Anoop Unnikrishnan
About Anoop Unnikrishnan
Anoop Unnikrishnan is an Advanced Validation Engineer with extensive experience in automotive software testing and validation. He has worked at Tata Consultancy Services and currently at Faurecia, contributing to various projects in electric vehicle communication protocols and advanced driver assistance systems.
Work at Faurecia
Anoop Unnikrishnan has been employed at Faurecia as an Advanced Validation Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on validating automotive systems and ensuring the reliability of electronic control units (ECUs). His work involves developing and implementing testing protocols that align with industry standards, contributing to the advancement of automotive technology in the Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad area.
Previous Experience at Tata Consultancy Services
Prior to joining Faurecia, Anoop Unnikrishnan worked at Tata Consultancy Services from 2013 to 2020. During his tenure, he held multiple roles, including Onsite Coordinator, Team Lead, and HILS Validation Engineer. His responsibilities included overseeing the development of electric vehicle communication protocol applications and engaging in system validation for automotive ECUs. He spent five years in Tokyo, Japan, where he contributed to the verification of HILS test benches for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
Education and Expertise
Anoop Unnikrishnan earned his Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Government Engineering College, Thrissur. He completed his studies from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in automotive systems, embedded systems, and communication protocols for electric vehicles.
Contributions to Automotive Technology
Throughout his career, Anoop Unnikrishnan has made significant contributions to automotive technology. He developed an automated testing framework specifically for testing automotive ECU software. He has been involved in the development and validation of HILS test benches for various automotive applications, including the Driver Attention Alert System and Around View Monitor systems. His work encompasses the reverse engineering of autonomous driving applications and the implementation of communication protocols such as DIN70121 and ISO15118.