Summary
Giridhari Barik is a seasoned software QA and product management executive with nine years of experience leading large teams and delivering high-quality consumer electronics software from Noida, India. As Senior Professional (GM) at Samsung Electronics he has driven end-to-end product lifecycle management, created strategic R&D and factory alliances, and cut defect reports by 80% while reducing external defects by 30% through new test methodologies and dedicated labs. He has deep hands-on experience with automation scripting, agile adoption, OTA updates and complex multimedia and connectivity feature testing across STBs, DTVs and set-top ecosystems. Previously he led large cross-functional teams at HCL for clients including Sony and Comverse, building test plans, KPIs and certification-ready processes for telecommunication and consumer device projects. Known for pragmatic problem-solving, he implemented remote verification solutions during COVID-19 to keep releases on schedule. Trained as a mechanical engineer, he combines systems-level thinking with rigorous QA discipline to translate complex requirements into reliable product delivery.
8 years of coding experience
Bachlores of Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Bachlores of Engineering Mechanical Engineering at C.V.Raman college of engineering, Bhubaneswar
English