Lakshya Sharma

Design and support high-availability real-time data pipelines for industrial IoT and telematics systems, integrating embedded diagnostics
with cloud streaming platforms for reliable telemetry ingestion and monitoring.
• Designed and implemented a Change Data Capture (CDC) architecture using Debezium and MQTT, reducing batch ingestion
delays from over one hour to near real-time streaming with sub-30 ms latency.
• Engineered a per-schema sharding strategy to eliminate single points of failure and support 3, 000+ packets per second across
large-scale telemetry streams.
• Defined MQTT topic structures and republishing rules for scalable industrial analytics and real-time dashboarding.
• Implemented watchdog and health-check mechanisms to improve 24/7 pipeline reliability and operational visibility.
• Benchmarked latency, throughput, and stability to validate production readiness.
• Configured and validated MQTT pipelines and supported Grafana-based monitoring for system health and performance.
• Collaborated with PLC, embedded, validation, and cloud teams to support deployment and operational handover.

Directed embedded firmware development for a critical-care Pneumatic Ventilator, owning software and hardware requirement
analysis, sensor integration, and communication interface design.
• Implemented I2C communication protocol to establish data link between main MCU and oxygen/pressure sensors.
• Executed sensor calibration using Fluke instruments, ensuring measurement accuracy for life-critical applications.
• Developed CANopen interface and secondary serial (UART) interface for integration and control of pneumatic valves.

Navigated embedded software development and validation of Telematics Control Units (TCUs), ensuring AIS140 compliance. Managed
Design Verification Process (DVP) and acted as technical liaison with certification laboratories (ICAT/URS) for product approval.
• Developed and validated embedded software for emergency SOS feature on Telematics Control Unit (TCU).
• Executed AIS140 telematics device testing, including CAN parameter verification and ADAS feature validation. Co-ordinated with ICAT and
URS labs, managing technical documentation to achieve compliance approval.
• Led DVP for CCU 3.0 devices, including testing for load dump protection, short circuits, transient voltage immunity, and DFMEA analysis.
• Analysed schematic-level test failures and conducted System BOM reviews to resolve hardware-software integration issues.
• Conducted vehicle-level testing, software flashing, and on-ground validation of telematics features for real-world performance.
• Created and maintained System BOMs, documented DVP procedures, and tracked validation results.

Engineered robust embedded firmware for IoT-enabled microcontrollers and spearheaded the implementation of scalable Device
Firmware Update (DFU) strategies, ensuring reliable over-the-air (OTA) deployments. Provided hands-on technical guidance to junior
engineers on firmware debugging, protocol configuration, and integration best practices.
• Architected and implemented a comprehensive Device Firmware Update (DFU) strategy for nRF52840-based devices, significantly
improving firmware deployment reliability and minimising field failures.
• Integrated and optimised MQTT, TCP/IP, UART, SPI, and I2C protocols for seamless IoT connectivity and data flow.
• Collaborated with QA and validation teams to resolve complex firmware issues, streamlining integration and reducing debugging time.
• Created and maintained DFU and system integration documentation to ensure knowledge transfer and project continuity.
• Acknowledged for improving firmware validation workflows and enabling smoother system deployments.

Spearheaded embedded software development for automotive systems, focusing on Classic AUTOSAR module integration and J1939-
based feature development for tractor platforms. Owned development lifecycle from requirements analysis through coding, static
analysis, and validation, ensuring compliance with MISRA C standards.
• Developed and integrated Headland Sequence Turning (HTS-2) feature for tractors. Programmed CAPL scripts to automate validation and
testing workflows, improving test coverage and efficiency.
• Used Classic AUTOSAR to generate ARXML and integrate Suspension module components for seamless ECU communication.
• Defined J1939 Datalink module specifications, establishing communication parameters for reliable in‑vehicle network data exchange.
• Conducted static code analysis and enforced MISRA C compliance for naval sub-systems, maintaining code quality and safety standards.
• Authored System Requirement Specifications (SRS) and Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS) for submodules. Created Test
Verification Plans and Reports (TVPR/TVPL) for traceability and validation coverage.
• Guided junior developers in embedded development practices, AUTOSAR concepts, and compliance procedures.
• Utilised C, Embedded C, and Vector CANoe 14.0 for development and validation.

Designed and prototyped autonomous robotic systems and IoT-integrated solutions, bridging embedded hardware control with cloud
based monitoring applications. Compiled system requirements, documented simulation workflows, and tracked testing results.
• Simulated path mapping and conducted requirement analysis for autonomous mobile robots using Robot Operating System (ROS).
• Developed smart dustbin prototype integrating Arduino-based control with IoT server for real-time fill-level monitoring.
• Engineered object-following and line-following robot using accelerometer circuits and sensor fusion logic.
• Built Django-based web application with XAMPP for real-time monitoring of robotic and IoT prototypes.

Engineered embedded firmware and IoT connectivity for industrial Smart Soft Starter, integrating hardware with cloud services and
establishing diagnostic protocols. Compiled system design requirements, documented MQTT configuration and data mapping, and
provided technical guidance on MQTT and AWS setup.
• Integrated Smart Soft Starter hardware to cloud server via MQTT for remote monitoring, control, and telemetry.
• Designed diagnostic panels using Vector CANoe 12.0 to support UDS Read/Write services, adhering to ISO 26262 standards.
• Deployed LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, Python) architecture on AWS for sensor data access, storage, and user authentication.
• Developed embedded software in C for Auto-AC Panel modules and implemented user ID login authentication software.

Contributed to ATLAS project, validating Instrument Panel Cluster software and leading test automation POC. Co-ordinated
onsite/offshore teams, managed validation activities, maintained QTS/QNA documentation, and mentored new team members
on IPC workflows and calibration tools.
• Conducted software validation for Instrument Panel Clusters, testing Welcome/Goodbye animations, gear selection, fuel economy
calculations, start/shutdown screens, odometer accuracy, cruise control logic, and E100-Wait to Start telltales.
• Authored and managed test cases and calibration data, tracking defects via JIRA and SBM.
• Spearheaded Proof of Concept (POC) exploring Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for reading custom fonts on IPCs using MATLAB.

• Conducted primary market research through structured interviews with CXOs and treasury managers, contributing insights for product
quality improvement initiatives.