Ashok Krishna

About

AI-focused Test Architect and QA Leader with 20+ years of experience in Software Testing & Engineering, including 17+ years in Automation, 7+ years in Mobile Testing, and strong exposure to AI-assisted testing and autonomous QA agents. Proven expertise in designing scalable automation frameworks, driving AI adoption in testing, and leading high-performance QA teams across enterprise products. Known for reducing test cycles by up to 90%, achieving zero UAT defect leakage, and enabling predictable, high-quality releases in Agile and hybrid delivery models. Adept at aligning QA strategy with business goals and modern AI-enabled SDLC practices.

Experience

• Mitratech (Hyderabad, Telangana, India)
  • Software Engineer V in Test - Automation Test Lead
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Automation Test Architect involved in creating Test frameworks and Scrum Master

  • Software Engineer IV
    Apr 2021 - Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• Sr SDET at Pactera
  Oct 2018 - Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos

• Associate Technical Architect at SUREPREP (INDIA) PVT.LTD
  Jan 2017 - Sep 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Tech Lead at Weatherford
  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

  Executing and Maintaining Test Scripts. Test Planning and Reporting

• Weatherford Engineered systems support (5 yrs 3 mos)
  • Senior Quality Analyst
    Oct 2012 - Jan 2016 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Executing and Maintaining Test Scripts. Test Planning and Reporting

  • Quality Analyst
    Nov 2010 - Oct 2012 · 2 yrs

    Manual and automation Testing