Meet Our Team

Exceptional Talent
Driving 
Innovation

Exceptional Talent Driving Innovation

At Testriq QA Lab, our ISTQB-certified team brings decades of real-world experience in automation, manual, and performance testing. We're passionate about helping companies launch faster, safer, and smoother software.

ISTQB Certified Testing Professionals
Average 8+ Years Industry Experience
Expertise Across Multiple Domains
Continuous Learning & Development Culture
180+
Team Members
40+
Certifications
15+
Countries

Our Team

United by passion for quality and excellence

8+
Avg Experience
100%
Certified
Leadership Team

Meet Our Leaders

Our leadership team brings decades of quality assurance and business development experience across global enterprises, driving digital transformation and testing innovation.

Sandeep Maske

Founder & CEO

20+ Years

QA Strategy & Leadership

Sandeep Maske
20+
Years

Sandeep Maske, Founder & CEO of TESTRIQ QA LAB & Cinute Digital, drives unparalleled excellence in software testing, empowering diverse industries with QA expertise.

Key Achievements

Founded Testriq in 2010
Scaled company to 50+ employees
ISTQB Advanced Level Certified
Speaker at 20+ industry conferences

Santosh Kakade

VP Operations

17+ Years

QA & Digital Solutions

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17+
Years

Santosh Kakade, With 17+ years in QA & digital solutions, lead TESTRIQ QA Lab & Cinute Digital, delivering top-tier testing services and upskilling professionals in tech.

Key Achievements

Led 100+ automation projects
Expert in Selenium, Cypress, Playwright
DevOps and CI/CD specialist
Published 15+ technical articles

Goutam Mishra

Head of QA and BD

20+ Years

Software Testing & BD

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20+
Years

Goutam Mishra, With 20+ years in tech, excel in QA, testing, and project management, mentoring QA professionals while ensuring top-tier software quality across platforms.

Key Achievements

Designed QA processes for 200+ projects
ISTQB Expert Level Certified
Reduced bug leakage by 95%
Mentored 30+ junior testers

Rohan Maske

VP - Marketing

8+ Years

Expertise in BD and QA testing

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8+
Years

A results-driven leader with 8+ years of expertise in BD, QA testing, HR, data analysis, talent acquisition & performance marketing, excelling in strategy, resource optimization, and innovation to drive efficiency.

Key Achievements

Designed QA processes for 200+ projects
ISTQB Expert Level Certified
Reduced bug leakage by 95%
Mentored 30+ junior testers

Aatish Jadhav

Senior Manager - Strategic Growth

16+ Years

Strategic Innovation Alignment

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16+
Years

Senior Manager at TESTRIQ QA Lab with 16 years of industry experience. Driving strategic growth, aligning projects with innovation & quality, and empowering teams through Agile excellence.

Key Achievements

Designed QA processes for 200+ projects
ISTQB Expert Level Certified
Reduced bug leakage by 95%
Mentored 30+ junior testers

Learning and Development Wing with CDPL

Shoeb Shaikh

Head - Learning and Development
14+ YearsSoftware Testing and Data Science Expert
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14+
Years

Shoeb Shaikh is a seasoned Software Testing and Data Science Expert and a Mentor with over 14 years of experience in the field. Specialist in designing and managing processes, and leading high-performing teams to deliver impactful results.

Key Achievements

Designed & Delivered 50+ QA and Data Science training programs
Trained 1000+ professionals in QA and Data Science
ISTQB Certified Test Manager (Selenium, Pytest, API, DBMS)
Led L&D initiatives in academic and corporate environments

Ashish Shetty

Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Specialist | L&D Expert
11+ YearsBusiness Intelligence and learning and development professional
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11+
Years

Ashish Shetty is a seasoned Business Intelligence and learning and development professional with over 11 years of experience empowering students and professionals to unlock career success through data-driven skills. Specializing in Power BI, Tableau, and Prompt Engineering, Ashish is known for delivering practical, high-impact workshops and training programs across academic and corporate sectors.

Key Achievements

Trained 7,000+ students & professionals in BI, ML, and Analytics
Delivered 50+ workshops and national-level programs
Keynote speaker at leading conferences and UGC events
Designed industry-certified training and faculty development courses
Advanced Data Science & Machine Learning certified

Our Leadership Philosophy

At Testriq, we lead by example and foster innovation in software testing, building a QA team culture where every member thrives and drives collective success.

1

Empowerment

We empower our team members to take ownership, make decisions, and drive innovation in their areas of expertise.

2

Transparency

Open communication and transparent processes ensure everyone is aligned with our goals and values.

3

Growth

We invest in continuous learning and development, helping our team members reach their full potential.

Our Team

Specialized Departments

Our team is organized into specialized QA departments, each bringing deep expertise in automation testing, manual testing, performance testing, and digital solutions to deliver comprehensive quality assurance services.

Automation Testing

12 Team Members

Specialists in test automation frameworks and CI/CD integration

Key Skills:
SeleniumCypressPlaywrightAPI TestingCI/CD

Mobile Testing

8 Team Members

Experts in iOS and Android application testing

Key Skills:
iOS TestingAndroid TestingReact NativeFlutterAppium

Security Testing

6 Team Members

Cybersecurity professionals ensuring application security

Key Skills:
OWASPPenetration TestingVulnerability AssessmentSecurity Audits

AI/ML Testing

5 Team Members

Cutting-edge specialists in AI and machine learning testing

Key Skills:
Model TestingData ValidationAI EthicsPerformance Testing

Performance Testing

7 Team Members

Load and performance testing experts

Key Skills:
JMeterLoadRunnerK6Performance MonitoringScalability

Manual Testing

12 Team Members

Experienced manual testers with domain expertise

Key Skills:
Exploratory TestingUsability TestingRegression TestingUAT

Featured Team Leads

Meet some of our exceptional team leads who exemplify our commitment to excellence and innovation in software testing.

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Siddharth Desai

Automation Architect
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Mandar Salkar

Customer Success Manager
Testriq QA Lab
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Prathamesh Maske

IoT and Mobile QA Architect
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Aakash Yadav

R&D Innovation Specialist
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Ami Khambhatta

Quality Assurance Architect
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Neelam Chavan

Financial Controller
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Elvita Gomes

HR Specialist
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Pravin Kodag

IT Administrator
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Prakash Mishra

Lead Software Engineer
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Pooja Katkar

Test Lead
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Sujay Ambelkar

Sr. QA Specialist
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Ayushi Bansal

UI/UX Designer
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Team Excellence

180+
Team Members
Across all departments
8.5
Avg. Experience
Years in testing
40+
Certifications
Industry recognized
15+
Technologies
Expertise areas
Team Culture

Our Culture & Values

We've built a culture that values growth, collaboration, and innovation in software testing. Our QA professionals and test automation experts are our greatest asset, and we invest in their success and well-being.

Work-Life Balance

We believe in maintaining a healthy balance between professional growth and personal well-being.

Continuous Learning

Regular training sessions, certifications, and conference attendance to stay ahead of industry trends.

Collaborative Spirit

Open communication, knowledge sharing, and team collaboration are at the heart of our culture.

Remote-First

Flexible work arrangements with full remote work support and global team collaboration.

Employee Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support our team member's professional growth and personal well-being.

Professional Development

  • Annual certification budget
  • Conference attendance support
  • Internal training programs
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Career advancement paths

Work Environment

  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote work options
  • Modern tools and equipment
  • Collaborative workspaces
  • Quiet zones for focused work

Wellness & Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Mental health support
  • Fitness membership
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave

Team Activities

  • Monthly team building events
  • Annual company retreats
  • Gaming tournaments
  • Knowledge sharing sessions
  • Celebration of achievements

Beyond Work

We believe that great work happens when people enjoy what they do and who they work with.

Coffee & Code Sessions

Weekly informal gatherings to discuss new technologies and share knowledge over coffee.

Gaming Tournaments

Monthly gaming competitions that bring out our competitive spirit and team bonding.

Team Retreats

Annual company retreats to beautiful destinations for team building and relaxation.

Ready to Elevate Your Software Quality?

With 15+ years of QA excellence, Testriq has earned the trust of 50+ companies by delivering expert-led software testing and free QA consultations that help teams build reliable, high-performing products.