Priyanka Banthia
About Priyanka Banthia
Priyanka Banthia is a Software QA Engineer at Synaptics Incorporated since 2021, with previous experience as a Test Engineer at Vix Technology and a Faculty Lecturer at various institutions in India. She holds a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from the University of Rajasthan, along with multiple certifications in software testing and cloud technology.
Work at Synaptics
Priyanka Banthia has been employed at Synaptics Incorporated as a Software QA Engineer since 2021. In this role, she focuses on ensuring the quality of software products through various testing methodologies. Her responsibilities include conducting regression, user acceptance testing (UAT), API testing, and load testing. She utilizes automation testing tools such as Selenium and Cucumber to enhance testing efficiency.
Previous Experience in Software Testing
Prior to her current position, Priyanka worked as a Test Engineer at Vix Technology from 2019 to 2021. She also held the position of Software Tester at Ducat Education from 2009 to 2011. Her extensive experience in software testing spans multiple domains, including Semiconductor, Transport, Health, and Retail, showcasing her versatility in the field.
Educational Background
Priyanka Banthia completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Rajasthan from 1993 to 1996. She further pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the same university from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, she holds an ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer certification and has achieved UGC-NET certification for University Lectureship in India.
Teaching Experience
Priyanka has a significant background in academia, having served as a lecturer at various institutions in India. She worked at West Bengal University of Technology from 2001 to 2005, and at Wigan & Leigh College (India) Ltd. from 2005 to 2008. Her teaching experience also includes positions at Punjab Technical University, University of Rajasthan, and New Era Institute of Professional Studies.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Priyanka possesses expertise in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. She is proficient in automation testing tools such as Selenium, Behave, and Cucumber, and has experience with programming languages like Python and Java. She is familiar with CI/CD integration and has utilized tools like TeamCity and Cucumber Studio in her testing processes. Her skills extend to using POSTMAN and Swagger for API testing.