Harihara SuthanRengalwar
I'm a Software Architect & Project Manager with 17+ years of experience building robust diagnostic and embedded systems for global OEMs.
17+
Years Exp.
Professional Tenure & Global Experience
Designations
Professional Summary
Strategic overview of technical mastery and leadership impact.
Domain Tenure & Global Reach
Over 17+ years of combined experience in Automotive & Embedded systems development.
Approx. 6 years of onsite engineering experience across Germany and the USA working directly with OEM and Tier-1 teams.
Broad exposure to global programs: Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, ZOOX, Qorvo, GM, Chrysler, GM Holden, and Opel.
Leadership & Strategic Management
Proven Global Project Management for teams up to 15 members and Technical Leadership for 4-member engineering teams.
Expert in Stakeholder Management and requirement engineering using IBM DOORS, RTC (ALM), and Polarion.
Technical Architecture & Integration
Deep expertise in AUTOSAR DCM, Service Layers, and BSW integration with hands-on AUTOSAR 4.x configuration.
System-level definition of CAN NM and Partial Networking behavior, improving requirements maturity and cross-team alignment.
Safety, Security & EoL Operations
Specialist in UDS (ISO 14229) and CAN TP (ISO 15765) diagnostic communication protocols.
Experienced in OEM EoL diagnostic services for ABS, ESP, IPB, and iBooster systems.
Practical experience in OEM-specific Cybersecurity requirement development and integration activities.
Professional Experience
ITK Engineering LLC
Farmington Hills, Michigan
- Senior Software Architect (Nov 2022 – Jan 31, 2026)
- •Led CAN Network Management & Partial Networking architecture refinement for ZOOX, driving system-level design alignment and requirements consolidation across multi-domain teams.
- •Developed the diagnostic communication stack for a safety-critical healthcare system submodule.
- •Led the integration of the Boot Manager and Bootloader components for the healthcare embedded module, ensuring reliable startup and update functionality.
- •Supported the Qorvo engineering team in technical reviews of MCAL modules, providing feedback on implementation approach and integration aspects.
- Project Manager (Dec 2022 – Jan 31, 2026)
- •Managed a semiconductor software development program for Qorvo, coordinating cross-functional engineering teams and ensuring alignment between customer expectations and internal development activities.
- •Led the effort to migrate legacy MCAL components to AUTOSAR-compliant MCAL architecture, supporting the team through technical discussions and internal design reviews.
- •Responsible for project planning, budget tracking, resource allocation, invoicing, and delivery monitoring to ensure commitments were met within tight timelines.
- •Acted as the primary interface between customer stakeholders and engineering teams, communicating milestones, risks, and technical dependencies.
- •Maintained task tracking, issue resolution, and Open Problem List (OPL) management, helping the team address blockers and maintain delivery progress.
Bosch Global Software Technologies
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Software Architect (Apr 2019 to Oct 2022)
- •Adapt standard platform architecture into customer-specific software architecture, including full software architectural design, development, and design decision-making.
- •Act as the primary customer SPOC, driving requirement elicitation, analysis, clarification, and all technical discussions related to project issues.
- •Lead cross-project problem-solving, providing technical guidance and resolving architecture and implementation challenges across teams.
- Cyber Security Engineer (Mar 2020 – Oct 2022)
- •Integrated the Hardware Security Module (HSM) and developed customer-specific cybersecurity features in alignment with OEM requirements.
- •Led cybersecurity requirement elicitation, analysis, and clarification using DOORS, with hands-on involvement in customer and cross-functional technical discussions.
- •Supported cybersecurity-related application development and provided cross-project problem-solving for security implementation challenges.
- Specialist (Oct 2014 – Mar 2019)
- •Led a team of four engineers in BSW Diagnostic Communication Component development, acting as the primary customer SPOC for technical discussions, requirement clarification, and issue resolution.
- •Improved validation efficiency by semi-automating diagnostic testing using CAPL (Vector CANoe), significantly reducing repeated test effort.
- •Provided cross-project problem solving and team mentoring, enabling consistent delivery quality and technical growth across the group.
- Senior Software Engineer (Apr 2012 – Sep 2014)
- Software Engineer (May 2010 – Mar 2012)
- •Developed AUTOSAR BSW Diagnostic Communication components with hands-on experience in AUTOSAR 4.x configuration, integration, and detailed functional design.
- •Led customer requirement elicitation, analysis, discussion, and clarification to ensure accurate implementation and alignment with OEM expectations.
- •Mentored team members on diagnostics, software development processes, project workflows, and tool usage for development and testing.
Data Patterns (India) Ltd.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Software Design Engineer (Aug 2008 – May 2010)
- •Performed Linux OS porting and board bring-up for PowerPC-based Single Board Computers in defense applications.
- •Worked on low-level hardware-software interface, boot sequence validation, and system-level debugging.
- •Adapted embedded Linux to mission-critical aerospace platforms. Developed and tested device-level software modules in C within constrained embedded environments.
Expertise & Skills
Architecture & Protocols
Technical Stack & Tools
Management & Leadership
Personal Strengths
Core values and interpersonal attributes that define my professional approach and leadership philosophy.
Collaborative Leadership
Strong team collaborator with the ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver high-quality results.
Articulate Communication
Clear, articulate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional and customer-facing interactions.
Analytical Problem Solving
Logical, analytical thinker with a structured and methodical approach to problem-solving.
Ownership & Accountability
Self-reliant and accountable, consistently taking ownership of tasks and driving them to successful completion.
Agile Adaptability
Highly adaptable to new technologies, tools, and evolving project requirements.
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement
Adept at bridging technical complexity with business objectives to ensure cross-team alignment and successful program delivery.
Education
B.Tech Information Technology
P.S.R Engineering College, India
Higher Secondary
K.V.S Higher Secondary School
Secondary School Leaving
K.V.S Higher Secondary School
Let's Connect
Feel free to reach out for professional discussions regarding automotive architecture, project management, or embedded systems.