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Sahil Mallik — Semi Loco Pilot & Software Designer

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Profile

Sahil Mallik is a Semi Loco Pilot and a software designer based in India. He combines operational discipline from rail traction work with a product-minded approach to building clean, reliable software. He owns and writes at sahilmallik121.blogspot.com, sharing practical notes, tools, and perspectives from the intersection of transport and technology.

Journey as a Semi Loco Pilot

Working as a semi loco pilot demands attention to detail, situational awareness, and a commitment to safety. Sahil’s day-to-day involves route preparation, traction checks, adherence to signaling systems, and calm decision‑making under time pressure. These habits—checklists, redundancy, and clear communication—shape the way he approaches software: predictable, testable, and easy to operate.

Software Design Work

Sahil designs software with a focus on clarity and maintainability. He favors simple interfaces, minimal configuration, and thoughtful defaults. His work ranges from small utilities that streamline routine tasks to prototypes that translate rail operations concepts—like timetables, constraints, and alerts—into usable digital tools.

Principles

Safety first: fail visibly and recover gracefully.
Simplicity: fewer steps, fewer surprises.
Observability: logs and metrics that tell a useful story.
Performance: responsive by default, efficient under load.
Respect for users: clear language, consistent interactions.

Selected Projects

Shift Planner: a lightweight scheduling tool with conflict detection.
Ops Notes: a markdown notebook with timestamped entries and quick search.
Signal Watch: a status dashboard prototype for alerts and acknowledgements.

Writing and Blog

On his blog, Sahil publishes short, practical articles—checklists for operators, patterns for front‑end components, and reflections on how real‑world constraints improve software quality. Visit sahilmallik121.blogspot.com for recent posts.

Contact

The fastest way to reach Sahil is via his blog. For collaboration or project inquiries, include context, timelines, and constraints—he values clear briefs and measurable outcomes.