Sameer Nargund
Technical Architect,
Continental AG
Daniel Leih
Product Marketing Manager,
USB & Networking
Business Unit,
Microchip Technology Inc.
Learn More
About Our Experts
Daniel is a product marketing manager with Microchip's USB
& Networking business unit. He is responsible for product
definition and development of connectivity solutions for
high-performance computing applications, including PCIe®
and Ethernet switching, within the embedded computing and
automotive segments. Dan has a BS in Electrical Engineering
Technology and an MBA from Keller University and has
worked in marketing and engineering roles at Artesyn
Embedded Technologies, Freescale/Motorola Semiconductor,
and Cirrus Logic.
Sameer Nargund, a Technical Architect at Continental AG,
specializes in Autosar MCAL, BSW, RTE, and embedded
software development. With a master's degree in embedded
systems from Manipal Institute of Technology, he has worked
on high-profile projects for Audi and Porsche, focusing on
vehicle diagnostics, zonal architecture on Ethernet, CAN,
and cybersecurity. Sameer blends his expertise in Agile
methodologies with a passion for innovative solutions.
Joji Joseph
Sr. Technical Architect,
KPIT
Joji Joseph, a Sr. Technical Architect at KPIT, boasts over
17 years of experience in automotive embedded system
validation and development. Proficient in C, CAN, Vector
CANoe, CAPL, Python, VT system, and dSPACE Mid Size
Simulator, Joji excels in HIL validation, vehicle testing,
and black and white box testing. He has collaborated with
numerous Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs across India, Germany,
Japan, and the US.
30
Zonal Architecture: Delivering New Standards of Connectivity for Automotive and Beyond