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Swapna Udupa

@swapnaudupa

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Seasoned automotive system test engineer specializing in embedded validation and ASPICE.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a return-to-work role in automotive system validation or quality engineering focused on system/integration testing, diagnostics, HIL/SIL validation, and opportunities to lead or mentor within an ASPICE-compliant environment.

I am a dedicated automotive system test engineer with 10 years of experience in embedded software and system validation across BCM, PCM, XMC, infotainment, powertrain and climate control ECUs. I have led system testing and integration activities on global OEM programs and am experienced in ASPICE-compliant V&V processes.

My strengths include requirement-based test design, HIL/SIL testing, diagnostics and fault management validation using tools such as dSPACE, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, CANape and TPT. I have authored test specifications from DOORS, executed regression and integration tests, and validated functional-safety mechanisms through fault injection and safe-state verification.

After a planned career break since September 2022, I have refreshed my knowledge of system testing, diagnostics, HIL/SIL/MIL, ASPICE and Agile workflows, and am seeking a return-to-work opportunity in automotive system validation or quality engineering where I can contribute as a test lead or senior engineer.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior System Test Engineer

Bosch Global Software Technologies

Jul 2015 - Sep 2022 (7 years 2 months)

Led HIL-based system and integration testing for Daimler XMC and VW MQB platforms, validating diagnostics, fault management and safety mechanisms and mentoring junior engineers to improve test coverage and ASPICE compliance.

DOORS ASPICE Test Automation Diagnostics

Embedded Software Test Engineer

HCL Technologies

Nov 2011 - Jul 2015 (3 years 8 months)

Executed powertrain and BCM ECU testing including bootloader and diagnostics validation, integration and regression testing to ensure functional correctness and traceability.

ECU Testing Diagnostics Regression Testing Bootloader Validation Integration Testing CAN Test Reporting

System / Embedded Test Engineer

Delphi Automotive Systems

Jul 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year 7 months)

Validated GM ICS infotainment subsystems (HVAC, audio) and performed diagnostics and fault management testing per GMW 3110 to ensure compliance with OEM requirements.

Diagnostics Fault Management GMW 3110 CAN Integration Testing Verification