Amita Alkari
Pune
Summary
Highly skilled Software Testing Architect with 15 years of experience in test management, test automation, and hardware-software integration testing with Industrial Automation Domain. Specialized in deep functional testing of Embedded Systems with proven expertise in test strategy, test planning, automation frameworks, and risk analysis . Adept in Linux systems, networking protocols, and hardware validation , with strong leadership in guiding test teams, Recognized for problem-solving, communication, and collaboration in cross-functional environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Software Engineer
Ifm Engineering Pvt, Ltd
04.2020 - Current
- Defined and implemented test strategies for IoT protocols, Board Support Package( Linux) Application, IoT based products
- Developed test framework using pytest and ztest
- Developed libraries in python for creating clients - HTTP, MQTT , websocket, TCP, linux command read using ssh( I2C, UART, SPI, Ethernet Test, RTC, Temperature sensor )
- Conformance test framework development for IoTCore(ifm IoT protocol)
- Test scripting for for IoTCore(ifm IoT protocol)
- Developed framework templates for product test
- Documentation and presentation for frameworks
- Requirement writing/analysis for IoT protocols and Linux platform(xlinx based)
- Test Environment building - Test Lab set up
- Set up a test process from scratch
- Conducted risk analysis for testing of products
- Led test planning, scheduling, and execution across multiple projects with strict timelines.
- Prepared test documentation, quality checks, and reporting for project stakeholders.
- Coordinated hardware and software integration testing , including I/O validation and embedded systems testing.
- Coached and mentored test teams, improving test efficiency and process compliance
- Project management - Resource management, utilization , Status reporting , Team building for vertical
Technical Project Manager
KPIT Technologies
12.2010 - 04.2020
- Worked for Danfoss Power Electronics (Denmark) from KPIT.
- Started as Test Engineer and grow till Project Manager.
- Worked from small team to big program from testing to managing team.
- Worked on complete Life cycle of product from Market analysis to market release.
- Handled team size till 40 as Project manager.
- Worked on Project Plans , Monthly status meeting , Weekly status meetings , resource management, travel plans
- Worked on Cost management with project billing and successful drive the whole offshore development center.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Worked on high performance and critical deliveries on time.
- Worked on different PLCS like Beckhoff, Rockwell automation, Siemens.
- Worked different PLC software's like automation studio, TIA portal
- Worked on Field bus protocols like EtherCAT , EthenetIP, Profinet, BAcnet .
Education
High School Diploma -
Board of Technical Examination in Industrial Electronics
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Pune University
Skills
- Test Management & Planning: Test strategy, risk-based testing, test reporting, defect management
- Automation Frameworks: Python-based test automation, CI/CD integration
- Programming Languages: C, Python
- Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu), zephyr OS , Windows
- IoT Protocols: MQTT
- Networking Protocols: IP, TCP, UDP, NTP, SNMP
- Protocols - HTTP, OPC-UA, Websoket
- Fieldbus - EtherCAT, EthenetIP, Profinet, BACnet, Powerlink
- Debugging Tools: Wireshark, Tcpdump
- Operating system- Linux, Zypher , Windows
- Framework development - pytest, ztest
- PLCs and PLC software - Siemens (TIA portal) , BACnet Test Framework, Rockewell Automation(RSLogix), Beckhoff (TwinCAT), Codesys
- Testing Areas: Functional Testing , Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Regression Testing, Hardware-in-the-Loop
- Management - Leadership & Team Management, Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance & Analysis, Communication & Stakeholder Management
Certification
ISTQB
Google Project Management Foundation
Languages
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Personal Information
Timeline
Principal Software Engineer
Ifm Engineering Pvt, Ltd
04.2020 - Current
Technical Project Manager
KPIT Technologies
12.2010 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Pune University
High School Diploma -
Board of Technical Examination in Industrial Electronics
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