Vishal Shanbhag

Senior Systems Engineer

Vishal Shanbhag is a seasoned Systems Engineer at Plus, an autonomous trucking technology company targeting driverless commercial operations on public roads by 2027. He brings deep expertise in systems engineering, verification and validation (V&V), and safety-critical process development for both passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. At Plus, Vishal leads requirements development, system-level V&V strategy, and the design of performance metrics frameworks. With experience across multiple startups, he offers a practical perspective on scaling complex systems in fast-paced environments and brings a strong grasp of the regulatory and operational challenges involved in deploying autonomous vehicles at scale.

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Presentation

AV metrics framework supporting an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Case

Autonomous driving demands rigorous, evidence-based safety assurance, especially as programs advance from R&D into real-world deployment. An autonomous vehicle safety case is a set of arguments, claims and evidences that proves the AV system is devoid of unreasonable risks across its lifecycle. At Plus, we’ve developed a metrics framework to define, track, and manage key performance indicators at both system and sub-system levels. This framework enables us to generate objective and auditable evidence to support core safety claims, strengthening confidence in our Level 4 system’s safety and readiness for scalable deployment.