Vikas Mishra
About Vikas Mishra
Vikas Mishra is a Senior Data Specialist II at AXA XL in India, with extensive experience in data management and automation. He holds multiple degrees in computer science and has worked in various roles, including database administration and test data management.
Work at AXA XL
Vikas Mishra has been employed at AXA XL, a division of AXA, as a Senior Data Specialist II since 2016. In this role, he has focused on test data management on Azure, managing various data layers. His responsibilities include utilizing agile methodology and participating in daily scrum calls to provide project updates. His experience at AXA XL has contributed to his expertise in data management and automation.
Education and Expertise
Vikas Mishra holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Application from Indira Gandhi National Open University, which he completed from 2011 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from IGNOU between 2008 and 2011. Additionally, he studied Data Science at the Great Lakes Institute of Management, achieving certification from 2018 to 2019. His educational background supports his strong understanding of test strategy and test automation.
Background in Database Administration
Before joining AXA XL, Vikas Mishra worked as a Database Administrator at Monteage Technologies Pvt Ltd from 2015 to 2016 and at Monteage Services from 2014 to 2015. His roles involved managing database systems and ensuring data integrity. This experience laid the foundation for his current position, where he applies his database management skills in a data specialist capacity.
Technical Skills and Projects
Vikas Mishra has developed API test automation using Python within a Docker environment, employing a Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) framework. He has created user-friendly dashboards using Power BI to analyze data from a Business Intelligence perspective. His technical skills also include a robust understanding of Hadoop, enhancing his capabilities in test automation.
Early Education
Vikas Mishra completed his high school education at Ras Bihari Bose Rajkiya Sarvodya Bal Vidyalaya in Delhi, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. His foundational education provided him with the necessary skills to pursue higher studies in computer science and data management.