Abhishek Bilagi
About Abhishek Bilagi
Abhishek Bilagi is a Vehicle Test Engineer at Nuro, specializing in testing control algorithms for medium duty step vans and heavy duty vehicles. He has a background in electrical engineering and extensive experience in vehicle software validation and testing across various companies.
Work at Nuro
Abhishek Bilagi has been employed as a Vehicle Test Engineer at Nuro since 2021. In this role, he specializes in testing control algorithms specifically for medium duty step vans and heavy duty vehicles. His work is based in Mountain View, California, where he has contributed to the development and validation of vehicle software, ensuring that it meets the required standards for performance and safety.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Nuro, Bilagi held several engineering positions. He worked as a Vehicle Software Validation Engineer at Xos Trucks from 2018 to 2021, focusing on software validation processes. Before that, he was a Product Verification and Validation Engineer at John Deere for one month in 2018. He also interned at Volvo Group Trucks Technology as a Control Systems Engineer and at Bosch India as a Hardware and Programming Intern. His early career included a role as a Program Analyst Trainee at Cognizant and a Student Trainee position at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India.
Education and Expertise
Abhishek Bilagi holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Dayananda Sagar Institutions, which he completed from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University between 2016 and 2018. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in vehicle testing and software validation.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Bilagi is responsible for writing Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R) and conducting software Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for both component and system level testing. He sets up test benches for various testing phases and performs validation of vehicle software at both bench and vehicle levels. His skills are crucial for ensuring the reliability and functionality of vehicle systems.