Manish Anand

Senior Software Engineer

San Ramon, California, United States20 yrs 8 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 10 years of software engineering experience.
Expert in CI/CD and software testing frameworks.
Proven track record in enhancing software quality and performance.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused Senior Software Engineer with expertise in testing and CI/CD.

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Skills

Core Skills

Continuous Integration (ci)Software DevelopmentContinuous Delivery (cd)Software TestingQuality Assurance

Other Skills

AndroidBioinformaticsCC#DebuggingDesign PatternsFramework DesignFunctional TestingGitHTMLHTML5JSONJavaJavaScriptJenkins

About

As a Senior Software Engineer at LinkedIn, I leverage my strong background in bioinformatics, business administration, and web development to create innovative and scalable software solutions. With over 10 years of experience in the software industry, I have worked with leading companies such as Netflix and Microsoft, where I developed, tested, and deployed complex software applications using a range of programming languages and development tools. One of my core competencies is Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), which enables me to deliver software products with high quality and efficiency. I have extensive experience in designing and implementing robust testing protocols that ensure optimal software performance and reliability. I am passionate about technical excellence and collaborative innovation, and I always strive to learn new skills and technologies to enhance my software engineering capabilities. I am currently seeking a challenging role where I can apply my expertise to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.

Experience

20 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

11 mos

Current Experience

Crunchyroll

Senior Software Engineer

Jul 2025 – Present · 11 mos · San Francisco, California, United States

Netflix

3 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Feb 2023 – Jul 2023 · 5 mos

SpinnakerContinuous Integration (CI)JenkinsUnixTest DevelopmentProblem Solving+15

Senior Software Development Engineer

Jun 2013 – Jan 2023 · 9 yrs 7 mos

Developed a comprehensive Selenium (JavaScript) and Mocha-based test framework, significantly enhancing testing efficiency.
Increased test reliability and speed by an impressive 75%, minimizing UI dependencies and streamlining testing processes.
Pioneered the creation of a test framework from scratch, resulting in elevated developer engagement and deeper API test coverage. Achieved a substantial increase in coverage from 30 E2E tests to 1500 API tests.
Introduced concurrent test execution on all browsers within the same test device, optimizing testing procedures and accelerating validation.
Achieved a 100% test execution pass rate, establishing rigorous quality gates for pull requests, private builds, and official releases.
Leveraged micro-services to improve build execution speed by an impressive 60%, enhancing overall development productivity.
Authored complex frameworks and tests for interactive titles such as "Bandersnatch" and "Puss in Books," ensuring seamless user experiences and engagement.
Expanded the existing framework to support continuous delivery, automating canary and release processes and bolstering deployment efficiency.
Led strategic release initiatives across diverse browser platforms, ensuring smooth product launches and compatibility across various ecosystems.

SpinnakerJenkinsTest PlanningTest ManagementUnixTest Development+18

Netflix Application on XBox

Jul 2012 – Jun 2013 · 11 mos

Led the creation of a robust performance framework, automating the collection of vital system metrics and tests for enhanced performance analysis.
Developed comprehensive automated tests targeting key Xbox features, including Sign In, Playback Controls, Downloads, and Performance Testing. These tests ensured optimal functionality and user experiences, contributing to product excellence.

JenkinsUnixTest DevelopmentC#Problem SolvingJira+8

Microsoft

2 roles

Windows MultiPoint Server, Software Design Engineer in Test

Sep 2010 – Jul 2012 · 1 yr 10 mos

Skillfully re-architected a scalable test framework using C#, enhancing its flexibility and robustness.
Played a key role in achieving GB certification (Chinese National Standard), demonstrating a commitment to product quality and global standards.
Contributed significantly to product quality by addressing software bugs and substantially enhancing automated test coverage.
Successfully managed both onshore and offshore vendor teams, optimizing resource allocation and maintaining high-quality outcomes.

UnixTest DevelopmentProblem SolvingQuality AssuranceSoftware TestingFramework Design+3

Windows Live Mail, Software Design Engineer in Test

Oct 2005 – Sep 2010 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Shipped various iterations of Windows Live Mail and Messenger
Led Windows Live Mail team in manager's absence (parental leave)
Patented keyword extraction algorithm for Active Search Feature
Improved test code coverage from ~30% to 75+% by building scalable UI test framework and automating BVTs
Represented Desktop Communication in Windows Division Performance Group. Designed/developed client performance infrastructure leading to performant products (improved launch timings by ~25%)

UnixTest DevelopmentProblem SolvingQuality AssuranceSoftware TestingFramework Design+4