Yashwant Naik

Experienced Chess Trainer with background in Software Engineering and Software Testing. Proficient in C++ software development, manual testing and chess coaching at various levels. FIDE rated chess player with multiple tournament achievements.

Chess Trainer at Upstep Education Pvt. Ltd. (2023-12 – 2026-04)

Conducted group and individual chess classes online for students from various countries including India, Australia, USA, Singapore, Qatar, and Netherlands. Taught students from beginner to sub junior part 2 level.

• Conducted homework discussion before beginning with new topics
• Took regular tests and assessments of students
• Provided feedback to students
• Assisted students while playing games by giving hints according to topics taught without telling the actual moves
• Played regularly against group class students combined together
• Analyzed games of students helping them find missed moves at certain positions by giving appropriate hints

Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Tajonline(GRG) India Pvt. Ltd. (2022-05 – 2022-08)

Worked on Loyalty Program domain, operating in a team of 2-3 testers performing different types of testing individually in about 6 environments.

• Attended user story grooming sessions
• Formed test cases from enhancement user stories provided
• Performed end to end testing of modules given in user stories
• Reported bugs in Redmine tool

Software Engineer at Tripund Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (2017-11 – 2019-05)

Full time C++ experience as a software engineer for the e-learning domain. Contributed to the development of standalone e-learning software.

• Developed quiz engine
• Developed interactive whiteboard
• Developed offline learning portal
• Major contribution: Development of the 3D video tool using the anaglyph method

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering – University of Mumbai (2011 – 2015)

Pre-University Course in Science – Atomic Energy Junior College, Mumbai

CBSE – Atomic Energy Central School, Mumbai