
Tushar Gupta
Lead Engineer | Automotive Cybersecurity | ISO 21434
Salary / Daily rate
Munich, Germany
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Lead Engineer with 10+ years in automotive cybersecurity, specializing in AI-powered threat modeling and ISO 21434 compliance. Led security teams across Continental and Valeo, implementing HSM-based solutions for EVs and autonomous vehicles. Expert in Secure SDLC, threat analysis, and secure bootloader development for connected automotive systems.
Work experience
Lead Engineer – System Security & Privacy Management
Continental Engineering Services
Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 10 months
Thale, Germany
- Lead a team of Security and Privacy Managers for automotive system engineering across multiple vehicle platforms. - Conduct threat and vulnerability analysis; define and implement countermeasures to ensure ISO 21434 and Secure SDLC compliance. - Design and implement security architectures, secure bootloaders, and HSM-based solutions for connected and electric vehicles. - Act as SPOC for security management, coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders globally. - Drive AI-enhanced threat modeling and predictive vulnerability detection for proactive system protection. Mentor and train engineers in security best practices and process improvements.
Feature Group Lead - Software Cybersecurity
Valeo
Mar 2018 - Dec 2022
4 years 10 months
- Lead embedded software security development for immobilizer, secure flashing, and secure diagnostics modules for inverter ECUs. - Implemented Secure SDLC and ASPICE-compliant processes; integrated security from concept through production. - Managed feature group planning, sprint coordination, and stakeholder communication. - Oversaw embedded software architecture design, including low-level drivers and bootloader development.
Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions
Aug 2013 - Dec 2017
4 years 5 months
Bengaluru Area, India
Technical Specialist
Apr 2017 - Dec 2017
9 months
Bengaluru Area, India
- Led CAN-based diagnostic bootloader development for active safety ECUs across multiple OEMs. - Collaborated on international projects, including a 7-month deputation to Bosch Japan for iBooster braking system. - Implemented secure flash, secure boot, and embedded HSM-based solutions. - Managed requirement analysis, software design, low-level driver development, and integration activities. - Coordinated with Japanese and global teams to align software security with customer expectations.
Senior Software Engineer
Aug 2013 - Mar 2017
3 years 8 months
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Tata Consultancy Services
Dec 2010 - Aug 2013
2 years 9 months
Pune Area, India
System Engineer
Dec 2012 - Aug 2013
9 months
Pune Area, India
- Developed application layer for JLR next-gen infotainment media player modules. - Built LIN communication stack for OMRON BCM modules; supported embedded system integration. - Participated in ASPICE-compliant SDLC, coding, testing, and validation of automotive embedded software. - Desgined Automated Code review tool which reduced the review effort of IBM Rhapsody generated code up to 90%.
Asst. System Engineer
Dec 2010 - Dec 2012
2 years 1 month
Education
Shri shankaracharya college of Engg and Tech, Durg
Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
2006 - 2010
5 years