Jan 2015 – Jan 2019 · 4 yrs · Pune · On-site

• Built QA operations from the ground up for simulation and analysis products, selected for SME-level expertise in nonlinear finite element methods.
• Hired, trained, and led a 10-member QA team; established standardized test design, execution workflows, and defect lifecycle using JIRA and TestRail.
• Delivered 20+ major releases with full QA ownership, covering functional, regression, integration, and usability testing.
• Increased automation coverage from 30% to 70% by implementing CLI automation (Python) and GUI automation (Ranorex), reducing manual effort by 50%.
• Integrated test automation into Jenkins CI pipelines for nightly builds and faster feedback loops.
• Reviewed 200+ test plans and scripts, reducing escaped defects by 25% and improving audit readiness.
• Developed performance testing workflows using Python and JMeter on 50+ customer models, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing resource usage.
• Collaborated with support and product teams to analyze 100+ customer-reported issues, driving root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Piloted PoCs with tools like Selenium WinApp, Sikuli, Cypress, and Playwright to evaluate next-gen automation strategies.
• Authored reusable QA documentation, SOPs, and onboarding materials to support cross-team knowledge sharing.

Mar 2014 – Jan 2015 · 10 mos · Pune · On-site

• Performed finite element analysis (FEA) on critical compressor components to evaluate structural strength, stress distribution, and durability under dynamic loading conditions.
• Led a key initiative to optimize FEA workflows and analysis strategies, enabling improved efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability for the global engineering team.
• Developed standardized simulation templates, boundary condition setups, and post-processing guidelines to enhance productivity for junior and mid-level FEA engineers.
• Collaborated closely with design and R&D teams to validate simulation results, recommend design improvements, and reduce physical prototyping cycles.
• Played a pivotal role in bridging simulation best practices and day-to-day design processes, supporting product innovation and performance enhancement.

Jan 2010 – Mar 2014 · 4 yrs 2 mos · On-site

• Conducted advanced research in finite element modeling of composite materials using computational micromechanics techniques.
• Developed multiscale simulation workflows to predict material behavior, using tools such as Digimat and Abaqus for nonlinear and progressive damage analysis.
• Designed and fabricated composite specimens and conducted physical testing as per international standards, including tensile, compression, and fatigue tests.
• Validated simulation accuracy by correlating FEA results with experimental outcomes, followed by extensive parametric studies for performance optimization.
• Published 4 peer-reviewed research papers and filed 1 Indian patent related to composite simulation methodologies.
• Collaborated with academic and industrial researchers across India and Australia, contributing to global research in materials engineering and simulation.
• Gained strong foundation in material modeling, simulation automation, data analysis, and scientific communication.

Jan 2010 – Mar 2014 · 4 yrs 2 mos

• Conducted advanced research in finite element modeling of composite materials using computational micromechanics techniques.
• Developed multiscale simulation workflows to predict material behavior, using tools such as Digimat and Abaqus for nonlinear and progressive damage analysis.
• Designed and fabricated composite specimens and conducted physical testing as per international standards, including tensile, compression, and fatigue tests.
• Validated simulation accuracy by correlating FEA results with experimental outcomes, followed by extensive parametric studies for performance optimization.
• Published 4 peer-reviewed research papers and filed 1 Indian patent related to composite simulation methodologies.
• Collaborated with academic and industrial researchers across India and Australia, contributing to global research in materials engineering and simulation.
• Gained strong foundation in material modeling, simulation automation, data analysis, and scientific communication.

Jul 2005 – Jul 2007 · 2 yrs

• Designed and modeled petroleum dispensing systems using SFRP composites, ensuring structural reliability and product efficiency.
• Led the re-engineering of petrol pump components to meet UL (Underwriters Laboratories) safety compliance standards.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams for design validation, material selection, and structural analysis.
• Gained early hands-on experience in product development, compliance testing, and client-focused engineering deliverables.