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Vishnuteerth V Joshi

Bangalore

Summary

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.

Timeline

V&V Architect

Alstom Transport India Ltd
04.2023 - Current

Sr. Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
02.2015 - 04.2023

Senior Engineer

Ultra Tech Cement (Birla Shakti)
06.2011 - 01.2015

M.Tech - Power Electronics

PDACE, VTU University

B.E - ECE

AIET, VTU University
Vishnuteerth V Joshi