Naveen Charles S
Test Lead
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven Test Lead with over 13 years of experience in quality engineering, specializing in smartphone power consumption, AIoT, wearables, telecom, and mobile app testing. Proven expertise in developing test strategies, defining frameworks, optimizing resources, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve high-impact quality outcomes aligned with business objectives. Recognized for building high-performing teams and streamlining test operations while leading large-scale validation programs that significantly improve product reliability, elevate customer experience, and ensure excellence in fast-paced product environments. Committed to fostering innovation and driving continuous improvement within the testing landscape.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
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Work History
Technical Test Lead
Xiaomi India Pvt Ltd
01.2025 - Current
- Led a team of technical testers, effectively delegating tasks and monitoring progress for timely project completion for smartphones (Power Consumption Team).
- Drove strategic optimization of third-party power consumption test execution, redesigning workflows and coverage to improve efficiency—achieving a 37.5% reduction in execution time, freeing 50% of test resources, and delivering a 60% overall productivity gain across the testing cycle.
- Delivered measurable business impact by improving test execution efficiency by 8%, reducing cycle time from 3 to 2.5 days, and saving 0.25 man-days per project through process optimization.
- Conduct comprehensive DOU and Power L1 testing to establish baseline and advanced power metrics, alongside third-party app impact analysis, and optimization tracking.
- Perform eSIM/network power scenarios (multi-profile), product benchmarking for power KPIs, PGSL compliance validation, and release gating support.
- Execute stress/endurance testing for power consumption/battery stability, including 10-hour standby validation, with detailed log analysis.
- Implemented targeted power optimization initiatives, including whitelist control strategies, to minimize background battery drain.
- Analyzed the impact of high-volume output, backlight value variations, and virtual proximity sensor behavior on device power consumption.
- Optimized display refresh rate adaptations and system parameters to enhance overall battery efficiency and smartphone power performance.
Test Leader
Xiaomi Technology Pvt Ltd
05.2018 - 12.2024
- Spearheaded end-to-end ecosystem testing to ensure premium product quality and launch readiness for the Indian market under aggressive timelines.
- Drive end-to-end testing for wearables and AIoT product portfolios, including test planning, task allocation, risk identification, and post-launch quality monitoring.
- Demonstrate strong domain expertise in wearables, AIoT, and smart TV validation for Xiaomi India, enabling comprehensive cross-category product verification, ecosystem compatibility testing, and high-quality release readiness across the India portfolio.
- Extensive hands-on experience in testing smart home automation, fitness wearables, and connected ecosystem devices.
- Responsible for team expansion and capability development for India testing operations, including hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and performance management, to build a high-performing QA team.
- Ensure teams build comprehensive test cases based on market and field issues to enhance regression and scenario coverage.
- Responsible for testing the readiness of Xiaomi's own proprietary companion app, Mi-Fitness, and its successful listing on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
- Responsible for Indian server configuration testing for the connectivity and usability of the Xiaomi Home and Xiaomi Fitness app for the India region under Xiaomi, Wearables, and AIOT.
- Validate ecosystem integrations with Mi Fitness, Mi Home, Mi Earphones apps, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa, including competitor benchmarking, and compatibility checks.
- Lead the pilot project [Xiaomi Desktop Camera] through regular coordination with HQ and key stakeholders to ensure successful launches.
- Responsible for TV team test strategy definition and adaptation for the India region.
- Designed and implemented customized TV test cases under the IN Localization Focus Testing Project, targeting performance, user experience, and device compatibility to ensure India-specific market readiness, and optimized product quality. Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
Software Test Engineer
Lava International Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 04.2018
- Performed end-to-end field and drive testing of mobile software on smart and feature phones across live operator networks.
- Validated network performance across 3G, 4G, and VoLTE bands, including call drops, handovers, VoLTE stability, roaming, IRAT, and throughput KPIs.
- Executed stationary and drive test scenarios covering attach/detach, RRC transitions, Multi-RAB, MO/MT calls, and cell reselection.
- Conducted GPS validation, FOTA upgrade testing, and full software regression across multiple device variants.
- Collaborated with developers for defect debugging, retesting, and closure of field-reported issues.
- Ensured device interoperability and compatibility benchmarking with competitor devices across carrier environments.
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
Software Test Engineer
Marquis Tech
11.2013 - 06.2015
- Contributed as an individual tester for handset validation projects supporting Nokia and Microsoft, delivering high-quality mobile software releases across multiple device programs.
- Executed comprehensive functional, compatibility, performance, stress, reliability, and exploratory testing to ensure product acceptance, and release readiness.
- Performed cellular network validation by executing terminal test cases across live networks to verify end-to-end device performance.
- Identified and logged defects in internal error databases with detailed analysis, and prepared structured test summary reports for stakeholders.
- Handled multiple handset programs, including confidential/secret projects (Pseudo Android), ensuring strict quality and timeline adherence.
- Conducted battery performance validation using power measurement tools to assess device efficiency and reliability under varied usage conditions.
Education
Masters - computer Application (MCA)
East West Institute of Technology
01.2012
Bachelors - computer Application (BCA)
East West college of Business Management
01.2009
Skills
Test strategy planning & Optimization specialist
Power Consumption Testing
AIOT /Wearable & TV Testing
Team mentoring, task allocation, and performance management
Timeline
Technical Test Lead
Xiaomi India Pvt Ltd
01.2025 - Current
Test Leader
Xiaomi Technology Pvt Ltd
05.2018 - 12.2024
Software Test Engineer
Lava International Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 04.2018
Software Test Engineer
Marquis Tech
11.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelors - computer Application (BCA)
East West college of Business Management
Masters - computer Application (MCA)
East West Institute of Technology
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above information furnished is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Naveen Charles S