Padmini Devi Godithi

Background

About Padmini Devi Godithi

With over 16 years of specialized experience in Firmware Validation, Embedded Systems QA, and Python-based Test Automation, I bring a deep understanding of low-level system interactions, hardware-software integration, and scalable QA automation. I currently work with Microsoft Corporation as a Senior Firmware Validation Engineer, where I validate complex embedded controller systems (BMC), and contribute to the stability, performance, and reliability of next-generation cloud infrastructure. My core expertise includes BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) validation, PCIe/USB/UART interface testing, Python/Pytest automation, GPU stress validation, and embedded systems QA. I have extensive hands-on experience working with OpenBMC, firmware development cycles, and system bring-up testing for high-performance computing platforms. Previously at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), I led QA automation initiatives for enterprise systems, networking devices, and virtualization platforms. I designed Python-based test frameworks from scratch, integrated CI/CD pipelines, and led multi-disciplinary QA teams to successful product releases. What sets me apart: • Deep hands-on in Python-based system validation, hardware-software interface automation, and board-level testing • Experience in PCIe, USB, GPU, UART, and high-speed IO validation across data center systems • Strong understanding of firmware update flows, boot sequences, Redfish/IPMI protocols, and platform telemetry • Exposure to cloud infrastructure (Azure) and its underlying network/firmware ecosystem • Team leadership, Agile practices, test planning, and root-cause analysis at scale Actively seeking full-time opportunities as a: • Firmware Validation Engineer • SDET – System/Firmware QA • Embedded QA Automation Engineer • System Software QA Engineer • Hardware-Software Integration Test Engineer I’m passionate about building resilient systems, validating firmware that powers the cloud, and contributing to hardware-software co-design in enterprise product environments. If you're hiring for roles in embedded QA, system validation, or firmware automation, let’s connect!