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
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
Project Design Authority
Hitachi Rail, Singapore
Since June 2024
- Define and validate the Signalling system requirements, translating functional needs into technical specifications.
- Oversee system design processes, integrating Signalling interlocking logic, hardware interfaces, and fail-safe mechanisms
- Define and implement CBTC system validation principles throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
- Technical interface coordination with civil, track work, communications, power supply systems, platform screen door contractors, signalling operator and suppliers. Approving authority for all interface control documents.
- Define and manage system migration strategies for Singapore North-South and East-West (NSEW) rail projects, ensuring seamless integration with legacy infrastructure and minimal service disruption.
- Review of hardware and software safety case documentation and leading HAZOP sessions.