Akshata Nayak

Akshata Nayak is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in firmware and software testing, currently serving as a Senior Firmware Test Engineer and Verification Engineer at Cepheid since September 2021. Prior roles include Senior Software Test Engineer at Abbott, where responsibilities involved leading verification processes and conducting acceptance testing, and Senior Test Engineer at Johnson & Johnson Vision, focusing on testing complex ophthalmic surgical laser systems. Early career experience at HCLTech included a range of software development life cycle activities, emphasizing validation and testing methods. Akshata holds a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering, completed in 2011.