Praveenkumar Darapureddy

Technical Team Lead (Jul 2024 - Present) SDV PoC Adaptive AUTOSAR Coach - Vector Informatik GmbH (Dec 2022 - Jun 2024)

• Interacted with customers consistently to gather and record their expectations in Customer Specifications forms.
• Interpreted documented specifications to establish comprehensive system, software, and hardware requirements.
• Created and implemented System, Software, and ECU architectures tailored to customer needs.
• Established ASIL B specifications for SoC and OS to guarantee production-ready software.
• Integrating Autonomous Driving stack onto selected SoC upon availability.
• Experienced in Yocto-Linux and Linux Kernel Programming, with hands-on expertise in building custom Yocto-Linux images. Successfully developed and deployed a Yocto based Linux image for the RCAR board to run on a QNX hypervisor, demonstrating proficiency in Embedded Linux development and System integration.
• Contributed to the deployment of OTA update concept on QNX VM.
• Facilitated issue dispatching after gathering relevant information from BMW.
• Conducted static code analysis for Vector Adaptive Stack using C++ 14 and 17 standards.
• Independently modelled and configured new DaVinci Adaptive Developer features to enhance customer training.
• Specialized in Adaptive clusters such as COM, DIAG, NM, EM & PHM.
• Delivered on-site customer support for BMW Autonomous Driving at Unterschleißheim prior to SOP.
• Facilitated collaboration across BMW, Vector Coaching & Development Teams.
• Delivered technical and managerial assistance as Issue Dispatcher.

• Owned and prioritized the product backlog to enhance project organization.
• Developed and implemented features across MCAL to BSW layers for Ethernet on AURIX.
• Emphasized development of essential features to uncover constraints.
• Oversaw timelines with strategic schedule adjustments.
• Updated customers and senior leadership on project progress.

• Executed migration of ADAS applications from ROS to Adaptive AUTOSAR framework.
• Configured and integrated ara::com, ara::diag, and ara::phm for Adaptive applications in C++ 14.
• Designed middleware software components focused on diagnostics and communication.

• Created BSW components for IVECO MY19 focusing on Communication and Diagnostics.
• Coordinated delivery schedules and ensured maintenance of BSW components requirements.
• Created robust Error Handling and State Machine for Automatic High Beam Control.

• Oversaw BSW team of six for VW MQB A0, Bugatti BG744, and GMW CH071 & CHB031.
• Created CAN and UDS solutions using Vector CAN GENy configuration.
• Engineered Network Management, State Machine, and Error Handler for VW initiatives.
• Delivered comprehensive HIL, SIL, and component-level testing support.

• Developed Board Support Package for ARM7 LPC2148 microcontroller.
• Implemented Robust Monitoring and Alarming System using Zigbee technology.
• Engineered Real-time Automation Systems for Agricultural settings.