Uday Dholakiya
System Expert(Solution Architect)
Bangalore
Summary
Software/System Test Lead with 11+ years of experience in Verification and Validation (V&V) of safety-critical embedded systems across Aerospace, Automotive, Agriculture, and Locomotive domains. Strong expertise in Requirement-Based Testing (RBT), manual and automated testing, test automation frameworks, and compliance with DO-178B/C and CENELEC standards. Hands-on experience with HIL/SIL environments, communication protocols (ARINC 429, CAN), CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage test lifecycle activities, support audits, and deliver high-quality, compliant software solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
System Expert (Solution Architect)
Signify Innovation Labs (Formally Phillips Lighting)
Bangalore
07.2024 - Current
- Led end-to-end smart home solution development, working with integrator partners to ensure seamless system integration and market readiness.
- Designed scalable system architectures for smart lighting and IoT platforms, aligned with evolving business and ecosystem requirements.
- Owned system integration, validation, and release readiness, ensuring platform stability and compatibility across modules.
- Collaborated with product and QA teams to validate features, resolve field issues, and close quality gaps before releases.
- Implemented advanced debugging and diagnostics, reducing the average issue resolution time by 40%.
- Managed release activities, customer onboarding, and technical support, improving post-deployment quality and customer satisfaction.
Senior Software Engineer – Level 2
Einfochips - An Arrow Company
Ahmedabad
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Contributed to the development, verification, and validation (V&V) of the wACS (Wireless Aircraft Communication System) product.
- Supported system-level testing, including black-box and white-box testing, for aircraft-to-ground communication, onboard data management, and passenger service functionalities.
- Performed requirement analysis, test case design, and test procedure development, executing validation activities on the target hardware environment.
- Executed system integration and verification testing, ensuring functional correctness, data integrity, and communication reliability across subsystems.
- Utilized Rational DOORS for requirements management and traceability, SVN for configuration management, and Python for test automation scripting.
- Designed and implemented Python-based automation scripts to streamline system integration and verification workflows, reducing manual intervention, and improving test efficiency.
- Participated in system design, verification, and test reviews, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering, and certification teams.
Software Visualization Test Developer
CnH Industrial
Gurgaon
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Contributed to FRED and Phoenix Display Automation projects for Case IH and New Holland tractors, focusing on display system integration, validation, and automation.
- Designed, enhanced, and maintained automated test scripts using Python and UI Automator, improving test coverage, regression stability, and execution efficiency.
- Planned and executed smoke, sanity, regression, integration, UI, and firmware validation testing for embedded display systems.
- Performed HIL and SIL setup and testing, validating display behavior, communication, and system responses in simulated and real hardware environments.
- Executed firmware testing, including flashing, upgrade validation, backward compatibility checks, and issue reproduction.
- Utilized SVN for configuration management and Polarion for requirement traceability, test planning, and coverage tracking.
- Streamlined defect tracking and triage workflows using JIRA and Polarion, improving collaboration between development and QA teams and accelerating issue resolution.
Software Test Engineer
Bombardier Transportation
Vadodara
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Conducted platform- and component-level verification and validation (V&V) for train communication systems, including CCU-C2, CCU-S2, and TCN-GW-S, ensuring reliability and compliance with system requirements.
- Designed and executed unit, component, integration, functional, and regression test cases, applying both white-box and black-box testing techniques.
- Performed unit and structural code coverage testing using VectorCAST, supporting early defect detection, and improving software robustness.
- Developed automation scripts using RTSIM and C# to streamline test execution, improve repeatability, and enhance test coverage.
- Executed component and system integration testing, validating communication flows, interfaces, and data integrity across train subsystems.
- Managed configuration and version control using SVN, Serena Dimensions, and GBE, and maintained requirement traceability through IBM DOORS.
- Improved test documentation and reporting by creating structured reports and dashboards in JIRA and Confluence, increasing transparency, and enabling data-driven stakeholder decisions.
Senior Software Engineer – Level 1
Einfochips - An Arrow Company
Ahmedabad
05.2014 - 07.2019
- Played a key role in the development, verification, and validation (V&V) of the PFCC, a safety-critical component of the Flight Control System (FCS).
- Performed requirements decomposition, analysis, and traceability, followed by test case and test procedure design aligned with DO-178B/C objectives.
- Executed system-level, integration, and HSIT (Hardware–Software Integration Testing) on target platforms, validating functional behavior, and interface integrity.
- Applied black-box and white-box testing techniques, including unit and system testing, to ensure functional correctness and robustness of avionics software.
- Developed and maintained Python-based test scripts to support verification activities, and improve test efficiency.
- Supported DO-178B/C planning, configuration control, test evidence generation, and formal qualification activities, including audit readiness.
- Conducted peer reviews of requirements, test cases, scripts, and verification artifacts to ensure compliance and quality.
- Scrutinized design documentation and verification protocols to ensure alignment with certification standards, and project objectives.
- Managed requirements traceability and change impact analysis using Rational DOORS over an 18-month lifecycle, achieving 100% DO-178B/C compliance, and supporting the delivery of two major software releases.
Senior Software/System Test Engineer
Rockwell Collins (Contract)
Hyderabad
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Contributed to avionics verification and validation activities for the Boeing 777X program, with a strong focus on Structural Coverage Analysis (SCA) for safety-critical software.
- Executed test scripts on SCA builds, analyzed coverage reports (statement, decision, and MC/DC), and enhanced test coverage to meet DO-178B/C certification objectives.
- Utilized SVN for configuration management and Rational DOORS for requirements traceability, ensuring consistency between requirements, tests, and coverage evidence.
- Leveraged RAPITA, PREP, and JIRA for coverage analysis, test management, and defect tracking throughout the verification lifecycle.
- Integrated automated test frameworks into the avionics validation process, improving repeatability, audit readiness, and reliability of embedded system deliverables.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering -
Gujarat Technological University
Ahmedabad 04.2001 -
Skills
Programming & Scripting Languages: C, C (Basic), Python, TCL, Java (Basic)
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, VxWorks
Test Automation & Verification Tools Pytest, RAPITA, LDRA, VectorCast, Selenium, RTSIM
Configuration & Version Control: Git, SVN, Serena Dimensions
Requirements & Test Management: IBM Rational DOORS, JIRA, ClearQuest
CI/CD & DevOps Tools: Jenkins
Simulation, Analysis & Review Tools: Fly-by-Wire Interface Simulation, PREP, Wireshark
Communication & Network Protocols: ARINC 429, TTP, MODBUS
Standards & Compliance: DO-178B / DO-178C, CENELEC
Timeline
System Expert (Solution Architect)
Signify Innovation Labs (Formally Phillips Lighting)
07.2024 - Current
Senior Software Engineer – Level 2
Einfochips - An Arrow Company
04.2022 - 07.2024
Software Visualization Test Developer
CnH Industrial
09.2021 - 04.2022
Software Test Engineer
Bombardier Transportation
08.2019 - 09.2021
Senior Software/System Test Engineer
Rockwell Collins (Contract)
04.2017 - 04.2019
Senior Software Engineer – Level 1
Einfochips - An Arrow Company
05.2014 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering -
Gujarat Technological University
04.2001 -
Key Deliverables
- Designed, reviewed, and executed requirement-based test cases aligned with system requirements, safety objectives, and regulatory standards.
- Performed detailed log analysis, test execution reporting, and end-to-end defect lifecycle management using industry-standard tools.
- Applied white-box and black-box testing techniques to ensure comprehensive verification and validation of embedded and safety-critical systems.
- Developed, enhanced, and integrated test automation frameworks and tools to improve test efficiency, coverage, and regression stability.
- Conducted structural code coverage analysis and supported unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and end-to-end validation activities.
- Ensured compliance with DO-178B/C and CENELEC standards through rigorous documentation, reviews, and audit support activities.
- Supported risk management, test strategy definition, test planning, and Agile test readiness reviews across cross-functional teams.
Achievements
- Contributed to successful Hardware–Software Integration Testing (HSIT) for Railway and Avionics safety-critical systems, ensuring stable system integration and compliance readiness.
- Ensured continuous regulatory compliance by applying DO-178B and CENELEC standards across verification and validation activities.
- Awarded “Team of the Month” at Rockwell Collins for outstanding contributions to the PFCC Avionics project and overall testing excellence.
- Recognized for driving quality improvements, effective defect prevention, and technical leadership during critical testing phases of the PFCC project.
- Supported key program milestones by enabling successful SOI audits, customer reviews, and certification-related deliverables.