Headline

Automotive Systems Test Manager Driving Quality & Innovation in HIL, Diagnostics & Infotainment | CAN, LIN | Automotive L1& L2 Certified

About

With over three years of hands-on experience in the automotive industry, I am a dedicated Systems Test Manager specializing in HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) testing, diagnostics, and test automation. My expertise lies in ensuring software quality and reliability for industry leaders like BMW and General Motors. My passion is to drive quality and innovation in automotive systems. I have a proven track record of delivering impactful results through: Defect Management: Successfully led defect management for BMW’s Infotainment Headunit, significantly improving release quality and accelerating time-to-market. Test Automation: Implemented automation solutions at General Motors that led to a 30% reduction in test cycle time. Compliance & Collaboration: Collaborated across cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with key industry standards, including ISO 26262 and ASIL-B. My technical strengths include: CAN, LIN, UDS, Secure Boot, BSP, C, CAPL, Grid Scripting, CANoe, INCA, Jira, and Confluence. Certifications: Automotive L1 & L2, Agile Software Development. I am committed to continuous learning and thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments. Let's connect to discuss how my skills can contribute to your team's success!

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

anthropic apis

claude

gemini

github copilot

openai

Work experience

Senior Consultant at Capgemini, Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos, On-site

Test Manager at BMW Group, Jul 2025 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr, Defined and implemented end-to-end testing strategies for the BMW Infotainment Headunit project. - Led a cross-functional team of 6 testers, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with ISO26262 standards. - Reduced critical defects by 25% and improved user experience ratings through rigorous HIL and automated testing. - Drove defect management process using Jira, resulting in a 40% faster resolution rate. - Facilitated stakeholder communication and reporting, aligning development and QA teams on project goals.

Scrum Master at BMW Group, Mar 2025 - Jul 2025 · 5 mos, Defect management system

Resident Engineer(OEM) at Denso International India Pvt. Ltd., Jan 2022 - Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Validation Engineer(OEM) at General Motors, Jan 2022 - Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area

Associate Consultant at Capgemini, Jan 2022 - Apr 2024 · 2 y 3 mo, Greater Bengaluru Area

Education

B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Public links

github: https://github.com/VasanthKumarCg