Kripashankar Upadhyay is an accomplished Lead SDET at Avalara since October 2021, previously serving as a Senior SDET at PRGX Global Inc., where responsibilities included enhancing Source Pay services for major corporations. With a strong foundation in software testing, Upadhyay has also worked with UA Brands as an SDET and at Ocwen Financial Corporation as an Automation Test Analyst, focusing on loan origination and monitoring systems. Prior experience includes a role as a Senior Software Engineer at Persistent Systems, contributing to the management of IPO deals through a web-based platform. Upadhyay co-founded Chaitanya Academy, offering personalized tutoring services, while also developing an interactive Hindi learning game for young children. Educational qualifications include a PG Diploma in Wireless and Mobile Computing from CDAC ACTS and a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from Sinhagad Technical Education Society's College of Engineering.