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I am Bharath Munirathinam, a dedicated Senior Automation Engineer with over 13 years of experience in embedded software testing, test management, automation, and team leadership. I have led QA efforts across avionics, middleware, firmware, API, and cloud environments, driving quality improvements and delivering robust automation frameworks. I thrive on solving complex testing challenges, mentoring teammates, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure reliable, scalable solutions.
Based in Auckland, I enjoy coaching new joiners, streamlining testing processes, and contributing to agile delivery with a strong focus on product quality and customer value.
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior Automation Engineer at Invenco By GVR
April 1, 2022 - November 26, 2025Prepared test plans and developed automated test cases for new features (Middleware, Firmware, API, and Cloud Environment). Implemented test cases and scripts using Java and Python, significantly enhancing testing processes and quality. Collaborated with developers, product owners, and project managers for feature clarifications and resolutions. Converted manual test cases to automation, participated in agile PI & Sprint planning with testing estimations, performed regression testing on release builds, maintained the automation framework in GitHub, and demonstrated features to customers and internal teams. Mentored new joiners and team members.
Android App Developer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - November 26, 2025Developed math-focused Android apps for kids (ages 5-10) to support learning goals. Shared apps with primary school students and coordinated with teachers for classroom integration.
Senior Advanced Embedded Engineer at Honeywell
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022Technically managed a team of 10 engineers. Responsible for program execution in terms of cost, schedule, quality, and milestone adherence. Served as FMS SDP Owner, driving YOY improvement initiatives across FMS programs. Led common test (Pre-Integration) methodologies and process improvements; aligned with internal/external stakeholders to improve productivity and deliverables. Guided problem solving and escalation, and ensured alignment with DO-178B/DO-332 standards. Involved in hardware/software integration planning and mentoring across sites.
Technical Leader at Honeywell
July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017Implemented new features/requirements using ADA/C++/Python. Served as Functional Content Item (FCI) owner, collected customer requirements, identified impacted areas, and distributed work to FAREA teams. Performed requirement-based testing and pre-integration testing, provided technical leadership, mentored peers, set up hardware benches, and supported DO-178B/DO-332 compliance.
Senior Automation Engineer at Invenco By GVR
April 1, 2022 - November 27, 2025Preparing test plans and developing test cases using an automation framework for new features (Middleware and Firmware, API and Cloud Environment). Test cases and scripts are written using Java and Python. Significantly enhanced testing processes and quality. Worked closely with developers, product owners and project managers for resolution, feature clarifications, and suggestions. Converted manual test cases into automation. Participated in Agile PI & Sprint planning and provided estimation and planning for testing committed features. Performed regression tests on release builds. Maintained the automation framework in GitHub. Demoed features to customers and internal teams. Mentored new joiners and team members.
Android App Developer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - November 27, 2025Developed mathematical apps for kids (5-10 years) to master math concepts. Shared the apps with primary school students for classroom use with teacher approval.
Senior Advanced Embedded Engineer at Honeywell
July 1, 2017 - March 31, 2022Technically managed a team of 10. Responsible for program execution in terms of cost, schedule, quality, and milestone adherence. Acting as FMS SDP Owner, driving YOY improvement initiatives across FMS programs. Drove common pre-integration testing methodologies and process improvements. Implemented strategies to meet productivity goals and improve deliverable quality. Managed talent strategies and collaborated with internal/external stakeholders (Product COE, PI, TOOLS, CERT) to influence upstream connectivity. Resolved issues and escalations, met cost/schedule commitments, and identified key improvement initiatives across FMS product lines to boost productivity and cycle time.
Technical Leader at Honeywell
October 1, 2011 - July 31, 2017Implemented new features/requirements using ADA/C++/Python. Served as FCI (Functional Content Item) owner, translating customer requirements into actionable scope for FAREA teams. Coordinated software requirements and design across teams, performed requirement-based testing and pre-integration testing, and authored high/low-level requirements. Provided technical guidance, mentored team members, and conducted peer reviews. Conducted testing per DO-178B and DO-332 standards, designed test cases for functional areas (Lateral trajectory, Data Link, Flight plan, Navigation, etc.), scoped changes, estimated effort, and assigned tasks. Set up hardware bench for execution and contributed to RFS and Structural Coverage. Led cross-site testing support and resolved environment issues; created SCRs for incorrect requirements and failed test cases.
Android App Developer (Freelance) at Freelance, Auckland, NZ
January 1, 2022 - PresentDeveloped mathematical apps for children (ages 5-10) to help master math concepts. Shared the apps with primary school students for classroom usage with teacher approvals.
Education
Master of Technology (MTech.) at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at Sri Balaji Chockalingam Engineer College
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011Master of Technology (MTech.) at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at Sri Balaji Chockalingam Engineer College, Tamil Nadu, India
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011Master of Technology (MTech.) at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at Sri Balaji Chockalingam Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, India
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011Qualifications
Industry Experience
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