Rafael Leandro de Azevedo Silva

Senior System Integration Engineer @CARIAD

Wolfsburg, DE

As a Test Automation Manager at CARIAD SE, I lead the development and integration of robust test automation solutions within the Connect & Cloud department, focusing on enabling scalable, efficient, and reliable validation of automotive software systems across multiple platforms including MQB, MEB, and PPE.With a strong foundation in Python and open sourced/internal automation frameworks, I specialize in implementing end-to-end (E2E), system, and capability-level automated tests for infotainment ECUs, connectivity units, gateways, and backend systems. My work supports the verification of Mobile Online Services function capabilities across various solution trains (ST1.1, ST1.2), ensuring alignment with feature acceptance criteria and release gate requirements.Key achievements include- Spearheading the automation strategy for testing MOD services integration- Driving harmonization efforts across brands (Audi, Porsche, VW) by presenting CARIAD’s automation solution and facilitating cross-brand collaboration on automation tooling and processes- Leading the onboarding and coordination of cross-functional and international teams (onsite, nearshore, offshore) for framework development and test execution- Delivering detailed test coverage reports and roadmap planning for automation implementation, contributing to strategic decision-making and continuous improvement- Supporting training initiatives and knowledge transfer sessions to empower feature teams with automation capabilities.I am passionate about building scalable test infrastructures, fostering collaboration across departments and brands, and continuously improving software quality in the automotive domain.

USP - Universidade de São Paulo

Master's degree, Engenharia Elétrica e Eletrônica

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Bachelor's degree, Engenharia de Computação

Escola Politécnica da USP

Master's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Instituto Superior Técnico

Engenharia Eletrotécnica e de Computadores