Abinash Das

About Abinash Das

Abinash is an AI/ML Certified Professional (IIT Kharagpur) and a Google Gen AI Leader with over 15+ years of experience driving QA/Test Engineering, Test Automation, and Project Delivery in mission-critical domains, including Optics, Telecom, Wireless, and Embedded Systems.Currently working as an Associate Consultant at TCS, he leads projects for Nokia, combining technical depth with managerial acumen through mentoring teams, managing client delivery, and shaping innovation-driven solutions. His career spans global engagements with Apple, Intel, McAfee, Alcatel-Lucent, and Nokia, where he consistently delivered high-quality outcomes under stringent timelines.He has been recognized with 120+ awards, including Hi-Talent, Learning Star (appreciated by the TCS President), Golden Guru, Gold Mentor, Brand Ambassador, and Topper of several flagship programs, reflecting his passion for continuous learning, mentoring, and impact creation. Many of his innovative ideas were implemented at the product level, and he also co-authored an international research paper on Optical Networks, published in SpringerLink.Beyond work, Abinash is a published author, skilled orator, avid quizzer, and certified in physical & mental health—demonstrating his commitment to continuous growth and multi-dimensional excellence.Telecom & Networking (Optics & Systems): NMS/EMS, DWDM, SDH/SONET, MPLS, ASON/GMPLS, IP, OTN, FCAPS, Test Automation (Java TestNG).Programming & Automation: C, C++, Java, Python, Shell Scripting, JavaScript, SQL (MySQL/Oracle), Test Automation (Selenium, RestAssured, JMeter, Postman), CI/CD (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub).Frameworks & Platforms: Agile (Scrum, PSM-II), ITIL 4.0, V&V, Jira, Salesforce, VMware, OpenStack, Microservices, Apache Tomcat, Nginx.AI/ML & Emerging Tech: AI/ML using Python (IIT KGP), Google Gen AI, Design Thinking, Big Data Analytics, Cloud (Azure), IoT, Splunk, DevOps.With a blend of innovation, leadership, and continuous learning, Abinash stands out as a techno-managerial professional with versatile expertise, adaptability, and a drive for excellence—delivering results while inspiring growth, impact, and transformation.

Experience

1. Ai Ml, Psm Ii, Istqb Certified Lead Software (Qa Test) Engineer & Manager Associate Consultant

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Jan 2022 — Present

   Currently working in Software (QA/Test) in a Techno-manager role with the dual responsibility of technological deliverables & Project/People Management.Appointed as Project Lead for the account & core member of the project planning board for account-level development & management.Featured in the company\'s global newsletter, homepage & portals as one of the top learning champions in the organization and received appreciation from the TCS President. Transformed learnability culture by proactively completing top Technical, Managerial, Leadership, and Process-related courses across the company\'s learning portal. Recognized as a Hi-Talent, Distinguished contextual master, Golden Guru, Gold certified mentor(TM) and People Champion leader. Consistently recognized & awarded as one of the top performers across the entire business unit.Appointed as the brand ambassador for various learning programmes and designed courses and training materials. My testimonials are widely featured across the organization.Received several awards & top-level recognition for demonstrating the highest level of competence in diverse areas i.e Project Delivery, Team Management, Mentoring(Internal & External teams), Learning Excellence & CSR Volunteering Activities.Effected recruitment by conducting several Interviews as a Techno-Managerial Panelist for freshers & experienced candidates both at the account/company level.Accelerated the value creation process at the account level by submitting process improvement ideas & encouraging other team members for the same.Pioneered initiatives as the co-editor for the Account level newsletters & branding programmes & also a key member/guest speaker in several learning forums in the company. Regularly featured in newsletters for all-around skills & consistent delivery excellence.Strengthened talent pool and expanded teams\' skillsets by mentoring associates for tech-related initiatives, Ideathons & Innovation challenges in the organization.

Education

• ST.PAUL'S ROURKELA

  XII- Indian Certificate of Secondary Education, English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Biology

  2003 — 2005

• DALMIA VIDYA MANDIR RAJGANGPUR

  NURSERY,KG I, KG II, CBSE

  1990 — 1993

• SRI CHAITANYA IIT ACADEMY NIZAMPET X ROADS, HYDERABAD ( PREMIER ENGINEERING COACHING INSTITUTE)

  CLASSROOM COACHING FOR PREMIER ENGINEERING ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS IN INDIA, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY & MATHEMATICS

  2005 — 2006

• ST.MARY'S JHARSUGUDA

  X- Indian Certificate of Secondary Education, Science

  1999 — 2003

• ASSEMBLY OF GOD SCHOOL JHARSUGUDA

  CLASS I - CLASS VI, ICSE

  1993 — 1999

• Trident Academy of Technology (TAT), Bhubaneswar

  2010, COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

  2006 — 2010

• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

  AI4ICPS Certification programme(Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning), Artificial Intelligence