Embedded Software Engineer with 6+ years of hands-on experience in developing and testing real-time, safety-critical applications for the railway domain, including TCMS, ATP, and CBTC systems. Skilled in Embedded C, FreeRTOS, and bare-metal programming, with deep understanding of real-time concepts like task scheduling, interrupts, semaphores, mutexes, and context switching. Proficient in Linux-based embedded platforms, including experience in Bash scripting, device drivers (basic), kernel-level debugging, and using Linux for system bring-up, testing, and automation. Adept at working on STM32 microcontrollers, interfacing with protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN. Have led and contributed to major international projects across India, Germany, and Australia using tools like IBM DOORS, RTC, IMSimg, PROTest, and ClearQuest. Strong grasp of EN 50126/50128/50129 standards and V&V methodologies. 🔁 Currently transitioning into VLSI Physical Design through hands-on learning and structured training at Pine Training Academy — focusing on Static Timing Analysis (STA), Floorplanning, and Timing Closure. Passionate about bridging embedded systems and backend chip design to deliver innovation in next-generation semiconductor systems.