I am an Embedded Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and optimizing real-time, safety-critical systems across automotive, healthcare, finance, and industrial domains. I specialize in modern C++ (11/14/17), Embedded C, RTOS platforms like QNX, VxWorks, and FreeRTOS, and building high-performance multithreaded applications. I have delivered robust solutions involving medical device integration, ISO 26262–aligned safety development, secure financial trading systems, and in-vehicle ECU communication frameworks. With strong debugging, device-driver, and low-level hardware expertise, I take end-to-end ownership of architecture, development, and deployment. I am known for delivering highly reliable embedded platforms and mentoring teams to maintain strong engineering standards.

Venkatasai Ashritha Sunku

I am an Embedded Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and optimizing real-time, safety-critical systems across automotive, healthcare, finance, and industrial domains. I specialize in modern C++ (11/14/17), Embedded C, RTOS platforms like QNX, VxWorks, and FreeRTOS, and building high-performance multithreaded applications. I have delivered robust solutions involving medical device integration, ISO 26262–aligned safety development, secure financial trading systems, and in-vehicle ECU communication frameworks. With strong debugging, device-driver, and low-level hardware expertise, I take end-to-end ownership of architecture, development, and deployment. I am known for delivering highly reliable embedded platforms and mentoring teams to maintain strong engineering standards.

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I am an Embedded Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and optimizing real-time, safety-critical systems across automotive, healthcare, finance, and industrial domains. I specialize in modern C++ (11/14/17), Embedded C, RTOS platforms like QNX, VxWorks, and FreeRTOS, and building high-performance multithreaded applications. I have delivered robust solutions involving medical device integration, ISO 26262–aligned safety development, secure financial trading systems, and in-vehicle ECU communication frameworks. With strong debugging, device-driver, and low-level hardware expertise, I take end-to-end ownership of architecture, development, and deployment. I am known for delivering highly reliable embedded platforms and mentoring teams to maintain strong engineering standards.

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Work Experience

Senior Embedded Software Engineer at CVS
April 1, 2023 - Present
Developed device integration modules in C++11/14 to interface diagnostic tools (BP monitor, spirometer) with CVS MinuteClinic health platforms. Built real-time data ingestion layers in Embedded C to capture readings from medical devices over USB and Bluetooth. Integrated HL7/FHIR standards for syncing patient data with EHR systems used across CVS clinics. Led implementation of Plug-and-Play (PnP) architecture for automatic detection and configuration of USB-based diagnostic devices. Developed RESTful services and secure socket layers for HIPAA-compliant data transmission. Optimized USB polling and interrupt handling for deterministic performance in health-critical software. Supported cloud testing via AWS IoT Core and contributed to CI/CD with GitHub Actions. Participated in risk analysis and functional safety reviews aligned with ISO 26262-inspired FDA workflows. Trained new teammates on multithreading patterns and device communication protocols.
Embedded Software Engineer at Credit Suisse
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Developed and maintained C++ applications for secure transaction gateways, risk validation modules, and real-time trade monitoring on Linux and QNX. Designed multithreaded data feeds and socket-based middleware supporting FIX/FAST protocols for low-latency market data. Tuned memory management and thread priorities for deterministic performance. Participated in ISO 26262-inspired safety lifecycle adapted for financial systems, including validation coverage and audit readiness. Conducted CPU profiling and HIL simulation for high-availability trading components. Implemented TLS-based secure data exchange and PKI-based encryption. Built diagnostic/logging frameworks and automated regression testing with Python/Shell scripts. Collaborated on modular middleware architecture and CI/CD practices.
Software Engineer at Ford Motors
January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Designed and implemented C++ and Embedded C modules for in-vehicle infotainment and telematics, enabling secure ECU-to-cloud communication. Developed middleware for OTA firmware updates, diagnostics, and remote vehicle monitoring. Implemented device-driver interfaces for CAN/LIN/SPI sensors and enhanced bootloader/watchdog support for reliable remote firmware recovery. Built UDS/OBD-II diagnostic services and optimized CPU/memory usage on embedded Linux and QNX. Contributed to Functional Safety (ISO 26262) through unit test coverage, traceability, and HIL testing integration with validation teams. Led CAN tooling integration (Vector CANoe/CANalyzer) for network simulation and ECU diagnostics and automated validation tasks with Python/Shell scripts.
Software Engineer at ICICI Bank
September 1, 2017 - November 1, 2020
Developed C++ modules for ATM, UPI, and NEFT transaction validation workflows. Implemented multi-threaded transaction processors with retry logic and integrated PCI-compliant secure transmission using SSL sockets and token-based authentication. Built Pro*C programs for ingesting inter-bank statements and cross-border transaction logs. Supported secure firmware lifecycles with audit trails and contributed to RBI/PCI compliance through robust logging and validation. Automated batch reconciliation jobs with shell/python scripts, and created UI components for banking modules using C++/VC++. Contributed to ETL automation and data processing across banking systems.
Software Developer at EnergyTech Global
October 1, 2014 - August 1, 2017
Developed Embedded C++ modules to capture and process real-time power consumption data from smart meters. Implemented TCP/IP and Zigbee-based communication for AMI devices, multithreaded data collection from RTUs/substations, and real-time fault detection. Built device drivers (I2C/SPI) for sensors in embedded Linux, and performed HIL simulations for grid controllers. Integrated Modbus support for field devices and grid automation controllers, with energy usage validation and safety-focused heartbeat/redundancy mechanisms aligned to ISO 26262-inspired practices. Authored shell scripts for alerts based on energy thresholds and implemented data processing via Oracle/PLSQL procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India
June 1, 2010 - May 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, Software & Internet

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