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Vinod Vaishnav

Tech Lead | Product Owner | AUTOSAR | SDV | Zonal and HPC Platforms | Vehicle Networking & E/E Architecture

Pune District

10+ years of work experience

Bosch Global Software Technologies
Dec 20241 yr 9 mosPresent

Pune District

Software and System Product Lead for SDV E/E Zone ECU and HPC platform programs, contributing to project acquisition and RFQ activities including system solution definition, architecture planning, feature roadmap definition, platform development strategy, effort estimation, and customer presentations Feature Owner for High-Performance Routing Engine and Connected Ambient Lighting AUTOSAR Application SWCs in Mercedes-Benz Central Domain Controller ECU, driving feature roadmap, end-to-end development, integration, release delivery, and cross-site coordination between India and Europe Led system and software defect analysis, change request evaluation, and release planning for the in-vehicle communication stack, including root-cause analysis and resolution of issues identified during on-site vehicle testing at Mercedes-Benz OEM facilities in Germany, while balancing technical risk, timelines, and customer priorities Contributed to safety concept definition and implementation for Instrument Cluster and Display ECUs for FCA and SAIC, aligned with ISO 26262 requirements Drove AUTOSAR BSW and MCAL integration, board bring-up, PoCs, and ECU virtualization using Vector vTT to accelerate development and validation
Bosch
Oct 20195 yrs 3 mosDec 2024

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Product Owner for High-Performance Routing Engine in Mercedes-Benz Central Gateway ECU, owning feature roadmap, prioritization, and delivery across multiple releases Feature Owner for Connected Ambient Lighting AUTOSAR Application SWCs, leading end-to-end development, integration, and cross-site coordination between India and Europe Led system and software defect analysis, change request evaluation, and release planning for the in-vehicle communication stack, including root-cause analysis and resolution of issues identified during on-site vehicle testing at Mercedes-Benz OEM facilities in Germany, while balancing technical risk, timelines, and customer priorities Contributed to safety concept definition and implementation for Instrument Cluster and Display ECUs for FCA and SAIC, aligned with ISO 26262 requirements Drove AUTOSAR BSW and MCAL integration, board bring-up, PoCs, and ECU virtualization using Vector vTT to accelerate development and validation Acted as technical interface between system, software, and testing teams, ensuring architectural consistency and reuse across ECU variants
Technology & Strategy
Jul 20181 yr 3 mosSep 2019

Stuttgart Area, Germany

Coached Tier-1 suppliers on AUTOSAR architecture and implementation to meet BMW ADAS ECU requirements while working as an external consultant at Vector Informatik GmbH Led integration of Vector MICROSAR BSW and BMW Auto Core (BAC) software stack, ensuring compliance with OEM standards Developed Extended Integration Packages (EIP) and startup applications to accelerate ECU bring-up and validation Coordinated OEM system extracts integration (communication and diagnostics) and supported testing as per BMW FAT standards
Elektrobit (EB)
Feb 20185 mosJun 2018

Bangalore

Performed AUTOSAR BSW and MCAL configuration and integration for ADAS ECUs based on EB AutoCore Platform Developed Microcontroller Integration Package (MIP) and Project Integration Package (PIP) to support ECU bring-up and integration Integrated Daimler OEM software stack (SSA) with EB AutoCore Platform, ensuring compliance with OEM requirements Configured and executed AUTOSAR BSW conformance tests using EB Tresos Studio to validate platform stability and compliance
Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions
Sep 20152 yrs 5 mosJan 2018

Bangalore Area, India

Configured and integrated AUTOSAR BSW and MCAL for powertrain ECUs, including MCU peripherals and external ASICs for sensors and actuators Configured and validated complex device drivers for injection, ignition, knock detection, engine position management, and fuel systems Developed model-based engine management functions (torque, speed control, air and fuel systems) and closed-loop HIL test models using NI LabVIEW Migrated and integrated software modules for AUTOSAR compliance and multi-core architectures, including safety analysis using FMEA (APIS-IQ) Onsite Assignments: Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany (2016–2017): AUTOSAR BSW, IO stack, MCAL, and complex IO driver configuration and validation for large engine powertrain ECUs Robert Bosch AG, Hallein, Austria (2017): Development and validation of Customer Interface Layer (CIL) for software sharing initiatives

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Education

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Software Systems(Embedded Specialization)

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

20152 yrs2017
L.D. College of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics and Communications Engineering

L.D. College of Engineering

20094 yrs2013

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Headline

Tech Lead | Product Owner | AUTOSAR | SDV | Zonal and HPC Platforms | Vehicle Networking & E/E Architecture

About

Summary: Automotive software expert with over 12 years of experience in ADAS, Network Gateway, Digital Cockpit, and Powertrain ECUs, along with next-generation SDV E/E architectures including Zone ECUs and HPC platforms, with nearly 7 years of on-site experience in Germany collaborating closely with leading European OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. Proven experience across Technical Leadership, Product Ownership, and Solution Architecture, driving ECU software delivery and project acquisition/RFQ activities for Mercedes-Benz, BMW, FCA, SAIC, Mahindra, Honda, Suzuki, and Renault Nissan in globally distributed, multi-cultural environments. Core Technical Skills: SDV & AUTOSAR Platforms | Embedded C/C++ | Embedded Linux | In-Vehicle Networking: CAN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet, DoIP | Middleware & Services: SOME/IP, Service Discovery, Diagnostics (UDS) | Functional Safety (ISO 26262) | Automotive Cybersecurity | MCAL | Model-Based Vehicle Application Development Leadership & Behavioral Skills: Technical Leadership & Mentorship | Cross-functional Collaboration | Strategic Planning & Execution | Stakeholder Management | Decision Making under Constraints | Supplier & OEM Coordination | Persuasive Communication | Negotiation & Influence | Fast Learner in New Domains & Technologies

Location

Pune District

AI stack

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Work experience

Tech Lead, Product Owner at Bosch Global Software Technologies, Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos, Pune District, Software and System Product Lead for SDV E/E Zone ECU and HPC platform programs, contributing to project acquisition and RFQ activities including system solution definition, architecture planning, feature roadmap definition, platform development strategy, effort estimation, and customer presentations Feature Owner for High-Performance Routing Engine and Connected Ambient Lighting AUTOSAR Application SWCs in Mercedes-Benz Central Domain Controller ECU, driving feature roadmap, end-to-end development, integration, release delivery, and cross-site coordination between India and Europe Led system and software defect analysis, change request evaluation, and release planning for the in-vehicle communication stack, including root-cause analysis and resolution of issues identified during on-site vehicle testing at Mercedes-Benz OEM facilities in Germany, while balancing technical risk, timelines, and customer priorities Contributed to safety concept definition and implementation for Instrument Cluster and Display ECUs for FCA and SAIC, aligned with ISO 26262 requirements Drove AUTOSAR BSW and MCAL integration, board bring-up, PoCs, and ECU virtualization using Vector vTT to accelerate development and validation

Tech Lead, Product Owner at Bosch, Oct 2019 - Dec 2024 · 5 yrs 3 mos, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Product Owner for High-Performance Routing Engine in Mercedes-Benz Central Gateway ECU, owning feature roadmap, prioritization, and delivery across multiple releases Feature Owner for Connected Ambient Lighting AUTOSAR Application SWCs, leading end-to-end development, integration, and cross-site coordination between India and Europe Led system and software defect analysis, change request evaluation, and release planning for the in-vehicle communication stack, including root-cause analysis and resolution of issues identified during on-site vehicle testing at Mercedes-Benz OEM facilities in Germany, while balancing technical risk, timelines, and customer priorities Contributed to safety concept definition and implementation for Instrument Cluster and Display ECUs for FCA and SAIC, aligned with ISO 26262 requirements Drove AUTOSAR BSW and MCAL integration, board bring-up, PoCs, and ECU virtualization using Vector vTT to accelerate development and validation Acted as technical interface between system, software, and testing teams, ensuring architectural consistency and reuse across ECU variants

Software Development Engineer at Technology & Strategy, Jul 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos, Stuttgart Area, Germany, Coached Tier-1 suppliers on AUTOSAR architecture and implementation to meet BMW ADAS ECU requirements while working as an external consultant at Vector Informatik GmbH Led integration of Vector MICROSAR BSW and BMW Auto Core (BAC) software stack, ensuring compliance with OEM standards Developed Extended Integration Packages (EIP) and startup applications to accelerate ECU bring-up and validation Coordinated OEM system extracts integration (communication and diagnostics) and supported testing as per BMW FAT standards

Senior Software Engineer at Elektrobit (EB), Feb 2018 - Jun 2018 · 5 mos, Bangalore, Performed AUTOSAR BSW and MCAL configuration and integration for ADAS ECUs based on EB AutoCore Platform Developed Microcontroller Integration Package (MIP) and Project Integration Package (PIP) to support ECU bring-up and integration Integrated Daimler OEM software stack (SSA) with EB AutoCore Platform, ensuring compliance with OEM requirements Configured and executed AUTOSAR BSW conformance tests using EB Tresos Studio to validate platform stability and compliance

Software Engineer at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions, Sep 2015 - Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos, Bangalore Area, India, Configured and integrated AUTOSAR BSW and MCAL for powertrain ECUs, including MCU peripherals and external ASICs for sensors and actuators Configured and validated complex device drivers for injection, ignition, knock detection, engine position management, and fuel systems Developed model-based engine management functions (torque, speed control, air and fuel systems) and closed-loop HIL test models using NI LabVIEW Migrated and integrated software modules for AUTOSAR compliance and multi-core architectures, including safety analysis using FMEA (APIS-IQ) Onsite Assignments: Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany (2016–2017): AUTOSAR BSW, IO stack, MCAL, and complex IO driver configuration and validation for large engine powertrain ECUs Robert Bosch AG, Hallein, Austria (2017): Development and validation of Customer Interface Layer (CIL) for software sharing initiatives

Education

Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Software Systems(Embedded Specialization), Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics and Communications Engineering, L.D. College of Engineering