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Hi, I’m Savita Kallihal. Over the past 18 years I’ve built a career around software development, verification and validation, and systems engineering for safety-critical embedded applications in aerospace and automotive. I enjoy turning complex requirements into robust, auditable solutions and leading teams to deliver high-quality software on time and within budget. I’m passionate about refining SDLC processes, driving automation, and ensuring compliance with international standards (DO-178C/DO-178B, ISO 9001/90003, ISO 12207, EN 50716, ISO 26262, IEC 61508). I thrive in collaborative environments with product and safety stakeholders and love helping teams achieve continuous improvement and successful audits.…Hi, I’m Savita Kallihal. Over the past 18 years I’ve built a career around software development, verification and validation, and systems engineering for safety-critical embedded applications in aerospace and automotive. I enjoy turning complex requirements into robust, auditable solutions and leading teams to deliver high-quality software on time and within budget. I’m passionate about refining SDLC processes, driving automation, and ensuring compliance with international standards (DO-178C/DO-178B, ISO 9001/90003, ISO 12207, EN 50716, ISO 26262, IEC 61508). I thrive in collaborative environments with product and safety stakeholders and love helping teams achieve continuous improvement and successful audits.

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Hi, I’m Savita Kallihal. Over the past 18 years I’ve built a career around software development, verification and validation, and systems engineering for safety-critical embedded applications in aerospace and automotive. I enjoy turning complex requirements into robust, auditable solutions and leading teams to deliver high-quality software on time and within budget. I’m passionate about refining SDLC processes, driving automation, and ensuring compliance with international standards (DO-178C/DO-178B, ISO 9001/90003, ISO 12207, EN 50716, ISO 26262, IEC 61508). I thrive in collaborative environments with product and safety stakeholders and love helping teams achieve continuous improvement and successful audits.…Hi, I’m Savita Kallihal. Over the past 18 years I’ve built a career around software development, verification and validation, and systems engineering for safety-critical embedded applications in aerospace and automotive. I enjoy turning complex requirements into robust, auditable solutions and leading teams to deliver high-quality software on time and within budget. I’m passionate about refining SDLC processes, driving automation, and ensuring compliance with international standards (DO-178C/DO-178B, ISO 9001/90003, ISO 12207, EN 50716, ISO 26262, IEC 61508). I thrive in collaborative environments with product and safety stakeholders and love helping teams achieve continuous improvement and successful audits.

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Hi, I’m Savita Kallihal. Over the past 18 years I’ve built a career around software development, verification and validation, and systems engineering for safety-critical embedded applications in aerospace and automotive. I enjoy turning complex requirements into robust, auditable solutions and leading teams to deliver high-quality software on time and within budget.
I’m passionate about refining SDLC processes, driving automation, and ensuring compliance with international standards (DO-178C/DO-178B, ISO 9001/90003, ISO 12207, EN 50716, ISO 26262, IEC 61508). I thrive in collaborative environments with product and safety stakeholders and love helping teams achieve continuous improvement and successful audits.

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Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Fortescue

May 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025

Led the Software Quality Assurance (SQA) team for Fortescue's Battery Electric Charger and Loco projects. Ensured compliance with international standards (ISO 9001, ISO 90003, ISO 12207, EN 50716, ISO 26262, IEC 61508) through gap analyses, objective evidence preparation, and audits. Advised program teams on applying software quality processes within the SDLC, and supported process improvements to align Fortescue's development with product-oriented, auditable practices. Coordinated with external consultants to mature the organization into a product-development environment. Delivered training on development processes and standards, and collaborated with engineering, quality, and safety stakeholders to meet compliance goals. Prepared compliance documentation for internal and external audits and supported certification activities.

Sr. Advanced Embedded Engineer at Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt (HTS) Bangalore

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Led advanced embedded engineering activities for aerospace programs, guiding V&V approaches for safety-critical software. Planned, developed, and executed software V&V activities; presented estimations, risks, and mitigations to leadership. Participated in Scrum for teams of 8+ members and promoted continuous feedback for improvement. Implemented agile project workflows and bug tracking with JIRA Work Management; bridged Waterfall/V-model and Agile practices. Collaborated with Product Owners to define and prioritize the backlog and ensured reuse of in-house V&V tools and strategies.

Advanced Embedded Engineer at Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt (HTS) Bangalore

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022

Led software development and V&V activities for embedded systems in flight and avionics domains. Guided teams through DO-178C/DO-178B compliant V&V processes, ensured traceability from requirements to test cases, and supported audits and regulatory activities. Coordinated cross-functional teams to maximize reuse of in-house tools and maintain quality standards across the SDLC.

Senior Software Engineer at Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt (HTS) Bangalore

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017

Implemented software design and development for embedded systems, supervised V&V activities, and contributed to system integration. Participated in Scrum ceremonies for a team of 8+; collaborated with product, QA, and systems teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and robust defect resolution.

Software Engineer at Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt (HTS) Bangalore

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012

Developed software for embedded systems, performed unit, integration, and system testing, and supported debugging and defect resolution. Contributed to cross-functional teams and participated in code reviews to ensure quality standards.

IV&V Test Engineer at Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)

April 1, 2006 - February 1, 2008

Unit, component, system and integration level testing; designed and developed system-level and component-level test procedures. Verified software design and requirement documents and performed software code verification. Conducted test reviews and coordinated issue resolution to meet project schedules.