Venkatesh Ukkatla
Signalling & Train Control Manager (IRSE Licensed)
Doha
Summary
Dedicated IRSE licensed railway professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Signalling and Train Control Manager
Doha Metro Railway,Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
1 2022 - Current
- Managing the CBTC signalling systems for Doha Metro project, which includes DNP/Modification/Maintenance & Upgrade activities.
- Review of contractual requirements,design technical specifications,employer system requirements, design documents, Minimum operating requirements (MOR), Interface Control Documents (ICD) and O &M manuals.
- Warranty and DLP & Claims management, leading failure review board for reporting, identifying and correcting defects of signalling system and system interface.
- Coordinating with different systems such as SCADA, platform Screen Doors (PSD), Tunnel ventilation system (TVS),Telecom(PIDS/PAS), Rolling Stock(RST), Depot Maintenance equipment(DMT), Energy and MEP, which are interfacing with Signalling.
- Manage and monitor contractors in establishing Signalling system as per contractual agreement and thereby ensure all system specification measures are accomplished by contractors keeping in mind the signalling design requirements.
- Maintaining appropriate, standardized documents and regular reporting to the Qatar Rail management and other stakeholders reflecting key issues, risks, resolutions, and performance to enable them to effectively understand risks and impacts on the project in relation to the signalling system.
- Ensuring KPIs for the signalling system and all the work is executed and in accordance with department budget/cost objectives.
- Applying the safety assurance methodologies (risk acceptance criteria, safety analysis, verification and validation) defined for the project / system / product.
- Analyzing of Failure Modes and Effects Critical Analysis FMECA, Fault Tree Analysis(FTA), Interface Hazard Analysis IHA, Safety related Item List (SRIL).
- Led technical engineering meetings, system interface meetings,contractual meetings and stake holder meetings.
- Responsible for all audits which are conducted internally & externally (Ex: - ISA audit,Cyber security audit, PM/CM audit etc.)
- Obsolescence management, coordinating with suppliers & providing appropriate solution.
Senior Signalling Engineer
DOHA Metro Railway, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Preparing the investigation reports using playback, system logs and preparing KPI/failure/ performance report & technical RAMS system documentation.
- Reviewing of test case reports and approving the RFOC documents for the implementation of new software's(ATS/VOBC/ZC/DCS).
- Performed Field integration test (FIT), System Integration test (SIT) with ATS during the T & C activities related to Section-4 & 5.
- Define strategy and test procedures for system integration tests between signalling subsystems interface with Rolling Stock, Telecom, SCADA,Depot Equipment, Energy, Platform Screen Doors, Tunnel Ventilation System, in collaboration with consortium parties and subcontractors.
- Responsible for testing and release of new software and thereby configuring the changes in the systems settings and administrator access rights within the signalling system in alignment with the Client.
- Define strategy and test procedures for Normal, Degraded, Emergency case dynamic tests and trial operation runs.
- Review and comment contractors test plan and test procedures.
- Witness contractors’ subsystem tests to check the readiness of the functions according to the system, interface, and subsystem requirements.
- Technical support to other subsystems for the interface and integration related issues.
- Analysis of fault trend and identification of best technical solutions to maintaining KPI (Train Service Availability and Punctuality)
- Considering and evaluating safety issues in relation to all E&M activities, including software configurations, equipment modifications and new works
- Preparing reports and attending meeting with Client, Contractor, and Internal Customers to resolve technical issue.
Signalling Engineer
DOHA Metro Railway,Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Identifying root cause for failures and providing initial fault diagnosis to staff working onsite as well as to operations.
- Monitoring & analyzing the logs related to Network monitoring system systems and providing efficient response in case of major failure due to CBTC Signalling system and analyzing cause of failures.
- Responsible for taking over of Signalling systems from contractor and preparation & verification of snags on the balance works
- Performed System acceptance test (SAT), System Integration test (SIT) with ATS during the T & C activities related to Section-2,3.
- Execute System Integration Tests and record results in test reports.
- Analyse, follow-up issues discovered during testing and support the subsystem responsible to carry out the diagnosis and troubleshooting of the issue.
- Follow up the condition of the defect works, execute the essential tests to integrate the new functions into the system which is already in operation.
- Tool/Spare management and support to stores by Liaising for the requirement of spares/consumables and preparing PRF with in the time frame for proper availability of spares/consumables.
- Coordinating with procurement team for obtaining quote from different vendors and suppliers as per the requirement.
- Create/modify/load timetable as per system requirement.
- Performing Spot checks on the field to ensure the highest safety and quality standards are being maintained by signalling staff.
Testing & Commissioning Signalling Engineer
DOHA Metro Railway, THALES
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Responsible for Designing, Implementing, Testing, Commissioning of the system according to the client requirements.
- Planning T&C activities and liaison with Installation as per the access dates to meet the key dates & milestones - Interfacing with TCTS team, Client, system wide contractors & subcontractor during execution.
- Ensure that T&C adhere to the test cases & standards set by Thales.
- Managing multiple teams in stage work at different sites - Preparing Work Program and schedules related to T&C.
- Ensuring proper execution of PICO tests, field correspondence test, integration tests and acceptance tests.
- Responsible for Technical interface solution between systems
- Responsible for Interface with client and sub-vendor for Signalling Systems
- Coordinate with internal teams to receive latest designs/drawings.
- Software deployment for ATS, way side and onboard systems for new software Releases.
- Performing Guide way correspondence test for Switch, Signals, Tags, and Proximity Plates.
- Executing integration test with external interface system such as SCADA, Tele communication and PSD system.
T&C Engineer/Controller
Hyderabad Metro Railway, KEOLIS
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Carrying out signalling T & C activities as per test procedures/cases and preparing reports related to T&C.
- Failure Investigation, Handling empty Trail run and FFR(Fault Free Run).
- Performed System acceptance test (SAT), System Integration test (SIT) with ATS during T & C activities.
- Troubleshooting system issues i.e. On-board, Wayside and ATS during failure scenarios.
- Performed T&C activities pertaining to on-board Static & Dynamic Post Installation check out (PICO) testing for trains and performing Pre-flight Testing for newly released software.
Signalling Trainer/GET
Hyderabad Metro Railway - KEOLIS
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Worked as a Graduate engineer trainee/Signalling Trainer.
- Conducting knowledge sharing/trainings related to ATS (Automatic train supervision) and Onboard system to newly joined team members.
- Participated & executed T & C activities related to On board & ATS..
- Supervise all installation and T&C activities related to station level signalling equipment.
Education
Diploma - Transport Economics & Management
Institute Of Rail Transport
India,Delhi 04.2001 -
Diploma - Rail Transport Management
Institute of Rail Transport
Delhi,India 06.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Gitam University
Hyderabad, India 05.2010 - 04.2014
Skills
Project Management
Testing & Commissioning
Leadership Quality & Management skills
Problem-Solving
Certification
Licensed [IRSE Signalling Engineering Manager] - [2023-2033]
Accomplishments
- Delivered lecture during international summit which was held at Dubai,2023.
- Received first prize from MD for the Improvement innovation & Initiative Campaign in 2023.
- Received seconds prize from from CEO for the Improvement innovation & Initiative Campaign in 2022.
- Received certificate of excellence from CEO for outstanding achievement and contribution in delivering FIFA World Cup'2022.
- Appreciated and awarded by CEO & MD for contributing and supporting for ISO certification (2022).
- Got SAFETY CHAMPION award from Hyderabad metro railway MD.
- Topper in competency Evaluation.
- Successfully gave training to 150 new recruits.
- Received Best Employee of the month in organization(KEOLIS).
- Received Best Trainer award in Sep'16 from COO.
- Appreciated by MD, COO and RDSO team for better performance in RDSO testing.
Declaration Signature
Venkatesh Ukkatla
Timeline
Integrated Leadership Development Program Training from Qatar Skills
08-2023
Managing Safely Training from IOSH
06-2023
Licensed [IRSE Signalling Engineering Manager] - [2023-2033]
01-2023
Signalling for Railways & Metros from Railway Academy
11-2020
Senior Signalling Engineer
DOHA Metro Railway, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
08.2020 - 12.2021
Signalling Engineer
DOHA Metro Railway,Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
04.2019 - 07.2020
Testing & Commissioning Signalling Engineer
DOHA Metro Railway, THALES
04.2018 - 03.2019
T&C Engineer/Controller
Hyderabad Metro Railway, KEOLIS
07.2016 - 03.2018
Diploma - Rail Transport Management
Institute of Rail Transport
06.2016 - 08.2017
Industrail Automation-SCADA systems from Automation solutions
06-2016
Signalling Trainer/GET
Hyderabad Metro Railway - KEOLIS
05.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Gitam University
05.2010 - 04.2014
Diploma - Transport Economics & Management
Institute Of Rail Transport
04.2001 -
Signalling and Train Control Manager
Doha Metro Railway,Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
1 2022 - Current
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