Yadwendra Kumar

About Yadwendra Kumar

I am an experienced Test Manager & Validation Engineering Lead with 12+ years of proven expertise in automotive system testing, ADAS validation, and HIL automation. As a strategic leader in quality assurance, I have successfully designed and executed complex test strategies for agricultural machinery, infotainment systems, and advanced driver-assistance systems. CORE EXPERTISE:• Test Management & Leadership: Agile/PI-based test planning, sprint execution, and cross-functional team leadership• ADAS & HIL Automation: ETAS HIL setups, LABCAR, ECUTest, CANoe, CANalyzer (3+ years specialization)• System Integration Testing: Model-based validation (MIL/SIL), real-world signal simulation, and functional verification• Test Automation: Creating test cases, regression testing, test environments, and automation frameworks• Tools: Azure DevOps, JIRA, CANoe, LABCAR, ECUTest, Canape, NI TestStand, MATLAB/Simulink• Certifications: ISTQB-Certified (Foundation, Advanced Level), with proven track record reducing time-to-market by 40% IMPACT:Led system validation for John Deere agricultural machinery and advanced ADAS lighting systems. Delivered 20% cost savings through mentoring and process optimization. Specialized in bridging hardware-software-vehicle integration for seamless end-to-end validation.OPEN TO: Test Manager, Validation Manager, Senior Test Lead, and Technical Lead roles in automotive/off-road vehicle companies. Interested in opportunities with: John Deere, AGCO, Jabil, MAN, and NVIDIA.

Experience

1. Verification Champion -hil (Etas)

   John Deere

   Feb 2022 — Present

   Leading System integration testing using LABCAR based on ETAS HIL to validate Harvester systems.Manage testing across multiple domain controllers for seamless feature integration.Conduct thorough testing of features to ensure performance and reliability.Work with engineering and project teams to resolve integration issues.Maintain detailed records of testing processes and results for stakeholder review.Troubleshoot complex integration challenges for timely, high-quality deliverables.

Education

• Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

  Post Graduate Diploma in Embedded System Design, Embedded System & Design

  2013 — 2013

• Sri Shankaracharya College of Engineering & Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Microcontrollers
• Advance Frontlighting System
• C++
• Embedded C
• Engineering
• Networking
• Ds
• Testing
• Front Lighting Technology
• Doorsng
• Device Drivers
• Headlamp Control Module
• C
• Embedded Systems
• Rtos
• Bluetooth
• English
• Sniffer
• Electronics
• Os
• Matlab
• Canoe
• Linux
• Operating Systems
• Automotive
• Data Structures
• Rtc
• Research
• Can Bus