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Future-Ready Mentors

Meet the People Behind Cinute Digital

Learn from senior Software Testing, Automation, and Data Science practitioners who ship production-grade solutions. Our mentor-led programs blend agile workflows, CI/CD pipelines, API & UI automation, and analytics so you graduate with a job-ready portfolio and interview-ready skills.

5,000+ learners mentored · Hiring partner referrals · Job-ready portfolios
4.9/5Based on verified learner reviews
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Expert Mentors
60+

QA, Automation, Data

Learners Mentored
5000+

Career outcomes

Hiring Partners
50+

Industry referrals

  • Project-based learning with real SDET workflows

  • Interview prep: DSA sprints, mock interviews, feedback loops

  • ISO-aligned curriculum & job-ready capstones

  • Personalized learning paths & 1:1 mentor guidance

Trusted by industry & aligned with global standards

Skill India
ISO Certified
ISO Certified
Testriq
Future-Ready LeadershipISO-Aligned TrainingMentor-Led Learning

Meet Our Leaders

Learn from industry veterans who architect job-ready, mentor-led programs with real-world projects, placement support, and continuously updated, ISO-aligned curriculum.

5k+

Learners mentored

Live cohorts & 1:1 guidance

50+

Hiring partner touchpoints

Referrals & interview prep

94%

Capstone success rate

Portfolio-first outcomes

Sandeep Maske - Founder & Chief Mentor

Sandeep Maske

Founder & Chief Mentor

20+ years

QA Strategy & Leadership

Mumbai, India

EdTech leader with a decade of experience enabling learners to build industry-ready skills through hands-on projects and mentor-led learning.

Software TestingAutomationCareer Mentorship

Key Achievements

Founded Testriq in 2010
Scaled company to 50+ employees
ISTQB Advanced Level Certified
Speaker at 20+ industry conferences
Santosh Kakade - QA & Digital Solutions

Santosh Kakade

QA & Digital Solutions

14+ years

QA Strategy & Digital Solutions

Mumbai, India

Santosh Kakade, With 17+ years in QA & digital solutions, lead TESTRIQ QA Lab & Cinute Digital, delivering top-tier testing services and upskilling professionals in tech.

QADigital Solutions

Key Achievements

Led 100+ automation projects
Expert in Selenium, Cypress, Playwright
DevOps and CI/CD specialist
Published 15+ technical articles
Goutam Mishra - Head of QA and BD

Goutam Mishra

Head of QA and BD

20+ years

Software Testing & BD

Mumbai, India

Goutam Mishra, With 20+ years in tech, excel in QA, testing, and project management, mentoring QA professionals while ensuring top-tier software quality across platforms.

Software TestingBD

Key Achievements

Designed QA processes for 200+ projects
ISTQB Expert Level Certified
Reduced bug leakage by 95%
Mentored 30+ junior testers
Shoeb Shaikh - Head - Learning and Development

Shoeb Shaikh

Head - Learning and Development

14+ years

Software Testing and Data Science Expert

Mumbai, India

Shoeb Shaikh is a seasoned Software Testing and Data Science Expert and a Mentor with over 14 years of experience in the field. Specialist in designing and managing processes, and leading high-performing teams to deliver impactful results.

Software TestingData Science Expert

Key Achievements

Designed & Delivered 50+ QA and Data Science training programs
Trained 1000+ professionals in QA and Data Science
ISTQB Certified Test Manager (Selenium, Pytest, API, DBMS)
Led L&D initiatives in academic and corporate environments
Ashish Shetty - Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Specialist | L&D Expert

Ashish Shetty

Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Specialist | L&D Expert

11+ years

QA Strategy & Leadership

Mumbai, India

Ashish Shetty is a seasoned Business Intelligence and learning and development professional with over 11 years of experience empowering students and professionals to unlock career success through data-driven skills. Specializing in Power BI, Tableau, and Prompt Engineering, Ashish is known for delivering practical, high-impact workshops and training programs across academic and corporate sectors.

Business Intelligencelearning and development professional

Key Achievements

Trained 7,000+ students & professionals in BI, ML, and Analytics
Delivered 50+ workshops and national-level programs
Keynote speaker at leading conferences and UGC events
Designed industry-certified training and faculty development courses
Advanced Data Science & Machine Learning certified

Meet Our Expert Trainers at Cinute Digital

Mentor-led, job-focused learning from industry practitioners in Quality Engineering, Automation Testing, and DevOps. Our seasoned mentors bring real-world projects, industry certifications, and placement-focused guidance to accelerate your career growth.

Teshoo Rai, Quality Analysis Engineer

Teshoo Rai

Quality Analysis Engineer

5+ yrs exp4.9English, Hindi

A highly skilled Quality Analysis Engineer and Corporate Trainer, specialising in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Test Life Cycle (STLC).

Corporate TrainerSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Software Test Life Cycle (STLC)Java AutomationSelenium
Certifications
  • ISTQB CTFL
  • Certified Scrum Master
Success Stories

120+ learners placed

Personalized feedback • Live code reviews • Interview prep
LinkedIn
Pooja Bombatkar, Senior QA Mentor

Pooja Bombatkar

Senior QA Mentor

8+ yrs exp4.9English, Hindi

An ISTQB certified tester with more than 8-years of comprehensive experience of working in the field of software testing.

Manual TestingAutomation TestingAPI TestingFunctional TestingSystem Testing
Certifications
  • ISTQB CTFL
  • Certified Scrum Master
Success Stories

120+ learners placed

Personalized feedback • Live code reviews • Interview prep
LinkedIn
Vaibhav Kakade, Quality Analysis Engineer

Vaibhav Kakade

Quality Analysis Engineer

4+ yrs exp4.9English, Hindi

A Manual Tester in TESTRIQ QA LLP and also as Corporate Trainer with CDPL. With a focused career in training and development.

Manual TestingDBMSMySQLCI/CDTest Strategy
Certifications
  • ISTQB CTFL
  • Certified Scrum Master
Success Stories

120+ learners placed

Personalized feedback • Live code reviews • Interview prep
LinkedIn
Rehmat Shaikh, Data Science Trainer

Rehmat Shaikh

Data Science Trainer

2+ yrs exp4.9English, Hindi

A visionary data scientist dedicated to unlocking the potential of data to drive informed decision-making and spark innovation. With a strong foundation in machine learning and business intelligence.

Data ScienceAnalyticsTraining Programs
Certifications
  • ISTQB CTFL
  • Certified Scrum Master
Success Stories

120+ learners placed

Personalized feedback • Live code reviews • Interview prep
LinkedIn
Cezzane Khan, Data Science Trainer

Cezzane Khan

Data Science Trainer

2+ yrs exp4.9English, Hindi

Khan Cezzane is a dedicated and innovative Data Science Trainer committed to empowering individuals and organizations through comprehensive data analytics education. With a strong foundation in artificial intelligence and data science.

Data SciencePythonSQLPower BITableau
Certifications
  • ISTQB CTFL
  • Certified Scrum Master
Success Stories

120+ learners placed

Personalized feedback • Live code reviews • Interview prep
LinkedIn

Learn from mentors who’ve shipped and tested real products.

Get hands-on with Automation Testing, API Testing, Playwright, Cypress, and DevOps fundamentals.

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Our Team Directory

Discover experienced mentors, faculty, and advisors in software testing, automation, QA, and industry-ready skills. Learn from leaders who build job-ready talent through hands-on, project-based learning.

Curated for job-ready outcomes
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Aakash Yadav

QA Head, R&D Innovation Specialist

SeleniumPlaywrightAPI TestingCI/CD

Leads QA and R&D initiatives, driving innovation, improving testing frameworks, and ensuring high-quality, future-ready software solutions.

QA Head, R&D Innovation SpecialistMentoring for job-readiness
LinkedInIndustry-aligned teaching
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Siddharth Desai

Automation Architect

SeleniumPlaywrightAPI TestingCI/CD

Designs and implements intelligent automation frameworks, optimizing workflows and ensuring efficient, scalable, and high-quality software delivery.

Automation ArchitectMentoring for job-readiness
LinkedInIndustry-aligned teaching
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Prathamesh Maske

IoT and Mobile QA Architect

PythonMLNLPGenerative AI

Specializes in ensuring seamless quality across IoT and mobile ecosystems through advanced testing strategies, automation, and performance optimization.

IoT and Mobile QA ArchitectMentoring for job-readiness
LinkedInIndustry-aligned teaching
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Sujay Ambelkar

Sr. QA Specialist

QA StrategyTest ArchitectureAgile

Advises on QA strategy, governance, and enterprise-grade testing practices to align outcomes with hiring partner expectations.

Sr. QA SpecialistMentoring for job-readiness
LinkedInIndustry-aligned teaching
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Pooja Katkar

Test Lead

Student SuccessPlacementsAdmissions

Leads end-to-end testing processes, coordinating teams and strategies to ensure flawless, high-quality software delivery.

Test LeadMentoring for job-readiness
LinkedInIndustry-aligned teaching
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Prakash Mishra

Lead Software Engineer

Student SuccessPlacementsAdmissions

Drives software development initiatives, leading teams to build robust, scalable, and high-performance solutions with a focus on quality and innovation.

Lead Software EngineerMentoring for job-readiness
LinkedInIndustry-aligned teaching
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Pravin Kodag

IT Administrator

Student SuccessPlacementsAdmissions

Manages and maintains IT infrastructure, ensuring secure, efficient, and reliable systems that support seamless business operations.

IT AdministratorMentoring for job-readiness
LinkedInIndustry-aligned teaching
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Elvita Gomes

HR Specialist

Student SuccessPlacementsAdmissions

Champions talent acquisition, onboarding, and engagement; streamlines HR operations, ensures compliance, and fosters a positive, high-performance culture.

HR SpecialistMentoring for job-readiness
LinkedInIndustry-aligned teaching
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Neelam Chavan

Financial Controller

Student SuccessPlacementsAdmissions

Oversees financial planning, analysis, and reporting to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic growth through effective fiscal management.

Financial ControllerMentoring for job-readiness
LinkedInIndustry-aligned teaching

Learn with industry mentors at Cinute Digital

Our mentor directory brings together software testing experts, automation engineers, QA leads, and industry advisors who teach real-world workflows - test strategy, API testing, CI/CD, Selenium, Playwright, Agile & DevOps. Build a job-ready portfolio with live projects, capstones, and interview preparation to accelerate tech careers and high-growth placements.

The People Behind Job-Ready Careers

Learn from industry-certified QA mentors, automation testing trainers, and API testing experts who ship real products. Human feedback, portfolio-first projects, and recruiter-ready outcomes.

ISO-aligned Hiring Network Live Projects 1:1 Mentorship

5k+

Learners Trained

50+

Hiring Partner Referrals

4

Job-Aligned Tracks

What Our Team Teaches

Automation testing trainers, API testing mentors, and performance engineering experts deliver hands-on, recruiter-trusted skills.

Manual & Automation Testing

Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, and BDD frameworks aligned with enterprise QA.

SeleniumPlaywrightCypressBDDJest

API Testing & Tooling

Postman, REST & GraphQL testing, contract tests, and CI automation.

PostmanRESTGraphQLNewmanPact

Performance & Reliability

Load, stress, and soak testing with stakeholder-ready reporting.

k6JMeterAPMSLOs

Data & GenAI in QA

Data validation, test data design, and safe GenAI-assisted authoring.

PythonPandasPromptingRAGSecurity

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