Automotive Engineering Consultancy

Deep-domain expertise
for complex ECU
and EV challenges

Production-grade technical consulting across AUTOSAR, diagnostics, functional safety, cybersecurity and electric powertrain — backed by 20 years of OEM-grade ECU delivery across Europe, China and India.

20+ Years in ECU Engineering
PMP® Certified Project Director
CL3 ASPICE Assessed
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Jayaprakash Sethupathy
Technical Director · PMP®
AUTOSAR Classic Adaptive AUTOSAR ISO 26262 ISO 14229 UDS ISO 21434 EV Powertrain ASPICE CL3 PMP®

Robert Bosch · UAES · AuMi
Coimbatore, India
Germany · China · India
MTech + MS — Amrita / SUNY Buffalo
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Consulting Expertise

What We Consult On

Filter by domain to find relevant areas. Every capability is backed by production ECU delivery — not just academic knowledge.

AUTOSAR
Classic AUTOSAR
End-to-end Classic AUTOSAR stack development — BSW configuration, MCAL porting, OS setup, RTE generation and application SWC integration for production ECUs.
BSW MCAL RTE OS / SchM DaVinci Config EB Tresos
AUTOSAR
Adaptive AUTOSAR
Architecture and implementation guidance for Adaptive AUTOSAR platforms — ARA service design, execution management, communication middleware and inter-process integration.
ARA::COM ARA::Exec SOME/IP DDS Manifest Design
AUTOSAR
Base SW & RTE Integration
BSW module configuration, inter-layer integration, RTE contract-phase debugging and production readiness verification for complex multi-core ECUs.
ComStack MemStack DiagStack ECUWorx Multi-core
Boot & Flash
ECU Bootloader & Flash Programming
Architecting multi-stage secure boot frameworks — PBL, SBL design with CRC/signature verification, OTA support, fallback recovery, and secure flashing over UDS / DoIP.
PBL / SBL OTA Secure Boot CRC Verify Fail-safe
Systems
E/E Architecture
Vehicle electrical and electronic architecture consulting — domain controller topology, gateway design, network partitioning, and ECU portfolio planning for next-generation vehicles.
Domain Controller Gateway ECU Topology Network Load ECU Portfolio
Protocols
Communication Protocols
Design, implementation and debugging of automotive communication stacks — CAN / CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet, SPI, I²C, and network management. Tooling with CANoe, CANalyzer and INCA.
CAN FD Ethernet LIN CANoe Network Mgmt J1939
Diagnostics
ISO 14229 UDS Diagnostics
Full diagnostic service layer implementation — DTC management, session/security, NRC handling, OBD-II, DoIP transport, and production ECU flashing over diagnostic protocols.
ISO 14229 OBD-II DoIP DTC ECU Flashing CANdela
Functional Safety
ISO 26262 Functional Safety
Safety concept definition, ASIL decomposition, safety case construction, FMEA/FMEDA execution, software safety requirements and hardware/software interface specifications.
ISO 26262 ASIL A–D HARA FMEDA Safety Case DFA
Risk Analysis
FMEA & DRBFM
Systematic failure mode analysis for ECU hardware and software — Design FMEA (DFMEA), DRBFM for design changes, and linkage to fault trees and safety requirements.
DFMEA DRBFM FTA AIAG-VDA SOTIF
Cyber Security
ISO 21434 Automotive Cybersecurity
Vehicle cybersecurity engineering per ISO 21434 — TARA, secure boot design, OTA protection strategies, SecOC, key management and ECU hardening for production release.
ISO 21434 TARA SecOC Secure Boot OTA Security HSM
Engine Systems
Diesel Engine Control (PC / LD / CV / Off-Highway)
Embedded software for engine torque control, injection management, emission compliance (BS6 / Euro 6), and production ECU development for passenger car, light duty, commercial vehicle and off-highway applications.
Torque Control BS6 / Euro 6 PC / LD / CV Off-Highway INCA / CANape Calibration
EV Systems
Electric Vehicle Powertrain Systems
Full-stack EV ECU development — inverter control (FOC/SVPWM), BMS architecture, DCDC converter firmware, OBC software, and integrated EV powertrain system engineering.
Inverter Control BMS DCDC OBC FOC / SVPWM Thermal Mgmt
EV Systems
eBike & Light EV Control Units
Custom motor controller ECU design for eBikes and light EVs — embedded firmware, CAN integration, BMS communication, regenerative braking logic and OTA firmware architecture.
Motor Controller Regen Braking CAN Interface OTA STM32 / ARM
Process & Quality
Automotive SPICE (ASPICE)
ASPICE-compliant software engineering from SWE.1 to SWE.6 — requirements engineering, architecture design, detailed design, unit verification, integration and qualification testing.
SWE.1–SWE.6 CL2 / CL3 Gap Analysis Process Coaching RQONE
Emerging Tech
AI / ML in Automotive Systems
Applying AI and machine learning to predictive diagnostics, anomaly detection in ECU data, digital image processing, and productivity tooling for embedded engineering workflows.
Predictive Diag Anomaly Detection OpenCV ML on MCU AI Dev Tools
Software Platforms
Automotive Linux
Embedded Linux platform design for high-compute automotive nodes — vehicle gateways, infotainment, ADAS compute platforms and multi-MCU high-performance computing domains.
Yocto / AGL Gateway ECU IPC / GDB POSIX Networking Stack
Track Record

Professional Background

20 years delivering production ECUs for global OEMs — not advisory work, but hands-on engineering leadership.

2026 – Present
Founder & Technical Director — EV and Embedded Systems
AuMi Robotics and Mobility Solutions · Coimbatore
Defining technical strategy and architecture for AuMi's product portfolio — eBike control units, inverters, transformers and EV charging systems. Leading AI-assisted development practices and cross-functional engineering teams.
2024 – 2026
Senior Technical Lead — Automotive Embedded Systems
Robert Bosch · Coimbatore
Led a team of 10 engineers developing Boot Block software for safety-critical ECUs including Engine ECU, Vehicle ECU, DCDC, Inverter, OBC and BMS.
  • Guided multiple ASPICE CL3 process assessments
  • Architected multi-stage secure boot — PBL, SBL, OTA, CRC/signature verification
  • Introduced AI productivity tools across engineering workflows
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024
Technical Lead & Expert — EV Powertrain Systems
Robert Bosch · Bangalore
Technical expert for EV and hybrid powertrain ECU development for the China market region. Innovation lead for vehicle electrification and AUTOSAR architecture topics.
  • Oversaw MG Gloster BS6 Phase 2 ECU project across multiple teams
  • Department expert for AI/ML applications in powertrain systems
  • Led strategic competency development program for EV technologies
Jan 2019 – Dec 2020
Resident Engineer & AUTOSAR Architect — EV Powertrain
UAES · Shanghai, China
Single point of contact for EV control unit collaboration — DCDC converters, inverters and on-board chargers. AUTOSAR RTE configuration, network management, and MCU startup sequences for TriCore / PowerPC ECUs.
Apr 2015 – Dec 2018
Software Project Manager — Automotive Powertrain Solutions
Robert Bosch · Coimbatore
Managed full lifecycle ECU platform development for CN6 legislation — hardware selection, BSW/ASW integration and mass production release for China PC/LD market.
2008 – 2015
Software & System Engineer — Industrial Engine ECU Systems
Robert Bosch · Coimbatore
Embedded software for industrial engine control units — bootloader, CAN/J1939, UDS diagnostics, SIL/HIL testing and OEM coordination across 7 years.
Jun 2006 – May 2008
Software Engineer — Network & Communication
HCL Technologies
Cisco router IOS development, Ethernet / TCP-IP networking, Linux GDB debugging and CCNA certification.
Credentials

Education & Certifications

PMP® — Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute (PMI) · 2026
CCNA — Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cisco Systems · 2007
MTech + MS (Dual Degree)
Automotive & Embedded Systems · Amrita / SUNY Buffalo · CGPA 8.6
Research Publication
OpenCV-based Disease ID of Mango Leaves · ResearchGate · 2016
How We Work

Engagement Models

Flexible engagement structures to match your project's scope and timeline.

01

Technical Review

Architecture, safety concept, or ASPICE gap review — a defined-scope assessment with a written findings report. Ideal for pre-assessment preparation or design validation.

02

Embedded Consulting

Hands-on technical support alongside your team — AUTOSAR configuration, bootloader design, diagnostic implementation or EV control software. Fixed-term or milestone-based.

03

Project Leadership

End-to-end ECU project management with technical ownership — requirements, architecture, SW delivery and OEM co-ordination. PMP®-certified project execution.

04

Knowledge Transfer

Structured training and mentoring for your engineering team — AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, UDS diagnostics, EV systems or ASPICE processes. On-site or remote delivery.

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