Hi, I'm Sisir Kumar Sahu, a testing professional with 19 years of experience in automotive product testing. I specialize in test strategy development, quality improvement, and building domain expertise. I'm highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in collaborative team environments where priorities and tasks are clearly defined to deliver high-quality results. Currently, I work at Volvo Car Corporation in Gothenburg as a Test Responsible / Test Lead, where I lead HIL testing and maintenance (dSPACE, NI, Vector), ECU validation and fault injection, test case development and automation, and end-to-end testing including UAT, with a focus on robust reporting, traceability, and supplier collaboration.

SISIR KUMAR SAHU

Hi, I'm Sisir Kumar Sahu, a testing professional with 19 years of experience in automotive product testing. I specialize in test strategy development, quality improvement, and building domain expertise. I'm highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in collaborative team environments where priorities and tasks are clearly defined to deliver high-quality results. Currently, I work at Volvo Car Corporation in Gothenburg as a Test Responsible / Test Lead, where I lead HIL testing and maintenance (dSPACE, NI, Vector), ECU validation and fault injection, test case development and automation, and end-to-end testing including UAT, with a focus on robust reporting, traceability, and supplier collaboration.

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Hi, I’m Sisir Kumar Sahu, a testing professional with 19 years of experience in automotive product testing. I specialize in test strategy development, quality improvement, and building domain expertise. I’m highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in collaborative team environments where priorities and tasks are clearly defined to deliver high-quality results.

Currently, I work at Volvo Car Corporation in Gothenburg as a Test Responsible / Test Lead, where I lead HIL testing and maintenance (dSPACE, NI, Vector), ECU validation and fault injection, test case development and automation, and end-to-end testing including UAT, with a focus on robust reporting, traceability, and supplier collaboration.

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Work Experience

Test Lead / Test Responsible at Volvo Car Corporation
April 1, 2018 - Present
HIL Testing & Maintenance (dSPACE, NI, Vector); ECU Validation & Fault Injection; Test Case Development & Automation (Python, CAPL); CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet communications; Test Reporting & Traceability (DOORS, Polarion, JIRA); OBD Testing & Diagnostics (UDS, ISO14229); Fault report handling and root cause analysis; End-to-end, regression and performance testing; UAT in staging; post-deployment monitoring and rollback; mentored teammates and collaborated with suppliers to ensure test coverage and timely delivery.
Test Lead at Bosch India / Bosch Germany
March 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025
Developed and tested infotainment system for GM Insignia; functionality, regression and sanity testing; performance assessment including stress-based and stability testing; managed end-customer software releases and offshore team coordination; developed test plans, cases and scripts to ensure software quality; system integration testing; defect reporting; sprint planning input; regression testing; adherence to testing best practices; maintained documentation.
Software Tester at Wipro Technologies
April 1, 2007 - October 13, 2025
Verified functionality of new features and bug fixes through manual testing; reported defects clearly; analyzed product requirements, user stories and design documents to craft effective test strategies.
Test Lead / Test Responsible at Volvo Car Corporation
April 1, 2018 - Present
HIL Testing & Maintenance (dSPACE, NI, Vector); ECU Validation & Fault Injection; Test Case Development & Automation (Python, CAPL); CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet; Test Reporting (SWTR, SWTP) & Traceability (DOORS, Polarion, JIRA); OBD Testing & Diagnostics (UDS, ISO14229); Fault Report Handling & Root Cause Analysis; end-to-end, regression, performance testing; UAT in staging; monitor logs post-deployment; rollback if issues are detected; supplier walkthroughs for validation; assist Test Manager with scheduling and communication; created/reviewed comprehensive test cases; automated tests with VTest Studio; logged defects via JIRA; mentored team and conducted KT sessions.
Test Lead at Bosch India / Bosch Germany
March 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025
Developed and tested infotainment systems; functionality, regression, and sanity testing; performance testing including stress and stability assessments; managed end-customer software releases with offshore coordination; created test plans, cases, and scripts; verified new features; performed system integration testing and tracked defects; contributed to test strategy, sprint planning, and release readiness; maintained best practices and utilized Jira/Bugzilla for issue tracking.
Software Tester at Wipro Technologies
April 1, 2007 - October 13, 2025
Verified functionality of new features and bug fixes; reported defects; analyzed product requirements to craft effective test strategies; performed manual testing; contributed to test planning and execution.
Test Responsible / Test Lead at Volvo Car Corporation
April 1, 2018 - Present
Lead and execute HIL testing and maintenance (dSPACE, NI, Vector), ECU validation and fault injection, and automation of test cases (Python, CAPL). Manage CAN/LIN/FlexRay/Ethernet communication, and perform test reporting with traceability using DOORS, Polarion, and JIRA. Conduct OBD testing/diagnostics (UDS/ISO14229), fault analysis and root cause investigation. Run end-to-end, regression, and performance tests; perform UAT in staging and monitor post-deployment logs and metrics, rolling back if issues arise. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on feature validation, develop comprehensive test cases covering functional requirements, and mentor team members. Create and review automated scripts with VTest Studio, perform smoke testing, and track defects in JIRA. Support supplier validation activities and ensure alignment of testing schedules with project milestones.
Test Lead at Bosch India/Bosch Germany
March 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025
Lead testing activities for infotainment systems in GM Insignia. Conduct functionality, regression, and sanity testing; performance/stress/stability assessments; manage customer software release requests including sanity tests. Coordinate with offshore teams and ensure integration across infotainment components. Develop and execute test plans, cases, and scripts; verify features and bug fixes; perform system integration testing; report defects clearly; analyze requirements and designs to improve testability; participate in sprint planning and regression cycles; maintain up-to-date knowledge of testing best practices and tools (JIRA, Bugzilla).
Software Tester at Wipro Technologies
April 1, 2007 - October 13, 2025
Verified functionality of new features and bug fixes through manual testing; reported defects clearly and concisely; analyzed product requirements and design documents to craft effective test strategies.
Test Responsible / Test Lead at Volvo Car Corporation
April 1, 2018 - Present
Lead HIL testing and maintenance (dSPACE, NI, Vector); ECU validation and fault injection; test case development and automation (Python, CAPL); CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet communications; test reporting (SWTR, SWTP) and traceability (DOORS, Polarion, JIRA); OBD testing & diagnostics (UDS, ISO14229); fault report handling and root cause analysis; end-to-end, regression, and performance testing; User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in staging; post-deployment monitoring and rollback if issues arise; collaboration with suppliers to analyze customer needs and validation requirements; development and review of comprehensive test cases for full coverage; automation using VTest Studio; defect tracking via JIRA; mentoring and KT sessions; coordination with VCC and suppliers to track software maturity.
Test Lead at Bosch India/Bosch Germany
March 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025
Developed and tested infotainment system for GM Insignia; functionality, regression, and sanity testing; performance assessments including stress-based and stability testing; managed customer requests for end-user software releases, including software downloads, sanity tests, and functionality tests; supported offshore coordination; contributed to infotainment system software development and testing; created and executed test plans, cases, and scripts to ensure software quality; verified functionality of new features and bug fixes via manual testing; conducted system integration testing, defect reporting, and test strategy formulation; participated in sprint planning; performed regression testing after fixes; maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and collaborated with stakeholders for improvements; documented status in detailed reports and contributed to SOP development.
Software Tester at Wipro Technologies
April 1, 2007 - October 13, 2025
Verified functionality of new features and bug fixes through manual testing; reported defects clearly; analyzed product requirements, user stories, and design documents to craft effective test strategies.

Education

Master of Computer Applications at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Bangalore, India
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Master of Business Management at Sambalpur University, Orissa, India
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Master of Computer Applications at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Bangalore, India
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Master of Business Administration at Sambalpur University, Orissa, India
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Master of Computer Applications at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Bangalore, India
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Master of Business Administration at Sambalpur University, Orissa, India
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Master of Computer Applications at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Bangalore, India
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Master of Business Management at Sambalpur University, Orissa, India
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025

Qualifications

ISQTB Foundation, Certified
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
ISQTB Foundation
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
ISTQB Foundation Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
ISQTB Foundation, Certified
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Other

Experience Level

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