Feb 2021 – Jul 2021 · 5 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Led test automation & quality initiatives for AI-powered driver analytics and telematics solutions.
• Developed end-to-end test automation for telematics-based driver behavior analytics applications.

Jul 2019 – Feb 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Led Test Automation, Performance Engineering, and CI/CD to Ensure Seamless Fantasy Sports Experience for Millions of Users
• ⁃ Designed and implemented a scalable test automation framework to handle millions of concurrent users during peak IPL and major cricketing tournaments.
• ⁃ Automated end-to-end functional, API, and UI tests, reducing manual regression time by 80%, enabling faster releases with confidence.
• ⁃ Integrated parallel test execution and distributed testing to reduce test execution time by 60%, accelerating release cycles.
• ⁃ Led performance and scalability testing to ensure Dream11’s mobile app could handle massive spikes in traffic during match start times.
• ⁃ Implemented load testing strategies using Gatling & JMeter, simulating over 5 million concurrent users
• ⁃ Designed a fully automated CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins, reducing app release cycle time from 3 weeks to 2 weeks
• ⁃ Encouraged feature flagging using firebase which enables risk-free rollouts and instant rollback mechanisms.
• ⁃ Drove best practices in mobile automation, performance engineering, and chaos testing, ensuring Dream11’s platform was battle-tested for peak loads.
• ⁃ Scaled the SDET team from 10 to 45, driving growth and technical excellence across web, mobile, and backend services.

Apr 2018 – Jun 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Led Mobile & Backend Test Automation, Built Device Labs, and Simulated Large-Scale Load Testing for Ola’s Ride-Sharing Ecosystem
• ✔ Built a Physical Device Lab for Scalable Mobile Testing 📱🔬
• 🔹 Designed and set up an in-house physical device lab with real Android & iOS devices to replicate diverse network conditions, OS versions, and edge-case scenarios.
• 🔹 Automated performance benchmarking for app launch times, battery consumption, and GPS accuracy, leading to a 40% reduction in critical crashes during rides.
• 🔹 Implemented parallel test execution on physical devices, cutting down overall test execution time by 50%.
• ✔Simulated Large-Scale Load Testing for Peak Ride Demand
• ✔Conducted manual chaos testing using failure injection mechanisms to simulate real-world ride disruptions.

Oct 2016 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

Oct 2015 – Sep 2016 · 11 mos

• ✔ Built a Centralized Automation Framework for Backend & Mobile 🏗️
• 🔹 Developed a unified automation framework covering mobile (Appium) and backend APIs (RestAssured), standardizing test automation across Ola’s rider & driver apps.
• 🔹 Increased test coverage by 70% and reduced manual testing effort by 60%, leading to faster, more stable app releases.
• 🔹 Integrated CI/CD pipelines with automated regression testing, reducing regression cycle time from 2 days to a few hours.

Nov 2014 – Sep 2015 · 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Led the implementation of mobile and desktop chat automation framework using Appium and Selenium WebDriver.
• Provided daily QA status in scrum meetings and actively participated in sprint planning and review meetings.
• Conducted bug triage meetings to discuss various bugs with the entire team.

May 2013 – Nov 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Conducted functional testing for responsive websites like Orange Lake Resorts, Cardinal Health, and Arbella Insurance.
• Developed automation frameworks using Selenium and Appium for testing responsive websites and ERS web app.
• Achieved efficient testing processes resulting in improved website performance and user experience.

Apr 2011 – May 2013 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru Area, India

• Developed Android system applications (Contacts, Calendar, Phone, Settings) for leading OEM Huawei, Softbank-JAPAN, T-Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom.
• Created a simulator for Dual SIM module, reducing device manufacturing time by enabling early development and testing.
• Collaborated with teams to develop telephony layer on Android for single SIM and Dual SIM devices.

Nov 2010 – Apr 2011 · 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

• Developed Android application PhotoSniffer and implemented Leaderboard feature for Slot machine game.
• Created virtual shop for in-game purchases, enhancing user engagement and monetization.
• Tested and optimized various casual games, contributing to the success of top-selling titles.

Aug 2007 – Nov 2010 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Udupi, Karnataka, India · On-site

• In my role as a Quality Control Engineer at Robosoft Technologies Pvt Ltd, I conducted functional and performance testing for ERP web apps like Bug Tracking and HRMS. I set up complete test environments with MYSQL and JBOSS, and performed Load testing using Jmeter and WAPT to optimize server performance. Developed multiple mobile apps on Android & BlackBerry, including Splash ID and APMEX.
• Optimized server parameters for peak performance
• Developed mobile apps on Android & BlackBerry