Akshay Bhure
About Akshay Bhure
Akshay Bhure is a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Network Architecture at Motional, with a background in electrical engineering and extensive experience in automated driving systems. He has previously held positions at Michigan State University, Coal India Limited, and Aptiv, contributing to significant advancements in driverless vehicle technology.
Work at Motional
Akshay Bhure currently serves as a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Network Architecture at Motional. He has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the development of advanced driverless vehicle technologies. His responsibilities include administering the CAN database on Gitlab, which involves creating and maintaining DBC files that serve as a reference for various teams, including software, architecture, firmware, integration, and testing. Bhure's work supports the integration of network requirements across multiple vehicle platforms.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Akshay Bhure worked at Aptiv as an Automated Driving Systems Engineer focusing on Vehicle Integration from 2017 to 2020. In this role, he led CAN network activities that were instrumental in achieving driverless milestones for Ionic 5 robotaxis. His earlier experience includes a role as an Assistant Manager at Coal India Limited from 2012 to 2015, where he was involved in the Gevra Project. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Michigan State University from 2015 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Akshay Bhure holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Machines and Power Drives from Michigan State University, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Raipur, completing his degree from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, which he applies in his current and previous roles.
Technical Contributions
In his professional capacity, Akshay Bhure has produced network requirements through collaboration with cross-functional teams, including safety, cybersecurity, hardware, and validation. He has owned and maintained CAN/CAN FD network specifications for over 26 prototype and production ECUs, ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Bhure has also designed workflows on Jira and Gitlab to manage changes and stakeholder approvals effectively, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining high standards in engineering practices.
Projects and Achievements
During his tenure at Aptiv, Akshay Bhure led initiatives that resulted in significant operational milestones, including facilitating 2937 Uber and 653 Lyft rides using driverless technology. He has released UDS over CAN-FD diagnostics requirements for 30 ECUs, meeting OBD needs for vehicle production at Hyundai's smart factory. His contributions have also included creating state machine requirements for a smart power ECU, which resulted in cost savings on the bill of materials for vehicles.