Himanshu Pushkar

Aspire to leverage deep expertise in hardware and software testing to drive innovation and excellence in the tech industry—specializing in validation engineering and quality assurance to enhance product reliability, accelerate delivery, and contribute meaningfully to both organizational growth and personal development. Experienced QA/Validation Engineer with a proven track record in manual and automation testing, hardware validation, and cross-platform application testing across Windows, Android, and iOS ecosystems.

Senior Validation Engineer - U.S.T Global

(2019-05)

Domain: Manual & Automation Testing | Embedded Systems | Device Driver Validation

• Conducted comprehensive validation testing for Microsoft and Intel drivers, ensuring compatibility and performance across hardware platforms.
• Specialized in functional and regression testing across diverse domains including Wi-Fi, Audio, Bluetooth, Camera, and Storage devices.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand hardware-software integration, enhancing test effectiveness and product stability.
• Created and executed detailed test cases based on evolving client specifications and new feature integrations.
• Logged and tracked bugs using JIRA, ensuring accurate defect reporting, retest validation, and resolution follow-ups.
• Participated in weekly OS and driver stack validation cycles, contributing to the stability of production releases.
• Played a key role in streamlining the transition from manual to automation testing to improve testing efficiency.
• Supported continuous improvement efforts by contributing to test documentation, knowledge sharing, and best practices.
• Exposure to device firmware and driver testing in real-time environments.
• Contributed to high-impact testing for globally deployed products.

Testing Engineer / Quality Engineer - F.O. (Aforeserve .com. Ltd)

(2014-12 - 2019-05)

Domain: Hardware Testing | Quality Assurance | Logistics Coordination

• Performed desktop motherboard testing and repair validation, ensuring component-level quality before deployment.
• Conducted detailed visual inspections for ports, corrosion, and surface damages to ensure physical integrity.
• Worked closely with L2 engineers to diagnose faults and assist in post-repair validation testing (audio, LAN, display, etc.).
• Conducted 24-hour long-run system testing to validate hardware reliability under sustained performance conditions.
• Executed Final Quality Assurance checks (FQA) and Out-of-Box Audits (OBA) to meet strict product batch standards (1 failure = batch rejection).
• Managed logistics coordination, including ETA tracking, sticker verification, and shipment readiness checks.
• Maintained batch-wise reporting of product health metrics and test outcomes for internal and client audit purposes.
• Played an integral role in ensuring high delivery accuracy and minimizing return/repair cycles.
• Experience in hardware lifecycle validation, from intake to post-repair testing.
• Familiar with ISO quality norms, ESD handling, and quality sampling techniques.
• Developed strong fundamentals in electronics QA and component-level diagnosis.
• Ensured zero-defect delivery protocols through batch integrity and testing diligence.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Electronics and Communication Engineering - S.J.C. Institute of Technology, Chickballapur, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum