Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
LANGUAGES KNOWN
Timeline
SUBJECTS OF INTEREST
IMPORTANT POSITIONS HELD
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Training
Awards
Disclaimer
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ASHUTOSH SAMAL

ASHUTOSH SAMAL

Pune

Summary

  • Detail-oriented Software Tester with over 2+ years of experience in manual and automated testing within the automotive industry.
  • Skilled in utilizing various testing methodologies and tools to ensure quality assurance and enhance software functionality.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify bugs, conduct comprehensive testing, and optimize software performance for seamless user experience.
  • Expertise in testing of modules: Phone, Bluetooth, Messaging, WIFI, Media, Tuner, Navigation, Voice
    recognition, Device Management, Projection Modules-Android Auto, Carplay, SVS, ADAS, BCM interface, CCM interface, Cluster, Vehicle diagnostics (Testing these modules on
    Bench, Labcar & Vehicle environment)
  • Expertise in Concurrent testing, Bluetooth testing, and have knowledge of Bluetooth profiles (HFP, A2DP, AVRCP).
  • Testing of Onboard Diagnostics and having knowledge of UDS, CAN, A2B (Automotive Audio Bus), UART, and LIN protocols.
  • Expertise in SDLC, STLC, and Defect Life Cycle using Defect tracking tools Jira & ELVIS Harman.
  • Expertise in Understanding, Analyzing, and Streamlining Test Requirements.
  • Expertise in Test Documentation (Test Scenarios, Test Cases, Test Data, Defect Reports, and Test Metrics).
  • Experienced in Manual testing (includes Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, and System)
  • Experienced in Config file creation in JSON & S19 format using Configuration Utility Tool to configure the infotainment system.
  • Experienced in Python Automation testing (includes scripting, Test-case writing, Test Execution, Test
    Script Review, Test Report Analysis) using keyword-driven framework, pytest framework, and BDD.
  • Professional engineer with broad experience prepared to excel in this role. Demonstrated ability to drive impactful results through innovative solutions and efficient problem-solving. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliability and success in dynamic environments. Core skills include project management, systems analysis, and technical troubleshooting.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Engineer

Tata Elxsi Limited
02.2023 - Current
  • During my tenure at Tata Elxsi, I designed and implemented various features, such as Multimedia, Mood Lights, Climate controls, Device Management in HMI, etc. I am Skilled at eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and managing system requirements to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs and project objectives.
  • Utilized requirements management tool like JIRA to maintain traceability and manage changes throughout the development lifecycle and Enterprise Architect, Architecture diagrams, state charts and use case diagrams.
  • Tested and documented software test cases and reports for various features like Power Moding, ADAS (L0 /L1/L2) IVI Info in IC, Climate Control (HVAC), Projection (Android Auto, CarPlay), HMI, Touch, Device Management (Cloud related schemas of IVI), etc.
  • Engaged in all the phases of the STLC and SDLC, adeptly navigating the DLC (Defect Life Cycle), and proficiently acquainted with the V-Model SDLC.
  • Proficient in Communication Protocols like CAN, LIN, A2B and knowledge of SDV, SOA, and Autosar.
  • Expertise in utilizing Vector CANalyzer/CANoe/CAPL for reading and analyzing CAN messages, including performing diagnostic services for reading DTCs and writing DIDs using UDS Protocol and their service codes.
  • Test Planning and implementation, strongly emphasizing Team Management and Monitoring.
  • Led cross-functional projects to enhance product development workflows and efficiency.
  • Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.

Intern

Tata Elxsi Limited
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Gained insight into the Infotainment software as a validation engineer.
  • Attended in-service training classes for CANalyzer & other automotive tools.
  • Conducted usability testing and gathered feedback to enhance product functionality

Intern

iFortis
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Attended in-service training classes for CRM. Prepared documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
  • Enhanced product knowledge, especially on variable annuities.
  • Increased confidence as presenter delivering two speeches.
  • Recommended major changes in operations and got accolades from the management.

Education

MBA - Business Analyst

SSDOL
Pune, Maharashtra
07.2026

B TECH - Computer Science

S’O’A University
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
07.2023

12th - Science

IEMS
Rourkela, Odisha
05.2019

10th - ICSE

IEMS
Rourkela, Odisha
05.2017

Skills

  • Automotive System Engineering, Validation and Verification, Diagnostics
  • Cloud Device Management
  • Software/ Tools: Enterprise Architect, CAPL, CANoe, CANalyzer, V-flash
  • Java, Python
  • GIT, JIRA, ELVIS Harman
  • PyCharm, Peak-CAN
  • Appium, Linux
  • Serial/ADB Logs, Shell Commands
  • Manual, Automation Testing, Sanity Checks
  • Team management
  • Technical expertise
  • Proposal development

Certification

  • ISTQB Foundation Level Complete Training - Udemy
  • Generative AI for Everyone
  • ISTQB Foundation Exam Prep

LANGUAGES KNOWN

ENGLISH – Fluent
HINDI – Fluent
ODIA – Fluent

Timeline

Senior Engineer

Tata Elxsi Limited
02.2023 - Current

Intern

Tata Elxsi Limited
02.2023 - 07.2023

Intern

iFortis
05.2021 - 08.2021

MBA - Business Analyst

SSDOL

B TECH - Computer Science

S’O’A University

12th - Science

IEMS

10th - ICSE

IEMS

SUBJECTS OF INTEREST

  • Artificial Intelligence - AI
  • Sales Force - SFDC
  • Robotics

IMPORTANT POSITIONS HELD

  • Founder & Co-ordinator of Vogue SOA Fashion Club
  • Organizer at SOA MUN – 2019 & 2022
  • Chief Co-Ordinator, National Symposium on IOT

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  • Fashion Model
  • State level table tennis player
  • Content Writer
  • Video Editor – Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe After Effects
  • Photo Editor – Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator

Training

  • One day seminar on “Robotics”
  • One day workshop at Fablab
  • Special training sessions for two days on Artificial Intelligence at Tata Elxsi.
  • Webinar on Ethical hacking
  • Two days’ workshop on Business Analytics at SSDOL

Awards

  • Champion at STATE LEVEL TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP
  • SOA CUP Table Tennis RUNNER-UP
  • Group Champion AT SOA CUP
  • Fashion Model Competition: Runner-up

Disclaimer

I do hereby declare that all the information’s are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
ASHUTOSH SAMAL