Rajesh Negi

Technical Lead | KPIT

June 2023 - Present | Bengaluru, IN

As a Technical Lead within the Autonomous Driving Group, I am responsible for driving product architecture, optimizing software, and leading a team of 5 engineers to deliver high-performance solutions for autonomous driving systems. Key contributions include:

• Product Planning & Collaboration: Actively involved in product planning with product owners and stakeholders, ensuring alignment on technical and business requirements.
• Architecture & Design: Led the architecture definition for critical modules in the Autonomous Driving Stack (e.g., MachineStateManager, PowerStateListener, ExecutionManager), utilizing UML, flowcharts, and sequence diagrams to translate complex requirements into efficient code solutions.
• Code Optimization: Worked with the development team to optimize existing code based on architectural designs, improving overall system performance and maintainability.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Spearheaded the development of robust CI/CD pipelines in GitLab CI, optimizing the build process, implementing code coverage checks, and integrating multiple toolchains (Clang, GCC, QNX) into the build system using Bazel.
• Middleware Development: Contributed to the development of Plexus, a high-performance middleware platform, as part of strategic decision for product improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with global teams to drive agile development processes, ensuring timely delivery of features and fostering a culture of innovation.

Senior Software Engineer | Hughes Communications

Jan 2022 - June 2023 | Gurugram, IN

Client: Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

• Led the design and development of a Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform based on Software Communication Architecture (SCA) 4.1 for DRDO, with plans for its integration into the Rafale fighter aircraft.
• Independently implemented Ethernet and Serial Port modules for data transfer between SDRs, ensuring robust communication and performance in complex systems.
• Collaborated as part of a team of 6 engineers, contributing to the development of over 24 modules within the SDR platform, each member handling around 4 modules.
• Utilized QNX, Linux, and C++ to develop and test software components, ensuring high reliability and performance.
• Conducted static and dynamic testing of code using LDRA, ensuring software quality and meeting stringent defense requirements.
• Worked alongside DRDO scientists at the Dehradun DEAL Laboratory, contributing to the beta testing of the SDR system, including successful demonstrations using microphones and speakers.
• Recognized for contributing to the end-to-end testing of SDR modules and the successful implementation of India's own SCA framework, alongside DRDO and HSC leadership teams.
• Engaged in continuous collaboration with cross-functional teams, including DRDO leadership and other domain experts, to drive the development of India's own SCA system.

Software Engineer | Mitel Networks

Sep 2020 - Dec 2021 | Bengaluru, IN

• Protocol Optimization: Identified and resolved critical issues in Mitel's legacy VOIP protocol, which led to a 50% increase in call failures due to packet loss. Discovered that plain C++ structure serialization was causing packet fragmentation and delays.
• Development of MiCC-NPG: Led the development of MiCC New Protocol Gateway (NPG), replacing the legacy protocol with Protocol Buffers and leveraging gRPC, achieving a 95% reduction in data size and improving system performance.
• Performance Improvements: Reduced network traversal time for VOIP packets by 85%, enhancing call quality and system responsiveness.
• Strategic Impact: Contributed to a major acquisition of Mitel's Cloud Connect technology by RingCentral for $650 million USD due to the enhancements made, strengthening the market position of Mitel Cloud Connect.

Software Programmer | VoiceGate Technologies

Mar 2017 - Jan 2020 | Hyderabad, IN

• Developed and maintained IVRS (Interactive Voice Response Systems) and Call center software solutions, primarily focusing on automated outbound dialing, call recording, and messaging.
• Initially worked as part of a small development team of two but later became the sole developer, managing multiple client projects independently with occasional support from the IT head.
• Customized and modified existing software products to meet the specific requirements of various clients across different industries.
• Ensured regular software updates, version control (GitHub), and proper bug tracking and resolution for a variety of features.
• Collaborated closely with clients to understand their use cases and translated them into technical solutions, ensuring smooth deployment and ongoing support.
• Enhanced the functionality and performance of existing products, contributing to client satisfaction and project success.