Samiksha Agarwal

Operations Associate

Hyderabad, Telangana, India9 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led Localization QA for Apple across multiple platforms.
Developed scalable QA processes for Indian languages.
Designed machine learning tools for Adobe's cloud applications.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Localization and QA specialist in the SaaS industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Localization QaInternationalizationLocalization

Other Skills

Cross-functional CollaborationKeyboard SystemTransliterationMachine LearningCI/CDAutomation TestingTest PlanningCommunicationStakeholder ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipVendor ManagementMultilingual UXQuality StrategyGitQuality Assurance

About

Results-driven Localization QA Lead with ~8 years of experience ensuring world-class product quality across global software ecosystems. At Apple, I lead end-to-end Localization QA for watchOS across all international markets, and manage multilingual quality efforts for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS. I specialize in building scalable QA processes, leading cross-functional teams, optimizing product quality, and delivering inclusive user experiences. My work spans linguistic testing, functional QA, Keyboards & Transliteration systems, and International feature readiness. I’m passionate about making technology accessible for diverse language communities and driving quality at scale across complex global product launches. Core strengths: Localization QA Strategy• Cross-Functional Collaboration• Internationalization• Team Leadership and Mentorship• Vendor and Stakeholder Management• Test Planning and Execution• Indian Languages Expertise (10+ languages)• watchOS / iOS / iPadOS ecosystems

Experience

9 yrs

Total Experience

4 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Apple

2 roles

Localization Test Lead

Promoted

Mar 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Lead Localization QA of watchOS for all international markets — ensuring linguistic accuracy, UI integrity, functional localization, and feature readiness across global regions.
Manage end-to-end Localization QA for iOS and iPadOS in 10 Indian languages, designing scalable test strategies and high-quality release cycles.
Led and nurtured a team of 30 QAs; responsible for hiring, onboarding, training, and continuous skill development.
Collaborate with engineering, design, and font teams to develop & ship new Indian typefaces and keyboard experiences.
Drove launch of new alphabetical keyboard layouts for 11 Indian languages.
Spearheaded rollout of transliteration keyboards across 10 major Indian languages, significantly improving text input accessibility.
Oversee localization quality for watchOS, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS (Hindi).
Streamlined cross-functional communication, improving visibility, clarity, and execution quality across teams.
Plan and execute multi-phase localization test cycles for global releases.

InternationalizationLocalization QA

Localization Quality Engineer

Jan 2021 – Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Executed end-to-end Localization and Internationalization testing for Hindi, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy.
Partnered with cross-functional teams to refine Indian language experiences and improve release quality.
Hands-on expertise in functional QA, linguistic validation, and cross-platform testing.

LocalizationInternationalization

Adobe

2 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Promoted

Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr · Noida Area, India

Led automation and fault injection testing to ensure reliability of Adobe’s cloud-based applications.
Designed internal machine learning QA tools (kNN, Google Cloud Vision) and implemented CI/CD pipelines.
Directed linguistic testing programs with global experts to guarantee culturally accurate user experiences.
Recognized for innovation in QA, process optimization, and driving localization quality at scale.

Internationalization

Software Engineer

Jun 2017 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Noida Area, India

Performed functional QA and localization testing for Adobe Captivate, Captivate Prime, and ColdFusion across 12+ locales.
Collaborated in feature design and requirement gathering to define localization scope early in the SDLC.
Applied manual and automation QA methodologies to improve efficiency and coverage.
Built strong foundation in globalization testing, cross-platform validation, and agile QA practices.