Shalin Dhumal

Senior Automotive Engineer with 13+ years of expertise in ADAS/AV Systems/Software Development, Verification & Validation, Vehicle Dynamics, and Chassis Durability. Currently a Senior Systems Engineer at General Motors, contributing to the ADAS DRIVE Organization within GM’s Software & Services vertical. Skilled in systems engineering, system design and development, hardware-software integration, and Agile methodologies.

Proven leader with a strong focus on ADAS/AV software development, CAE for vehicle dynamics, and road loads, delivering excellence across the automotive lifecycle.

An accomplished Systems Engineer with expertise in Active Safety, ADAS, and Autonomous Vehicles, successfully launching systems at GM, Ford, and Stellantis. Proficient in the full software development lifecycle, Agile/V-cycle methodologies, use case, requirements & FMEAs creation, CI/CD processes, fault-injection testing, FMEAs, system/software requirements, and ASPICE-compliant standardization. Experienced in data analytics, SiL/HiL testing environments, in-vehicle calibration, and global homologation (NHTSA/IIHS/EUNCAP).

Specialist in Vehicle Dynamics and Chassis Systems, focusing on multi-body dynamics (MBD), CAE simulations (ADAMS, SIMPACK), suspension design, and driveline modeling. Skilled in load analysis, Rainflow Counting, FEA, CAD modeling, and advanced hyper-elastic bushing behaviors—delivering innovative methodologies, peak-load tuning, and damage assessments.

MSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan – Dearborn (2016-2018), with focus on Controls, Matlab, and Simulink, providing expertise in systems engineering and control design. Additionally, MSc in Automotive Engineering from Coventry University (2009-2010), specializing in Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD) and ADAMS for vehicle dynamics and simulation. This advanced technical education is complemented by a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from S.P.C.E, Mumbai University (2005-2009), establishing a robust foundation in mechanical engineering principles.

Together, these qualifications underpin extensive expertise in automotive engineering and advanced modeling techniques.