KUMAR KOTA
Technical Lead
VISAKHAPATNAM
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence with an overall 9.8 years of experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Technical Lead-Product Engineering
Qentelli Solutions Private Ltd.
08.2022 - Current
- Developed automation framework for IOS, Android and Web application which enhance reporting capability of test execution
- Evaluated and adopted new technologies to address changing industry needs
- Assessed project milestones and team performance to keep staff on-task
- Built product feature lists with stakeholders
- Directed and supervised team of 10 engaged in manual and automation testing
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Coordinated with cross-department teams like QA, DevOps, and Support to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process.
- Maintained close communication with clients throughout project life cycles for accurate progress reporting and prompt issue resolution.
- Mentored junior developers through regular 1-on-1 meetings, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and career growth opportunities
Test Specialist
Mindtree Private Ltd.
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Working on Microsoft Power Platform(PowerApps)
- Implementing Automation scripts for PowerApps Canvas App
- Working on PowerApp Mobile App Testing (Validating PowerApps Functionality in different mobile devices)
- Run automation scripts using Azure to maintain organizational efficiency
- Produce test scripts for new automated software testing rounds
- Automate functional and regression testing approaches to streamline software production
- Document identified defects using Azure and helped developers complete further testing and resolve issues
- Involved in Requirements gathering and deriving Test Scenarios and designing manual test cases and automation of test cases
- Responsible for running test cases and logging defects in Azure
- Assisting developers for debugging and defect closure
- Assign projects and distribute tasks to team members as per area of expertise
- Review completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance
- Delegate daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
Software Engineer-1
Dell International Services
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Worked on E-Commerce Platform of Dell Technologies
- Worked on various B2B Applications
- Worked on AGILE methodology throughout project
- Involved in Requirements gathering
- Involved in deriving Test Scenarios and designing manual test cases and automating scenarios
- Responsible for running test cases and logging defects in TFS (both Manual and Automation)
- Performed Unit, Integration, User Testing and E2E testing and documented testing results
- Performed root cause analysis and general troubleshooting
- Documented business workflows for stakeholder review
- Interfaced with cross-functional teams of business analysts, developers and technical support professionals to determine comprehensive list of requirement specifications for new applications
- Participated in requirements meetings and data mapping sessions to understand business needs
- Defined and managed feedback loop, integrating customer complaints and suggestions into future programmatic changes
- Conducted regression testing, analyzed results and submitted observations to development team.
Software Developer
UST Global
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Working on various B2B application(Channel, B2B, P+, Octane) of Dell organization
- Preparing test scenario's and test case for new work items
- Involved in regression, functional, E2E testing
- Worked on AGILE methodology throughout project
- Involved in Requirements gathering
- Involved in deriving test Scenarios and designing manual test cases and automating scenarios
- Responsible for running test cases and logging defects in TFS (both manual and Automation)
- Performed Unit, Integration, and User Testing and documented results
- Setting up builds for every launch in different environments
- Created functional scripts for testing service side and database validations.
Associated Software Engineer
Strategic Technologies Group
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Worked on manual test cases preparation
- Requirement gathering for new work items
- Creating test data for test case for different environment
- Creating bugs and worked with developers to close defects
- Performed regression testing and smoke testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Engineering
Avanthi Institute of Engineering And College
Visakhapatnam, India 08.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Advanced C# Knowledge
Expertise in Selenium
Understanding of TestNG
Agile Methodology Understanding
Automation Framework Design
Familiarity with Cucumber
API Testing Knowledge
Mobile testing expertise
UI automation expertise
Manual Testing
Test Planning
Regression Testing
Skilled in Git
Functional Testing
Awards and Recognition
Pillar of Strength Award, Qentelli — [March, 2024]
Awarded for exceptional leadership and unwavering support during a critical period. Demonstrated remarkable resilience and problem-solving abilities while leading a team through a challenging project. The recognition was based on [“consistently upholding the company's core values,” “inspiring team members during organizational changes,” or “driving significant improvements in team performance.”]
Timeline
Technical Lead-Product Engineering
Qentelli Solutions Private Ltd.
08.2022 - Current
Test Specialist
Mindtree Private Ltd.
03.2021 - 08.2022
Software Engineer-1
Dell International Services
05.2018 - 03.2021
Software Developer
UST Global
12.2015 - 05.2018
Associated Software Engineer
Strategic Technologies Group
11.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Engineering
Avanthi Institute of Engineering And College
08.2009 - 05.2013