About

Sharan Kumar Jaknalli is a seasoned Automotive Embedded Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in the automotive domain. He is currently working as a Software Development Specialist at ZF Group, where he has been responsible for the development, verification, and validation of various automotive projects, as well as ensuring compliance with functional safety requirements (ISO 26262) and ASPICE standards. Sharan's expertise lies in AUTOSAR layered architecture platform, CAN Communication (COM, Network Management), and Diagnostics (DCM, DEM, CANTp). He is also skilled in developing CAPL scripts based on CAN applications, and has hands-on experience with ARM 32-bit processors ARM Cortex M3, ARM7TDMI, and RTOS and Linux Internal Concepts. Sharan is a quick learner with excellent debugging skills, and has a proven track record of working efficiently both individually and in a team. He has experience working on challenging projects and assignments, and is skilled in strategic planning and implementation. Sharan's technical skills include programming languages such as Embedded C, CAPL, Python, and UML, communication protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, UDS, TCP/IP, I2C, SPI, UART, and RS232, and tools such as Vector Canalyzer, CANape, CANdela Studio, Cantata++, DaVinci Configurator, VectorCast, PTC Integrity, IBM DOORs, IBM ClearQuest, IBM Rhapsody, Polyspace, PRQA(QAC), Eclipse IDE, SVN, GIT, GDB, and GCC. He is well-versed in methodologies such as Waterfall, V-Model, and Agile. Sharan has received several awards and recognitions throughout his career, including the Software Quality Maintenance Award, the Software Build Issue Solver Award, and an award for handling the Function Ownership of the ABS & ESP projects independently. He has also been appreciated for his involvement in cross-departmental support activities. Sharan holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, and has completed his Intermediate (10+2) and State Board (10th) education from RJC and NHS, respectively.