Thirpu V

About Thirpu V

With over 10 years of experience in software testing and analysis, I am a ISTQB certified QA Lead and a Principal Engineer at HARMAN India, a global leader in connected car technology and audio innovation. My core competencies include software test life cycle, defect life cycle, functional testing, regression testing, system testing, and sanity testing across various domains such as audio, connectivity, projection, and media. I am proficient in manual testing for automotive infotainment and mobile applications, both Android and iOS. I am also responsible for Google/Android compliance certification, including CTS, GTS, VTS, STS, and CTS Verifier, and have a good knowledge of Android architecture.As a Principal Engineer, I lead a team of five testers and coordinate with the development, automation, and B&I teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and timely delivery of Harman products and solutions. I also mentor and train new team members, review requirements and test cases, and manage test results reporting and defect management using Bugzilla, Elvis, and Jira. I am driven by the mission of improving procedures and team effectiveness, and delivering exceptional products that meet the highest standards of customer satisfaction.

Experience

1. Principal Engineer

   HARMAN India

   Mar 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• Karnataka State Open University

  B.tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering

  2010 — 2013

• Vidya Vikas Education Trust

  Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Bug Tracking
• Black Box Testing
• Regression Testing
• Clearquest
• Integration Testing
• Test Cases
• Functional Testing
• Software Testing Life Cycle
• Testing
• Sanity Testing
• Android
• Gsm
• Mobile Testing
• Test Planning
• Test Case Generation
• Manual Testing
• Defect Tracking
• System Testing
• Test Automation
• Clearcase
• Performance Testing
• Non-Functional Testing