Karthik Chinnakotla Vivekanandan
About Karthik Chinnakotla Vivekanandan
Karthik Chinnakotla Vivekanandan is a Senior Technical Architect at QuEST Global in Sweden with over 15 years of experience in software development, particularly in embedded systems and automotive software.
Title and Current Position
Karthik Chinnakotla Vivekanandan holds the position of Senior Technical Architect at QuEST Global in Sweden. In this role, he brings his extensive experience in embedded systems, automotive software, and industrial automation to the forefront of the company's technical innovations.
Previous Roles and Experience
Karthik's career history includes significant positions in various leading companies. From 2014 to 2021, he worked at Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions in Coimbatore, India, as a Senior Software Architect. Prior to this, he served as a Software Specialist in Stuttgart, Germany, for Bosch onsite for 5 months in 2013. He also held the role of Senior Software Engineer at Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Limited from 2011 to 2013. Earlier, he contributed as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at ANGLER Technologies India Pvt Ltd from 2008 to 2011 and as an Engineer in Embedded Systems at GE Info serve Pvt LTD for 8 months in 2008. He began his career as a Senior Member of the Software Development Staff at Space Solutions Pvt LTD from 2006 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Karthik Chinnakotla Vivekanandan completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Anna University from 2001 to 2005. His foundational education was obtained at Don Bosco School, where he achieved his Higher Secondary Education. Karthik's areas of expertise include embedded systems, automotive software, instrument clusters, infotainment systems, HMI, smartphone integration, and industrial automation.
Technical Skills and Tools
Karthik is proficient in multiple programming languages such as C++, C, and basic Python. He is experienced with design tools like UML Enterprise Architect and has worked with operating systems including Linux and Integrity. His expertise extends to various IDEs, including Visual Studio, Eclipse, and IAR. He utilizes development tools such as MS Visual Studio, CGI Studio, and CANoe, and is familiar with unit testing frameworks like CPP unit, Gtest, and RTRT. For version control, he employs tools like RTC, DOORS, Git, and Gerrit.
Industry Experience and Projects
Karthik Chinnakotla Vivekanandan has over 15 years of experience in software development. He has collaborated with major automotive customers including Daimler, Volvo, Audi, VW, and Nissan. His projects have involved working with controllers like i.MX6, FUJITSU, and Atmel. Additionally, he has played a crucial role in setting up digital factories supporting IoT-enabled embedded systems and has a deep understanding of cloud setups, Industry 4.0, IoT components, edge devices, OPC UA architecture, and cloud vendors such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.