Sagar Talagavara Umesh
About Sagar Talagavara Umesh
Sagar Talagavara Umesh is a Vehicle Control Operation Engineer at TuSimple, specializing in embedded and automotive control systems, particularly for hybrid electric vehicles. He holds a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Michigan Technological University and has expertise in real-time target deployment, model-based design, and various testing methodologies.
Work at TuSimple
Sagar Talagavara Umesh has been employed at TuSimple as a Vehicle Control Operation Engineer since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for various aspects of vehicle control operations, contributing to the development and optimization of autonomous vehicle technologies. His work is based in Arizona, United States, where he has gained significant experience in the field over the past three years.
Education and Expertise
Sagar holds a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Michigan Technological University, where he studied from 2018 to 2020. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, completing his studies from 2013 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in embedded and automotive control systems, particularly in hybrid electric vehicles and electric machines.
Professional Experience
Before joining TuSimple, Sagar worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Michigan Technological University from 2019 to 2021. In this position, he assisted in teaching various engineering courses, enhancing his understanding of vehicle control systems. His professional experience also includes conducting Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) testing and verification of automotive control strategies.
Technical Skills
Sagar possesses proficiency in real-time target deployment and calibration of embedded controls. He is experienced in model-based design of vehicle control systems and skilled in vehicle system kinematic and dynamic modeling using classical controls. His technical toolkit includes tools such as Matlab/Simulink, Mathematica, MotoHawk, MotoTune, CANKing, CANAlyzer, CANoe, and vFlash, which he utilizes in his professional work.
Testing and Verification Expertise
Sagar has expertise in Hardware In Loop (HIL) testing and verification of vehicle embedded controls. His work involves ensuring the reliability and performance of automotive control systems through rigorous testing methodologies. He conducts various tests to validate control strategies, contributing to the advancement of vehicle technology.