HITESH KUMAR SAHU
Stockholm
Summary
Dynamic QA professional with over 10 years of expertise across mobile, web, and console platforms. Adept at leading comprehensive QA initiatives and managing external vendor teams to ensure timely product releases on App Store, Play Store, Amazon, and PC platforms. Proficient in developing and executing test strategies, planning, design, and closure across various testing phases, including regression, compliance, performance, and release testing. Strong background in grey-box and developer testing, collaborating closely with development teams to expedite bug resolution. Recognized for mentoring junior testers and effectively coordinating distributed teams to deliver high-quality products consistently.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior QA Analyst
Rovio Entertainment
03.2024 - Current
- QA ownership on the Angry Birds franchise, covering mobile and PC platforms.
- Managed and coordinated an external QA vendor team to align with internal processes.
- Owned release management for App Store, Play Store, Amazon, and PC platforms.
- Reproduced and tracked high-priority live issues, accelerating developer fixes.
- Worked with custom AB testing tools (e.g., Beacon) to validate experiments, track player behavior, and ensure stable rollouts.
Senior QA II
MyWhoosh
11.2020 - 11.2024
- Led QA for MyWhoosh indoor cycling solution and Comera app, across iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.
- Coordinated external testers; reviewed deliverables for quality and compliance.
- Took lead-level responsibilities: defect triages, release approvals, SDK/version compliance, mentoring juniors.
- Automated build creation and deployment pipelines using Unreal Engine/Jenkins.
- Ensured stable build releases with smoke tests pre/post deployment.
Dev Tester
Ubisoft
05.2018 - 11.2020
- QA Dev Tester for unannounced AAA titles and multiple shipped games (Growtopia, UNO Play Link, Brawlhalla).
- Handled a team of 9 testers on a console project – delivered successfully under deadlines.
- Validated build stability across sandboxes & environments; ensured compliance with UOR guidelines.
- Provided daily/weekly QA reports; mentored new joiners on QA processes & console testing.
- Acted as POC for features, maintaining clear QA–Dev communication.
Test Engineer
Pole To Win International Pvt. Ltd.
10.2014 - 04.2018
- QA testing for major projects (Tekken 7, Naruto Shippuden, Looney Tunes Dash!).
- Executed alpha/release test cases; participated in defect triages and client reporting.
- Trained teammates on QA best practices; acted as POC for project features.
Education
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
01.2013
Skills
- Technical: Web Service Testing, AWS Device Farm, Xcode Instruments, Postman, SQL, Microsoft 365, PuTTY, Adobe Scout (FPS), Jenkins, PlayFab, Custom Admin Panels, Unreal Engine (basic), Unity (basic), PS4/Xbox One/Nintendo Switch compliance, iOS & Android compliance, Android Studio DDMS, Charles Proxy, Bug Tracking (Jira, Bloomberg, Bonsai), AB Testing (Beacon),
- Personal: Leadership & Mentoring, Adaptability, Strong analytical mind, Keen Observer, Time Management, Problem-Solving, Clear Communication, Team Collaboration,
Languages
English (Fluent)
Hindi (Fluent)
Odia (Fluent)
Hobbies and Interests
Traveling, Exploring latest gadgets, Playing outdoor sports, Meeting new people, learning new languages, and experiencing different cultures
Timeline
Senior QA Analyst
Rovio Entertainment
03.2024 - Current
Senior QA II
MyWhoosh
11.2020 - 11.2024
Dev Tester
Ubisoft
05.2018 - 11.2020
Test Engineer
Pole To Win International Pvt. Ltd.
10.2014 - 04.2018
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
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