Automotive sector
Kunwar Preet Singh Sodhi
Test Lead
Bengaluru
Summary
My experience in WLAN Testing has helped me to understand the technology and its uses in our daily life. The new Wi-Fi technology and its evolution has helped me to understand the market needs and its in-depth offering. With this confidence and expertise in my area of work, over 9+ years track down I went from test Engineer to Test Lead position . All the roles i have been were always challenging and knowledgeable. I am a Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Efficient Test Lead with expert understanding of WLAN Protocol Testing evaluations of latest and legacy protocols. Dedicated to best-in-class testing with accurate and fast results. Great leader with excellent attention to detail and knowledge .
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Lead
Wipro Limited
10.2022 - Current
- Handling WLAN Protocol testing and Test Setup Qualifications.
- Efficient in understanding New Wi-Fi Technologies such as Wi-Fi 6 , 6E , Wi-Fi 7 , WPA3 , Passpoint .
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Worked with users to diagnose and resolve network and device problems and implemented established technical or procedural solutions.
- Evaluated hardware efficiency, reliability and compatibility with existing systems.
- Accurately documented user support activities, such as system problems, corrective actions, resolution status and completed equipment installations.
- Tested equipment and circuits using various tools such as standard hand tools and network diagnostic tools.
- Communicated effectively with vendors to determine pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software and services.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Collaborated with product owners to stay current on intended functionality.
- Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.
- Tested, identified and troubleshot problems with networks.
- Trained new test employees on equipment and company guidelines to promote productive and high-quality work.
- Checked configuration files and logs to uncover root causes of problems.
- Reviewed project specification documentation to create appropriate testing methodologies.
- Provided reports on milestones, issues and test concerns to project managers for assistance.
- Worked with supervisors to improve testing capabilities.
- Executed test cases and documented defects, confirming resolution and mitigation of defects.
- Documented diagnostic findings in reports to inform stakeholders of product performance.
Test Lead
Wipro Limited BANGALORE
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Client : Google
- As a Test Lab Manager was responsible for Wi-Fi House test execution including OTA Performance testing.
- Wi-Fi Coverage testing and User Experience Testing.
- Use of Ix Chariot Test tool for Throughput Testing including TCP/UDP UL/DL numbers , roaming performance and checking testing failures.
- Team was involved in Stress and stability testing for Google Nest Products with Wi-Fi capabilities.
- As Test Lead and Lab Manager was responsible for Triaging and work on fixing issues with developers which were reported for different builds.
- Crash Analysis , kernel panics , Linux wireless connectivity and network debugging .
- Wi-Fi Easy Mesh Feature testing for latest Google Nest Wi-fi products for AP management Stack.
- Overall Performance measurement of product and roaming performance for 3-4 node mesh setup. Long hours test runs including simultaneous streamline flows to check throughput per node and analyzing band steering .
- Documented diagnostic findings in reports to inform stakeholders regarding product performance.
- Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.
- Reviewed project specification documentation to create appropriate testing methodologies.
- Conducted regression testing of existing products.
- Trained new test employees on equipment and company guidelines to promote productive and high-quality work.
- Tested, identified and troubleshot problems with networks.
- Streamlined testing processes for increased efficiency and reduced overall test cycle time.
Senior Test Engineer & Test Lead
Wipro
12.2018 - 02.2022
- 7 years of experience in WiFi Pre-certification and Certification Testing at Authorized Test Lab, WIPRO Limited, Bangalore.
- Executed WiFi programs for various WLAN devices for Wi-Fi Pre-certification and Certification.
- Configured and worked on access points and stations from different vendors like Qualcomm Atheros, Broadcom, Cisco, Ralink , Intel and Marvell.
- Configured and worked with different radius servers like Microsoft 2003 server, HostAPD Server, Radiator.
- Worked on sniffers- Omnipeek and Wireshark.
- Experience in using performance measurement tools like iperf command line and Chariot from Ixia.
- Good Knowledge in IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n protocol, IEEE802.11w, WPS2, Wi-fi Direct, Miracast, 802.11ac, WPA2, WMM, Easy Mesh, Power Savings Features, WPA3, WPA2 Security Vulnerability.
- Completed regression tests of new software builds to assess performance and success of bug fixes.
- Trained junior testers in company standards, testing protocols and software.
- Carried out tests individually and ensured it is aligned with the company's practices.
- Analyzed and contributed according to the work specifications, drawings and technical manuals to produce high-quality work.
- Hands on various operating systems like Windows, Ubuntu, Fedora and Debian .
- Understanding Product and customer requirements.
- As a Deputy Lab Manager was maintaining Technical records for the project and Responsible for audits conducted by A2LA and trained in QMS as per ISO 17025:2005 and ISO 17025:2017.
Test Engineer
Wipro Limited
09.2014 - 12.2018
- Joined as Student and Pursued M.Tech in Software Engineering from BITS PILANI through WIPRO Integrated Learning Program .
- Worked as Test Engineer and got Exposure to Wi-Fi Standards and its evolution over the years.
- Hands-on experience on various tools like iperf, Ix Chariot, Sniffer and Linux Operating Systems.
- Gained knowledge on Wi-Fi Interoperability Testing, its methods and standards to be followed.
- Exposure on Wi-Fi Protocol Level testing for various customers and their products to verify protocol standards followed by device as per Wi-Fi specifications.
- Completed Masters degree in November 2018 and promoted to Senior Test Engineer in December 2018.
Education
Master of Technology - Software Engineering
Birla Institute Of Technology And Science
Pilani Sep 2014 - 11.2018
Bachelors in Computer Applications -
NSHM College Of Management And Technology
Kolkata Jun 2011 - 06.2014
CBSE - Science Education
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Kolkata , West Bengal Mar 2008 - 03.2009
Skills
WLAN Testing
Protocol Testing
Lab testing
Problem resolution
Root cause analysis
UNIX/LINUX
User Experience Testing
Rewards and Recognitions
- Was rewarded for rectifying an issue as testing was totally getting blocked and we would have got an escalation from the customer.
- Rewarded with The League Extraordinaire for my outstanding performance in the project.
- Feather In My Cap recognition in the category - Achievement Orientation.
- Rewarded SPOT Awards for my Outstanding Performance.
extra curricular activities
I like to Play sports. love to do cooking as i am a foodie. Driving my car or bike is a stress relief.
Interests
New cars and bikes with advanced tech
Music and tabla
Like Badminton as a best sport
Timeline
Test Lead
Wipro Limited
10.2022 - Current
Test Lead
Wipro Limited BANGALORE
03.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Test Engineer & Test Lead
Wipro
12.2018 - 02.2022
Test Engineer
Wipro Limited
09.2014 - 12.2018
Master of Technology - Software Engineering
Birla Institute Of Technology And Science
Sep 2014 - 11.2018
Bachelors in Computer Applications -
NSHM College Of Management And Technology
Jun 2011 - 06.2014
CBSE - Science Education
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Mar 2008 - 03.2009
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