saigirish krishna

Accomplished embedded systems professional with 9+ years of experience in safety-critical testing in railway and avionics

domains. Recognized by Alstom as a World Class Expert (WCE) in signalling validation for contributions to ETCS Level 2

(ERTMS) and cross team technical leadership. Proven record of identifying early-phase issues, leading validation teams

and collaborating with international stakeholders. Currently transitioning into a V&V Architect role.

Career Highlights

- Nominated World Class Expert (WCE – SIG05: Signalling Validation) – 2025

- Onsite visits for technical collaboration with Alstom Charleroi (Belgium) and Bombardier UK (Derby).

- Lead validation of the Radio Block Center (RBC) for ERTMS Level 2 across multiple baselines, contributing to major

change requests and system-level quality improvements.

- Achieved a 95% early detection rate through innovative test strategies, including functional block division and

proactive requirement analysis.

- Authored and implemented test strategies that improved test execution efficiency by 30% and reduced regression

cycles by 25%.

- Improved upstream quality by proactively identifying ambiguities and providing early feedback on system

requirements.

- Created and maintained onboarding resources such as the TE Validation Kit and New Joiner Handbook, significantly

improving team ramp-up and knowledge transfer, reducing onboarding time by over 30%.

- Recognized by senior leadership and peers for analytical strength, problem-solving, and delivery excellence.

- Engaged with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across India, Belgium, and the UK to align validation

strategies and planning.

- Recipient of SPOT Award, On-The-Fly Award, Medal and Technical SPOC

Key Skills

- Strong functional analytical skills with a system-level perspective

- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

- Leadership & Team Coordination

- V&V Strategy & Planning

- Functional & Requirement Based Testing

- Defect Management: RTC, CQ

Certifications

- ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (2023)

- RAILWAY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, UDEMY (2022)

- RAILWAY SIGNALLING OVERVIEW, Alstom (2021)

- EUROPEAN RAIL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, Alstom (2021)

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Bachelor of Engineering – Electronics & Communication