Sunil Chitalkar

Software Engineer

Pune, Maharashtra, India12 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

Over a decade of experience in test automation.
Expertise in Python and C++ for software testing.
Proven track record in leading QA teams and training.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Software Quality Assurance Engineer with strong expertise in test automation and cybersecurity.

Contact

sunilchitalkar3@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Test AutomationTest PlanningC++System TestingManual Testing

Other Skills

Python (Programming Language)Training & DevelopmentPythonBug TrackingRegression TestingComputer Hardware TroubleshootingDesign ReviewRequirement Specificationsautomation testingdockerpytestDebuggingAdhoc TestingPresentation SkillsProgramming

About

Dedicated and highly skilled SDET with over a decade of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and executing automated tests and tools. Seeking a challenging role where I can leverage my expertise in Python and C/C++ to contribute to the success of innovative Software Projects. • Proficiency in Python, C/C++, and OOPS programming with a strong grasp of DS, Algorithms, SQL. • Expertise in Test Automation using Python/C++, with good hold on Problem Solving and Debugging. • Adept at all phases of the software testing life cycle (STLC) and Agile methodologies, with a track record of designing, implementing and monitoring comprehensive test plans and strategies. • Expertise in Regression, Functional, Integration, and System testing, to deliver high-quality SW. • Proficient in a wide array of tools and platforms, including Perforce, Swarm, Collaborator, Jira, Doors, PyCharm, Visual Studio IDE, GitLab, Jenkins and Confluence, to streamline development and testing. • Provided C++ training to QA professionals and effectively leading QA teams to success. • Hands-on experience in testing diverse software solutions, ranging from graphics driver , electronic interlocking system to cutting-edge endpoint security software.

Experience

12 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 7 mos

Current Experience

Broadcom software

R&D Engineer Software 4

Nov 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Vmware

Senior Member Of Technical Staff - QE Development

May 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Working as SMTS responsible for automated testing of CBC-Windows Sensor endpoint security.
Understanding and maintaining existing test automation Infrastructure and Framework.
Working as test automation lead for developing features in CBC-Windows Sensor.
Daily monitoring and triaging failures of Automated Jenkins runs (1000+ tests) for sensor builds.
Handling new features and sensor build release test signing responsibilities.

Python (Programming Language)Test Automation

Siemens

Lead Software Test Specialist - C++

Jun 2021 – May 2022 · 11 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Worked as Test Lead responsible for complete testing activities for Simis W Electronic Interlocking
It was migration project from Pascal to C++ Programming language.
Involved in reviewing SRS, SW Arch and design document, Test planning, Test Automation, and
Execution.
Responsible for static and dynamic testing, 100% code coverage, test documentation and defects
reporting and tracking.

Test PlanningC++

Nvidia

3 roles

Software Development Engineer in Test

Promoted

Apr 2018 – Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Automated graphics driver features , led graphics driver feature automation design discussions and
maintained test framework as an SDET.
Managed test lab operations with analysing over 1000+ daily test run results and reporting issues to
maintain top-quality graphics drivers
Engineered and maintained high-quality graphics driver tests in C++/Python using WINAPI and NVAPI.
Provided comprehensive training to QA and Dev teams on automated tests and tools execution.
Provided C++ automation training to 12 QA Engineers, 6 out of them onboarded for test automation.

C++Training & Development

Software Quality Assurance Engineer II

Promoted

Jul 2015 – Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Worked on manual system testing of NVIDIA GeForce Graphics driver and GeForce Experience
Software solutions.
Worked as QA Test lead for new graphics driver features, responsible for test plan preparation,
presentation, and execution.
Reported ~ 400 bugs in graphics driver as part of this role, 153 out of them got fixed by developers.
Learned internal automation test frameworks and gone through C++ training and automated 10
simple tests.

System TestingBug Tracking

Software Quality Assurance Engineer I

Jun 2013 – Jun 2015 · 2 yrs

Conducted Sanity/Regression/Ad-hoc/Exploratory testing of the graphics driver and GeForce
Experience Software to identify blocker bugs.
Collaborated closely with developers, following weekly guidance based on changes for testing.
Experience in computer hardware troubleshooting and testing software on DT and NB Platforms.
Reported approximately 500 bugs under this role, 188 out of them successfully fixed by developers.

Manual TestingRegression Testing