Akshay Malhotra
Summary
Results-driven Engineering Manager with a proven track record of leading high-performance teams to deliver robust and scalable software solutions. Offering a unique blend of technical expertise and managerial acumen, I excel in driving software quality throughout the development lifecycle.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Technical Manager
Grey Orange Robotics
04.2023 - Current
- Analyzed client business processes to propose optimal software applications for unique requirements.
- Developed technical requirement documentation for new software products.
- Improved systems with addition of new features and infrastructure.
- Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.
- Lead and mentor a dynamic team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align software development strategies with overall business objectives and product roadmaps.
- Provided technical leadership in Python-based software architecture, design, and implementation.
- Driven the implementation of comprehensive testing strategies, ensuring the reliability and robustness of software products.
- Implemented and enhanced automated testing processes, leveraging Python-based testing frameworks to improve overall software quality.
Technical Manager
Grey Orange Robotics
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Lead the Development of Various Automation / Customer End Tools and Applications
- Handled the End-to-End Automation of Grey Orange Software System
- Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
- Designed, implemented and monitored integration between applications while coordinating updates and developing test cases.
- Recruited and trained IT team members.
- Built the Testing Team from Scratch
- Mentored and Developed careers of Team members by driving Innovation, commitment and Team Spirit.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Liaised between business and technology units to manage delivery schedules for applications.
Senior Member - Technical Staff
Grey Orange Robotics
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Created tools for client integration
- Created tools for Warehouse Simulation
- Created Automation Framework using Django
- Automated Rest APIs using Python and Robot Framework
- Automated Web UI using Selenium with Python
- Test Case Management using TestLink
- Database verification using Postgres
- Defect management Using JIRA
- Worked on Microservices based applications
- CI/CD and Jenkins.
Software Development Engineer in Test
nerabuy.com(Formerly known as Groupon India)
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
- Conducted regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to development team.
- Created successful test scripts to manage automated feature testing,
- API Testing using Postman and Swagger
- Data Verification using MongoDB (NoSQL)
- Automation Using Selenium Web Driver and Python
- Appium for Mobile App (POC)
- Defect management Using JIRA.
Associate QA
Sapient Consulting
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Test Script writing and Execution
- Adobe CQ5 content management system
- Data Verification using Sybase Database
- UAT and Integration Testing
- Defect management Using JIRA.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Institute of Technology And Management, Gurgaon
07.2008 - 09.2012
SSC XII (CBSE) - Mathematics And Computer Science
Birla Vidya Niketan, New Delhi
04.2007 - 03.2008
HSC XII (CBSE) -
Birla Vidya Niketan, New Delhi
04.2005 - 03.2006
Skills
Test Strategy CreationHandling Change RequestsUAT SupportDjangoPythonRobot FrameworkFramework Design
Automation
Tactical and technical guidance
Staff mentoring
Technical order interpretation
Technical Requirement Documentation
Staffing oversight
Coding
Database
Profile - Experience
Having more than 11 Years of experience in software testing. My work ranges from implementing testing processes to successful delivery of the projects.
Timeline
Senior Technical Manager
Grey Orange Robotics
04.2023 - Current
Technical Manager
Grey Orange Robotics
03.2020 - 03.2023
Senior Member - Technical Staff
Grey Orange Robotics
09.2016 - 03.2020
Software Development Engineer in Test
nerabuy.com(Formerly known as Groupon India)
06.2015 - 09.2016
Associate QA
Sapient Consulting
01.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Institute of Technology And Management, Gurgaon
07.2008 - 09.2012
SSC XII (CBSE) - Mathematics And Computer Science
Birla Vidya Niketan, New Delhi
04.2007 - 03.2008
HSC XII (CBSE) -
Birla Vidya Niketan, New Delhi
04.2005 - 03.2006