Welcome to Embedded Pulse. I’m Umar Khan, and for over 25 years, I’ve lived and breathed embedded systems within the automotive industry. My career has been focused on the core challenges that make modern vehicles work: powertrain controls, low-voltage energy management, and robust diagnostic systems, primarily at major OEMs.
This blog is my platform to share that deep, hands-on expertise with you. Here, we move beyond press releases and surface-level news. We dive into the technical realities of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) revolution, the intricacies of ensuring reliability through diagnostics, and the engineering leadership required to bring complex systems to life.
What You’ll Find Here:
My goal is to provide practical, actionable content that you can’t find anywhere else. Expect detailed explorations of:
- Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Architecture: Breaking down the transition from monolithic ECUs to domain controllers and zonal architectures.
- Low-Voltage Energy Management: The unsung hero of modern EVs and ICE vehicles, powering everything from infotainment to autonomy.
- Automotive Diagnostics & Prognostics: From OBD-II fundamentals to implementing predictive health management (PHM) in embedded systems.
- Model-Based Design (MBD): Practical workflows using tools like Matlab/Simulink and Stateflow for production-grade code.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Navigating the complexities of managing teams across software, hardware, controls, and calibration.
My Expertise:
My hands-on experience spans the entire development lifecycle, including:
- Defining power management strategies and low-voltage system architectures for next-generation vehicles.
- Developing and calibrating diagnostic systems for powertrains, including diesel and hybrid applications.
- Leading cross-functional teams using Agile and SAFe methodologies to deliver complex subsystems.
- Optimizing systems for performance, efficiency, and compliance with global automotive standards.
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Thank you for visiting.
Umar Khan