Akash Gupta
Staff QA Engineer
Gurugram
Summary
Dedicated professional committed to delivering the highest product quality. Proven track record of mentoring junior team members to foster growth and project success. Eager and adaptable, always embracing new tools and technologies to enhance project efficiency. Demonstrated technical expertise in the designing and implementation of a Test Control Management System (TCMS).
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff QA Engineer
GreyOrange
7 2022 - Current
- Designed and developed comprehensive automation framework from ground up, utilizing Appium, Java, and TestNG, to ensure efficient and reliable testing of mobile applications
- Successfully integrated the automation framework with external platforms, such as BrowserStack and Slack, streamlining test execution and enhancing communication within the team
- Implemented GitHub Action pipeline to automate daily regression testing, resulting in consistent and timely validation of software quality and stability
- Demonstrated expertise in test automation, continuous integration, and tool integration, contributing to improved product quality and team efficiency.
- Leading a team of 4 QA engineers to ensure the highest quality standards for product releases.
Sub System Architect
Ericsson India, R&D
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Worked extensively with SDP Service Data Point), a prepaid charging and billing product used by multiple customers worldwide, ensuring accurate charging and billing for prepaid usages by end users
- Utilized Java for software development and TestNG for basic tests, contributing to the reliability and functionality of the product
- Designed a tool to calculate network systems using dimensioning guides, streamlining the network planning process
- Conducted functional testing using automation tool TTCN, effectively identifying and resolving issues
- Collaborated in the design and review of implementation documents for both internal and external teams, ensuring clear and efficient communication
- Played a key role in code reviews for both your own team and other teams, enhancing code quality and adherence to best practices
- Demonstrated a proactive approach by improving internal and external documentation, reducing dependencies on other team members for procedures
- Mentored peers, facilitating their professional growth and helping them get up to speed on project requirements.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Amazon
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Part of the Search Quality Tools SQT team, responsible for developing and modifying tools for Amazon Music
- Used Selenium to rigorously test the Amazon Music application's search functionality
- Collaborated in the creation of test plans for Amazon Music Search functionality, ensuring comprehensive coverage of test scenarios
- Focused on enhancing search result accuracy in both voice and text-based searches, contributing to an improved user experience.
Senior Software Engineer
Ericsson India, R&D
08.2014 - 11.2018
- Worked extensively with SDP Service Data Point), a prepaid charging and billing product used by multiple customers worldwide, ensuring accurate charging and billing for prepaid usages by end users
- Utilized Java for software development and TestNG for basic tests, contributing to the reliability and functionality of the product
- Conducted functional testing using automation tool TTCN, effectively identifying and resolving issues
- Played a key role in code reviews for both your own team and other teams, enhancing code quality and adherence to best practices
- Conducted analysis and proof of concept POC for product customization of SDP, contributing to product versatility.
Education
B.Tech, Electronics and Communication -
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
Vellore 07.2010 - 05.2014
Class - Xll (CBSE Board) -
St. Michael's Sr. Sec. School
Gurugram 04.2009 - 03.2010
Class - X (CBSE Board) -
St. Michael's Sr. Sec. School
Gurugram 04.2007 - 03.2008
Skills
Java
Accomplishments
- Won Ace award in Ericsson twice
- Successfully completed a critical project during my first year in the industry, meeting a tight deadline and achieving a major milestone early in my career.
- Demonstrated strong initiative and responsibility by taking the lead on the above project, resulting in the first success story of my professional journey.
- Built the current project from scratch, ensuring all integrations were implemented
Timeline
Sub System Architect
Ericsson India, R&D
05.2019 - 07.2022
Quality Assurance Engineer
Amazon
11.2018 - 05.2019
Senior Software Engineer
Ericsson India, R&D
08.2014 - 11.2018
B.Tech, Electronics and Communication -
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
07.2010 - 05.2014
Class - Xll (CBSE Board) -
St. Michael's Sr. Sec. School
04.2009 - 03.2010
Class - X (CBSE Board) -
St. Michael's Sr. Sec. School
04.2007 - 03.2008
Staff QA Engineer
GreyOrange
7 2022 - Current