Nikhil Sehgal
About Nikhil Sehgal
Nikhil Sehgal is a Director of Quality Assurance at Volante Technologies, with over 20 years of experience in IT, particularly in software testing. He has held various leadership roles in notable companies and has a strong educational background in management and engineering.
Current Role at Volante Technologies
Nikhil Sehgal serves as the Director of Quality Assurance at Volante Technologies since 2023. His role involves leading a high-performance team focused on delivering high-quality products. He emphasizes the implementation of cost-effective processes aimed at improving quality and reducing the cost of quality. Prior to this position, he held the role of Associate Director of QA at the same company from 2020 to 2022.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Nikhil has extensive experience in quality assurance, having worked in various capacities over two decades. He was a Project Test Lead for Risk & Compliance at Fiserv from 2010 to 2014 and served as a Manager of Global Delivery at Eaton from 2016 to 2019. His earlier roles include Engineering Manager at Johnson Controls and Test Automation & Release Engineer at S1 Corporation.
Educational Background and Specializations
Nikhil holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Instrumentation from Pune Institute of Computer Technology, completed in 2004. He furthered his education with a Post Graduation in Finance Management from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies in 2007. He is currently pursuing an Executive Program in Leadership and Change Management at the Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli, which focuses on strategic leadership, design thinking, and HR analytics.
Career Progression and Roles
Nikhil's career spans over 20 years in the IT industry, with a strong focus on software testing. He has specialized in roles such as Global Delivery Manager and Scrum Master, emphasizing leadership within software testing disciplines. His early career included positions at Honeywell Process Solutions and R Systems, where he began developing his expertise in testing and quality assurance.
Skills and Areas of Expertise
Nikhil specializes in functional and technical testing, with a particular emphasis on test automation and performance testing. His leadership skills are evident in his ability to lead teams effectively and implement processes that enhance product quality while managing costs. His experience in various organizations has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of quality assurance practices.