Technical Roadmap

Professional Career Timeline

1. 

   Founding System Architect & Technical QA Lead

   Stealth Mode

   Sep 2025 - Present•Remote / Stealth

   Concept to MVP: Spearheading the '0-to-1' architecture and validation of a Unified Sensor Integration IDE, automating the integration of OEM dependencies and standardizing sensor-level code extensions.

   • Architectural Innovation: Engineered a pre-validated compatibility layer for industry-standard chips (ARM, ESP32) and sensors (LiDAR/Radar), reducing manual bring-up cycles by an estimated 70%.
   • Advanced Simulation: Built a containerized (Docker/QEMU) testing ecosystem enabling high-fidelity A/B validation and system-level performance engineering before physical hardware deployment.
   • Technical Leadership: Conducted comprehensive cost-benefit and computing ability analysis for massive-scale sensor deployments, ensuring alignment with Industry 4.0 safety and reliability standards.
2. 

   Senior Firmware Quality Lead

   Samsara Inc

   Dec 2023 - Jul 2025•Remote / San Francisco, CA

   Spearheading E2E system test strategies for IoT Dash Cam product series within an AI/ML video-based safety ecosystem.

   • Developed automated testing pipelines focusing on video quality, AI/ML algorithm accuracy, and workload performance.
   • Reduced regression cycles by 50% and significantly improved release cadence through network reliability and connectivity automation.
   • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address validation gaps and influence project scope and resource allocation.
3. 

   Senior Automation Engineer II

   Cruise LLC

   Oct 2022 - Jun 2023•San Francisco, CA

   Owned test delivery for vehicle computational systems, overseeing successful releases of safety-critical firmware versions.

   • Developed an automation test framework for Sanity, Integration, and Stress testing, achieving 75% test coverage.
   • Led design for fault tolerance, redundancy, and network reliability testing (V2X and PCAP replay).
   • Aligned test strategies with business requirements through cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management.
4. 

   Infotainment & V2X Firmware Test Lead

   Rivian Automotive LLC

   Jun 2021 - Sep 2022•Palo Alto, CA

   Directed technical testing strategy and E2E test delivery for in-car Infotainment Systems in R1T, R1S, and Fleet models.

   • Designed an automation test framework for QNX and Android platforms covering OTA updates, UI/UX, and navigation.
   • Ensured comprehensive coverage for integration testing with vehicle systems, performance, and stability during continuous releases.
   • Achieved critical KPI goals from Out-of-Box Experience to full user flow life cycle.
5. 

   Senior QA Engineer II & Test Lead

   Amazon Lab126

   Jun 2018 - Jun 2021•Sunnyvale, CA

   Managed the QA process for Alexa Voice Service (AVS)-enabled products including Echo Buds (1st & 2nd Gen), Echo Auto, and Dash Button.

   • Automated Snippet API library, reducing manual testing costs by $3M.
   • Setup test labs and CI/CD pipelines for continuous execution using 50+ devices, achieving 30% fewer post-launch issues.
   • Created live dashboards using Splunk to highlight trends and metrics, improving test efficiency to 80%.
6. 

   Senior Test Engineer

   Tech Mahindra / Google Inc

   Jan 2016 - Jun 2018•Mountain View, CA

   Led system testing for Google's VR Controller, successfully releasing 1st & 2nd Gen controllers and the Daydream View headset.

   • Engineered a 3DOF robotic arm using Arduino and servo motors for automated motion tracking testing, reducing execution hours by 80%.
   • Key contributor in identifying VR test features and creating comprehensive test coverage, mitigating gaps in product readiness.
   • Developed Python scripts to measure controller battery through UART and evaluate 2DOF motion tracking.
7. 

   Product Validation Engineer

   Cognizant Technology / Cisco

   Sep 2015 - Jan 2016•Boston, MA

   Developed a Python-based test automation framework for Set-top-Box (STB) video streaming applications by simulating handheld remote key events.

   • Enhanced test scope by 40% and reduced execution time by half through modular architecture and programmable actions.
8. 

   Radio Validation Engineer

   Wistron Mobile Solutions Corp

   Dec 2014 - Sep 2015•Rolling Meadows, IL

   Led validation for Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) compliance on Android and BlackBerry handsets, executing pre-certification and interoperability testing.

   • Re-architected WLAN IOT test automation framework to integrate Android OS support, creating savings of $1.3M.
   • Designed internal dashboards to monitor automation test activity and alert engineers to high-priority issues.
9. 

   Senior Software Engineer & Test Automation Lead

   L&T Infotech / Motorola Mobility

   Oct 2009 - Dec 2014•Chicago, IL

   Pioneered a test automation framework for Bluetooth qualification testing on Motorola handsets, generating $2.1M in revenue.

   • Devised a 3-tier infrastructure enhancing code reusability (3x) and reducing test preparation LOE by 70%.
   • Resolved high-priority customer issues including Bluetooth call audio glitches and car kit media sync issues using automation.
   • Re-designed existing System Test automation framework to scale with growing numbers of Android smartphones.
10. 

    Software Developer

    Luminous Infoways

    Oct 2008 - Sep 2009•Bhubaneswar, India

    Led functional and integration testing for web portal applications, ensuring robust performance and seamless user experience.

    • Worked in web application deployment module, feature integration, and client liaison.