Aruni Basu
Validation Project Lead @Luminar Technologies
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WORK HISTORY
Validation Project Lead @Luminar Technologies
Orlando, FL, US
Project Lead for Luminar lidar implementation on Volvo Polestar platform. Managed cross-functional teams (hardware, optics, software) to meet milestones, performance, and cost targets while aligning the product roadmap with customer requirements.Customer Interface: Key liaison between Luminar and the OEM, providing strategic input to the solutions team, updating the customer on program milestones, and serving as the voice of the customer.Requirement Traceability: Owned the Requirement Traceability Matrix, ensuring mapping of validation test cases to system requirements.Validation Leadership: Developed product DRP and DVP & Rs, executing validation events (DOEs, EVT, DVT, PVT). Led design reviews, DFMEAs, and managed scope, budget, and timeline for V&V activities.Compliance & Standards: Implemented IEC, ISO, CISPR, AEC-Q, CE, and ISO 26262 (FuSa) standards for optical and electronic systems. Represented the validation team during ASPICE, IATF, and VDA audits.Test Execution: Led collaboration with NRTLs for major validation events. Developed and maintained test databases to track testing results.Cross functional Cadence : Led meetings with multidisciplinary stakeholders as V&V lead. Ensure teams meet project timelines and KPIs. Drove root cause analysis for test failures and implemented corrective actions.Documentation Management: Monitored release of bring-up procedure, BOMs, and CAD drawings in PLM. Support NPI with ECO & BOM to ensure Build-Ready status.Factory Acceptance Testing: Collaborated with NPI and contract manufacturer to establish Factory Acceptance Tests (EOL tests for sensor bring-up, fault detection, and calibration).MSA Champion: Spearheaded Type 1 and Type 2 MSA to assess precision, repeatability, and reproducibility of measurement systems for production and validation.Cross functional coordination: Facilitated cross-functional activities for DFM/DFT to support product lifecycle ensuring engineering feasibility and meet milestones.
EDUCATION
Texas Tech University
Master of Science (MS), Electrical engineering
Salt Lake School
High School
SRM IST Chennai
Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
SKILLS
ABOUT ARUNI BASU
Accomplished Project Manager specializing in the phase gate development of automotive electronics from concept development to product launch. Experienced in managing the complete product lifecycle for advanced lidar, camera, and radar technologies while ensuring compliance with stringent automotive standards. Skilled in applying project management principles across complex validation events, with a focus on risk management, stakeholder engagement, and requirements engineering.Technically adept in EMC testing and compliance, leveraging industry standards such as ISO 7637 (electrical disturbances from conduction and coupling), CISPR 25 (radio disturbance characteristics for vehicle components), ISO 11452 (immunity to radiated electromagnetic fields), and ISO 10605 (electrostatic discharge immunity). Proficient in aligning products with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), AEC-Q100/Q101 (stress test qualification), and ISO 16750 (environmental conditions and testing for electrical/electronic equipment) to ensure reliable performance under diverse operational conditions.Recognized for driving cross-functional teams through all phase gates, facilitating design reviews, conducting DFMEAs, and maintaining robust requirements traceability to support successful product launches. Highly skilled at developing detailed DVP & R matrices and coordinating regulatory compliance, making significant contributions to product quality and market success.
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