Experienced V&V Architect specializing in Embedded Systems Verification and Validation. Proficient in developing test strategies for maintaining system integrity in safety-critical and industrial sectors. Committed to innovation, leadership, and delivering top-notch, standards-compliant outcomes. Seeking a challenging opportunity to utilize expertise successfully.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
V&V Architect
Alstom Transport India Ltd
Bangalore
04.2023 - Current
Review and analyze system requirements to identify testable criteria and develop clear verification and validation protocols.
Working as an individual contributor for End to End testing, along with the lead role for the Network component like H/W monitoring System(Server components), Data Acquisition Unit(DAU).
Collaborative with stakeholders to ensure requirements are well-defined, unambiguous, and testable
Oversee the execution of test cases across various testing phases integration, system Testing and Functional testing.
Analyze test results and provide feedback to development teams to improve product quality.
Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on testing goals and priorities
Communicate test results, risks, and mitigation strategies effectively to project teams
Manage full verification and validation of the equipment/sw under test.
Managing the responsibility of Functional Testing, Integration Testing Verification & Validation activities
Sr. Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
02.2015 - 04.2023
Reviewing design documents and specifications: Analyzing technical documents to understand product requirements and develop comprehensive test plans.
Executing test cases: Performed the manual testing on software, hardware and systems to identify defects and inconsistencies. Performed Sanity, Functional and Regression testing on railway crossing products, signaling products and wayside products.
Defect logging and tracking: Reporting identified issues through a defect management system, including detailed descriptions, steps to reproduce, and severity levels.
Analyzing test results: Evaluating test data to identify trends, patterns, and potential risks to product quality.
Collaborating with development teams: Worked closely with the developers to troubleshoot issues, implement fixes, and retest functionalities.
Documentation and reporting: Maintaining comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test results, and reports to communicate findings to Clients.
Attending customer calls for updates on the progress of the work.
Senior Engineer
Ultra Tech Cement (Birla Shakti)
Hyderabad
06.2011 - 01.2015
Performed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on field instruments and control systems to validate functionality.
Conducted panel testing, loop testing, sanity checks, and I/O verification to ensure system readiness and operational integrity.
Worked on Siemens PLC to debug field instruments.
Validation embedded boards used in line controllers, display units, and sensors.
Actively participated in vendor meetings and collaborated with Project Engineers to support technical alignment, issue resolution, and project progress.
Education
M.Tech - Power Electronics
PDACE, VTU University
Gulbarga
05-2011
B.E - ECE
AIET, VTU University
Gulbarga
07-2008
Skills
Proficient in Clear Quest (CQ), RTC and ALM (ETM)
Expertise in railway signaling systems and Wayside products
Proficient in TCP/IP, Edge Message Protocol, and RS-232/485 communication
Experience with Windows and Linux environments
Hardware troubleshooting
Requirements analysis
Embedded systems
Simulation software
Product testing proficiency
System validation expertise
Team leadership qualities
Agile methodologies
Professional Summary
Seasoned engineering professional with 14 years of experience across high-integrity, safety-critical, and industrial domains, including:
10 years in Verification & Validation and Embedded Product Testing in railway signaling and industrial automation sectors, ensuring regulatory compliance, functional safety, and system-level reliability.
3+ years specializing in industrial instrumentation and process control within the manufacturing industry, contributing to enhanced system performance, process optimization, and data-driven quality improvements.
Test Design & Analysis: Skilled in black-box testing, boundary value analysis, and implementing structured test design techniques to ensure robust system validation.
Requirement-Based Testing: Strong experience in translating system requirements into comprehensive test cases to ensure traceability and test coverage.
Embedded & System Testing: Hands-on expertise in end-to-end product testing of embedded systems, including signaling components and network modules.
Railway & Industrial Automation Domains: Proven track record in system testing of safety-critical railway products such as interlocking systems, XNG (crossing) communication modules, and wayside equipment, as well as industrial automation solutions.
Test Planning & Methodology: Proficient in test planning and execution, with experience in System Requirements Specifications (SyRS) and applying industry-standard test methodologies.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to lead junior testers, promote team development, and uphold quality standards through mentorship and technical guidance.