Atmadeep Paul
Senior Engineering Manager
Hyderabad
Summary
Accomplished Senior Testing Manager with over 15 years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering, specializing in Automation Testing, Performance Testing, and Cloud Testing. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale projects under tight deadlines, achieving a 30% improvement in project delivery timelines and a 25% reduction in costs through strategic test automation and process optimization. Adept at leading diverse, high-performing teams to exceed project deliverables while optimizing cost and performance. Known for exceptional leadership, strategic communication, and robust stakeholder engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Senior Manager
Deloitte Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
7 2013 - 5 2024
- Steered Quality Engineering division of over 50 engineers, enhancing alignment with strategic goals by leading cross-functional team of 160+ members
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Provided regular progress reports to stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, risks, mitigation plans, and other relevant updates
- Evaluated emerging trends in QA methodologies and implemented industry best practices to maintain cutting-edge expertise within team
- Implemented continuous process improvement initiatives to streamline QA operations and maximize efficiency
- Championed culture of excellence among team members by setting high expectations for quality assurance standards
- Maintained strict compliance with regulatory requirements by implementing appropriate controls within QA framework
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business
- Executed appropriate staffing and budgetary plans to align with business forecasts
- Recommended and implemented successful strategies to maximize revenue
- Championed process improvement initiatives that led to significant cost savings without compromising on quality standards
Automation QA Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Hyderabad
10.2009 - 07.2013
- Led QA team of 20+ in conducting comprehensive system analysis and design for healthcare systems, aligning testing processes with business requirements
- Managed end-to-end testing phases, including functional, performance, and automation testing, and coordinated defect triage with development teams to enhance product quality.
- Implemented continuous integration and deployment strategies for faster release cycles and improved application reliability.
- Supervised architecture, design and implementation of company-wide platforms and applications.
- Supported agile development methodologies by participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives.
- Streamlined QA processes by developing and maintaining automation scripts, contributing to faster release cycles.
- Created detailed documentation for test cases, procedures, and results analysis, promoting transparency in QA process.
- Enhanced product reliability with thorough regression testing and continuous integration practices.
- Reduced manual testing time through implementation of robust automation frameworks, optimizing resource utilization.
- Managed defect tracking process using bug-tracking tools, providing timely updates on issue resolution progress to stakeholders.
- Streamlined QA processes by developing and maintaining automation scripts, contributing to faster release cycles
- Enhanced product reliability with thorough regression testing and continuous integration practices
- Reduced manual testing time through implementation of robust automation frameworks, optimizing resource utilization
- Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team
- Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues
- Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts
Senior QA Engineer
Oracle India Pvt Ltd.
Hyderabad
01.2007 - 09.2009
- Actively participated in reviewing use cases, design documents, and prototypes alongside Product Managers to ensure designs met functional requirements
- Developed comprehensive test plans with 100% coverage for system and acceptance testing, derived test scenarios from use cases, and meticulously designed and executed test cases in Quality Center.
- Collaborated closely with developers to identify, reproduce, and resolve software bugs.
- Supported successful product launches by coordinating end-to-end testing efforts from planning through execution phases
- Collaborated closely with developers to identify, reproduce, and resolve software bugs
- Improved product quality by meticulously designing and executing test plans for software applications
Test Engineer
Infosys Technologies Ltd.
Pune
08.2005 - 01.2007
- Successfully implemented hybrid framework to automate regression testing of Oracle Pricing module using QTP, enhancing testing efficiency and accuracy by 70%
- Managed execution of test cases across multiple maintenance releases, overseeing entire defect lifecycle from detection to resolution.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking databases for future reference or audits.
- Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking databases for future reference or audits
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
Rourkela 08.2001 - 06.2005
Skills
TestNG
BDD
Mocha
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Oracle
RDS
Selenium
UFT
Cypress
Selenium
Katalon
Appium
JMeter
HP LoadRunner
Blazemeter
RestAssured
Postman
SoapUI
Swagger
JIRA
Azure DevOps
Quality Center
Test and Defect Management: Expert in formulating test strategies and executing comprehensive test plans Advanced skills in defect triage and management, significantly enhancing product quality through meticulous quality assurance data analysis and process optimization
Test Automation: Highly skilled in architecting and deploying automated test frameworks across various application layers, using tools like Selenium, Katalon, UFT, Cypress, and Appium Demonstrated success in increasing test efficiency and coverage, reducing cycle times by up to 50%
Microservice Testing: Led the Microservice Contract testing strategy using RestAssured, ensuring comprehensive validation of RESTful services and integrations
Performance Testing: Proficient in leveraging advanced tools such as JMeter, HP LoadRunner, and Blazemeter for robust performance testing Implemented observability solutions with AIOPS and Prometheus, improving system reliability and performance monitoring
DevOps & CI/CD: Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies (Rolling, Canary, Blue/Green) Effectively integrated automation suites with Jenkins and Azure DevOps, enhancing deployment frequency and operational stability
Cloud Testing: Advanced proficiency in testing on AWS and GCP, utilizing Google Kubernetes, ECS Fargate and serverless components like Lambda, API Gateway, and Step Functions to deliver scalable and cost-efficient testing solutions
Mobile Testing: Advanced Knowledge of Mobile Testing Frameworks in Android and IOS using Appium
Test Advisory: Established authority in test advisory, leading the development of Testing Centers of Excellence (COEs) and elevating testing practices and efficiencies across organizations
Delivery Management: Proven leadership in managing large-scale projects across functional teams, consistently meeting strict timelines, budget constraints, and quality benchmarks
People Management: Exceptional leader of diverse, geographically distributed teams, promoting a culture of collaboration and inclusion Known for driving team performance and morale through effective management practices
Strategic Planning
Resource Allocation
Talent Development
Certification
GCP Certified Solution Architect
Accomplishments
- Significant Project Leadership: In 2023, led a pivotal contract valued at $16.5 million and secured an additional $20 million through strategic RFP responses, expanding our project portfolio significantly.
- Containerization Strategy: Orchestrated the shift to containerized environments using GKE and ECS Fargate, which streamlined deployments and boosted system performance by 25%.
- Innovative Testing Solutions: Led the integration of AI-driven testing tools, enhancing test efficiency by 40% and reducing time to market by 20%, which contributed to a $300,000 increase in annual revenue from accelerated product launches.
- Improved Defect Triage Efficiency: Established daily defect reviews and working sessions with stakeholders, improving defect burn down and resolution.
- Seamless CI/CD Integration: Spearheaded the integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, reducing manual testing efforts and accelerating release cycles, contributing to faster delivery of business functionality.
- Award-Winning Leadership: Earned multiple ‘Outstanding Awards’ for exceptional team leadership and project delivery excellence.
Leadershipphilosophy
Cultivated a high-performance team culture through targeted coaching and mentorship, increasing team productivity by 25%., Aligning team objectives with corporate strategies, enhancing understanding and engagement across all projects., Encouraging innovation and adaptability to new technologies and methodologies, ensuring our teams remain at the forefront of industry developments., Effectively managing and resolving conflicts, ensuring a collaborative atmosphere that fosters mutual respect and team cohesion., Championing continuous learning and development opportunities, supporting team members in achieving their career goals., Actively promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, where diverse perspectives are valued and every team member feels they belong and can contribute fully.
Firminitiatives
- Latest Testing Trends: Collaborated with the AWS team to develop and propose innovative testing patterns for microservices on Serverless platforms. The proposal, along with the code, was endorsed by the AWS team and subsequently published on the AWS website.
- Practice Development: Contributed to the development of best practices and methodologies for Cloud testing, cloud migration, and microservices architecture within the firm.
- RFP Development: Played a key role in developing responses and solutions to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), also played a major role in resourcing and pricing for several testing RFPs.
- POV and Test Strategy Creation: Design POVs and organizational test strategies based on industry and market trends.
- Training and Mentorship: Conducted technical training sessions and workshops to upskill team members on the latest technologies and best practices in software testing and development.
- Recruitment: Led several campus and lateral hire drives, conducted training sessions on organization cultures for new hires.
Attributes
Proactive approach to problem-solving with a strong focus on strategic planning and execution., Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization., Proven leadership abilities with a focus on team development and performance improvement, High adaptability to changing environments and technologies, with a continuous learning mindset., Expertise in managing and aligning stakeholder expectations with project goals, ensuring successful project outcomes.
Timeline
Automation QA Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
10.2009 - 07.2013
Senior QA Engineer
Oracle India Pvt Ltd.
01.2007 - 09.2009
Test Engineer
Infosys Technologies Ltd.
08.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
08.2001 - 06.2005
Senior Manager
Deloitte Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
7 2013 - 5 2024
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