Sana Fatima is a Lead Software System Test Engineer with over 11 years of experience in control systems, validation, and embedded software development across automotive and industrial platforms. She has strong expertise in chassis controls, suspension systems, powertrain validation, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, with hands-on proficiency in dSPACE, MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python, and industry-standard calibration and diagnostic tools.
At General Motors, Sana has led end-to-end system validation for chassis control features, including manual testing, automated testing, behavior test specifications (BTS), and test framework development to improve test coverage, repeatability, and quality assurance. She has also contributed to embedded control software development for AWD chassis systems, designed vehicle dynamics algorithms, and supported next-generation EV platforms through POD, solution-level testing, and cross-functional collaboration.
Earlier in her career, she worked extensively in HIL simulation, test automation, and real-time model development for both ICE and BEV systems, while also building internal engineering tools that improved functional safety validation, software efficiency, and decision-making. Her experience includes powertrain HIL verification and validation for Caterpillar programs, where she developed simulation models, automated validation procedures, and supported root-cause analysis for complex control systems.
Sana holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Tyler and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Osmania University. She is known for her strengths in technical leadership, mentorship, problem-solving, system-level thinking, and delivering robust, scalable, and high-quality engineering solutions.