL/HIL validation for Instrument Cluster & IVI ECUs
- CI-based automated execution using GitHub Actions
- Python automation using ENNA framework
- Goldfish & Cuttlefish Emulator-based SIL testing for Android Automotive
- CAN / UDS ECU communication validation
- RADAR result publishing & reporting via Looker Studio
- Regression, Smoke, Sanity & Nightly build execution
Skills & Expertise
Explore my technical competencies across various domains. Click on a category to dive deeper into specific skills, proficiency levels, and experience.
Featured Projects
Built and executed automated IVI test suites using GitHub Actions on the Goldfish Emulator. Developed CI workflows using an ENNA-based Python automation framework for infotainment functional and system-level testing. Integrated automated test reporting with RADAR dashboards via Looker Studio for real-time test visibility.
Validated alerts and system information on Instrument Clusters for Stellantis vehicles. Analysed requirement documents to design traceable test cases and executed tests using IBM RQM and ECU Test Tool. Designed and executed 500+ test cases and reported 50+ critical defects through structured defect lifecycle management.
Orchestrated configuration and optimisation of IPCOM and IPCABS modules ensuring seamless integration with design specifications. Managed end-to-end build processes while enforcing MISRA compliance through rigorous static analysis. Validated system integrity via Unit and Component testing (SIL) and maintained 100% requirements traceability across the V-cycle.
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I'm ready to discuss automotive V&V opportunities, ECU validation collaboration, or share insights about test automation and embedded systems.
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