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Rachit  Kapoor

Rachit Kapoor

Noida

Summary

Dynamic validation expert with a track record of developing robust test plans and executing successful firmware validation projects. Known for strong regression analysis and effective stakeholder reporting, driving quality and efficiency across teams.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Expert Firmware Validation

Landis+Gyr
Noida
12.2019 - Current
  • Technically, lead the validation team for the EMEA Smart Meter Platform.
  • Ownership for various Smart Meter Platform Modules, like Profile, Power Quality, Communication, etc.
  • Test Script Writing (Python) & In-House Test Tools Development.
  • Regression analysis and bi-weekly report presentation to stakeholders at the sprint review.
  • SCPI Low-Level Bringup Test Automation for Production Scenarios.
  • Documentation and Firmware Test Report.
  • Customer issues and firmware debug setup.
  • Interview and training for new joinees.
  • DLMS Protocol.
  • Cross-team communication.
  • Validation Test Plan and Estimation to Stakeholders.

Validation Lead

Insice Infotech
Noida
09.2017 - 12.2019

Executed complete ownership of Bootrom IP validation for NXP Semiconductor, ensuring robust functionality.
Developed and implemented test projects to validate functional features of Bootrom IP.
Utilized Trace32 and GHS tools for effective debugging and analysis during validation process.
Applied C and Python programming languages to create automated test scripts for efficiency.

Sr Engineer

Aricent
Bangalore
09.2015 - 09.2017

Owned Video Controller IP functional validation for mobile and tablet SoC development at Qualcomm, Bangalore.
Developed comprehensive test cases for various IP features to ensure reliability.
Utilized Trace32, C, and Python for effective testing and validation processes.
Contributed to project success as part of a team focused on quality assurance.

Sr Engineer

UST Global
Bangalore
02.2014 - 08.2015

Developed validation test projects for Chromium OS features including storage, USB, graphics, and audio.
Wrote comprehensive test cases utilizing Autotest framework in Python.
Utilized external servo board to facilitate communication with DUT.
Managed defects tracking through Jira system for efficient resolution.

Created test projects to validate components of Atlas SoC, such as SCB, EZI2C, and PERI.
Authored test scripts and firmware in Embedded C for chip functionality assessment.
Conducted firmware debugging, defect identification, and resolution activities.
Tracked defects using CDT for systematic management and reporting.

Sr Member Technical Staff (Includes Internship)

Brisa Technologies
Bangalore
02.2011 - 01.2014

Developed test projects for validation of PSoC IPs using Embedded C.
Authored test cases for various integrated peripherals.
Executed firmware debugging, identified defects, and implemented fixes.
Tracked defects through Defect Tracking System (CDT).
Designed and prepared comprehensive test plans and cases for firmware testing.
Conducted unit testing, reported firmware bugs, and updated functionalities.
Performed Sys-QA, WLK, and WHQL testing for quality assurance.
Created Python scripts to validate project management tools and GUI functionality.

Education

Master of Science - Embedded System

Manipal Centre For Information Science
Udupi
01-2012

Advance Diploma - Wireless & Broadband Networks

CDAC
Mohali
01-2010

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication

H.N.B Garhwal University
Dehradun
06-2009

Skills

  • Test script writing
  • Firmware validation
  • SCPI testing
  • DLMS protocol
  • Regression analysis
  • Test project management
  • Product owner
  • Python programming
  • Low-level C programming
  • Arm Cortex M0/M3
  • Automation testing
  • Requirement analysis
  • Cross-team collaboration
  • Quality assurance
  • Agile methodology
  • Debugging techniques
  • Software testing
  • CI/CD Integration
  • Jenkins/Dev Ops

Timeline

Technical Expert Firmware Validation

Landis+Gyr
12.2019 - Current

Validation Lead

Insice Infotech
09.2017 - 12.2019

Sr Engineer

Aricent
09.2015 - 09.2017

Sr Engineer

UST Global
02.2014 - 08.2015

Sr Member Technical Staff (Includes Internship)

Brisa Technologies
02.2011 - 01.2014

Master of Science - Embedded System

Manipal Centre For Information Science

Advance Diploma - Wireless & Broadband Networks

CDAC

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication

H.N.B Garhwal University
Rachit Kapoor