Satish Chandra Siddula
About Satish Chandra Siddula
Satish Chandra Siddula is a Vehicle Software Engineer specializing in serial communication, currently employed at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has extensive experience in automotive communication protocols and has previously held positions at companies such as Aptiv and Tata Group.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Satish Chandra Siddula serves as a Vehicle Software Engineer specializing in Serial Communication at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the development of software solutions within the automotive sector. His role involves utilizing his expertise in automotive communication protocols to enhance vehicle performance and safety.
Previous Experience in Automotive Engineering
Prior to his current position, Siddula worked as a HIL Software Engineer at Aptiv from 2018 to 2020. In this role, he focused on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing and utilized dSPACE control desk for simulation and testing purposes. He also gained experience as an Application Engineer at ETAS for five months in 2016, where he contributed to application development in the automotive field.
Educational Background
Siddula earned a Master's degree in Engineering/Industrial Management from the University of Texas at Tyler, completing his studies from 2015 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in vehicle software engineering.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Siddula possesses in-depth knowledge of automotive communication protocols, including CAN, Ethernet, and SPI. He is skilled in various testing methodologies such as unit testing, system testing, regression testing, and acceptance testing. His technical proficiency extends to tools like MCD tools (INCA, CANape), CAN tools (CANalyzer, BUSMASTER), and debugging tools (Lauterbach). He is also experienced in using AUTOSAR architecture and has hands-on experience with Matlab and Simulink.
Professional Development and Standards Knowledge
Siddula is knowledgeable in functional safety standards such as ISO26262 and methodologies including MISRA and FMEA. He has experience in performing root cause analysis techniques, including 5Why, Fish Bone, and 8D Analysis. His expertise in developing algorithms for active safety features using Embedded C further enhances his capabilities in the automotive software engineering domain.