Imran Akhtar
About Imran Akhtar
Imran Akhtar is the Head of Quality Assurance and Automation at MNTN and has extensive experience in software quality assurance and automation across various companies, including Microsoft and Gilbarco Veeder-Root. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Computer Science and Computer Software Engineering from the University of Mississippi.
Current Role at MNTN
Imran Akhtar serves as the Head of Quality Assurance and Automation at MNTN, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes and automation strategies within the organization. His leadership is focused on enhancing product quality and optimizing testing methodologies to ensure high standards are met.
Professional Experience
Imran Akhtar has extensive experience in software quality assurance and engineering. He worked at Microsoft in various roles, including Senior Test Manager for Office Forms and Software Design Engineer in Test. His tenure at Gilbarco Veeder-Root included positions as Manager and later as Director of Software Quality Assurance & Automation. He also served as an Independent Software Consultant for eight years before joining MNTN.
Education and Expertise
Imran Akhtar holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and a Master's Degree in Computer Software Engineering, both from the University of Mississippi. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in software development and quality assurance, enabling him to implement effective testing strategies and automation solutions.
Previous Employment at Microsoft
During his time at Microsoft, Imran Akhtar held multiple positions from 1991 to 2005. He worked as a Software Design Engineer in Test, Senior Office Test/Security Manager, and Word-Mail and Automation Solutions Manager/Lead. His roles involved developing and managing testing processes for various Microsoft products, contributing to the overall quality and reliability of the software.
Leadership at Gilbarco Veeder-Root
At Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Imran Akhtar held the position of Director of Software Quality Assurance & Automation from 2015 to 2021. His leadership in this role focused on establishing quality assurance protocols and enhancing automation processes, which contributed to improved product performance and customer satisfaction.