Swapnil Manglekar

Senior R & d Team Leader @KNORR-BREMSE TECHNOLOGY CENTER INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Pune, IN

Experienced Embedded Software Professional with 17+ years in design, development, and testing of embedded systems in the railway domain, specializing in braking systems, Intelligent Braking Control (IBC), LEADER® Automatic Display, Positive Train Control (PTC), train power analysis, and sliding door systems.Proven expertise in C/C++ programming, device drivers, RTOS (QNX), and 32/16-bit microcontrollers across Unix, Windows, and real-time platforms. Skilled in SDLC, debugging, compiler-level development, and continuous integration with Jira and Jenkins. Demonstrated leadership as Scrum Master and Product Owner for 9+ years, managing cross-functional teams, delivering high-quality transportation solutions, and mentoring teams of up to 12 engineers.Extensive experience in customer interaction, requirement gathering, and on-site collaboration with teams in Austria, Germany, Australia, and the USA. Adept at handling multiple complex projects in parallel with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.Hands-on experience with Jenkins CI, GitHub Copilot, and Jira for project tracking and automationCertifications & Training: • PMP Training (Feb 2023)| DevOps Foundations: Lean & Agile (Dec 2022) • Test-Driven Development (Aug 2022)| Design Patterns (Jul 2022) • Leadership Tips & Tactics (Jan 2022)| Advanced C++(Aug 2021) • Electropneumatic EP 211 (May 2019)| PSM Certified (Dec 2017) • CPRE (2015)| ISTQB Certified (2014)Current Role – Knorr-Bremse Technology Center India, Pune (12+ years): • Lead a team of 12 engineers (Technical Specialists, Senior Engineers, Engineers, Trainees) • Direct customer interaction for requirements, design discussions, and development • Configure Jira boards, implement Jenkins CI pipelines, and leverage GitHub Copilot for automationCore Strengths: Embedded Systems, Braking Domain Expertise, Agile Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Management, Process Improvement, and On-site Collaboration.