Thirupathi Kodimyala
About Thirupathi Kodimyala
Thirupathi Kodimyala is a Test Validation Engineer specializing in Electrical Systems and Components at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sri Indu Institute of Engineering and Technology and a Master's degree from Lawrence Technological University.
Work at Navistar
Thirupathi Kodimyala has been employed at Navistar Inc. as a Test Validation Engineer for Electrical Systems and Components since 2020. His role involves developing specific test procedures that utilize J1939 communication protocol tools, including Vector (VN1630A), to fulfill Design Verification (DV) and Production Verification (PV) testing requirements. His work is based in Lisle, Illinois, where he has contributed to the validation of electrical systems within the company's vehicle offerings.
Education and Expertise
Thirupathi Kodimyala holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sri Indu Institute of Engineering and Technology, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in test validation and engineering within the automotive sector.
Background in Automotive Engineering
Before joining Navistar, Thirupathi Kodimyala worked at Sakthi Automotive Group as a Test and Validation Engineer for Automotive Chassis Subsystem Components from 2016 to 2020. In this role, he conducted electrical build shake downs and functional evaluations on prototype vehicles, both in static and dynamic conditions. His experience in the Greater Detroit Area equipped him with practical knowledge in automotive testing and validation processes.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Thirupathi Kodimyala has developed technical skills in creating LabVIEW Virtual Instruments for the data acquisition of analog signals and J1939 communication data. He has also performed vehicle integration testing on various systems, including the Body Control Module (BCM), Lighting Control Module (LCM), and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) modules. Additionally, he has authored test procedures and implementation documents for electric vehicle (EV) testing, showcasing his contributions to the field.