Sushant Todkar

About Sushant Todkar

A total of 9 years of experience specializing in Embedded Systems and the Automotive domain. • Good understanding of microarchitecture concepts, memory management, and virtualization in Linux. • Strong proficiency in C programming, with advanced debugging skills using Lauterbach, Renesas Multi, and multicore environments. • Experienced in hardware-software interaction for SoC bring-up, embedded systems, boot loaders, Linux kernels, and device drivers. • Developed firmware for bootloader design, including UDS protocol and Secure Boot implementation across Aurix Tricore, Renesas, STM, and ADuCM platforms. • Expertise in x86, ARM (ARMv8-A, ARM-M), and RISC-V architectures, with hands-on experience in both pre-silicon and post-silicon validation. • Proficient in ARM64 assembly and BSP development (CMSIS pack) for Cortex M3/M4 microcontrollers. • Experienced with low-speed I/O protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and CAN FD. • Proficient with Git, GitLab, Bitbucket API, and version control scripting. • Skilled in CI/CD pipeline automation and experienced with Robot Framework for automated regression testing. • Developed and maintained build environments using Makefile, CMake, and SCons across diverse Base framework projects. • Knowledgeable in Automotive Cybersecurity, including flash security and HSM-based solutions. • Experienced in customer interactions, root cause analysis, and issue resolution. • Expertise in toolchains including GCC, GNUC, TASKING, Hightec, Windriver, and Metaware, with a strong focus on compiler diagnostics, optimization, and linker file tuning. • Hands-on experience with Polyspace (Bug Finder, Code Prover) and Synopsys MISRA compliance tools for static code analysis and safety validation. • Skilled in BareMetal firmware, real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS), and real-time systems, with strong system-level architecture knowledge. ⏱ • Familiar with Agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration. 🤝collaboration.

Experience

1. Staff Specialist

   Infineon Technologies

   Dec 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Development of Python-based SCons build system for RISC-V with GHS, GCC, and IAR support, verified on Virtual Platforms • Integrated FreeRTOS into SCons and Makefile environments for streamlined RTOS development• Automated TC4xx firmware validation using Jenkins and Robot Framework, using ASTER regression testing• Performed pre-silicon and post-silicon validation activities, including board bring-up, early firmware integration, hardware interface testing, and diagnostics, to ensure stable platform bring-up• Automated IfxBuild Tool workflow in a Linux environment to dynamically generate SConscript and SConstruct files for streamlined build management.• Delivered BSPs per release, covering FreeRTOS setup, startup code, and system initialization• Optimized linker files to resolve warnings and enhance build stability on TC4xx• Created LinkerGen GUI tool for Aurix MCUs to simplify linker file generation

Education

• Vellore Institute of Technology

  Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Embedded System

  2014 — 2016

• D. Y. Patil College of Engineering & Technology, KASABA BAWADA (DYPCET)

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), ELECTRONICS

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• C
• Programming
• Iar Embedded Workbench
• Git
• Embedded C
• C++
• English
• Project Management
• Microcontrollers
• Labview
• Vhdl
• Python Automation
• Linux
• Research
• Matlab
• Teamwork
• Electronics
• Perl
• Embedded Systems
• Ada Programming
• Jira
• Testing
• Jenkins
• Leadership
• Real-Time Operating Systems (Rtos)