Akhil Baby Sarada

Spearheaded end-to-end embedded feature development for next-generation RDK-V based Set Top Box platforms, enhancing overall system capabilities.

Led a distributed team in building and maintaining Vendor Test Suites (VTS) for AV and non-AV HAL components, ensuring comprehensive validation across diverse product lines.

Developed Python-based test automation at L1, L2, and L3 integration levels, significantly boosting test coverage and accelerating early defect detection.

Conducted SoC-level debugging and implemented HDMI compliance test workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline board bring-up activities.

Delivered multiple multimedia and platform enhancements, improving overall system performance and end-user experience.

Engineered real-time industrial automation systems utilizing openPOWERLINK and OPC-UA communication protocols, enhancing data exchange efficiency.

Led the design and deployment of embedded automation platforms with TSN capabilities, delivering reliable and synchronized communication solutions.

Functioned as a System Architect, directly collaborating with international clients to translate complex requirements into functional prototypes and final products, ensuring high client satisfaction.

Developed low-level firmware and middleware solutions for major STB product lines, including Sky Ethan, improving device functionality and performance.

Built secure boot and debugging frameworks, ensuring robust product deployment and maintaining field integrity across product lifecycles.

Designed and maintained test automation utilities, streamlining release management and issue triaging processes to accelerate development cycles.

Executed AV stack integration and Wi-Fi diagnostics, contributing to the successful certification of media capabilities and wireless connectivity.

Supported critical release activities and resolved high-priority issues in live production environments, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous operation.

Architected and developed factory test frameworks for Sky Ethan STBs, successfully reducing production failures by 20%.

Integrated critical diagnostic tools and embedded drivers, streamlining validation of peripherals and core functionalities across production lines.

Secured production firmware by implementing robust Flash locking and serialization protocols, enhancing system integrity and security.

Provided critical on-site support to UK manufacturing partners, resolving high-priority system issues and ensuring uninterrupted production cycles.

Collaborated with cross-site firmware teams to validate designs, align test strategies, and optimize delivery plans for new product releases.