Akshatha M Kanavi
About Akshatha M Kanavi
Akshatha M Kanavi is a Quality Analyst and Senior Consultant at ThoughtWorks, with a background in software engineering and quality assurance. She has extensive experience in application management, testing tools, and has worked in various domains including Media, Retail, and Education.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Currently, Akshatha M Kanavi serves as a Quality Analyst - Senior Consultant at ThoughtWorks. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to various projects in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In her role, she applies her expertise in quality assurance and testing methodologies to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Previous Experience at Mindtree
Akshatha has extensive experience at Mindtree, where she worked in various capacities from 2012 to 2017. She started as a Software Engineer and progressed to Senior Software Engineer, eventually serving as a Module Lead. Her tenure included working in both Bengaluru, India, and London, UK, providing her with international exposure and diverse project experiences.
Education and Qualifications
Akshatha completed her Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics and Communications Engineering at Bapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology from 2008 to 2012. Prior to that, she attended St. Paul's Convent from 1994 to 2006. This educational background laid the foundation for her technical skills and career in software development and quality assurance.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Akshatha possesses a range of technical skills relevant to her role as a Quality Analyst. She has hands-on experience with testing tools such as Selenium, Capybara, and Watir. Additionally, she is proficient in managing applications using AWS services, monitoring and logging tools like Splunk and Kibana, and has expertise in building test frameworks using Cucumber, TestNG, PyTest, and RSpec.
International Experience and Travel
Akshatha has gained international work experience, having spent 1.5 years on-site in London, UK. She holds a valid USA B1 Visa, which allowed her to travel to Arlington, USA, for client visits. This exposure has enhanced her understanding of global business practices and client interactions.