Akash Sathe

Model-Based Design Developer & Tester with 4+ years of experience in automotive software development, model development and verification using MATLAB, Simulink and Stateflow. Experienced in requirements-based model development, Model Advisor, Simulink Coverage, MIL/SIL testing, code generation and HIL report generation using TPT. Exposure to ADAS, AUTOSAR, EV and Powertrain domains, with awareness of CAN, LIN, J1939, UDS, I2C, SPI and Ethernet protocols.

Hands-on exposure to Embedded C, RTOS, CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, Polyspace, TPT, AllSim, BTC, Reactis and MXAM. Familiar with SDLC, STLC, V-Model, MAAB, MISRA-C and ISO 26262 guidelines.

Software Engineer - Onward Technologies Pvt. Ltd. - Pune, Maharashtra, India

(2023-11 - 2025-03)

Battery Control Management System | Client: RNTBCI, Chennai | Automotive

• Developed MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow models based on customer requirements for automotive battery control functions.
• Verified models using Model Advisor and performed Simulink Coverage analysis.
• Performed MIL functionality testing and generated HIL reports linked with TPT; compared HIL outputs with model-script results using signal analysis.
• Worked with MATLAB M-Scripting, GUI and App-based activities using BTC, Reactis and MXAM.
• Supported ECU development, calibration, configuration and interfacing activities based on project requirements.
• Used DOORS, Git, Jira and SharePoint for requirement/document management and project traceability.
• Contributed to software architecture activities for an electrical diagnostics system.
• Conducted knowledge-transfer sessions for interns and new joiners on MATLAB and project workflows.

Embedded Software Engineer - Delta IoT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Pune, Maharashtra, India

(2022-10 - 2023-09)

Air Cart Precise Tank Fill System & Front End Combine Harvester | Client: John Deere India (JDTCI)

• Developed and tested MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow models according to customer requirements.
• Verified models using Model Advisor and performed Simulink Coverage analysis.
• Performed MIL functionality testing and SIL validation of generated model code.
• Worked with Embedded C, RTOS, MATLAB M-Scripting, BTC, Reactis and MXAM.
• Supported ECU development, calibration, configuration and interfacing activities; deployed embedded code to Arduino and worked with real-time operating systems.
• Analyzed and resolved model defects, updated logic/history zones and prepared test cases for the Combine Harvester project.
• Collaborated with client teams on requirements, solutions, reviews, defect resolution and task approvals.
• Maintained requirements and project documents using Git and SharePoint; provided knowledge transfer to interns and new joiners.

System Engineer - Microdynamics Software - Pune, Maharashtra, India

(2021-08 - 2022-10)

Automatic Headlamp Control Assistant System | Client: Stellantis India | Automotive

• Developed MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow models based on requirements and verified models using Model Advisor.
• Performed Simulink Coverage analysis and MIL functionality testing.
• Generated code from models using Embedded Coder and validated generated code through SIL testing.
• Worked with Embedded C, RTOS, CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, AllSim and microcontroller hardware including STM32 and Arduino.
• Maintained requirement and project documentation with correct traceability.
• Provided knowledge-transfer training to interns and new joiners on MATLAB and project activities.

Internship Trainee Engineer - Defenson Pvt. Ltd. - Pune, Maharashtra, India

(2020-12 - 2021-05)

Automatic Gear & Vehicle Speed Control Module | Automotive

• Developed MATLAB/Simulink models according to requirements.
• Verified models using Model Advisor and performed Simulink Coverage analysis.
• Maintained requirement documentation.

Bachelor of Engineering - Zeal College of Engineering and Research

Diploma - Vishweshwarayya Polytechnic

SSC - Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Vidyalaya