― My background
Building reliable software through automation, AI, and engineering excellence.
I'm Chaitanya Panchal, a Senior Software Quality Engineer & Engineering Management with 18+ years of experience in networking, cloud technologies, and test automation. I specialize in building scalable automation frameworks, improving software quality, and leveraging AI to accelerate engineering workflows. Alongside my engineering career, I'm building Code Nine Practice, an AI-powered practice management platform for accounting firms.
― Skills
Engineering Excellence
Quality Strategy
AI-Driven Productivity
Automation Strategy
Process Optimization
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Technical Decision Making
Continuous Improvement
― Work experience
Senior Software Verifier
Quarterhill / Jan 2025 - Aug 2025
Delivered end-to-end verification of intelligent transportation systems by designing automated test solutions, validating embedded software, and improving product quality across multiple releases.
― Education
Syracuse University
Master's degree, Electrical Engineering / 2006 - 2008
Gujarat University
Bachelor’s degree, Instrumentation & Control Engineering / 2001 - 2005
― Courses
AI Automation Explorer
make.com / 2026
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
SITA / Dec 2025 - Present
Ensuring the reliability of enterprise networking and aviation systems by developing scalable automation frameworks, validating complex integrations, and accelerating software delivery through AI-assisted quality engineering.
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cisco / 2010
Founder
Code Nine Systems
Building AI-powered software products that help accounting and professional service firms streamline operations through modern practice management, automation, and intelligent workflows.
Engineering Manager - Software Quality
embedUR Systems / Dec 2015 - July 2024
Led cross-functional QA and development teams, driving automation initiatives, improving engineering processes, and delivering high-quality software through collaborative technical leadership.
Senior Systems Test Engineer
Calix Inc / June 2011 - Nov 2015
Designed and executed comprehensive test strategies for enterprise networking products, automated critical test scenarios, and ensured software quality across functional, integration, and system testing.
Lean Six Sigma Black and Green Belt
Gold Standard Certifications / 2026
“Whenever I am in a difficult situation where there seems to be no way out, I think about all the times I have been in such situations and say to myself: I did it before, so I can do it again.”
- Idowu Koyenikan
― Riken jhaveri
Chaitanya has been an asset to Clearwire Commissioning team. He is a Fast learner and has excellent Management Skills. He learned new technologies very well and trained other employees as well. He works hard and gets along well with other employees. He is courteous to his colleagues and is a reliable individual whom I highly recommend.
Chaitanya is a talented individual who would be an asset to any company. While working with him at clearwire he always had a great attitude and was eager to work. It was a pleasure working with such a hard worker.
― edwin marin
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