Avinash Kendagannaswamy
About Avinash Kendagannaswamy
Avinash Kendagannaswamy is a Quality Engineering Lead at Thought Machine, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in quality assurance, having previously held positions at Caplin Systems, Yahoo!, and Sun Microsystems.
Current Role at Thought Machine
Avinash Kendagannaswamy serves as the Quality Engineering Lead at Thought Machine, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on overseeing functional test coverage improvements for a cloud-native core banking platform. He works closely with release management to ensure high-quality product releases, contributing to the overall success of the organization. Additionally, he has been instrumental in hiring and expanding the quality teams, which has facilitated team growth and development.
Previous Experience at Caplin Systems
Before joining Thought Machine, Avinash worked at Caplin Systems as a QA Lead from 2011 to 2020. During his nine years in this role, based in London, United Kingdom, he was responsible for leading quality assurance efforts and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. His experience at Caplin Systems provided him with a strong foundation in quality engineering practices.
Technical Leadership at Yahoo!
Avinash held the position of Technical Lead at Yahoo! for one year, from 2010 to 2011, in the Bengaluru Area, India. In this capacity, he contributed to technical decision-making and led initiatives to enhance product quality. His tenure at Yahoo! allowed him to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced technology environment.
Educational Background in Engineering
Avinash Kendagannaswamy earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Industrial and Production from Visvesvaraya Technological University. His studies spanned from 1999 to 2003, providing him with a solid educational foundation that supports his expertise in quality engineering and test planning.
Expertise in Quality Engineering
Avinash has developed significant expertise in test planning and strategy, particularly for large-scale projects and architecture changes in the finance domain. He has implemented a shift-left methodology into quality processes at Thought Machine, which enhances the early detection of defects. His experience across various organizations has equipped him with the skills necessary to drive quality improvements in software development.