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Speaker

Gopala Garnepudi

CDAS Test Engineer, Valeo S.A.

Throughout my 25+ year career in Automotive industry, I have gained extensive experience and expertise in developing, delivering advanced and complex automotive systems. Worked as advanced technology work engineer, systems engineer, design release engineer, validation engineer and performance engineer. Worked for both OEMs and Tire 1 suppliers.
My expertise is in developing and implementing solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and performance improvements. I worked closely with cross functional teams during product development life cycle which includes system architecture development, algorithm development, embedded software, hardware system development, product validation, product performance validation, vehicle integration and test plan development and testing layout designs. I am a hands-on engineer often viewed by peers as an expert with a very broad knowledge and skill set.
I have experience with data acquisition system tools, serial data communications tools, diagnostic protocols, vehicle system architecture development procedures and processes. I have hands-on experience plus guided teams in algorithm development, embedded software and hardware solution development, simulations, modeling, hardware in loop (HIL), software in loop (SIL) testing resulted in successful product launches.
I have proven expertise and extensive experience in investigating, trouble shooting, analyzing and resolving vehicle component performance issues with corrective actions and continued improvement options. Recognized as a go-to person to resolve vehicle component critical issues.

Company

Valeo S.A.

As a technology company and partner to all automakers and new mobility players, Valeo innovates to make mobility cleaner, safer and smarter. Valeo is a technological and industrial leader in electrification, driving assistance systems, reinvention of the interior experience and lighting everywhere. These four areas, vital to the transformation of mobility, are the Group's growth drivers. Valeo in figures: 20 billion euros in sales in 2022; 109,900 employees at December 31, 2022; 29 countries, 183 plants, 21 research centers, 44 development centers, 18 distribution platforms. Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.