Pratiksh Bolia
Senior System Developer
Heilbronn
Summary
Successful ADAS system developer offering more than 10 years of experience in demanding diverse environments focused on producing cutting-edge vehicle motion control algorithms for SAE level 2 and 2+ autonomy. Skilled in directing development with creative and performance-oriented approach. Well-organized and customer-focused with proven skills in project management and technical team leadership.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
System & Function Developer in ADAS
Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany
Heilbronn
04.2017 - Current
- Collaborating with project owners/ feature owners to derive epics, stories and work packages to meet define software release activities and stake holders expectations.
- Driving and coordinating system, functional and software development task in agile software development environment.
- Designed, developed, and implemented software applications for ADAS motion control on analyzed requirements and understanding of industry technical standards ISO26262.
- Derived requirement towards different motion control software components (trajectory planner, trajectory controller etc. and low level actuator and control (steering angle control EPS).
- Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions with prototype implementation continuously in simulation and in platform test vehicles.
- Collaborated with different customer teams from different geography/ market regarding requirement understanding, functional development enhancement, tuning strategy and evaluating KPI's , proposing corrective actions/proposals
- Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
- Debugged complex software issues, leading to more stable product release.
- Took part in boot camps and vehicle testing ground in IDIADA (Spain), Boxberg (Germany) etc. Application of system to boost performance.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions to reduce technical depth in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
- Supervising master students thesis and onboarding/ knowledge transfer of Bosch team members from India
Research Assistant (Vehicle Dynamics & Control)
Chair Of Automotive Engineering, TU Berlin
Berlin
10.2013 - 10.2016
- As research assistant, have worked on research projects in close collaboration with German automotive OEM and tier- 1 suppliers.
- Developed comprehensive reports, presentation on research progress, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.
- Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced project environment.
- Attended seminars, conferences and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality research output.
- Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to advancement of field.
- Focus of first research project was numerical modeling and simulation of driver closed loop lateral control model taking into account steering system feedback.
- Integrated successfully lateral driver model algorithm with Electric Power Steering (EPS) HIL test bench in D-space for evaluation of lateral ADAS lane features.
- Second research project focuses on development and design of integrated vehicle chassis controller for vehicle with multi actuators configurations in IPG Carmaker.
- Developed vehicle dynamics controller is integrated in IPG Carmaker simulation environment for MIL evaluation.
Senior Engineer
BOSCH CHASSIS SYSTEM INDIA
Pune
09.2007 - 06.2009
- Contributed to project management and brake actuation system development as part of team at first Tier Automobile OEM brake actuation system supplier, serving premium Japanese Automobile Industry for Indian market.
- Coordinated and conducted investigations on failures, analyzed components, and enhanced product performances during validation testing.
- Played a key role in the DRBFM (Design review based on Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) for the brake actuation SW & HW part.
- Facilitated seamless project management and communication between Japanese, European and Indian development teams, ensuring timely achievement of customer milestones.
Education
Master of Science - Automotive Engineering Technology
Technische Universität Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern, Germany 10.2009 - 05.2012
Bachelor in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
D.Y. Patil College of Engineering, Pune University
Pune India 10.2003 - 08.2007
Skills
Agile development methodologies
Software Development Tools: JIRA, Confluence, GIT, Jenkins
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Rapid Prototyping Integration: CAN Tools (Canape, CANalyzer), D-Space, INCA ETAS
Software Testing and debugging Matlab/Simulink, IPG Carmaker, TargetLink, Stateflow
Programming Languages: Matlab, C, ASECT
Technical Design Documentation & Support
Time Management
Idea Brainstorming
Software Architecture Design: UML & EA modelling
Software Architecture Design: UML & EA modelling
Interpersonal Communication
New Feature Development
Accomplishments
- P. Bolia, S. Müller. "Numerical Modelling of the Human Driver for lateral closed-loop steering maneuvers", AUTOREG 2017, 8 VDI/VDE Fachtagung Berlin, 5.-6. July 2017
- P. Bolia, S. Müller. "Neuromuscular Driver Lateral Control Model for the Analysis of Closed Loop Steering Functions in EPS Test Bench", WKM-Symposium TU Graz, 14.-15. July 2016
- P. Bolia, S. Müller. "Closed loop evaluation of wheel braking slip control strategies under asymmetrical road friction conditions", AVEC 2014, Tokyo, Japan, September 2014.
- P. Bolia, T. Weiskircher, S. Müller. "Driver steering model for closed loop steering function analysis", Vehicle System Dynamics, Vol. 52, Supplement 1, 251-271, 2014.
- P. Bolia, T. Weiskircher, S. Müller. "Design and Robustness Analysis of a Global Chassis Controller", IFAC - AAC, Tokyo, Japan, September 2013.
- P. Bolia, T. Weiskircher, S. Müller. "Driver steering model for closed loop steering function analysis", IAVSD symposium, China, August 2013.
- "Adaptive feedforward control for steering angle control in assisted and autonomous driving" (patent filled Bosch Germany)
Timeline
System & Function Developer in ADAS
Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany
04.2017 - Current
Research Assistant (Vehicle Dynamics & Control)
Chair Of Automotive Engineering, TU Berlin
10.2013 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Automotive Engineering Technology
Technische Universität Kaiserslautern
10.2009 - 05.2012
Senior Engineer
BOSCH CHASSIS SYSTEM INDIA
09.2007 - 06.2009
Bachelor in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
D.Y. Patil College of Engineering, Pune University
10.2003 - 08.2007