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Varun Choudhary

R&D Test - Wireless (WLAN, BT, UWB, NFC), Python Automation, improving productivity (LLM)

Bengaluru

17+ years of work experience

Amazon Lab126
Aug 20232 yrs 9 mosPresent

Bangalore

- Define Test strategy, Test planning, Interop testing, Improving the automation coverage, Test productivity, and collaborate with the development team - Finding ways to improve productivity via the use of LLM\ ML - Own 2 NPI - Echo devices (new product initiative) - WiFi testing - Own & drive subsistence release testing across 29 Echo products across multiple wireless technologies - Own critical feature (kingpin -mapping to CXO goal) related Alexa+ messaging Bluetooth testing
NXP Semiconductors
Oct 20184 yrs 10 mosJul 2023

Bangalore

Worked on new, promising, evolving wireless technology: UWB - Started from zero to commercial product launch (NXP SR100 which is part of flagship devices GN20, GS21). - Owned system integration validation, which comprised of understanding new technology, spec, use cases, test strategy, designing testbed, building team, training, mentoring, scaling up test coverage, and finding efficient ways. - These first few launches were quite demanding; the risk of missing fundamental things was very high. - Study and drive integration of two (mobile, automotive team) automation test frameworks Accomplishment: Demonstrated Technical hands-on, People skills. ● Executive Vice President monetary appreciation award (1200$) -2020 ● Spot Award for triaging and reproducing customer issues and fast turn around -2021 (NXP) ● Appreciation for eSE UWB binding; concurrency scenario
Broadcom
Apr 20135 yrs 8 mosNov 2018

Bangalore (India), Sunnyvale (US)

Technical Expertise: - WLAN & Bluetooth Testing - WLAN: 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11 Legacy : STA interoperability testing with Market APs, Mesh AP - Bluetooth: BT Stack & Profile subsystem: New features (SIG/ proprietary), Conformance, System, Stress, IOT - Test Strategy, Test Plan, Efforts - Ensuring Deliverable on commited Time line - Driving meeting with internal stack holder. Resolving Blocker test issues, Logs Analysis - Python, Perl scripting, Automation framework, CI (continuous integration) - UPF interop testing for BT 5.0 (LE 2M), BLE (4.2) - Contribute in retaining Tier 1 customer by supporting release of critical product & had travel when required - Chip Pre & Post TapOut testing - Complete Test responsibility for these BT 4.2, BT4.1 Stack features • Enhanced Privacy (Privacy 1.2) • Privacy 1.1 • Low Duty Directed Adv • SAP Client • CTN • LE Multi Advertisement - Leading and managing a team of 7 engineers - Well versed with PMP practices
Sasken
Sep 20102 yrs 8 mosApr 2013

- Test manager for a team of 10 members (tester and developers). - Compete responsible of Bluetooth SW Quality for Nokia S40 platform mobiles. - Scrum master for 20+ team members (Agile methodology). - BT Host sub system certification - C# Test harness - Automation setup, testing - End user scenario for Profile sub system testing. *Learnt about Automation testing, People Management
Samsung Electronics
Dec 20081 yr 9 mosAug 2010

Suwon (Korea), Milan (Italy) & Noida (India)

- Bluetooth certification testing for Samsung mobile handset - Worked at Samsung HQ (Suwon) with core SPG2 development team EU Testing - Performed the Field testing for 3G –UMTS and GSM for the Samsung handset in Italy - Drive Testing and various measurement testing - Worked as interface of Development team to Test house *Software code development

Education

BE, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

MITS (Government Engineering College)

20004 yrs2004

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Headline

R&D Test - Wireless (WLAN, BT, UWB, NFC), Python Automation, improving productivity (LLM)

About

R&D Test leader with 19 yrs of experience in Local Connectivity - UltraWideBand, Bluetooth Low Energy, WiFi, Automation testing, Protocol level Testing, Certification Testing, Managing Team, Test Strategy, Cross-functional teams, Project management. Have a good global exposure. Testing 1st generation (0 ->1) Recognized with EVP Award (NXP) and multiple Spot Awards for innovation, automation excellence, and critical feature delivery.

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Quality Assurance at Amazon Lab126, Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos, Bangalore, - Define Test strategy, Test planning, Interop testing, Improving the automation coverage, Test productivity, and collaborate with the development team - Finding ways to improve productivity via the use of LLM\ ML - Own 2 NPI - Echo devices (new product initiative) - WiFi testing - Own & drive subsistence release testing across 29 Echo products across multiple wireless technologies - Own critical feature (kingpin -mapping to CXO goal) related Alexa+ messaging Bluetooth testing

Principal Engineer at NXP Semiconductors, Oct 2018 - Jul 2023 · 4 yrs 10 mos, Bangalore, Worked on new, promising, evolving wireless technology: UWB - Started from zero to commercial product launch (NXP SR100 which is part of flagship devices GN20, GS21). - Owned system integration validation, which comprised of understanding new technology, spec, use cases, test strategy, designing testbed, building team, training, mentoring, scaling up test coverage, and finding efficient ways. - These first few launches were quite demanding; the risk of missing fundamental things was very high. - Study and drive integration of two (mobile, automotive team) automation test frameworks Accomplishment: Demonstrated Technical hands-on, People skills. ● Executive Vice President monetary appreciation award (1200$) -2020 ● Spot Award for triaging and reproducing customer issues and fast turn around -2021 (NXP) ● Appreciation for eSE UWB binding; concurrency scenario

Senior Staff Engineer at Broadcom, Apr 2013 - Nov 2018 · 5 yrs 8 mos, Bangalore (India), Sunnyvale (US), Technical Expertise: - WLAN & Bluetooth Testing - WLAN: 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11 Legacy : STA interoperability testing with Market APs, Mesh AP - Bluetooth: BT Stack & Profile subsystem: New features (SIG/ proprietary), Conformance, System, Stress, IOT - Test Strategy, Test Plan, Efforts - Ensuring Deliverable on commited Time line - Driving meeting with internal stack holder. Resolving Blocker test issues, Logs Analysis - Python, Perl scripting, Automation framework, CI (continuous integration) - UPF interop testing for BT 5.0 (LE 2M), BLE (4.2) - Contribute in retaining Tier 1 customer by supporting release of critical product & had travel when required - Chip Pre & Post TapOut testing - Complete Test responsibility for these BT 4.2, BT4.1 Stack features • Enhanced Privacy (Privacy 1.2) • Privacy 1.1 • Low Duty Directed Adv • SAP Client • CTN • LE Multi Advertisement - Leading and managing a team of 7 engineers - Well versed with PMP practices

Test Lead/Manager at Sasken, Sep 2010 - Apr 2013 · 2 yrs 8 mos, - Test manager for a team of 10 members (tester and developers). - Compete responsible of Bluetooth SW Quality for Nokia S40 platform mobiles. - Scrum master for 20+ team members (Agile methodology). - BT Host sub system certification - C# Test harness - Automation setup, testing - End user scenario for Profile sub system testing. *Learnt about Automation testing, People Management

Lead Engineer at Samsung Electronics, Dec 2008 - Aug 2010 · 1 yr 9 mos, Suwon (Korea), Milan (Italy) & Noida (India), - Bluetooth certification testing for Samsung mobile handset - Worked at Samsung HQ (Suwon) with core SPG2 development team EU Testing - Performed the Field testing for 3G –UMTS and GSM for the Samsung handset in Italy - Drive Testing and various measurement testing - Worked as interface of Development team to Test house *Software code development

Education

BE, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, MITS (Government Engineering College)