Hiral Kothari
About Hiral Kothari
Hiral Kothari is a Quality Assurance Specialist with extensive experience in software testing and team mentoring. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Sardar Patel University and a Master's degree from Gujarat University, and has worked in various roles in India and Canada since 2011.
Work at SOTI
Hiral Kothari has been employed at SOTI as a Quality Assurance Specialist since 2017. In this role, Kothari focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of software products. The position involves utilizing various testing methodologies and tools to enhance product performance. Kothari's contributions have been integral to the quality assurance processes within the organization, particularly in adapting to agile methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Hiral Kothari completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Sciences from Sardar Patel University between 2001 and 2004. Following this, Kothari earned a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Gujarat University from 2004 to 2008. Kothari possesses expertise in creating onboarding documents for new hires, which facilitates the integration process for new team members. Additionally, Kothari has hands-on experience in writing Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and End-to-End (E2E) feature files.
Background
Hiral Kothari's educational journey began at Bright English Medium School, where Kothari completed a Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program from 1989 to 2001. Kothari's professional experience includes working as a Software Test Engineer at Pegasus Info Corp for one year in Mumbai, India, and as a Senior Software Test Engineer at Mode Media Corporation from 2013 to 2016 in Pune, India. This diverse background has contributed to Kothari's comprehensive understanding of quality assurance.
Achievements
In the role of Quality Assurance Specialist, Hiral Kothari has contributed to team development by mentoring peers in quality assurance practices. Kothari's involvement in knowledge sharing has enhanced the skills of team members and improved overall quality assurance processes. Kothari is proficient in using various tools, including JIRA, Adb logging, git bash, and Microsoft TFS, which are essential for testing and project management.