Vasanth Sharanappa is a highly experienced software engineer specializing in quality assurance and automation, currently serving as a Principal Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments since May 2023. Vasanth has held several key positions in prominent companies, including Lead QA at Kroger and Senior Automation Engineer at Great American Insurance Group. Vasanth's professional journey began with roles at Wipro and Nous Infosystems, where foundational skills in testing methodologies were developed. Vasanth's educational background includes a Master's degree in Computer Science from Kuvempu University and a Bachelor's degree from SJM Chitradurga. Throughout the career, Vasanth has demonstrated expertise in managing testing processes, conducting automation, and leading teams in Agile environments.