Rıza Kuşlu

Embedded Software Test & Validation Engineer with nearly two years of experience in software validation, test automation, and process improvement. Skilled at improving testing efficiency, supporting quality focused engineering workflows, and developing practical automation solutions for software validation teams. Experienced in ASPICE aligned validation processes, diagnostic testing, requirement traceability, and global collaboration with engineering teams across China, India, and Germany.

Embedded Software Test & Validation Engineer at Johnson Electric (2024-10 – Present)

• Perform ASPICE aligned automotive embedded software validation for actuator, BLDC fan, thermal module, oil pump, and valve actuator systems, supporting software integration and qualification testing activities.
• Developed the award winning Tool, a Python/REST API based Helix ALM automation solution that reduced repetitive manual validation operations by approximately 60% and improved validation reporting, evidence tracking, and requirement traceability.
• Execute HIL based functional, diagnostic, regression, fault injection, boundary value, and requirement-based tests using Vector CANoe, vTESTstudio, CAPL, LIN, CAN, and UDS.
• Designed, executed, and reported 500+ test cases and maintained 1,000+ automated test scripts/modules to improve test coverage, repeatability, and validation efficiency.
• Collaborate with global software, system, and validation teams across China, India, and Germany to analyze test results, follow up issues, review evidence, and support ASPICE aligned validation processes.

Full Time Intern at Beşer Balatacılık (2023-08 – 2023-10)

• Supported automation systems design, electronic maintenance, and production side technical improvement activities.

Intern at Çimentaş (2023-07 – 2023-08)

• Assisted industrial automation and electronic maintenance teams in troubleshooting and field support activities.

Intern at PepsiCo (2022-07 – 2022-08)

• Supported production line efficiency improvement and technical operations activities.

Introduction to Engineering Internship Program at OYAK-Renault / Orville Learning (2021-12 – 2021-12)

• Completed an introductory engineering internship program covering engineering fundamentals, automotive industry awareness, and professional workplace practices.

Volunteer at TEDxTalks

• Supported event organization, team coordination, and operational planning activities.

B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering – Izmir Katip Celebi University