About
Professional Summary Results‑driven Software Validation & Test Project Manager with 15+ years of experience leading end‑to‑end validation projects across mobile, automotive, and wireless domains. Proven expertise in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Requirement Analysis, Test Planning, Execution, and Risk Management, with a strong track record of delivering high‑quality products under Agile (SCRUM), SDLC, STLC, and Defect Life Cycle frameworks. Core Competencies • Software Validation & QA Leadership: Managing validation projects from planning to execution, including task allocation, defect tracking, client interaction, and issue escalation to closure. • Testing Expertise: Sanity, Smoke, Black Box, GUI, Functional, Regression, Compatibility, and System Testing. • Documentation & Reporting: Skilled in preparing QA Status Reports, Summary Reports, Bug Tracking Logs, Risk Plans, and Test Logs. • Agile & Process Knowledge: Deep understanding of Agile methodology, SDLC, STLC, and Defect Life Cycle. • Wireless & Bluetooth Testing: Extensive experience in Bluetooth BR/EDR and BLE profile validation, WLAN/Wi‑Fi testing, and debugging using advanced sniffers and analyzers (Ellisys BPA 600, Omnipeek, iPerf, IxChariot, Fastrace). • Debugging & Tools: Expert in analyzing air sniffer traces and leveraging packet sniffers for root‑cause analysis. • Cross‑Platform Validation: Strong knowledge of Nokia, Windows, and Android platforms for wireless and system testing. • Automation & Scripting: Proficient in Python scripting for test automation and debugging workflows. • Domain Knowledge: Car infotainment systems, Android devices, handheld devices, and cloud/VM environments. Career Highlights • Directed multiple large‑scale validation projects, ensuring seamless execution at both managerial and engineer levels. • Delivered Bluetooth and wireless validation solutions for automotive infotainment and Android platforms, improving system reliability and customer satisfaction. • Championed risk identification and mitigation strategies, reducing defect leakage and accelerating project delivery timelines. • Built and mentored cross‑functional QA teams, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
Work experience
Software Test Architect at Intel Corporation, Feb 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 8 mos, Bangalore India
Technical Lead at SmartPlay Technologies - An Aricent Company, Feb 2014 - Jan 2017 · 3 yrs, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Senior Software Engg at Brillio, Jan 2013 - Feb 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos, Bangalore
Software Engineer at Sasken, Apr 2010 - Jan 2013 · 2 yrs 10 mos, Bangalore
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Telecommunications Engineering, RV College of Engineering
Diploma in Electronics and communications, Electronics and Communications Engineering, BSF Institute of Technology
