Abhinav Agarwal
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Embedded Systems
Oakland University
2003 : 2005
BE
Electronics and Telecommunications
Bhilai Institute of Technology
1999 : 2003
- Define cybersecurity architecture for next generation EVs, mass market AVs, new market projects like charging stations (EVSEs), power inverters (BDIs/HUBs), power back-up units (C&I ESS), etc.
- Lead development of cybersecurity standards and specifications for roll out of new features and products in areas of EVs, AVs, EVSEs, etc.
- Organize and manage complete End-2-End security of all EV features and functionalities including security of vehicle to OEM backend/back-office connections, OEM backend/back-office security, security of B2B connections between OEM and 3rd party vendors, etc.
- Co-lead security task force of ISO 15118 standards committee, expert guidance of SAE EV Charging PKI and manage development of EV charging standards with international consortiums – ISO, SAE, CharIn, OCA, etc.
2021 : Present
General Motors
EV/AV Cybersecurity Domain Architect
Manage, lead and execute cybersecurity standards and implementations for Electric Vehicles (EVs), Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) and emerging technologies while following GVDP.
- Manage, lead and effectuate cybersecurity of EVs and AVs including traditional functions and features like Body Controls, etc. and new EV/AV specific features like PnC, etc.
- Spearhead and administer execution of cybersecurity features in EVs including timing, requirements development, sourcing, technical reviews, validation, etc. ensuring successful launch of next generation EVs based on Ultium technology while meeting GVDP Timing.
- Manage and lead execution of cybersecurity feature set including sourcing, technical reviews, timing, deliverables and validation on AVs to ensure an effective launch of secure fully autonomous vehicles.
- Lead security of Emerging Technologies like Car Sharing, etc. while ensuring privacy of customer data including meeting privacy requirements from GDPR, CCPA, etc.
- Influence international industry standards via SAE, ISO, etc. to advance security of EVs.
2020 : 2021
General Motors
Cybersecurity Program Manager – EV, AV & Emerging Tech.
Manage, lead and develop cybersecurity standards and implementations for Electric Vehicles (EVs).
- Manage, lead and operationalize EV cybersecurity including PnC (ISO 15118), back end and vehicle side PKI setup (based on asymmetric cryptography using RSA, ECC (ECDSA, EdDSA), etc.), CP/CPS development, ECU requirements development, implementation, timing, etc.
- Develop innovative security solutions for in-vehicle wireless communications.
2019 : 2020
General Motors
Electric Vehicle Cybersecurity Lead
Manage, lead and execute industry leading next generation vehicle cybersecurity and OTA (over the air) programming across the entire vehicle ecosystems on a new electrical architecture.
- Manage and lead execution of cradle to grave vehicle cybersecurity feature set including requirements development, sourcing, technical reviews, implementation timing, deliverables and validation to ensure successful launch of AutoSAR based next generation (VIP) products meeting ISO 26262 safety standards with cybersecurity at the heart of the components.
- Utilize extensive knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture and development to help develop creative solutions and define appropriate process controls.
2014 : 2019
General Motors
Vehicle Cybersecurity Program Manager
Lead a team of embedded software, controls and calibration engineers through design and development of transmission (powertrain) controls, software and calibrations for various automotive electronic control units/modules (ECU/ECM).
- Manage all project elements including supplier support, timing, software releases, resource planning and optimization & coordination of development actions within various organizational divisions.
- Strategize with and present to the executive leadership team on key program developments and project milestones including resource planning (financial and headcount), program timing and customer deliverables.
- Lead development of complex start-up and shut-down strategies including management of various different memory architectures (EEPROM, Flash, NVRAM, VRAM, etc.), handshaking, initialization, power-up/power-down, peripheral & CAN communication, On Board Diagnostics (OBD), etc.
- Supervise development and maintenance of software, controls and calibration Design Verification Plans (DVPs) and FMEAs to test the controls theories/features and transmission logic changes.
- Lead transmission calibration development efforts to minimize transmission controls and logic changes and improve vehicle feel while enhancing customer satisfaction
- Manage and oversee development of highly complex software using state of the art custom designed Hardware-In-Loop (HIL) and Software-In-Loop (SIL) test suits.
2011 : 2014
Chrysler Group LLC
Feature Team Leader - Rear Wheel Drive Transmissions
Skills
APQP, Automation, Automotive, Automotive Electronics, Automotive Engineering, C, Calibration, CANoe, Components, Control Systems Design, Data Acquisition, DFMEA, Electric Vehicles, Electronics, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Engineering Management, ETAS INCA, FMEA, HEV, Integration, Labview, Leadership, Manufacturing, Microcontrollers, Perl, Powertrain, PPAP, Program Management, Requirements Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, RTOS, Simulations, Simulink, Six Sigma, Software Development, Stateflow, Systems Engineering, Team Leadership, Telematics, Testing, Vector CANalyzer, Vehicles
About
- Talented security architect capable of foreseeing uses and issues and developing architecture to maximize use and security while mitigating issues.
- Accomplished team leader skilled in building and leading teams successfully to meet and exceed business goals.
- Strong program management skills with demonstrated proficiency in leading teams to maximize creativity and productivity while following CMMI process improvement guidelines.
- Excellent supplier/vendor management and support skills resulting in cost savings and on or below budget project deliveries while meeting or beating very tight timelines.
- Analytical thinker that consistently resolves ongoing issues or defects, often called upon to consult on problems that have eluded resolution by others.
- Skilled at progressing from problem definition to well-documented, well-tested, easy to maintain controls, designs and software.
Specialties: Experienced Team Leader, Architect and Program Manager accomplished at creating, managing and leading cross functional teams specializing in Cybersecurity and Software Development with extensive experience in full end-to-end vehicle security in V-model of software development lifecycle (SDLC) from requirements development to software implementation, validation, product release, field investigation and mitigation.
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