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Kavin Trivedi-Freelance Software Expert – Functional Safety & AUTOSAR

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Esslingen, Germany

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Sep 2016 - Present

Freelance Software Expert – Functional Safety & AUTOSAR

Bosch

Position summary
Freelance Software Expert – Functional Safety & AUTOSAR at Bosch
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Product Development
Quality Assurance
  • Development and optimization of software architectures for safety-critical embedded systems in the automotive sector according to ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
  • Performing safety analyses (FMEA, DFA, FTTI, HARA) for safety-relevant software.
  • Technical consulting and support in acquisition processes for safety-critical software projects.
  • Evaluation of AUTOSAR architectures and integration of safety-relevant software solutions.
  • Collaboration with OEMs and suppliers to ensure compliance with safety standards and process requirements.
  • Leading functional safety reviews and ASPICE assessments.
  • 2016–2019: Body Computer Module – Worked as Lead Software Integrator. Responsible for software integration of safety-critical control units, implementation of AUTOSAR software components, and system integration testing.
  • 2019–2022: PowerNetGuardian – Worked as Software Architect. Developed a safety-critical software architecture, ASIL decomposition, and created software safety requirements according to ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
  • 2022–Today: PowerNetGuardian Plus – Worked as Lead Software Architect. Responsible for the overall software architecture, safety and cybersecurity concepts, FMEA analyses, and technical consulting during OEM negotiations.
Jul 2012 - Sep 2016

ISS GmbH

Position summary
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Product Development
Quality Assurance
  • Development of safety-critical software for Body Control Modules.
  • Implementation of model-based software development (Simulink, TargetLink) for automotive applications.
  • Performing unit and module tests for embedded applications.
Jul 2010 - Jun 2012
Hybrid

SCMT GmbH / Daimler AG

Position summary
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Development of fuel cell aging models and hybrid strategies for vehicle powertrains.
Sep 2008 - Jul 2010
Hybrid

Kämmerer AG

Position summary
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Product Development
  • Development of control strategies for hybrid and electric vehicles with HIL/MIL simulations.

Industry experience

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Experienced in Automotive.

Automotive
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Experienced in Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development.

Product Development
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Summary

Experienced and ISAQB-certified freelancer with more than 15 years of expertise in safety-critical embedded systems in the automotive industry. Specialized in Functional Safety (ISO 26262), ASPICE, AUTOSAR, and software development for safety-relevant control units. In-depth know-how in safety analyses, software architecture, and risk management. Supporting companies in acquisition processes and as a software expert for safety and ASPICE-compliant software solutions.

Skills

  • Functional Safety (Iso 26262) & Development Of Safety-Critical Software

  • Aspice-Compliant Software Architecture

  • Autosar (Classic & Adaptive) Integration And Development

  • Software Development & Safety Analyses (Fmea, Dfa, Ftti, Hara)

  • Model-Based Development (Simulink, Targetlink)

  • Stakeholder Management & Requirements Analysis

  • Hil/Mil/Sil Tests & Validation

  • Technical Consulting & Acquisition For Safety-Relevant Projects

  • Programming Languages: C, Matlab/Simulink, Modelica, Vba

  • Software Development: Ibm Rhapsody, Docascode, Matlab/Simulink, Modelica, C, Vba, Github, Github Copilot

  • Safety & Validation: Canape, Canalyzer, Vectorcast

  • Process Management: Doors, Pro-Face, Clearcase, Clearquest

  • Bus Systems: Can, Lin

Languages

German
Native
Gujarati
Native
Hindi
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

Steinbeis Hochschule Berlin

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Berlin, Germany

Oct 2006 - Jun 2008

FH Aachen

Master of Science · Mechatronics · Aachen, Germany

Oct 2001 - Jun 2005

Gujarat University

Bachelor of Science · Mechanical Engineering · India

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Experience

Total positions 4
Experience in Automotive 18 y
Avg length 4 y 6 m
Longest experience 10 y

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Software Expert – Functional Safety & AUTOSAR
Main industries Automotive
Main business areas Product Development, Quality Assurance, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 2

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Kavin is based in Esslingen, Germany.

Kavin speaks the following languages: German (Native), Gujarati (Native), Hindi (Native), English (Advanced).

Kavin has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Kavin has worked in at least 1 role and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 6 months. Note that Kavin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Kavin would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Software Expert – Functional Safety & AUTOSAR.

Kavin's most recent position is Freelance Software Expert – Functional Safety & AUTOSAR at Bosch.

In recent years, Kavin has worked for Bosch.

Kavin is most experienced in industries like Automotive.

Kavin is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development.

Kavin has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Kavin has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Quality Assurance.

Kavin holds a Master in Business Administration from Steinbeis Hochschule Berlin, a Master in Mechatronics from FH Aachen and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat University.

Kavin has 2 certificates. These include: ISAQB Certified Software Architect and ISO 26262 Functional Safety Certification.

The availability of Kavin needs to be confirmed.

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