
Amr Awny
Automotive Embedded Software Engineer | C/C++
Salary / Daily rate
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Freelance, open to permanent contract
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Intro
๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ณ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ | ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐๐บ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ With over 7 years of experience in the automotive industry, I specialize in developing safety-critical embedded systems. Experienced in Model-Based Design (MBD), AUTOSAR, and ensuring compliance with ASPICE and ISO 26262 standards. I have hands-on experience in Battery Management Systems (BMS), ADAS, and high-voltage charging projects, where I combine technical problem-solving with team leadership to deliver high-quality solutions. I have also taken on the role of Scrum Master, leading agile teams and making sure we stay on track, collaborate effectively, and continuously improve. I am a certified Google Project Manager and am currently working toward my PMP certification from PMI, with the goal of strengthening my project leadership skills. ๐๐๐ฉโ๐จ ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐๐ฉ!
Work experience
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Luxoft
Nov 2022 - Present
4 years
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ณ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ (๐๐ฆ๐ข ๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ฎ, ๐๐ฆ๐ฃ๐๐๐) ย ย โข Applied and verified MCAL safety requirements (SMU/ADC) using DaVinci Configurator and C code. ย ย โข Integrated third-party Safety Packs for Aurix TC3XX-based projects, ensuring ISO 26262 compliance. ย ย โข Conducted safety requirements analysis and evaluated safety mechanisms to ensure system reliability. ย ย โข Led ASPICE SWE.4, SWE.5, and SPL.2 activities, embedding quality gates and aligning processes with automotive standards. ๐๐ด๐ถ๐น๐ฒ & ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐๐บ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ย ย โข Directed Scrum-based development, managing sprints, backlog grooming, and CI pipelines. ย ย โข Oversaw application layer integration and sprint deliverables, improving team velocity and delivery consistency. ย ย โข Balanced team workload and task assignments, ensuring smooth coordination and on-time project delivery. ๐ ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐น-๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ & ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ณ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป ย ย โข Designed and developed Software Components (SWC) using Simulink and MATLAB in Agile sprints. ย ย โข Extracted and refined requirements using IBM DOORS, and performed gap analysis for MCU software components. ย ย โข Authored detailed and testable software requirements with clear traceability. ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด & ๐๐ป๐ผ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ย ย โข Created INCA Calibration Guidelines to streamline calibration tasks and improve usability. ย ย โข Led Delta Analysis sessions and internal training activities to enhance team knowledge and readiness.
Founder
Innova STEM EducationFreelance
Jun 2015 - Present
11 years 5 months
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
In 2015, I co-founded Innova STEM Edu, an organization focused on STEM education. I established the organizational structure, drove business development, and led a team of engineers in mentoring students in robotics and engineering, fostering innovation and curiosity in the next generation of tech talent.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Brightskies Technologies
Nov 2018 - Oct 2022
4 years
Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ (๐๐ ๐ฆ) ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ย ย โข Led a cross-functional Scrum team to design and validate a complete BMS. ย ย โข Integrated Dana OpenECU as the Master ECU to optimize system control and communication. ย ย โข Built and tested BMS models using Simulink and real-world parameters through sprint-based development. ย ย โข Managed system requirements in POLARION using user stories and acceptance criteria with full traceability. ๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ณ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ย ย โข Designed and implemented embedded software in C, aligned with ISO 26262 and real-time constraints. ย ย โข Maintained application-level code using MATLAB, enhancing system performance and reliability. ย ย โข Converted system-level requirements into detailed specs in DOORS, ensuring ASIL-B/C compliance. ย ย โข Customized MCAL configurations for AUTOSAR, achieving complete hardware register coverage. ย ย โข Applied VectorCAST for MC/DC testing, reaching full structural coverage for safety-critical code. ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ณ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป & ๐ง๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ย ย โข Handled application layer integration with MCAL and drivers to ensure smooth hardware-software interaction. ย ย โข Conducted PIL and MIL testing cycles to validate system behavior before deployment. ย ย โข Executed Alpha ECU validation through iterative sprints and test-driven workflows. ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ & ๐๐ด๐ถ๐น๐ฒ ๐ค๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ย ย โข Defined and maintained system/software requirements in POLARION, prioritized through sprint planning. ย ย โข Wrote clear, testable requirements tied to sprint goals and ensured traceability during reviews. ย ย โข Applied ISO 26262 and ASPICE standards, embedding quality checks in Agile workflows. ย ย โข Improved processes through retrospectives and stakeholder feedback.
IMS & Electrcial maintenance Engineer
Air Liquide
Feb 2018 - Aug 2018
7 months
Ain Sokhna, Attaka, Suez Governorate, Egypt
โขRevise and check AL international standards โขCreate action plans according to AL standards โขPerforming electrical maintenance ( Switch gears, earthing system, GIS, Low Voltage panels, and Transformers)
Engineer Trainee, Electrical Maintenance Dept.
Air Liquide
Jul 2016 - Oct 2016
4 months
Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
โข Revise and check imported spare parts orders โข Technically inspect/accept new spare parts and receive on Maximo โข Make sure that all workshop equipment is working properly โข Participate in planning and preparation fire alarm system โข Follow up on contractors' daily performance & on-site activities progress, ensuring quality & conformity to specifications โข Listing parts [ type, function, manufacturer ] to develop spare part list โข Review and summarize recommended PM from reliability flashes โข Developing a layout for the firefighting system
Education
Alexandria University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical Engineering, Power and automatic control
2011 - 2016
6 years
Licenses & certifications
Google Project Management Professional Certificate
Issued: Jun 2024
Project planning: Putting it all Together
Issued: Jun 2023