Chaithanya Reddy
About Chaithanya Reddy
Chaithanya Reddy is an Engineer 2 specializing in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) at Motional, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in aerospace engineering and has held various roles, including functional safety engineer at Aptiv and teaching assistant at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Work at Motional
Chaithanya Reddy has been employed at Motional as an Engineer 2 specializing in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) since 2018. In this role, he focuses on the development and implementation of technologies that enhance vehicle safety and automation. His responsibilities include analyzing real-world driving data for autonomous driving features, ensuring compliance with federal and internal constraints, and providing recommendations to design teams. He also plays a key role in design verification plans, delivering reports and dashboards to meet compliance requirements.
Previous Experience in ADAS
Before joining Motional, Chaithanya Reddy worked at Aptiv as an ADAS Functional Safety Engineer from 2017 to 2018. In this position, he contributed to the safety aspects of advanced driver assistance technologies. His experience in this role laid the groundwork for his subsequent work in the autonomous vehicle sector. Additionally, he has a background in various roles at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, Graduate Research Assistant, Academic Tutor, and Peer Mentor.
Education and Expertise
Chaithanya Reddy holds a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, which he completed from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, earning a Master's degree in the same field from 2014 to 2016. His academic background has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, particularly in aerospace and autonomous systems.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Chaithanya Reddy has developed CAPL scripts for autonomous simulation and fault injection in vehicles using CANoe and CANape. He has assisted safety teams in Software Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and created Software Safety Requirements. His technical skills include performing unit testing and coverage/static code analysis to ensure compliance with Automotive Safety Integrity Level D (ASIL D) standards. He has also played a significant role in analyzing data to support the development of autonomous vehicle technologies.
Military Experience
In addition to his engineering roles, Chaithanya Reddy has served in the US Army as a Chemical Biological Radioactive Nuclear Specialist since 2016. This position has provided him with unique skills and experiences that complement his engineering background, particularly in safety and risk management.