MS Office
Ashish Sachdev
QA Lead
Mississauga,ON
Summary
A QA Team Lead with over 14 years of extensive experience, including 7 years of direct customer-facing roles on-site in the USA and UK. Specializing in the Telecom domain, consistently demonstrated excellence across various roles. I pride myself on being a detail-oriented team player with exceptional organizational skills, capable of efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
QA Lead-4G/5G Validation
BSNL & C-DOT (Customer)
Gurgaon, Haryana,IND
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Providing solutions and automating validation and deployment on 4G RAN and core testing utilizing tool name Netomate.
- Leveraging Cloud architecture and expertise in NFV, Openstack, Kubernetes, and OSM solutions for end-to-end deployment and testing of network core nodes
- Responsible for coordinating between core network CDOT and TCS teams to ensure punctual delivery of high-quality products
- Leading QA team by conducting functional testing using Spirent Landslide and providing support for end-to-end system testing
- Proficient in using tools such as Spirent Landslide, Wireshark, Python, Linux, and POSTMAN
- Developed test cases based on 5G deployment, including NSA and SA-based architectures."
QA Lead- Google Assistant
Google (Customer)
Mountain View, California ,USA
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Implemented and maintained approximately 300 manual test cases for various Google Assistant features, overseeing end-to-end testing from sanity checks to production.
- Designed comprehensive business requirement documents by defining scope, process design, functional and non-functional requirements, risks, and alternative solutions through thorough requirement analysis in collaboration with business stakeholders.
- Managed and operated automation testing modules for Google Assistant feature modules and their enhancements, utilizing Python, cloud SQL, and Google Cloud tools.
- Actively engaged with clients during testing phase through Work-In-Progress (WIP) updates, application demos, status reports, and weekly status meetings.
- Provided valuable support to clients during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and User Training phase, ensuring seamless execution of user testing and facilitating knowledge transfer sessions for end-users.
QA Lead-Android Messaging
Google (Customer)
Hyderabad, Telangana,IND
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Served as QA Lead for Android messaging application, specializing in functional and exploratory testing, which included accessibility testing across various Android-based UI interfaces.
- Played key role in Requirement Gathering & Analysis, preparing and modifying User Story documents, Test Scenarios, and Test Cases.
- Led 4-member POC (Proof of Concept) team for TCS-Google, managing weekly status calls between TCS and Google's engineering teams.
- Delivered manual functional, smoke, and sanity test cases, while also exploring and presenting non-functional and automation feasibility to customers.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using Google's internal bug tracking and management tools, and meticulously documented software releases, defects, and various project artifacts, including onboarding documentation.
Application and Protocol Validation Engineer
Rohde & Schwarz (Customer)
Seattle, Washington , USA
06.2013 - 10.2017
- Single-handedly managed T-Mobile, US project, starting from Requirement Gathering under LTE, LTE Advanced, and IMS test requirements provided by TMO SMEs. Demonstrated final suite to them for validation.
- Proficient in validation using R&S CMW500 platform, encompassing RF conformance (TS-8980 extended), CMW500 Call Box, CMW Run, CMW data performance (PQA), location-based (LBS) testing, as well as battery and audio/video solutions.
- Held accountability for releasing features on time and effectively communicated with all T-Mobile (TMO-US) project stakeholders to obtain their sign-off. Collaborated closely with third-party mobile vendors/partners.
- Managed periodic updates on various R&S systems and acquired on-site calibration skills to maintain system effectiveness.
- Tracked TMO releases through HP Quality Center and utilized tools such as Bug-Zilla and JIRA to create user stories, raised detailed bugs, and monitored them until resolution.
Application Engineer
Aeroflex Now Cobham Inc(Customer)
Gurgaon And Stevenage, IND And UK
08.2009 - 05.2013
- Engaged in development and testing of various Aeroflex engineering products and platforms.
- Conducted validation of Lector (the client's RF quality-based performance tool) with multiple modem chipsets and mobile handsets, using both manual and automated testing approaches.
- Participated in development and testing of CDMA (1xRTT, e-HRPD) and LTE-TDD MAC and RRC layers, in accordance with 3GPP specifications.
- Delivered training to associates in different geographic locations through presentations and individual support sessions.
- Achieved a high level of proficiency in Lector and actively contributed to cost-cutting efforts for the tool, resulting in approximately 70% reduction in total execution time.
Education
Hons - Electronics and Communication
Engineering College(University of Rajasthan)
Kota Rajasthan IND 06.2004 - 2008.06
Skills
4G ,IMS,4G Advanced and 5G(NSA & SA)
Certification
Google Cloud Certified Digital Leader
Accomplishments
- Received accolades from Aeroflex for promptly addressing issues, optimizing the Lector tool, and serving as the single point of contact (POC) capable of providing sustained support across various geographic regions.
- Worked independently in the TMO Seattle validation lab, overseeing all R&S (Research and Development and Sales) activities. Earned appreciation from both onsite and offshore R&S program managers multiple times for effective management, ensuring timely delivery to end-clients.
- During my 4+ years of association with R&S, contributed to their transformation from a new entrant to a primary vendor within TMO US, resulting in a 400% increase in testing system capacity in TMO and OEM Labs.
- Demonstrated dedication and commitment during TCS's initial pilot (POC) phase for the Google Android messaging project, eventually leading to TCS handling the entire project.
- Led the Google Assistant team, receiving periodic recognition from Google for identifying high-quality bugs, enhancing productivity, and optimizing the QA process.
Software
Linux,Windows OS
QXDM,ADB,AT,Wireshark
POSTMAN
Spirent Landslide
Aeroflex ,R&S testing tools
HP Quality Center, Jira, BugZilla,IBM Clear Case
Google Cloud and internal testing, repository management, bug logging tools
CDOT Core network VM (containers and kubernetes)based,Openstack Horizon, TE-OSM
Timeline
QA Lead-4G/5G Validation
BSNL & C-DOT (Customer)
01.2021 - 04.2023
QA Lead- Google Assistant
Google (Customer)
03.2019 - 12.2020
QA Lead-Android Messaging
Google (Customer)
11.2017 - 02.2019
Application and Protocol Validation Engineer
Rohde & Schwarz (Customer)
06.2013 - 10.2017
Application Engineer
Aeroflex Now Cobham Inc(Customer)
08.2009 - 05.2013
Hons - Electronics and Communication
Engineering College(University of Rajasthan)
06.2004 - 2008.06
Similar Profiles
Chang Gyu ParkChang Gyu Park
Cafe Worker ( Cafe Black Cups ) at CustomerCafe Worker ( Cafe Black Cups ) at Customer
John AkersJohn Akers
Customer Service Associate at CustomerCustomer Service Associate at Customer
Jiaqi DuJiaqi Du
Restaurant Waitress at CustomerRestaurant Waitress at Customer
Cassandra MandapCassandra Mandap
Nursing Clinical Student Practical Nurse at Humber River Hospital- Inpatient Surgery UnitNursing Clinical Student Practical Nurse at Humber River Hospital- Inpatient Surgery Unit
HIREN PATELHIREN PATEL
Senior Abilities and Accommodation Specialist at Humber PolytechnicSenior Abilities and Accommodation Specialist at Humber Polytechnic