01 / FIRMWARE
ECU & ECM firmware analysis
Binary inspection, memory maps, code/data segmentation, firmware comparisons, PowerPC disassembly, decompilation, cross-references and control-logic investigation.
Independent engineering practice · Vilnius, Lithuania
Automotive software.
Understood at every layer.
ECUClone is the independent engineering practice of Sergei Zykov, focused on automotive embedded software, ECU/ECM firmware analysis, electronic control systems and vehicle communication protocols.
Firmware analysisReverse engineeringEmbedded diagnosticsVehicle networks
01 / Profile
From vehicle systems to machine code.
My work bridges practical automotive engineering and low-level software analysis. I approach electronic control units as complete systems: hardware interfaces, memory organization, executable firmware, calibration data, network communication and diagnostic behavior.
With a foundation in automotive mechanics and extensive independent technical development, I specialize in understanding how control systems operate internally, tracing behavior from vehicle-level symptoms to software functions, memory structures and protocol exchanges.
Based in Vilnius, Lithuania, I provide independent technical analysis and engineering consulting for automotive and off-highway electronic systems.
02 / Technical capabilities
Engineering services
Focused technical work for complex electronic control systems, with particular emphasis on firmware-level investigation and reproducible diagnostics.
02 / EMBEDDED
Embedded software reverse engineering
Analysis of software architecture, diagnostic handlers, state machines, configuration data, calibration structures and controller interactions.
03 / NETWORKS
Vehicle communication protocols
CAN traffic analysis, SAE J1939, J1708/J1587, ISO 14229 UDS, diagnostic sessions, service responses and proprietary network messages.
04 / DIAGNOSTICS
ECU diagnostics & integration
Investigation of diagnostic communication, module behavior, network supervision, interoperability issues and electronic system integration.
05 / DATA
Binary data & calibration research
Analysis of firmware containers, S-record and binary formats, memory offsets, calibration tables, checksums and software-version differences.
06 / CONSULTING
Technical research & consulting
Independent engineering assessments, protocol documentation, reproducible test procedures, troubleshooting and specialist software research.
03 / Technology landscape
Platforms, manufacturers & standards
Relevant systems and engineering context
Technical work and research include Volvo heavy-duty and construction-equipment electronic systems, TRW automotive control units, PowerPC-based embedded controllers and networked vehicle modules.
- Volvo Trucks / Volvo Construction Equipment electronic systems
- TRW ECU / ECM software platforms
- PowerPC / NXP–Freescale embedded microcontrollers
- Heavy-duty and off-highway vehicle electronics
Protocols, tools & architectures
SAE J1939SAE J1708 / J1587CAN BusISO 14229 / UDSCCP researchAUTOSAR-based systemsPowerPCGhidraRP1210Motorola S-recordFirmware BIN / HEXECU calibration
Manufacturer and technology names identify systems and technical domains. ECUClone is an independent practice and is not presented as an authorized representative, partner or affiliate of these brands.
04 / Working method
Evidence-led engineering.
Each investigation begins with an observable technical problem and proceeds through structured evidence: protocol captures, firmware images, memory analysis, functional comparisons and controlled tests.
The goal is not simply to identify a symptom, but to understand the mechanism behind it and document findings in a form that can be reviewed, reproduced and applied to engineering decisions.
AI-assisted engineering workflow
I actively integrate artificial intelligence into my engineering workflow to accelerate firmware research, source-code exploration, protocol-log analysis, technical documentation and development of diagnostic utilities. AI-assisted methods support hypothesis generation, pattern discovery and automation; conclusions are validated against binary evidence, protocol specifications and controlled tests. Engineering judgement and verification remain central to every deliverable.
05 / Contact
Professional enquiries
Sergei Zykov
Independent Automotive Software Engineer
ECUClone · Vilnius, Lithuania
For project discussions, technical research or independent consulting enquiries, contact me directly at [email protected].