Akhil Tewatia
About Akhil Tewatia
Akhil Tewatia is an Associate Director of Quality Engineering at Iris Software Inc., where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in quality assurance, having held various roles in multiple organizations, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science and a Master's degree in Computer Engineering.
Work at IRIS Software
Akhil Tewatia has been serving as the Associate Director of Quality Engineering at Iris Software Inc. since 2019. In this role, he oversees quality assurance activities and implements strategies to enhance testing processes. His responsibilities include monitoring QA activities and conducting root cause analysis to identify areas for improvement. Tewatia's leadership in quality engineering contributes to the overall effectiveness of the company's software development lifecycle.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to his current position, Tewatia held various roles in quality assurance. He worked as an Associate QA L2 at Sapient for one year and as a Test Engineer at Xchanging for another year. Following these roles, he served as a Project Test Manager at Xuber (Xchanging) for eight years, where he managed testing projects and teams. He also worked as a Manager QA at Cyber Group Inc. for four years, further solidifying his expertise in quality assurance.
Education and Expertise
Akhil Tewatia holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Delhi University, which he completed from 1996 to 1999. He also earned a Master's Degree in Computer Engineering from Indian Jobs and Careers between 2000 and 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills in both functional and non-functional testing, particularly in continuous delivery environments.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Tewatia possesses strong technical skills in quality assurance, specializing in test automation using hybrid frameworks. He has experience with industry-standard tools such as Selenium and JMeter. His expertise extends to implementing QA processes and strategies that cater to both product-based and service-based companies. Tewatia's proficiency in monitoring QA activities and conducting root cause analysis enhances the quality assurance outcomes of his teams.
Leadership and Team Management
Akhil Tewatia has a proven track record in building and managing quality assurance teams. He emphasizes mentoring and coaching team members to ensure successful manual and automation testing efforts. His leadership approach focuses on fostering a collaborative environment that promotes continuous improvement in quality assurance practices.