Akhilesh Kumar
About Akhilesh Kumar
Akhilesh Kumar is an Associate Director of Quality Assurance at Xceedance, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in automation and manual testing within the property and casualty insurance industry and holds multiple certifications.
Work at Xceedance
Akhilesh Kumar has been with Xceedance since 2014, initially serving as a QA Manager before being promoted to Associate Director of Quality Assurance in 2023. His tenure at Xceedance spans nearly a decade, during which he has developed a strong expertise in quality assurance within the property and casualty (P&C) insurance sector. Based in Gurugram, Haryana, India, he oversees various quality assurance initiatives and ensures adherence to industry standards.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Xceedance, Akhilesh Kumar worked at Marlabs Software Solutions Private Limited as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer for six months in 2014. He also held the position of Senior QA at Solutions Digitas from 2011 to 2013. His experience in these roles contributed to his comprehensive understanding of quality assurance processes and methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Akhilesh Kumar studied at Shiv Vani Model Sr Sec School and later pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology & Management from AIMA. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in IT principles. He holds several certifications, including AINS24, AZ-900, and SAFe 5.1, which further enhance his expertise in quality assurance and project management.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Akhilesh Kumar possesses strong skills in both automation and manual testing, particularly within the P&C insurance industry. He is experienced in using Selenium for test automation and is proficient in programming languages such as Python and Java. Additionally, he is familiar with Agile methodologies and CMMI processes, which are essential for effective project management and quality assurance.
Specialization in Duckcreek Technologies
Akhilesh Kumar has a strong background in working with Duckcreek technologies, which are widely used in the insurance industry for policy administration. His experience with these technologies allows him to effectively contribute to quality assurance processes and enhance the overall performance of software applications within the sector.