I am a quality-focused software professional with extensive experience in software verification and validation, bridging complex engineering with reliable user experiences. I am proactive, a quick learner, and thrive on solving tough defects while continuously exploring new technologies. I excel at detecting and analyzing complex defects and I actively develop Playwright and Python tools to automate workflows, analyze logs, and boost team productivity. My work blends automation expertise with strong infrastructure know-how to ensure high-quality software delivery in Agile environments. I enjoy mentoring junior QA engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving improvements across the entire testing lifecycle—from requirement traceability to production readiness. I am passionate about turning data and logs into actionable insights that reduce risk and accelerate delivery.

Bhavana Hodasalu Sadananda

I am a quality-focused software professional with extensive experience in software verification and validation, bridging complex engineering with reliable user experiences. I am proactive, a quick learner, and thrive on solving tough defects while continuously exploring new technologies. I excel at detecting and analyzing complex defects and I actively develop Playwright and Python tools to automate workflows, analyze logs, and boost team productivity. My work blends automation expertise with strong infrastructure know-how to ensure high-quality software delivery in Agile environments. I enjoy mentoring junior QA engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving improvements across the entire testing lifecycle—from requirement traceability to production readiness. I am passionate about turning data and logs into actionable insights that reduce risk and accelerate delivery.

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I am a quality-focused software professional with extensive experience in software verification and validation, bridging complex engineering with reliable user experiences. I am proactive, a quick learner, and thrive on solving tough defects while continuously exploring new technologies. I excel at detecting and analyzing complex defects and I actively develop Playwright and Python tools to automate workflows, analyze logs, and boost team productivity. My work blends automation expertise with strong infrastructure know-how to ensure high-quality software delivery in Agile environments.

I enjoy mentoring junior QA engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving improvements across the entire testing lifecycle—from requirement traceability to production readiness. I am passionate about turning data and logs into actionable insights that reduce risk and accelerate delivery.

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Work Experience

Software Verification & Validation Engineer at AGFA Healthcare
March 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026
Led end-to-end QA activities for medical imaging software in production; developed formal Test Design Specifications (TDS) and ensured comprehensive Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM). Conducted Formal Technical Reviews (FTR) of test documentation, securing cross-functional alignment and 100% requirement coverage. Managed assets across Test Studio, Xray, and Perforce Helix ALM; built Playwright scripts to automate UI verification and Python tools to parse logs, reducing troubleshooting time and increasing test coverage. Coordinated across agile teams to maintain quality gates for multiple releases.
Software Tester at Ford Motors
August 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Validated automotive software across multiple platforms, collaborating with developers and product owners to align tests with functional and regulatory requirements, and helping optimize release cycles through structured test execution workflows and defect triage.
Engineering QA Specialist at Christie Digital Systems
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Drove QA process improvements for hardware-software integration projects; led formal reviews of test artifacts; managed test execution via Jira and TestRail; supported automation initiatives using Playwright and Python; contributed to SAFe agile ceremonies and released readiness.
Research Associate at University of Waterloo
October 1, 2016 - December 1, 2019
Contributed to a cloud-based water distribution monitoring framework; developed data processing pipelines on Google Cloud Platform for real-time and batch analysis; conducted IoT data acquisition experiments and validated end-to-end workflows.
Software Engineer at Vestec Inc
March 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Developed software solutions and supported automation and data processing tasks; implemented testable designs and contributed to performance and reliability improvements.
Senior Software Engineer at Motorola
June 1, 2008 - February 1, 2011
Led software testing for mobile hardware integration; performed end-to-end validation of Push-To-Talk protocols and supported migration of test suites; provided hardware diagnostics and OS-level recovery expertise.
Senior Software Engineer at Accenture
May 1, 2005 - May 1, 2008
Contributed to large-scale testing and automation efforts; led defect tracking and test lifecycle improvements; supported the migration of test assets and ensured traceability across releases.
Technical Support Engineer at Hewlett Packard Global Delivery India Centre
May 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Technical support focusing on hardware diagnostics and OS-level recovery for Pavilion and Presario systems; provided root-cause analysis and customer-facing troubleshooting guidance.

Education

Master of Applied Science (MASc) – MME at University of Waterloo
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering – CSE at Visvesvaraya Technological University
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026

Qualifications

ISTQB Certification (QAI) - 80% score
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
Google Cloud Platform Data Engineering Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
AGFA Recognition Award for Excellent Performance
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Education, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services