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Damodharan Dhandapani
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Damodharan Dhandapani

Bengaluru

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Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Senior QA EngineerQA LeadQA Team Lead

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Bengaluru, IN
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

₹2700000/yr - ₹3500000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Senior QA Engineer with a proven track record in leading QA initiatives that improved release speed and platform resilience. Expertise in test automation utilizing AI technologies, resulting in flawless production records. Successfully prevented critical defects, ensuring high-quality game releases across various platforms.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior QA Engineer

PlaySimple Games
Bengaluru
02.2022 - Current

Managed full quality spectrum from requirement synchronization to AI-driven test creation and deployment.

Established quality checkpoints and governance processes, facilitating seamless releases and maintaining high standards.

Enhanced release speed and platform resilience by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

  • Achieved flawless production records by preventing critical defects.
  • Directed QA initiatives for a premier word game on Android, iOS, Amazon, Facebook, Netflix, and pre-installed platforms.

QA Engineer

PlaySimple Games
Bengaluru
01.2019 - 02.2022
  • Executed comprehensive test case design and execution for Playsimple's top titles, including Word Trip and Word Jam, ensuring feature stability, regression coverage, and readiness for deployment.
  • Collaborated with developers to ensure timely bug resolution and improvements.
  • Developed and executed test plans for mobile games at PlaySimple Games.
  • Identified and reported software defects to enhance game quality.
  • Collaborated with developers to ensure timely bug resolution and improvements.

QA Engineer

Moonfrog Labs
Bengaluru Area
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Adapted to a comprehensive game studio environment and participated in the development of the company’s premier card-based titles such as poker, rummy, teen patti, and competitive league formats.

QA Engineer

Indium Software - Independent Software Testing Company
Bengaluru Area
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Driven by curiosity and passion for gaming, my journey in the gaming industry began here. Worked on multiple titles associated with Zynga, including Wizard of Oz Slots, Terraria, and other slot-based games, contributing to quality assurance and release support.

Test Engineer

Sterna Security - India
Coimbatore Area
11.2014 - 12.2015

Joined organization post-completion of electronics and communication engineering degree.

Acquired hands-on experience with electronics and communication systems, strengthening practical and technical skills.

Conducted hardware validation and embedded system software testing, verifying functionality and ensuring performance compliance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Electronics and Communications Engineering

sns college of technology
01.2013

Skills

  • Software quality assurance
  • Test automation with AI
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Quality assurance principles
  • Quality improvement
  • Team leadership
  • Time management strategies

Timeline

Senior QA Engineer

PlaySimple Games
02.2022 - Current

QA Engineer

PlaySimple Games
01.2019 - 02.2022

QA Engineer

Moonfrog Labs
02.2018 - 01.2019

QA Engineer

Indium Software - Independent Software Testing Company
02.2016 - 02.2018

Test Engineer

Sterna Security - India
11.2014 - 12.2015

Bachelor's Degree - Electronics and Communications Engineering

sns college of technology
Damodharan Dhandapani