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Harnadh Kala

Harnadh Kala

Hyderabad

Summary

Adept at enhancing software quality and efficiency, my tenure at Capgemini saw me leading QA initiatives, driving test process improvements, and mentoring teams. With expertise in test case design and exceptional client communication, I consistently delivered projects that exceeded stakeholder expectations, achieving significant efficiency gains.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Test Consultant - QA Lead

Capgemini
10.2021 - Current
  • Performed root cause analysis on critical defects, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences effectively.
  • Led end-to-end testing efforts for multiple projects, ensuring seamless integration across all system components.
  • Delivered high-quality software products by consistently meeting or exceeding project timelines and stakeholder expectations.
  • Drove continuous improvement initiatives within the testing organization, resulting in measurable efficiency gains over time.
  • Supported successful product launches by conducting thorough pre-release testing and validation activities.
  • Enhanced software quality by designing and implementing comprehensive test strategies.
  • Produced detailed test reports that clearly communicated results to project teams, enabling informed decision-making throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Streamlined communication channels with developers, ensuring timely resolution of identified defects.
  • Managed offshore test teams effectively coordinating efforts to ensure timely and accurate delivery of test results.
  • Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
  • Mentored junior testers, sharing best practices to enhance overall team performance and skillsets.
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
  • Coordinated work with various teams to solve problems and improve efficiency for software testing and automation.

Senior ETL Test Analyst

Infosys
04.2018 - 08.2021
  • Enhanced software quality by identifying and resolving critical defects before product release.
  • Improved testing processes by implementing new test strategies and methodologies.
  • Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.

Software Test Engineer

Tech Mahindra
11.2013 - 03.2018
  • Managed defect tracking systems, ensuring accurate documentation of issues for efficient resolution.
  • Identified critical bugs and worked closely with developers to ensure timely resolution, resulting in a more stable product.
  • Conducted regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to development team.
  • Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.

Education

Bachelor of Technology, India - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Pragati Engineering College -JNTU - Kakinada
Peddapuram, India
04.2013

Skills

    Test case design

    Test Process Improvement

    Client Communication

    Functional Testing

Certification

  • · Agile Software Development Certification from Coursera - 2023
  • Certified AWS Business Essentials Gen AI Professional

Playing Cricket and Following the Current Affairs

With the interest in playing cricket , I have attended school level cricket tournaments and actively participated in College and  in work level tournaments


With my interest in following current affairs, I have the privilege to win many quiz competitions.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Senior Test Consultant - QA Lead

Capgemini
10.2021 - Current

Senior ETL Test Analyst

Infosys
04.2018 - 08.2021

Software Test Engineer

Tech Mahindra
11.2013 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Technology, India - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Pragati Engineering College -JNTU - Kakinada

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