ManiKanta Kothamasu

Software Engineer

Ponnur, Andhra Pradesh, India4 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Achieved 0% critical defect escape across multiple releases.
Built robust testbeds for 4G & 5G network validation.
Awarded Best Performer in QA Automation 2023.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Lead QA Engineer specializing in Wearables and Telecom with a focus on automation and network validation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Qa AutomationFirmware TestingNetworking

Other Skills

5GADBAndroid debuggingAutomationBootstrapCascading Style Sheets (CSS)Core JavaCross-functional collaborationDebuggingDefect TriageEmbedded CGitGitHubHTML5IOP

About

I’m a Lead QA Engineer with 4+ years of experience in Wearables, Device Testing, Firmware Validation, and Telecom (LTE/5G). I’ve led end-to-end testing for Google Pixel Wearables, owning feature validation, log analysis, regression planning, and release readiness for products used by millions of users worldwide.I specialize in:• Firmware & feature testing (WearOS, sensors, connectivity, stability)• Log analysis (logcat, bugreports, system traces)• LTE/5G call flows, ePDG, PDU sessions, L2/L3 protocol testing• Python/TCL scripting, debugging, automation improvements• Test strategy, defect triage, and cross-team collaborationKey Achievements:✨ 0% critical defect escape across multiple Pixel firmware releases✨ 15% faster defect reproduction and log-triage cycle✨ Built robust 4G & 5G testbeds for accurate network validation✨ Awarded Best Performer – QA Automation (2023)✨ Recognized for outstanding defect detection accuracy & quality ownershipI’m passionate about product reliability, user experience, and delivering flawless releases. Open to roles in Wearables QA, Device QA, Firmware QA, and Telecom QA where I can contribute to high-quality product delivery and innovative device ecosystems.

Experience

Hcltech

Software Engineer

Sep 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

Lead QA Engineer with 4+ years of experience in Wearables, Firmware, and Telecom (LTE/5G) QA, delivering high-quality devices and network solutions.
Specialized in Google Pixel Wearables, leading end-to-end testing of firmware, sensors, connectivity (BLE/NFC), UI/UX flows, and performance.
Achieved 0% critical defect across multiple global releases while reducing bug reproduction and log-triage cycles by 15%.
Experienced in Android debugging, log-cat/log analysis, Python automation, and regression testing, with strong proficiency in Buganizer and ADB.
Telecom expertise includes LTE/5G core validation, ePDG, TCP/IP, UDP, QoS, and multi-node network testing for Cisco PGW projects.
Skilled in test strategy, regression cycles, CI/CD pipelines, and cross-functional collaboration with onshore engineering teams.
Provided actionable insights to UX/UI designers and performed root-cause analysis for high-severity defects.
Passionate about end-to-end QA, connected device validation, IoT, and modern automation practices, ensuring seamless user experiences and reliable network performance.