Ravi Kiran - System Test Coordinator

Q: Where is Ravi based?

Ravi is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ravi speak?

Ravi speaks the following languages: Kannada (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ravi have?

Ravi has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Ravi has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Ravi may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ravi's latest experience?

Ravi's most recent position is System Test Coordinator at Visteon Electronics Germany GmbH .

Q: What companies has Ravi worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ravi has worked for Visteon Electronics Germany GmbH , KPIT Technologies , and L & T Technology Services .

Q: Which industries is Ravi most experienced in?

Ravi is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Telecommunication . Ravi also has some experience in Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Ravi most experienced in?

Ravi is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance , Product Development , and Information Technology . Ravi also has some experience in Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Ravi worked in recently?

Ravi has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Ravi worked in recently?

Ravi has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance , Product Development , and Project Management .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - Sep 2025

2 years 3 months

Munich, Germany

System Test Coordinator

Visteon Electronics Germany GmbH

Project coordination: Managed timelines, deliverables, change requests (CRs) and resources, combining maturity gate reviews and program increments.
Stakeholder management: Building strong relationships with both internal teams and external customers.
BMW programs: BCP, BDC, MIC Next, IDC Evo, covering functional validation (including functional safety), product validation, homologation and compliance.
Risk management: Proactively identified and resolved critical risks in software/product releases through cross-functional coordination to keep projects on track.

Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

5 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Test Lead

KPIT Technologies

Technical recruitment: Conducted candidate interviews to support hiring processes.
Agile collaboration: Facilitated daily stand-ups and team coordination.
Code quality assurance: Enforced best practices through peer reviews.
Test automation: Developed scripts using Python, Robot Framework, and JIRA integration.

Jun 2021 - Jan 2023

1 year 8 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Engineer – BMW customer

L & T Technology Services

Customer collaboration: Proactively addressing findings and defects through meetings and discussions with engineering teams, POs, and FOs.
Test management: Planning, executing, and reporting test cycles (sanity, regression, manual) for infotainment and telematics systems.
BMW-specific ECU testing: Flashed and validated critical modules (MGU, Kombi, BCP, BDC, RAM, UCAP) using OEM tools ensuring seamless software integration.
Tool proficiency: Jira, Octane (defect tracking), E-sys (flashing), Ediabus (diagnostic), CANoe (simulations), and KPI scripts (automation).

Jul 2020 - Oct 2020

4 months

Sulzbach, Germany

Project Engineer

LG / VW customer

Mileage DB and telematics: Recorded vehicle mileage and collected diagnostic data via BluePiraT logger.
System diagnostics and recovery: Analyzed core dumps (ODIS) for troubleshooting and performed head unit recovery using QFIL and Cyclone flashing tools.
Ticket management: Logged issues via VLM/KPM systems for tracking and resolution.
Software updates: Flashed infotainment (MQB/MQB37) and telematics (MIB3/ICAS3) systems for validation on vehicles (ADAS test) and test benches.

Oct 2013 - Jul 2020

6 years 10 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Software Developer

Luxoft GmbH

HMI/infotainment development: Implemented features for instrument clusters and head units using C++, QML, and Qt across multiple OEM platforms.
Agile collaboration: Worked in Scrum teams to implement graphics, screen logic, and new features while debugging and demoing projects.
Infotainment testing: Test planning and execution, developing strategies, coordinating test events, and preparing all prerequisites, resulting in a 20% reduction in test cycle delays and improved cross-team efficiency.
Testing and validation: Developed test cases in Java and Python for manual and automated testing, including functional and regression testing.
Project execution: Tested Daimler NTG6 infotainment systems by flashing software, validating UI updates, and checking configurations.
System testing: Verified features like media, climate control, instrument clusters, and HUDs across screen sizes (7", 10", 14") and market variants.
Issue tracking: Logged and managed defects in Jira and Elvis, prepared test reports, and supported resolution workflows.

Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

6 months

Munich, Germany

Student job

Docomo Euro Labs

Java programming: Centralized service for distributed system.

Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

7 months

Aerzen, Germany

Master Thesis student

Lenze SE

C# programming: Developed a generic software module for automation software.

May 2011 - Oct 2011

6 months

Roding, Germany

Internship

Muehlbauer AG

C++ programming: Reviewed bugs and analyzed root causes.

Jun 2008 - Jul 2009

1 year 2 months

Bengaluru, India

Quality Controller

Innovative Technologies

Hardware testing: Fire alarm system, testing zone cards (PCB) etc.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Telecommunication.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Product Development, Information Technology, and Project Management.

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Information Technology

Project Management

Summary

With over 13+ years of experience in software development, testing, validation, and project management. I have successfully delivered HMI programs for BMW, Daimler, VW etc. Skilled in C++, Python and Agile methodologies. Currently, seeking a full-time role in a dynamic tech environment to grow my skills while contributing to organizational success.

Skills

Programming Languages: C++ Programming, Python Programming, C#, Java, Shell Scripting (Bash, Sh)
Tools: Et Framework, Canoe, Winscp, Teraterm, Tüt, Dlt-viewer, Elvis, E Sys, Ediabus/tool32, Ci/cd Pipeline, Oem Specific Tools.
Repositories: Git, Gerrit, Gitlab, Codecraft, Subversion (Svn), Jenkins, Octane
Operation Systems: Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux (Ubuntu), Yocto, Hypervisors (Vmware, Virtual Box).
Ide: Microsoft Visual Studio, Qt Creator, Eclipse, Android Studio Etc.
Others: Ms Office 2010 Suit (Ms Project, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Gantt Chart Etc), Aspice, Functional Safety Validation (Iso 26262), Jira, Confluence (Atlassian Tool) Requirement Analysis, Agile/scrum Methodology (Safe).

Languages

Kannada

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

Technische Hochschule Deggendorf

Master of Engineering, Electronics & Information Technology · Electronics & Information Technology · Deggendorf, Germany

Oct 2004 - Jun 2008

Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering & Technology

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering · Electronics & Communication Engineering · Mysuru, India

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Automotive 11 y

Avg length 1 y 6 m

Longest experience 6 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, India)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles System Test Coordinator, Senior Test Lead, Senior Engineer – BMW customer

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Product Development, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Where is Ravi based?

Ravi is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Ravi speak?

Ravi speaks the following languages: Kannada (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Ravi have?

Ravi has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Ravi has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Ravi may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ravi be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ravi would be well-suited for roles such as: System Test Coordinator, Senior Test Lead, Senior Engineer – BMW customer.

What is Ravi's latest experience?

Ravi's most recent position is System Test Coordinator at Visteon Electronics Germany GmbH.

What companies has Ravi worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ravi has worked for Visteon Electronics Germany GmbH, KPIT Technologies, and L & T Technology Services.

Which industries is Ravi most experienced in?

Ravi is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Telecommunication. Ravi also has some experience in Information Technology.

Which business areas is Ravi most experienced in?

Ravi is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Information Technology. Ravi also has some experience in Project Management.

Which industries has Ravi worked in recently?

Ravi has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Ravi worked in recently?

Ravi has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Project Management.

What is Ravi's education?

Ravi holds a Master in Electronics & Information Technology from Technische Hochschule Deggendorf and a Bachelor in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering & Technology.

What is the availability of Ravi?

Ravi is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ravi?

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