Víctor Alejandro
Mijares Aldaco

Senior Test & Validation Engineer with 7+ years in automotive systems and embedded software validation for global OEMs (Ford, GM, Stellantis). Specialized in CAN/LIN network analysis (CANoe), ECU validation, and 100% requirements traceability using IBM DOORS.

Automotive ECUs CAN / LIN CANoe IBM DOORS Agile / Scrum

About

I lead end-to-end validation cycles (sanity, functional, regression, automation) and build robust test strategies for next-generation ECUs, including Instrument Panel Clusters (IPC), HUD, and Short/Long Range LiDAR systems.

Strong focus on ECU communication simulation, diagnostics, and error injection in CANoe—paired with disciplined defect management (JIRA) and cross-functional collaboration across global engineering teams.

Technical Skills

Automotive Testing

CAN/LIN Analysis CANoe ECU Validation Diagnostics Error Injection

Requirements & Process

IBM DOORS JIRA Agile/Scrum Test Automation Regression Testing

Systems & Components

IPC HUD BCM LiDAR Embedded Systems

Development

Pega PRPC Bluemix Watson APIs OpenStack

Experience

Automotive System Test Engineer
Capgemini Engineering · Ford · GM · Stellantis
Jun 2018 — Present
  • Led full-cycle system validation (sanity, functional, regression, automation) aligned to strict automotive quality standards for multiple global OEMs
  • Achieved 100% requirements traceability between customer requirements and test specifications using IBM DOORS, ensuring complete coverage
  • Performed advanced CAN/LIN analysis and created CANoe simulations for diagnostics and error injection scenarios on critical automotive systems
  • Validated critical components: IPC, HUD, BCM, and Short/Long Range LiDAR, ensuring feature integration and messaging accuracy
  • Partnered with global engineering teams to diagnose defects and accelerate fixes through detailed technical reporting in JIRA
  • Conducted competitive benchmarking studies to analyze feature implementations across different OEMs, driving data-backed improvements for customer-targeted functionalities.
100% Traceability Multi-OEM Projects Advanced CANoe Expert
Pega Developer
Rulesware LLC · Pega PRPC · Case flows · Decision rules
Oct 2017 — May 2018
  • Developed Pega PRPC components (case flows, decision rules, UI, integrations) based on business requirements
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to translate workflows into scalable solutions and supported Agile delivery
  • Implemented decision tables and declarative rules to automate complex business logic
IT Developer / Engineer II
HP · Aurora Dashboard · Data flows · Reporting
Dec 2016 — Oct 2017
  • Enhanced and maintained the Aurora Dashboard to monitor HPIL inbound/outbound data flows
  • Resolved data quality issues through log analysis, transaction validation, and corrective logic
  • Improved system reliability and data integrity through systematic debugging and optimization
Software Developer
IBM · Bluemix · Watson APIs · OpenStack
Dec 2015 — Dec 2016
  • Developed web, iOS, and Android components for Cognitive Health Care platform using Bluemix and Watson APIs
  • Participated in OpenStack Living Lab: installed/configured Nova, Swift, Keystone, Neutron services
  • Built cross-platform applications leveraging AI/ML capabilities through Watson integration

Contact

Email: mijares9329@gmail.com
Phone: +52 331 364 5422
Languages: English (Professional) · Spanish (Native)
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