Shalini David
Team Lead
Chennai
Summary
Adept at fostering team collaboration and driving process improvement, I excelled at Tata Elxsi by promoting performance monitoring and coaching. My tenure as a Team Lead saw me enhance product reliability and compliance, leveraging my expertise in project management and interpersonal skills to mentor and guide teams towards excellence. Detail-oriented Automotive Professional of 14 years of experience with excellent management, technical, communication, interpersonal and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully position myself at your esteemed company. Frequently praised as smart working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals. Wanted to become an Entrepreneur in the Automotive World.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Test Specialist
Tata Elxsi
Chennai
02.2022 - Current
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Engaged in Test Management based on ISO 29119 doing Work Estimation, Work Allocation, Tracking work, Test Plan Creation, Test Execution, Test Automation, Test Cycle Creation and Test Artifacts & Reports Reviews in Validation.
- Led the test team by providing guidance towards effective, qualitative, and timely deliveries.
- Transformed to a Subject Matter Expert in ADAS Practice and AUTOSAR competencies.
- Currently leading test team for SWE.6 for modules Diagnostics, Flexray Communication, FuSa, System Error Management, Flashing, EyeQCore, Health Manager, Power Moding and SWE.5 for modules Appl, BLU, BTLD, Boot Manager.
- Make sure the Product delivered is within the ASPICE Process Compliance.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Visteon Technical Service Centre
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality software products in a timely manner.
- Designed, developed and tested embedded software applications for use in Automotive industry.
- Enhanced product reliability through meticulous documentation of requirements, design specifications, test plans, and validation procedures.
- Developed innovative prototypes for proof-of-concept demonstrations, showcasing the potential of new technologies in real-world applications.
- Involved in Cluster Validation validating Gauges, Illumination, Telltales, Warnings, Language, Trip Computer, Chimes, TBT, DA Pages, USM, CAN Sleep/Wakeup and Warning Priorities.
- Involved in Infotainment Validation validating USB testing, BT testing, Android Auto & CarPlay (Wired / Wireless) testing, Feature Interaction Matrix, Audio Performance, RVC & Alerts, Tuner and HMI testing.
- Worked in Agile Environment and handled sprints.
- Involved in SRD Walkthrough, Impact Analysis Meeting and Defect Triage Meetings.
Lead Engineer
HCL Technologies
03.2015 - 09.2019
- Mentored junior engineers, contributing to their professional growth and overall team productivity.
- Oversaw the successful completion of multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
- Tested, evaluated, and fixed safety systems.
- Implemented robust quality assurance measures that reduced defects and increased overall product reliability.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to determine their potential impact on current projects or future opportunities for growth within the company.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
Software Engineer
HCL Technologies
Chennai
11.2010 - 04.2015
- Implemented effective debugging strategies, resulting in fewer software defects and increased reliability.
- Automated the critical and high-performance use-cases using the scripting language PERL.
- Taken sole ownership of the deliveries to the customer.
- Updated the LLT's in DOORS and provided the Traceability to Low Level Requirements.
- Supported the team in PR Verification Process.
- Performed Sanity Testing, Feature Testing, Regression Testing and Performance Testing.
- Worked in Client-Server Architecture Model, with product deployment models such as Standalone, Hosted and Hybrid setup.
- Responsible in the preparation of Status Report and MOM.
- Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
- Collaborated with fellow engineers to evaluate software and hardware interfaces.
- Implemented automated build and deployment processes to streamline release management procedures.
- Mentored junior testers, sharing knowledge and expertise to support their professional growth and development within team.
- Participated in agile development processes, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering
Velammal Engineering College, Anna University
Chennai, India 07.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Coaching and mentoring
Customer focus
Employee evaluation
Resource allocation
Client communication
Strategic planning
Task delegation
Workflow management
Project management
Risk management
Employee training
Work assignment delegation
Team supervision
Teamwork and collaboration
People management
Problem-solving
Documentation and reporting
Work Planning and Prioritization
Leading team meetings
Mentoring
Technical support
Complex Problem-solving
SOP adherence
Issue resolution
Overseeing daily activities
Evaluating employee work
Timeline
Test Specialist
Tata Elxsi
02.2022 - Current
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Visteon Technical Service Centre
10.2019 - 01.2022
Lead Engineer
HCL Technologies
03.2015 - 09.2019
Software Engineer
HCL Technologies
11.2010 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering
Velammal Engineering College, Anna University
07.2006 - 05.2010
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