Tushar Gupta

Lead Engineer | Automotive Cybersecurity | ISO 21434

Salary / Daily rate

Munich, Germany

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Can come onsite

Skills

Project OwnerCybersecurityCPythonProduct ManagementProduct OwnershipHardwareProject Management (PMO)GDPRAI

Languages

EnglishGermanHindiJapanese

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.

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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

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