Ravinndra Billamkar
@ravinndrabillamkar
Experienced OTT test engineer and leader specializing in video analytics and cross-platform validation.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior QA/test engineer with 12+ years focused on OTT validation and video analytics, delivering work for Tier 1 customers across global streaming platforms. I have deep hands-on experience across Android, iOS, Roku, Samsung Tizen, LG WebOS, consoles and multiple STBs.
At Conviva I led app and video analytics validation, built device-control tooling, and owned end-to-end testing, API validation and crash analysis using tools like Charles, Firebase Test Lab, Postman and device-specific SDKs. I’ve supported onsite customer validations and collaborated directly with program managers and solution consultants to meet priority customer requirements.
I bring strong test planning, automation (Python), performance and load testing skills, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams. I’m seeking a challenging leadership role where I can guide a team, improve test strategy, and drive quality for OTT streaming products.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
COTest Engineer Lead
Conviva
Apr 2024 - Aug 2024 (4 months)
Led app analytics validation for Conviva App Analytics, validating event capture, crash reporting and network payloads across OTT devices to ensure accurate analytics pipelines.
COTest Engineer Lead
Conviva
Feb 2024 - Mar 2024 (1 month)
Designed and implemented a remote-control system to connect OTT streaming devices to a Mac, enabling centralized remote testing and app deployment across devices.
COTest Engineer Lead
Conviva
Aug 2016 - Mar 2024 (7 years 7 months)
Led end-to-end validation of Conviva Video Analytics across OTT devices, executing CDN/proxy/API validations and providing onsite customer support for Tier 1 partners.
INSenior Product Engineer
Intel
May 2015 - Jul 2016 (1 year 2 months)
Designed and executed video-conference test plans validating audio/video codecs and led board bring-up and end-to-end WebRTC/VC testing to ensure interoperability and codec quality.
AMQA Engineer II
AMD
May 2013 - Apr 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Tested UVD/VCE engines and Wi‑Fi Display implementations, validated multimedia codecs and system-level performance using benchmarks to improve stability and interoperability.
QA Engineer I
TP Vision
Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 (1 year)
Validated Philips connected TV features including MPEG‑DASH, DVB, PVR and media playback, executing functional and interoperability tests across broadcast and streaming scenarios.
PHPerformed validation for the TV550 project covering media formats, HDMI‑CEC, lip‑sync and VOD scenarios to ensure reliable playback and connectivity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
S.L.N College of Engineering
Bachelors, Computer Science and Engineering
Bachelors in Computer Science and Engineering from S.L.N College of Engineering, Raichur, Karnataka, India.
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