Rakesh Sharma has over 5 years of experience in software testing with a focus on manual testing, database testing, and test automation. He has expertise in Oracle, SQL, UNIX/Linux, and testing tools like QTP. Some of the key projects he has worked on include PHIX (a health insurance application), OPTIMA (a network performance monitoring tool), and CCMS (a credit and collections management system). He holds an MCA degree and has experience working in agile methodologies and performing various testing roles like requirements analysis, test case development, defect reporting, and guiding automation efforts.