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Vara lakshmi Penneru

Project Design Authority (PDA)

Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
Over 22 years of global experience in the Railway Signalling Industry, specializing in signalling engineering design, installation, principles testing, and commissioning. Led complex Signalling projects for Indian Railways, Westinghouse Rail Systems UK, Network Rail UK, Invensys Rail Australia, Malaysian Railways, Thales UK and Thales Singapore.

Possess extensive experience across a broad spectrum of signalling technologies, including conventional systems such as Panel Interlocking and Relay Interlocking, as well as advanced CBTC systems like Distance To Go Radio (DTGR), CITYFLO 650, and SelTrac systems. Proven ability to lead safe, reliable, and future-ready signalling solutions in both brownfield and greenfield environments


KEY SKILLS
• Project design authority
• Technical Advisor
• Technical proposals and Budget forecasting
• Vendor and Sub-contractor selection and management.
• Resource development and competency management
• Project management combining comprehensive technical knowledge.
• Overall in-charge for project commissioning planning and execution.
• Key contributor for project planning and management.
• Stake holder management
• Expert in developing system migration strategies
• Expert in re-signalling solutions


• Degree of Bachelor of Arts
• IRSE Signalling Principles designer - 1.1.550
• IRSE Signalling Verifier - 1.1.160
• Member of IRSE (MIRSE)
• Member of Singapore Standards committee
  • Lead designer - Produced conceptual COC principle design for NSEW Singapore project with existing Westinghouse rail system interface with CBTC Thales Seltrac CBTC system with Changeover Cubicle comprises 53 stations and a route length of 95 km.
  • Responsible to deliver Proof of Concept stations design for Changi Airport, Changi Online, EXPO, Tanah Merah stations and Bishan Depot Test Track.
  • Supporting to supplier and procurement team in addressing the technical issues for Signalling racks.