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