Codrin Tiberiu Mustățea

• Study Contributions to the development of control and communication systems based on artificial intelligence under guidance of doctoral lead Prof. Univ. Dr. Ing Dan Selisteanu
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Responsibilities

• Conducted laboratory teaching activities for undergraduate students, including practical demonstrations and hands-on programming exercises.
• Designed and delivered teaching platforms and practical examples to support understanding of programming concepts.
• Evaluated student performance through assignments, practical assessments, and laboratory activities.
• Supervised summer practice projects (90-hour home projects), providing guidance and technical feedback.
• Delivered laboratory sessions for the following courses:
• Real-Time Application Programming (AIA 4) – under the coordination of Șef lucr. dr. ing. Bogdan Popa.
• Computer Programming and Programming Languages (AIA 1) – under the coordination of Șef lucr. dr. ing. Laviniu Aurelian Bădulescu.

Key Achievements / Contributions

• Developed practical teaching platforms and exercises that helped students understand real-time programming and core programming concepts.
• Guided students through independent software development projects, improving their practical coding skills.
• Ensured structured evaluation of laboratory work, maintaining academic standards and clear feedback for students.
• Supported students in completing 90-hour summer practice projects, focusing on applied programming tasks and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinated cross-domain activities related to system functions, telematics, and software development.
• Acted as the technical lead for domain-specific functionalities.
• Interfaced with customer engineering teams to clarify technical requirements and system specifications.
• Planned and tracked work packages aligned with project milestones and delivery schedules.
• Performed customer requirement analysis, including review, clarification, and decomposition into technical tasks.
• Ensured alignment between system architecture, software development, and telematics functionalities.
• Supported project planning, technical risk identification, and issue resolution across development teams.

Key Achievements / Contributions

• Successfully coordinated multi-domain development activities, ensuring alignment between system functions and software implementation.
• Improved requirement clarity and traceability by performing structured analysis and decomposition of customer specifications.
• Facilitated efficient communication between customer stakeholders and internal development teams, reducing misunderstandings and technical blockers.
• Ensured timely delivery of work packages by aligning development tasks with project milestones and tracking progress.
• Provided technical leadership for domain-specific features, supporting development teams in resolving complex implementation challenges.

Responsibilities

• Managed the software domain for series ECUs used in headlamp systems and gateway ECUs enabling communication between Body Control Module (BCM) and headlamp controllers.
• Acted as Global Feature Owner for the Light Matrix Modules cluster, responsible for Software Requirement Specification, Software Architecture, and Software Design.
• Led software activities for HD Matrix lighting functionalities, covering the complete development lifecycle from analysis phase to production readiness.
• Coordinated cross-functional software teams including SWE1–SWE5 roles according to Automotive SPICE standards.
• Ensured compliance with ASPICE processes, including governance of MAN.3 (Project Management) activities.
• Planned and tracked software development activities using SAP PPM, PLM systems, Engineering Workflow Management, PDM, HPM, and project status dashboards.
• Managed customer communication, alignment, and technical negotiation regarding requirements and project deliverables.
• Coordinated development activities across Software, Hardware, System Engineering, and Testing domains.
• Managed software deliveries to customers, internal production teams, and validation laboratories.
• Performed work package estimations, budget planning, budget tracking, and risk assessment.
• Led change management processes and ensured traceability of software modifications.
• Ensured Functional Safety (FuSa) implementation and classification for relevant software functionalities.
• Delivered regular project status reports to upper management and engineering teams.

Key Achievements / Contributions

• Successfully managed the software domain for advanced Matrix HD headlamp ECUs developed for Mercedes-Benz.
• Led the software project across all Level 1 automotive milestones, from requirement analysis to production readiness phases prior to Start of Production (SOP).
• Coordinated multi-disciplinary engineering teams and ASPICE roles to ensure stable software integration for next-generation HD Matrix lighting systems.
• Ensured on-time delivery of software releases to the customer and validation environments while maintaining project budget and scope.
• Implemented structured software governance and ASPICE-compliant processes, improving traceability and development efficiency.
• Successfully aligned software, hardware, system engineering, and testing domains, ensuring smooth integration of complex lighting functionalities.
• Contributed to the launch preparation of next-generation HD Matrix headlamp technology, recently introduced in production vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Developed embedded automotive software for Smart Access systems, focusing on low-frequency key fob communication features.
• Implemented software using AUTOSAR Classic Platform and Embedded C.
• Worked at Complex Driver and Software Component (SWC) levels, integrating MATLAB model inputs through the AUTOSAR Runtime Environment (RTE).
• Developed and tested software for Renesas RH850 microcontrollers.
• Performed code development and static analysis in compliance with MISRA C guidelines and HIS metrics.
• Conducted software interface analysis and definition based on customer functional specifications.
• Collaborated with the technical lead on project development activities, new feature requests, and resolution of software-related technical issues.
• Developed generic and reusable software functionalities tailored to different customer configurations.
• Supported team knowledge sharing and mentoring, assisting colleagues on technical topics and engineering best practices.

Key Achievements / Contributions

• Contributed to the development of AUTOSAR-based embedded software for Smart Access automotive systems, supporting secure vehicle access functionality.
• Implemented Complex Drivers and SWC integrations, enabling efficient communication between MATLAB-generated models and AUTOSAR software components.
• Delivered MISRA-compliant and quality-controlled embedded code, meeting automotive software standards and static analysis metrics.
• Improved development efficiency by creating reusable software modules adaptable to multiple client configurations.
• Actively supported team capability growth through mentoring and technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Developed and designed embedded automotive software compliant with AUTOSAR architecture and ISO 26262 Functional Safety standards for advanced LiDAR-based sensing systems.
• Contributed to projects for a global leader in automotive LiDAR technology, supporting the integration of cutting-edge LiDAR innovations into production-ready automotive software architectures.
• Adapted LiDAR technological advancements to AUTOSAR-based embedded platforms to enable reliable deployment in automotive environments.
• Acted as AUTOSAR technical expert, supporting the client in aligning their software development lifecycle with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) processes across SWE1–SWE5 activities.
• Integrated MCAL packages and configured AUTOSAR modules using EB tresos and Vector DaVinci Tool Suite (Developer, Configurator) according to project requirements.
• Developed safety-critical software components compliant with MISRA C and HIS coding standards.
• Implemented software elements classified as ASIL B(D) within a system architecture classified as ASIL D according to ISO 26262.
• Performed software validation activities from unit testing and module testing to integration and system-level testing.
• Developed and integrated software for Infineon AURIX TC367x microcontrollers, interfacing with external components such as PMICs (Texas Instruments), thermal management components, motors, and gyroscopes.
• Participated in development activities using SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodology.
• Managed code repositories and software delivery pipelines using Git version control and CI/CD pipelines.

Key Achievements / Contributions

• Contributed to the development of next-generation automotive LiDAR software systems, enabling integration of advanced sensing technologies into production vehicle architectures.
• Supported the adaptation of state-of-the-art LiDAR technology to AUTOSAR-based automotive platforms, ensuring compatibility with automotive software standards and architectures.
• Played a key role in aligning the client’s development processes with ASPICE SWE1–SWE5, improving process maturity and compliance.
• Delivered AUTOSAR-compliant software integrations using EB tresos and Vector DaVinci, enabling stable ECU architectures for LiDAR systems.
• Ensured Functional Safety compliance (ISO 26262 ASIL-D) through implementation of safety-oriented software development practices.
• Contributed to efficient development cycles through SAFe Agile methodology and CI/CD-based software delivery workflows.

Responsibilities

· Conducted real-time laboratory activities for junior Computer Engineering students over one semester.

· Delivered teaching on programming languages and operating systemsrelevant to real-time applications.

· Designed practical exercises and lab demonstrations to reinforce theoretical knowledge.

· Supervised and guided students during lab sessions, ensuring correct implementation of exercises.

· Assessed student performance through lab assignments and practical evaluations.

Key Achievements / Contributions

· Enhanced student understanding of real-time systems, programming languages, and OS concepts through structured lab activities.

· Developed hands-on exercises and teaching materials that improved engagement and practical learning outcomes.

· Provided effective mentorship to students, fostering problem-solving skills and proper coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Developed AUTOSAR-compliant software packages for OEM clients including VAG, DAG, AUDI, BMW, as part of an internal BSW platform.
• Designed software architecture and reusable modules, covering drivers, handlers, digital input/output, PWM, analog input, and IO stack components.
• Developed handlers and drivers for hardware modules, including Hall sensors, H-bridges (safety and non-safety), multiplexers, shift registers, and IO handlers.
• Configured complex BSW modules using Vector DaVinci ToolSuite (Configurator & Developer).
• Implemented Functional Safety features (ASIL A/B) and ensured software compliance with ISO 26262.
• Integrated third-party SIPs and internally developed software modules, ensuring seamless functionality within the platform.
• Performed software testing at developer, module, acceptance, and integration levels, including debugging on piggy boards with iSystem BlueBox.
• Ensured high code quality following MISRA C 2004/2012, ISO C/C90/C99, and applied static and dynamic code analysis using tools such as QAC and Polyspace.
• Developed an internal desktop GUI application for efficient configuration of IO stack modules.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align BSW modules with AUTOSAR standards, ECU variants, and project requirements.

Key Achievements / Contributions

• Played a key role in the development of a modular and reusable AUTOSAR BSW platform, enabling rapid adaptation of software modules for multiple OEM projects.
• Delivered handlers and drivers for a wide range of hardware modules, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with both safety-critical and standard requirements.
• Implemented Functional Safety (ASIL A/B) features, contributing to ISO 26262 compliance across multiple projects.
• Successfully integrated third-party and internal software modules, streamlining development and reducing time-to-delivery.
• Configured and validated complex BSW modules using DaVinci Configurator & Developer, improving efficiency in ECU software deployment.
• Developed an internal GUI tool for IO stack configuration, reducing setup time and human error.
• Ensured high-quality software development through MISRA compliance and thorough static and dynamic analysis, supporting reliable and maintainable automotive software.