FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mukund Wangikar Joins ContextQA as COO and Managing Director – India
Veteran technologist brings 25+ years of experience to drive AI innovation, operational excellence, and global delivery expansion
San Francisco, US and Pune, India – June 23, 2025 — ContextQA, a fast-rising leader in AI-powered test automation, today announced the appointment of Mukund Wangikar as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), Managing Director – India, and Executive Board Member.
Mukund brings over two decades of leadership across product engineering, digital platforms, enterprise transformation, and global delivery. At ContextQA, he will oversee operations, scale India delivery capabilities, and accelerate the company’s mission to revolutionize software testing through its Agentic AI platform.
“I’m thrilled to join ContextQA at such an exciting stage,” said Wangikar. “Software quality is being transformed by AI-driven automation. ContextQA’s vision of autonomous, in-sprint testing resonates deeply with my belief in technology as a force multiplier.”
Prior to ContextQA, Mukund held senior roles driving product, platform, and service innovation for global enterprises. His addition reinforces ContextQA’s focus on scaling its AI-first approach and delivering superior outcomes for enterprise clients worldwide.
“Mukund’s strategic mindset, operational excellence, and domain expertise will power the next phase of our growth,” said Deep Barot, CEO and Founder of ContextQA. “We’re delighted to welcome him to the ContextQA leadership team.”
Under Mukund’s leadership, ContextQA will, He is responsible to expand its India operations as a global delivery hub, strengthen customer success and partnerships across the US, Europe, and Asia, and sharpen its go-to-market strategy for enterprise adoption
“AI is no longer experimental — it’s the new norm for enterprises,” added Wangikar. “I look forward to working with our teams and partners to help customers unlock the full value of ContextQA’s platform.”
About ContextQA
ContextQA is an intelligent test automation platform powered by Agentic AI, enabling enterprises to shift left, automate faster, and improve QA efficiency by 10x. The platform helps development teams deliver high-quality software at velocity.
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