# Gautham Shivshanker > Software Engineering Lead at Microsoft | Microsoft Azure AI Accelerator Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/gautham Driven by a passion for developing software that makes a real difference in people's lives, I am an experienced software Engineer ready to lead your team to success. With a proven track record of building impactful products, I am eager to take on a new and challenging role that will allow me to utilize my skills and experience to their fullest potential. Let's work together to create something truly remarkable! ## Work Experience ### Principal Software Development Engineer Lead @ Microsoft Jan 2025 – Present | United States ### Senior Software Engineer Team Lead @ Microsoft Jan 2023 – Present | Mountain View, California, United States ### Senior Software Engineer @ Microsoft Jan 2022 – Present | Mountain View, California, United States ### Software Engineer @ Microsoft Jan 2020 – Present | Mountain View, California, United States ### Senior Systems Engineer - AD / ADAS @ BYTON Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Santa Clara, California ### Software Engineer Project Lead @ Continental Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Auburn Hills, Michigan Telematics Control Unit Project : Held role as a Software Lead and as a Project Manager for the Telematics project Developed software with a team of 6 engineers for a high profile Automotive OEM (Connected Vehicles) Responsible for planning activities and tracking day-today activities for the Software team Communicated proactively with Software (Internal and Customer), Platform and System Validation teams to avoid roadblocks during development Led internal team meetings for day to day effective coordination Prioritized urgent tasks and resolve critical issues to ensure timely delivery of the Software to the customer Built partnerships with feature owners / specialists in Mexico, United States and Europe for Software development, validation and testing Mahindra Instrument Cluster - MVC4 Project: Designed and programmed in-vehicle instrument cluster (PLC and HMI for display controllers) GM Global-B Memory Seat Module Project: Integrated Standardized Utility Modules (SUM) based on AUTOSAR architecture for the Memory Seat ECU ### Associate Software Engineer @ Continental Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Auburn Hills, Michigan Worked on Ford Telematics Project on the Vehicle Microcontroller (Freescale MPC5604B) side. Responsible for Blackbox design and flowchart design for the software using IBM Rhapsody tool to ensure that Quality goals (Automotive SPICE) are met. Implemented customer requirements by formulating clear and concise software designs Developed automated test cases for Software-In-Loop testing using C# and other proprietary software during the course of the project. Provide support to application teams for identification of root cause for issues and corrective action plans Developed multiple tools to enable debugging Software , simulating in-Car communication and IPC message decoders for specific channels. ### Engineering Intern (Software) @ Continental Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Auburn Hills, Michigan Tested the software for the Hyundai (HMC) ERA-GLONASS / Pan European eCall system Created and implemented automated test cases for SW testing purposes using C# and HMCG Debugger Tool on RTCanCheck (automated test tool created specifically for the eCall Project) Tested the various customer requirements on the test module and reported the results Achieved proficiency with embedded debugger (Lauterbach), Intrepid Control Systems neoVI Fire and Vehicle Spy for bus monitoring, diagnostics and data acquisition as a result of hands-on experience ### Grader @ University of Michigan Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 Discrete Mathematics ### Intern - Projects Execution @ Siemens Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 • Worked on SIEMENS Proprietary software DESIGO • Designed control logic for various HVAC equipment and integrated the sensors and devices using protocols like BACnet , LON and MODBUS • Assisted the Commissioning Manager on various projects such as : Burj Al Salam Towers, Murur Mixed Used Complex and Dubai Healthcare City project • Gained hands-on experience on software development, project designing and commissioning processes. ### Intern @ Siemens Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 • Worked on the Data Point Schedules for Julphar (Insulin and Ointment) and Guggeinham Projects. • Studied the different types of control loop feedback mechanisms • Assisted the Project Engineers with the software development and in making the CAD diagrams • Understood the implementation of Direct Digital Control (DDC) • Prepared the data point schedules, control schematics and Sequence of operation for the above mentioned projects • Final Project was based on “Smart Buildings” ## Education ### Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering : Systems University of Michigan Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 ### Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Hons in Electronics and Communications Engineering Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Jan 2009 – Jan 2013 ### RSK Hr Sec School Jan 2001 – Jan 2009 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gautham-shivshanker --- Source: https://flows.cv/gautham JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/gautham/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-23