Praful Bodkhe

Automotive software validation and model-based engineering professional with 7 years of experience delivering verification solutions for global OEM programs including Nissan and Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India. Strong expertise in Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Model-in-the-Loop (MiL), automatic transmission systems, ADAS validation, endurance testing, MATLAB Simulink/Stateflow, requirements engineering, and defect analysis. Proven track record of owning critical functionalities end-to-end, improving test efficiency, building validation environments from scratch, and driving cross-functional issue resolution.

Seeking senior engineering opportunities in automotive software, validation, simulation, or systems engineering with growth trajectory.

Senior Software Engineer Lead at Capgemini (2022-05 – Present)

Led validation activities for automatic transmission and powertrain software systems supporting premium vehicle programs. Client: Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India

• Owned end-to-end Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) and Virtual ECU (vECU) validation using Synopsys Silver for critical transmission functionalities including Neutral Transmission and Driving Strategy modules.
• Built and deployed a new SiL / vECU validation environment from scratch, improving readiness for feature verification and accelerating software test cycles.
• Executed closed-loop simulations using Silver and TestWeaver to validate control logic, state transitions, and functional behavior before hardware availability.
• Performed full-vehicle endurance simulations for NAG3, MOPF, Sports, Classic, and eDrive platforms using real-world duty cycles.
• Conducted MATLAB-based post-processing and anomaly detection to identify clutch, driveline, and software performance deviations at early stages.
• Managed requirement updates, test traceability, and validation scope through DOORS, ensuring alignment between software releases and test coverage.
• Led defect triage discussions with global stakeholders using JIRA, root cause analysis, and functional design reviews to drive faster issue closure.
• Improved validation efficiency through automation, reusable test strategies, and structured result analysis.
• Supported release readiness, software quality, and risk reduction for premium automotive transmission and powertrain programs.

System Engineer at TATA Consultancy Services (2019-06 – 2022-04)

Worked in ADAS verification and model-based development environment for advanced vehicle functionalities. Client: Nissan

• Performed MiL / SiL verification for ADAS models including longitudinal control and HMI-related functions.
• Developed and optimized Simulink models aligned with customer requirements and coding guidelines.
• Generated production-intent code using Embedded Coder for software validation activities.
• Created module-specific test vectors using Reactis to maximize model coverage and scenario validation.
• Executed MiL vs SiL comparison testing and delivered root cause analysis for deviations.
• Performed guideline compliance checks using MXAM and supported model quality improvements.
• Prepared coverage reports and justifications for unreachable/uncovered model elements.
• Worked in ASPICE-compliant software development lifecycle.

Master of Business Administration – Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics – Shri Vaishnav Institute of Technology and Science (2015-04 – 2019-04)

Senior Secondary Education – The Aditya Birla Public School (2013-04 – 2015-04)