MEGHANA MATTA
Summary
- Experience in PTC (Positive Train Control) system operations.
- Experience in using Lab equipment like DMM, DSO, Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer for testing and debugging the circuit design for testers.
- Ability to debug and fix hardware and software problems in Embedded systems and ARM 7 microcontrollers.
- Proficient and hands on Laboratory experience in power electronics and solid-state electronics to build various power conversion systems like inverter, rectifier, semi-conductor devices and phase-controlled devices.
- Experience in LOCOTROL functionality to operate and test the Locomotive.
- Experience in manual validation of the Locomotive brakes and system equipment.
- Knowledge of message repeater to monitor Locotrol frequencies for Trains.
- Experience in validation test execution, requirements traceability, defect reporting, and automation concepts.
- Experience in creating automated applications using NI-LabVIEW.
- Experience in working with continuous integration testing station.
- Experience in controls and software processes for Freight Rail applications.
- Work experience in reviewing test procedures and configuration of Locomotive interfaces between various Integrated systems using ALM.
- Professional experience in Agile software development framework including Scrum or Kanban and using tools such as Rally/Jira/Jenkins and GitHub.
- Proficient knowledge of Python scripting using visual studio for parsing and processing web data.
- Knowledge of Locotrol tower control system features for unmanned operation of the Train.
- Experience in working with integration testing, functional testing, and continuous integration of the system.
- Firsthand Laboratory Experience working with ASIC Design, Logic Design, FPGA Design and coding the design using Verilog, VHDL and System Verilog.
- Experience with Automatic test Equipment (ATE).
- Worked on software development process using Agile methodology.
- Performed Verification and Validation testing of the system using Regression testing.
- Knowledge on the use of Perforce for application lifecycle management, debugging and Agile planning.
- Proficient in GNSS and GPS for positioning, navigation, and timing of machine control, marine navigation, aircrafts, vehicle navigation, mobile communication, and transportation.
- Cellular Systems Communications knowledge in CDMA/UMTS, WCDMAGSM/GPRS, NR5G, 3GPP2 CDMA and 3GPP LTE systems.
- Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems, networks and data through planning, development, implementation and maintenance of programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
- Proficient in hardware simulations and worst-case tolerance analysis.
- Experience of working with cross functional teams and communicating technical details.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate (Quality Assurance Test) Engineer
Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
08.2021 - Current
- Project Name: PTC (Positive Train Control) Testing and Validation
- Tools used: ALM QC, Kibana, JIRA, Wabtec Redmine, LDARs, SharePoint
- Servers and tools: AIMCORE BOS, UPBOS, CADX, CAD 2.5, Onboard, MDM, UPMDM, EM, HACC, CAD-MTN, BOS-MTN, Wayside simulator, Loco simulator, Virtual Machine, AIM Explorer
- Project Description: Define, document, and implement technical process improvements to PTC wayside signals, switches, bulletins, and Authorities
- Experience in working with various modules of PTC system- TMC, BOS, CADX in LIEE and Segment environments
- Design, Develop and Author test cases as per specifications and requirements for the PTC system
- Experience in working with defect validation, test report and technical documentation for UP PTC systems
- Experience in working on Field required for FQT field project of the PTC operated Railroad in different locations
- Proficient in resolving production issues and discuss within the team
- Experience in working with Class I locomotives as per AAR and FRA
- Experience in working with foreign railroads (BNSF, AMTRK etc.) functionality collaborated with UPRR
- Proficient in working with latest releases of CADX build, Onboard build, UPBOS or BOS build and comparing the results with previous builds
- Proficient in understanding Track data -switches, mileposts, switch blocks, signals, PTC entry, non-PTC entry
- Experience in working with Track files of UPRR and other foreign railroad and activate and installing these track files in the onboard systems of TMC.
Validation Engineer
GE Transportation, a Wabtec company
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Project Name: LOCOTROL Distributed Power
- Tools used: Rally, ALM, Agile PLM, NI LabView, PTU, LDAT, DOORS, SharePoint
- Hardware: LDAT, LDARs, PTU, RS 422, RS232
- Project Description: Automated test cases and test scenarios using NI test stand and LabVIEW
- Worked with Distributed Power Modules and Integrated Power Modules to validate the locomotive
- Worked closely with team lead engineers and systems engineers to trace and discuss the defects within the system
- Worked with Legacy and LXA systems specified by Association of American Railroads (AAR)
- Worked on NYAB software to integrate the Electronic Air Brake to Distributed Power system
- Configured radio messages between lead and remotes using LOCOTROL radio communications
- Hands-on experience working with RF hardware on the integrated and power modules of the Locomotive units to configure wireless communication path between Lead and Remote cars with assigned DP frequencies
- Worked on various comm loss tests and validated around 15 baselines and generated results
- Operated automatic brakes, independent brakes, and control valves to control the brake pipe pressure and brake cylinder pressure fed from the main reservoir
- Hands-on works with Radio DP comprising different modules- Electronic Brake Valve, Electro-Pneumatic Control Unit, IPMs, RIM, LEB CCBII systems within the Locomotive
- Validated different baselines and studied the operator functionality of lead and remotes in UP, BNSF, KCS, CSX, MRS, CN, NS, CP
- Built Automation scripts using Locotrol DevOps
- Debug the issues and configured defects using C++
- Writing test plans and test cases by analyzing user stories and executing them in Rally
- Experience in using DOORS, HP ALM, Agile Product Lifestyle Management and Rally to specify system requirements and link the test cases to the test tracking toolkit
- Well experienced in using SharePoint to access and share software files and folders with the team
- Execute design and deployment of infrastructure solutions improving Train performance for LOCOTROL Distributed Power Systems and Locomotive interfaces
- Participation in system analysis to improving the Train performance and provide input to the system and operations team
- Create a test plan, test procedure, test cases, and test reports for Locotrol Distributed Power System projects
- Work with National Instruments Equipment for the execution of test cases and scenarios within the integrated test environment
- Responsible for research, analysis, design, and build Automation scripts for the Locotrol transportation systems
- Work on the end-to-end mechanism of Locotrol distributed power systems and on integrated Locotrol computer systems
- Provide technical recommendations based on engineering expertise and interpretation of analysis results
- Provide application support of analytical development methods for our upcoming Distributed Power Browser support
- Manage a portfolio of Product implementations with high visibility and potentially high risk
- Collaborating with DP team in design decisions, demonstrating deep understanding of the technology stack and impact on the final product
- Resolve issues regarding training, personnel workmanship, and assignments
- Perform end-to-end testing on the final software releases before deploying into the field and provided results for analysis
- Interface with internal and customer technical points of contact throughout the duration of the project.
Project Intern
All India Radio (AIR)
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Trained with the familiarization of the studio equipment, 10 kW FM and 100 kW MW Transmitters.
- Experience in working with mobile data networks like 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G data networks for wireless communications.
- Operated studio equipment using Radio technology for transmitting and receiving the signals in the control room and knowledge of various peripherals of the transmission module.
- Generated the level of sound output by using VU meter.
- Frequency of transmission: MW- 927 KHz, FM- 102 MHz.
Education
MASTERS in Electrical Engineering (Communications) -
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CABACHELORS in Electronics and Communications Engineering -
Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering
Skills
Programming Languages : LabVIEW, C, C, Verilog, VHDL, SQL, Python
Software and tools: MATLAB, Tableau , Arduino, Visual Studio, Keil, PTU, LDARs
Network protocols: TCP/IP, Flow control, Routers and Switches, Ethernet, Internet, HTTPS, HTTP, IPv4/v6
Designing Tools: Xilinx ISE, Win-86E, Vivado
Simulators: Pspice, Simulink, LTspice, Code Composer Studio
Assembler: MASM
Timeline
Senior Associate (Quality Assurance Test) Engineer
Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
08.2021 - Current
Validation Engineer
GE Transportation, a Wabtec company
11.2019 - 07.2021
Project Intern
All India Radio (AIR)
01.2015 - 08.2015
MASTERS in Electrical Engineering (Communications) -
California State University Fullerton
BACHELORS in Electronics and Communications Engineering -
Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering