Akash Bhalara

About Akash Bhalara

With over 15 years of experience in software testing, I work as a QA Architect at Cybage Software, driving quality engineering strategies across diverse domains. I bring strong cross-functional expertise in automation, performance, API, and cloud testing with a horizontal command over tools like Playwright, Selenium, Appium, JMeter, Katalon Studio, and cloud platforms like Azure DevOps and Docker.My core competency lies in adapting quickly across technologies, understanding when and how to apply the right tool, and mastering them faster than most. I have a solid grip on scripting with Java, C#, Python, and JavaScript, along with deep practical knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and CI/CD.I effectively utilize modern GenAI tools like Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, and others to enhance productivity, troubleshoot efficiently, and modernize QA workflows. I also have a working understanding of machine learning and LLMs, with strong prompt engineering skills to get the best out of AI-powered testing and development tools.As a hands-on architect and mentor, I collaborate closely with teams to embed quality across the lifecycle and continuously evolve testing practices in line with the latest tech.

Experience

1. Sr Qa Architect

   Cybage Software

   Apr 2025 — Present

Education

• Nirma Institute Of Technology

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Information Technology

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Mysql
• Core Java
• Sql
• Vsts Codedui
• X++
• Manual Testing
• Xml
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Selenium
• Javascript
• Web Service Testing
• Vsts Web Service Testing
• Java
• Selenium Webdriver
• C++
• C
• Microsoft Dynamics Ax
• Agile Methodologies
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Sahi
• Html
• Quality Assurance
• Jmeter
• Performance Testing
• Test Automation
• Web Services
• Automation Testing
• C#