Mayank Kumar

I am a results-driven Quality Assurance Lead with over 5 years of experience in Manual Testing, Test Automation, and Release Governance. I have a proven record in leading QA teams, architecting scalable automation frameworks, and optimizing testing strategies across various platforms. My expertise lies in achieving quality releases in Agile environments, coordinating effectively across teams, and implementing efficient testing processes

Quality Assurance Lead - NexGen Tech Solutions Private Limited - Delhi, India

(2025-12)

• Led QA activities across OTT, Android TV, Mobile, and Web, directing a team of 10 engineers and achieving on-time releases for all platforms.
• Implemented Witbe, Selenium, Appium, and Python automation frameworks, cutting manual test effort by 60%.
• Defined QA strategy and quality gates, coordinating with Product and DevOps to deliver releases without delays.
• Managed Functional, Regression, Integration, and UAT testing, ensuring comprehensive test coverage for multiple simultaneous releases.
• Tracked and resolved critical defects using JIRA, conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to implement preventive quality measures.
• Collaborated with OEM vendors and third-party teams for platform compatibility and certification testing, acting as the primary escalation point for production issues.

Senior Test Engineer - Tata Play Limited - New Delhi, India

(2022-03 - 2025-12)

• Led end-to-end testing of OTT applications across mobile, web, and Android Set-Top Boxes (STBs), ensuring optimal performance and cross-platform compatibility.
• Designed and maintained automation test suites using Witbe Automation, StormTest, Selenium, and Appium, improving test cycle efficiency.
• Built Python-based UI and regression scripts using Pytest and automated REST API validations using Postman.
• Conducted Android STB game testing and IoT integration testing with devices like Amazon Alexa and smart home accessories.
• Performed deep-dive root cause analysis (RCA) using ADB commands, system logs, and crash analysis tools to troubleshoot critical bugs.

QA Engineer - Markem-Imaje India Pvt. Limited - Delhi, India

(2021-10 - 2022-03)

• Conducted system integration and functional testing of industrial printers to ensure hardware-software compatibility and optimal operational performance.
• Performed deep-dive root cause analysis (RCA) and troubleshooting for system anomalies, significantly reducing equipment downtime.
• Facilitated User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and provided end-user training on equipment usage and preventive quality measures.
• Maintained testing logs and compliance documentation to ensure all products met strict safety and quality assurance standards.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Electronics & Communication Engineering - Maharishi Dayanand University (2018-08 - 2021-09)

Diploma - Electronics Engineering - Government Polytechnic Mainpuri (2014-08 - 2017-07)