Abida Hussain| Sterling Heights MI | 248-757-7644 | habida555@gmail.

com
Summary:

Validation and Infotainment test engineer with industry level expertise within-Infotainment software testing
environment, process validation of CAN, Data driven modules, Verification, and Validation for on-bench
and in-vehicle examinations. Responsible for executing domains/components tailoring to the customer's
needs. I’m a SME in verifying and testing automotive HVAC Climate Controls, SXM, Multimedia,
Navigation, Speech Recognition, and 3rd party applications such as Spotify. Understanding of the
Software Development Life Cycle and the Software Testing Life Cycle.

EDUCATION:
WSU-Wayne State University | Detroit MI
BS of Computer Science

DTI-Technical College NYC

Project Management- PMP
Certificate of Completion sept 2023

Technical and soft skills:

 Responsible for executing test cases of
 Strong exposure to the Software Navigation, Media, Phone, Voice
Development Life Cycle in the IV&V Recognition and Apps.
Model in an Agile environment.
 Performing setup of tools, modules, and
 Reviewed test requirements designed
wiring, and maintaining test benches
documents and prepared test cases
and vehicles.
which involved various test cases for all
 Collaborated effectively with cross-
assigned projects/modules.
functional developers and designers in
 Demonstrated initiative to consistently
successfully conducting functional tests
provide quality customer service, while
and reporting issues in JIRA and
also exhibiting a high sense of urgency
Rational Team Concert.
in a time sensitive environment.
 Soft skills in Python, JavaScript, HTML,
 Possess leadership skills and the ability
CSS languages, basic Linux OS
to motivate successful team behaviour.
knowledge
Proven ability to make quick and
 Experience with ADAS, radars,
effective decisions independently.
cameras.
 Self-driven professional with broad skills
in the automotive industry in ensuring
product quality.
Professional Experience:

General Motors – Warren, MI May 2022- November 2023

Project:
CSM Test Engineer
 Conducted testing in different Infotainment domains such as Audio, Bluetooth, Connectivity,
Diagnostics, Navigation, HVAC, Projection features, Play store, Phone, Tuner Settings,
Telematics, Trailering, TCPS, VR, Wi-Fi, SWC, and IPC testing.
 Configure benches to support specific test scenarios.
 Experienced in bench level system testing.
 Plan and manage the execution of weekly Verification testing.
 Responsible for Sanity, Functional, Regression, Performance testing.
 Characterize and document defects including identifying steps to reproduce, linking failures to
requirements, and collecting all associated test logs.
 Created tickets using RTC and JIRA ticket system.
 Verified defects and official releases that were reported.
 Worked closely with Program Lead, Developers, and Domain Leads for root cause analysis.
 Develop and Update test cases as required.
 Manage Weekly build promotion including Sanity test planning, Critical Issue Escalation and
respond to additional test requests per release.
 Weekly sync meetings to address any blockers, and review progress status.
 Supported KPI metrics in-vehicle testing.
 Experience with Python language.
 Modifying scripts in Python and running Parts Number on weekly basis.
 Collaborate and improve testing on Infotainment ECU.
 Verify operation of Infotainment features that function on CAN, Ethernet, and LIN communication
protocols.
 Leveraged neo-Vi FIRE 2 to simulate Ignition Cycles using Global Sims.
 Performed USB updates as required per release.
 Provided regular status updates, documentation test results and reported issues identified with
data and analysis.
 Tested emergency OnStar services and connected features for Telematics.
 Collaborated with developers to root cause defects that were in High Priority Status.
 Participated in training session provided by OEM and KT sessions.
 Act as the communication hub between the development engineering teams and the
validation/verification team to ensure the quality and on time delivery of each event.
 Ensure all infotainment verification test setups are updated to the latest hardware and software
level according to each unit’s maturation plan and project deliverables.
 Review and communicate development change points to the validation team for test case
creation and updates.
 Review and refine proposed test case changes and application timing with technical lead for
approval.
 Participated in KT sessions for Automation, setup nodes, using Ethernet tools, reviewing, and
analysing test script.

Denso International – MI March 2019 – January 2022

Project:
Validation Test Engineer
 Developed and modified test cases for testing various infotainment features and performed
functional, regression, smoke/sanity, integration, stress, and load testing.
 Optimized operations through process improvement and monitored individual and team
performance.
 Experienced in all the phases of Software Testing Life Cycle, Validation phase of Software
Development Life Cycle.
 Followed with V-model and Agile Methodologies.
 Acquired and analysed data logs such as Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN, and engineering mode
logs.
 Working on the different car platforms for Infotainment features like Navigation, HUD, HMI, Tuner,
and Smartphone connectivity and OTA software updates.
 Analysed and verified requirements to make sure that test cases assigned are relevant to the
requirements.
 Report and follow up with defects that have been reported to developers following Defect
Management Life Cycle.

Danlaw Inc – Novi, MI Jan 2018 – Feb 2019

Project:
Infotainment Validation Engineer
 Execute manual Regression tests for presented software builds on Cadillac Cue Infotainment
software.
 Understanding Functional Requirements documents and performing bench and IVI testing.
 Perform Functional, Black Box, Ad-Hoc, Integration, and Regression testing of Infotainment head
units and IPC.
 Participate in Defect review meetings and demonstrate the issues identified to Requirements &
Development Teams.
 Use of tools for testing such as neo-Vi FIRE 2, CAN, Value CAN, Rad-Moon, and Defect
Management Tools.
 Understanding Software Life Cycle phases and methodologies (Agile, V Model).
 Create RTM document once test cases are finalized.
 Report and log issues into JIRA providing log data and videos as evidence of findings.
 Involved in analysis of user requirement specification & functional specifications for building test
cases.
 Created and executed test cases according to the Functional Requirement Specifications.
 Perform software flashing via USB and OTA.
 Collected ADB log cats using Rad-Moon Automotive Ethernet tool.
 Worked with multiple teams in building better test routine to capture all possible test cases to
avoid failing at customers after production release.
 Performed updates to vehicle software and performed additional regression testing.
 Created weekly defect report status and sent to team lead by end of week.