Krish Thakkar
About Krish Thakkar
Krish Thakkar is a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with experience in automation and software testing. He has worked at various companies, including Mindtickle, Fractal Analytics, and BrowserStack, and currently holds a position at CallSign in Abu Dhabi.
Work at Callsign
Krish Thakkar currently holds the position of Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Callsign, where he has been employed since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing software reliability through automation. He has developed a UI framework based on Cypress for test automation, contributing to the efficiency of the testing process. His work at Callsign is characterized by a commitment to implementing best practices in software testing and automation.
Previous Experience in Software Testing
Before joining Callsign, Krish Thakkar worked at Mindtickle as an SDET from 2020 to 2022, where he spent two years in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He also held the position of Senior Software Test Engineer at Media.net from 2019 to 2020. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Test Engineer at Fractal Analytics for one month in 2019. His diverse experience in various companies has equipped him with a solid foundation in software testing methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Krish Thakkar earned his Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Science from KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar, from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, he completed a Diploma in Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology at Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Polytechnic from 2012 to 2015. His educational background provides him with a strong technical foundation, particularly in software development and testing.
Skills in Automation and CI/CD
Krish Thakkar has developed expertise in using RestAssured for API testing, which is a critical skill in modern software development. He is passionate about automating repetitive tasks to enhance software reliability. Additionally, he is adept at implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, which are essential for maintaining high-quality software and efficient development workflows.
Career Timeline
Krish Thakkar's career in software testing began with his role as an Automation Engineer at BrowserStack from 2018 to 2019. He then transitioned to Fractal Analytics as a Test Engineer for a brief period before joining Media.net as a Senior Software Test Engineer. After his tenure at Media.net, he worked at Mindtickle as an SDET for two years before moving to Callsign in 2022. His career reflects a steady progression in the field of software testing and automation.