Hi, I'm

Prasad Udawant.

Embedded Software Engineer.

I love tinkering Hardware using Software.

Resume

About Me

I am an Electronics Engineer with more than 6 years of experience in Embedded Software and Firmware Development.

I love spending time to solve challenging problems in the industry by writing software for hardware.. I am passionate about Firmware Development, Device Driver Development, Computer Architecture and Linux Kernel Development.

I spend my free time by reading Science and Technology articles, Astronomy (recently started) and puzzle solving.

Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently :
  • Secure Boot and Digital Signature Verification
  • RTOS
  • Embedded Bootloader
  • SPI, I2C, ADC device driver development
  • Langugaes I Know ,but we dont’t speak - C (I know it very well), C++ (learning), Python (learning)

    • Work Experience

    Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Faurecia India Private Limited
    Sep 2020 - present

    I am currently working as a Senior Embedded software Engineer at Faurecia India Pvt Ltd in Pune, Maharashtra, India.

    I successfully performed board bring up activity for Texas Instruments AWR6843 mmWave sensor SOC using Elektrobit Autosar stack. I configured OSEK RTOS module for Autosar project using Elektrobit Autosar stack.

    I implemented Cybersecurity features like Digital signature verification for Embedded Bootloader using Elektrobit Autosar crypto stack.

    I set up, enabled and developed toolchain expertise required for flashing, compilation and debugging SW in team of 17 people by providing necessary training and documentation.

    I resolved critical hurdle of merging .elf binaries using relocatable linking which allowed successful delivery.

    I implemented driver software for Watchdog and Software Timers

    Embedded Software Engineer - Cummins India Pvt Limited
    July 2016 - Sep 2020

    I worked as Embedded software Engineer at Cummins India Pvt Ltd in Pune, Maharashtra, India.

    I contributed to design, development and optimization of RTOS and Bootloader for Cummins' ECM (Engines control modules) while working as a part of the global team at Cummins.

    I developed low-level device drivers for SPI, I2C, DMA, PWM and ADC for PowerPC microcontrollers using Embedded C programming language.

    I implemented Firmware for watchdog, timers and clock using 32-bit NXP’s PowerPC architecture microcontroller and ASIC using Embedded C programming language.

    I debugged and resolved bugs related to OS scheduler, interrupts, MMU, synchronization (semaphore), ram and stack etc. by using Lauterbach Trace32 debugger.

    I developed Bootloader to download SW in monitor microcontroller using SPI protocol.

    I developed and optimized flash drivers for 32-bit NXP’s PowerPC architecture and Infineon Tricore architecture microcontroller.

    I individually designed and implemented Firmware for NXP’s HCS08 family 8-bit microcontroller using eclipse based code-warrior IDE with zero defect till now in just 3 months. I implemented external watchdog, over-speed monitoring and level 3 monitoring safety features using it. Developed flash drivers for HCS08 8-bit family microcontrollers.

    I accomplished good skill in debugging the software using Lauterbach, P&E debuggers and Trace32 SW tool by using it to debug different drivers. I learned to use different functionalities of lauterbach debugger like trace, breakpoints etc.

    I worked on collecting SW requirements in software technical profile for Cummins RTOS functionalities. I developed software design document for it.

    I collaborated closely with hardware, system and test teams while working on projects for resolving bugs in HW, development of HW modules and requirement update.

    I resolved issue faced by HW Supplier Company by debugging and providing necessary inputs.

    I developed complex device driver for SPI and IO hardware abstraction layer driver component for ADC in AUTOSAR environment using Davinci Developer and configurator tool.

    Education

    2012 - 2016
    Bachelor of Engineering(B.E.) in Electronics and Telecommunication
    Savitribai Phule University, Pune
    Marks: 68.11%(First Class with Distinction)

    I graduated with Degree of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication stream.

    Some of Major subjects I studied are :

    • Digital Circuits
    • Operating System
    • Computer Organisation and Architecture
    • Embedded Systems

    Achievements

    Linux Kernel Development Beginner Course
    I completed basic training course about Linux Kernel Development
    Texas Instruments Winter Challenge - 2015
    I achieved All India rank in Top 10. This challenge had quiz about different SoC architectures of TI and WebBench Power Designer Tool.
    National Creativity Aptitude Test
    I achieved All India rank in Top 30. This Test was conducted across India. It gave emphasis on creative thinking.
    Project of Quarter at Cummins
    Received project of the quarter award in Cummins from Electronics Department director by achieving 95% customer satisfaction.
    Round of Applause Award at Faurecia
    I received appreciation for remarkable contribution to different projects at Faurecia.
    Best Team Award at Faurecia
    My Team achieved Best Team award for delivering critical project with stringent deadlines at Faurecia.
    GATE 2016
    I achieved All India rank 1272 out of 152318 candidates.
    Consistent high academic performace
    Received appreciation for achieving distiction consistently in academics during Engineering.
    Speed Maths
    I achieved outstading performace in speed math competition held by national Education charitable trust.

    Projects

    Demo

    Email

    If you have a question for me or just want to say hi, my inbox is always open. you can email me at prasadudawant3@gmail.com. I’ll get back to you as soon as can.
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