Komal Borate
@komalborate
I lead quality engineering for AI platforms, automation, and reliable enterprise releases.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Ascendion, I lead 17 QA engineers delivering quality for AAVA, the company’s AI-powered SDLC platform. I define end-to-end test strategy, quality governance, and release management for intelligent test generation, defect prediction, engineering analytics, and workflow automation.
I’ve improved release quality through risk-based testing, quality gates, and proactive defect management, contributing to a 30% reduction in production defects. I also drove automation using ITA AVA, reducing manual testing effort by 70% while improving coverage and release speed.
My work spans enterprise web applications, including end-to-end testing for Geotherm USA, as well as automotive infotainment systems for Honda, Continental, Harman, GM Patac, and Chevrolet. I’ve validated navigation, media, connectivity, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and voice-recognition experiences at system and vehicle level.
I build practical automation with Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, GitHub, and Jenkins CI/CD. I enjoy mentoring QA leaders and engineers, partnering with product and engineering teams, and making quality a shared part of Agile delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Leading a team of 17 QA engineers for AAVA, Ascendion's AI-powered SDLC platform, ensuring quality delivery across multiple releases and AI-driven capabilities. Defined and executed end-to-end QA strategy, test governance, and release management processes, improving release quality and reducing production defects by 30%.
Senior Test Engineer
Collabera Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Jul 2019 - May 2020 (10 months)
Focused on System and Functional Testing for Honda's infotainment systems, ensuring seamless performance across navigation, media, connectivity, and voice recognition features. Developed and executed detailed test cases, managed defect tracking using JIRA, and updated infotainment hardware with latest builds.
Senior Software Engineer
KPIT Technologies
Jan 2015 - Oct 2018 (3 years 9 months)
Performed end-to-end testing of In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems for global automotive customers including Continental, Harman, GM Patac, and Chevrolet, covering Audio, Navigation, Connectivity, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay features. Automated over 80% of test scenarios using KITE and Automation Test Framework (ATF), improving test efficiency and reducing manual effort.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pune University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunication from Pune University, completed in 2014.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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