NIDHIN THATHRON
Brentwood
Summary
Experienced QA Lead with 12+ years of expertise in software quality assurance and a proven track record of ensuring the quality and integrity of software products. Skilled in leading QA team, developing testing strategies, and implementing efficient QA processes. Proficient in various testing methodologies and tools, dedicated to delivering high-quality software solutions. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Proven track record of identifying bugs, tracking defects, and driving product improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Lead
Tata Elxsi
02.2020 - Current
- Expertise in Bootloader/DRI Functional, Stability, Automation, Interop, Thermal testing of Comcast/SKY RDKV and RDKB devices
- Thorough understanding of bootloader and disaster recovery image functionality, Architecture, various stages of Bootloader.
- Expertise in RDK architecture, components, and EntOS feature/requirements.
- Experience in testing Bootloader/DRI and debugging the issues using Hardware tools like JTAG debuggers.
- Strong knowledge in secureboot and xsign image verifier.
- Developing comprehensive test plans, strategies, and test cases based on project requirements
- Continuously improving QA processes and methodologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness
- Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, Architect, product owner and third party testing team to ensure the delivery of high-quality software
- Identifying and mitigating project risks related to quality assurance and ensuring adherence to quality standards and compliance requirements
- Providing training and mentorship to QA team members, promoting a culture of learning and continuous improvement
- Overseeing the execution of test cases, analyzing test results, and reporting bugs and defects to the development team
- Provided observations, took measurements, and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.
Senior Engineer
Tata Elxsi
09.2012 - Current
- Experience in functional Automation execution of SKYHUB4 devices in US and UK environment
- Identifying opportunities for test automation and leading the implementation of test script
- Experience in Rack, Stress and stability testing of Comcast RDK devices from various vendors
- Experience in testing new native as well as third party application and the impact on integrating the application into the RDK stack.
- Expertise in Triaging of defects from Comcast RDK V set top boxes
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
Education
Bachelor's - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Cochin University of Science And Technology
04-2012
Skills
- Bootloader, DRI Functional, Stability, Performance, Thermal and Interop Testing of RDK Video/Broadband device
- RDKV, RDKB device Functional Testing
- Experience in testing native as well as third party application
- Rack Stability/Stress testing of RDK legacy device
- Defect management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Regression Testing
- Defect tracking
- Test case preparation
Street
Brentwood
Timeline
QA Lead
Tata Elxsi
02.2020 - Current
Senior Engineer
Tata Elxsi
09.2012 - Current
Bachelor's - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Cochin University of Science And Technology
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