Vignesh Muthukumar
Cybersecurity Verification And Validation Engineer
Coimbatore
Summary
Dynamic Automotive Cybersecurity Verification and Validation Engineer with over 5 years of experience securing safety-critical steering and braking ECUs for leading global OEMs, including Volvo, Renault, Geely, and BYD. Specialized in Secure Boot, SecOC, Secure Diagnostics, Secure Key Management, and FOTA validation on Infineon AURIX platforms utilizing Vector toolchains. Proven track record of delivering impactful results through innovative solutions and effective problem-solving, complemented by strong skills in embedded security testing, requirement analysis, and production release validation. Committed to fostering team collaboration and adaptability to ensure reliability and success in fast-paced environments, with core competencies in project management, systems analysis, and technical troubleshooting.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineer
ZF India Pvt. Ltd
01.2023 - Current
- Led end-to-end cybersecurity verification for multiple steering and braking ECU variants across global OEM programs, validating features including Secure Diagnostics, Secure Key Management, Manufacturing Bootloader, Secure Download, Secure Boot, Secure Event logging, SecOC, and Vulnerability Scanning.
- Owned cybersecurity requirement analysis and translated system and software security requirements into structured, traceable validation test specifications, executing both manual and automated requirement-based test cases.
- Showed a strong grasp of industry standards such as CAN, CAN-FD, FlexRay, UDS, ISO 14229, and ISO 26262, ensuring compliance with quality assurance protocols and regulations.
- Played a key role in supporting V&V processes, including setting baseline versions for test cases, and planning test approaches.
- Used software testing tools like Canoe, CANape, DOORS, PTC, vFlash, Trace32, UDE, and customer-specific tools.
- Collaborated with cross-functional software, system, and requirements teams to resolve cybersecurity defects and ensure release readiness for production milestones.
- Actively pursued continuous learning and development through training programs and certifications to stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.
Engineer
ZF India Pvt. Ltd
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Contributed to cybersecurity validation activities for safety-critical ECU programs, executing requirement-based testing, and supporting production software releases.
- Engaged in various tasks, including interpreting requirements, developing test procedures, executing tests, and preparing reports.
- Ensured compliance with industry protocols and standards, promoting a culture of excellence and precision.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in managing evolving project requirements, and meeting tight deadlines.
Education
Master of Software Systems - Software Engineering
Coimbatore Institute of Technology
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu06-2020
Skills
Domain Knowledge: Automotive Systems, Automotive CyberSecurity
Programming & Scripting: Python (Test Automation, log analysis)
MicroController: Infineon AURIX TC2xx, TC3xx
Defect Logging Tool: PTC Integrity
Automotive Protocol: CAN, CAN-FD, FLEXRAY, UDS
Certification
Certified ISTQB Foundation CTFL, Indian Testing Board - July 2023
Detailed Work Experience
- Conducting Cybersecurity Testing for Steering and Braking ECUs (variants IBC, SBM, BD, EMB) for Geely, BYD, Volvo, Rivian, Ford and Renault Customers (Nov 2020 - Present)
- Features: Secure Diagnostics, Secure Key Management, Manufacturing Bootloader, Secure Download, Secure Boot, SecOC, FOTA, Vulnerability Scanning, Fuzz Testing.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Supporting requirements teams in finalizing requirements through detailed joint reviews.
- Understanding of Cybersecurity System and Software Requirements.
- Developing test specification.
- Performing manual & Automated requirement based functional testing using Vector Toolset and Debuggers.
- Identifying and documenting any software bugs found in the ECUs using PTC.
- Participating in technical calls to discuss and debug issues discovered during testing activities.
- Assisting team members in analysis, bug identification, and reporting.
- Maintaining and updating release metrics.
Timeline
Senior Engineer
ZF India Pvt. Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Engineer
ZF India Pvt. Ltd
11.2020 - 01.2023
Master of Software Systems - Software Engineering
Coimbatore Institute of Technology