IONUȚ-EDUARD SPÎNACHE

ESW Engineer for Volvo Buses AB:

• Managed and configured software platforms, integrating application software components into complete node software for vehicle electronic systems.
• Led the software build environment and continuous integration, deployment, and verification activities for embedded automotive products.
• Performed verification and validation of embedded software with a focus on automotive electrical system architectures.
• Maintained operational responsibility for day-to-day software integration and release processes, supporting deployment to Volvo Group operations and workshops.
• Provided technical support for embedded software issues in the aftermarket phase, collaborating with service teams to resolve field problems and ensure software reliability.
• Interpreted detailed engineering specifications and technical documents, applying advanced analytical skills to incomplete or ambiguous requirements.
• Collaborated cross-functionally within Agile teams; actively contributed to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and cross-discipline communication.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of vehicle technology, especially electrical system architectures and embedded system integration.
• Utilized KOLA for documentation and software configuration management.
• Used SW Configurator tool for chassis test simulation and to manage software release timing for both aftermarket and production phases, ensuring optimized deployment schedules.
• Creation and testing of Conversion Kits (accessory and service) for aftermarket activities.
• Upholding quality assurance and functional safety standards such as ISO 26262

• Integration and Rework for Dacia Romania:
• Analyzing all the issues with the development team and discussing possible solutions while also implementing the solutions once they are approved.
• Keeping under strong observation to process of producing new project cars and giving detailed reports like CANalyzer recordings on specific ECU’s like multimedia, injection, ABS, ADAS camera, etc.
• Keeping an open loop between the providers and the client for accurate diagnosis and fixes on problems that may arise.
• Application Engineer in Informatics for Valeo Sonar Team:
• Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize radar system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless integration into vehicles.
• Skilled in utilizing industry-standard tools and methodologies to drive innovation and enhance the functionality of the sonar system.
• Proven ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions, contributing to the development of cutting-edge automotive safety technologies.
• In charge of helping the Valeo Resident Engineer with ensuring the functionality of the parking sensors and blind spot monitoring systems by executing static and dynamic tests and writing calibrations and parameters based on the customer feedback.
• Taking part in open road tests being in charge of monitoring the velodyne lidar parameters to ensure the car functionality of the blind spot monitoring system
• Flying Engineer – GV2 for Stellantis Group Slovakia:
• Upgrade vehicles ECUs (Software, Calibration and Configuration files) starting from a given reference electronic configuration;
• Ensure vehicle is functional after the modernization and reporting to the interested party’s the final result.
• Defects analysis and debugging to find the root cause to suggest a temporary or final palliative solution;
• Delivery of vehicles at the expected level (SW/HW configuration, troubleshooting when needed, ADAS inhibition or activation when needed, etc.) starting from a given reference electronic configuration.

• Create detailed electrical schematics and layout diagrams.
• Conduct simulations and analyze system performance.
• Select appropriate components and materials for system design.
• Collaborate with other engineers, technicians, and stakeholders.
• Perform system integration and testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

• Creating and updating validation plans for different IVC software and different architectures depending on new specifications.
• Software update using IVC + IVI and OTA method.
• Preparing the workbench to be able to validate the software on time.
• In charge of validating Upload Car Data Services, Technical Features Services, FOTA Services, Car Data Upload Services using cloud server VNext and other tools.
• Involved in Matrix Automation for creating and running test cases.
• Opening new bugs and following the old ones to see the evolution of the issue and test them after fix.
• Good knowledge with trace debugging and problem solving, very fast on PC and multitasking.
• Delegation to PIE to perform various tests requested by the client.
• In-vehicle testing around Europe.
• Testing the GSM networks in different countries in southern Europe, testing the connectivity between IVC and IVI, ECALL service, HMI performance and also overall car performance.
• Taking the logs from the car and interpreting them using Wireshark.
• Maintaining a strong link between management and results.

• Outlined comprehensive digital transformation strategy and tailored implementation plans utilizing proprietary methodologies and tools.
• Evaluated corporate culture, performance metrics, and change readiness, leading teams to create and deploy digital solutions with data visualization.
• Identified opportunities for continual learning, enabling the application of advanced digital transformation technologies.
• Analyzed business needs and translated them into detailed technical specifications, ensuring every solution met defined criteria.