Raghavendra Katte
Lead Consultant
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual offering more than 14+ years of work experience. A valued team player with outstanding skills in Automation and Manual testing. Multi-tasking Consultant, Organized, Dependable, excellent client oversight, issue resolution and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Highly skilled at juggling multiple tasks and projects.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Consultant
Techchefs Software pvt ltd.
Bengaluru, Karnataka
04.2018 - Current
- Carried out tests to identify, report and repair issues such as bugs and glitches.
- Collaborated with team to test software quality through manual and automated testing.
- Coordinated work with various teams to solve problems and improve efficiency for software testing and automation.
- Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
- Identified and tracked defects with Jira and supported developers in resolving problems by completing additional tests.
- Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.
- Defined, created and controlled testing environments for successful testing deliverables.
- Created accurate and successful test scripts to manage automated testing of certain products and features.
- Developed, implemented and maintained automated testware for scripts, functions and programs to boost testing efficiency.
- Debugged code and located root causes of problems by reviewing configuration files and logs.
- Supported test review, defect control and configuration management within delivery pipeline.
- Effectively interacted with developers regarding software defects and functionality issues, working closely to develop good solutions.
- Verified acceptance by developing and implementing automated and manual application features and regression tests.
- Assisted team with development of web-based applications in agile environment.
Lead Consultant(Volvo India)
Allegis Group - TEKsystems
Bengaluru, Karnataka
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Directed and supervised team of six engaged in Testing activities.
- Instructed team members process/procedures to be followed to maximize contributions.
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
Testing consultant (AWPL)
Bob Techsolutions
Bengaluru, Karnataka
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and workforce breakdown structures for complete systems
- Reviewed, evaluated and identified requirements for testability
- Planned, implemented, tested, and documented solutions within integrated testing facility for integration efforts and support of third-party engineers
- Reviewed test plans and procedures for adequate coverage of system requirements
- Identified areas needing improvement to review with senior leadership and develop plans for improvement
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts and use cases to support testing objectives
Test Lead
WIPRO
Bengaluru, Karnataka
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Met with quality assurance, developers and project managers to assess scope and sequence of project.
- Completed automation of functional and regression testing.
- Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
- Discussed requirements and processes with project managers and developers.
- Completed both progressive and regressive testing scenarios through application of comprehensive testing frameworks encompassing both.
- Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping.
- Worked automation frameworks and internal tools.
- Coordinated with offshore development teams, delivering remote lectures on testing techniques and tools.
- Monitored test automation frameworks, best practices for Testing activities.
- Participated in test automation code review meetings, providing input on colleagues' coding efforts.
- Designed validation and quality assurance parameters for automated.
- Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.
- Created accurate and successful test scripts to manage automated testing of certain products and features.
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Thomson Reuters
Bengaluru, Karnataka
04.2007 - 01.2014
- Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
- Resolved all issues efficiently and built excellent client rapport, which led to enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
- Proposed testing improvements to positively impact usability, function and performance.
- Created test cases and test scripts to maintain cohesive team approach to product development.
- Completed projects under tight deadlines to meet client demands and project timelines.
- Debugged code and located root causes of problems by reviewing configuration files and logs.
- Directed off-site teams completing execution of tests to support successful product development stages and releases.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Tailored testing procedures to obtain data most relevant to understanding underlying causes of production limitations.
- Evaluated data sets from multiple test implementations to determine and account for standard variance in test results.
- Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration and teamwork.
- Conducted evaluations to identify weak areas and identify problematic issues while promoting corrective methods.
QA Engineer (Mcafee Software India Pvt Ltd)
Bob Technologies
Bangalore, Karnataka
11.2005 - 04.2007
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Wrote and executed high-quality test cases on software application
- Engaged internal and external customers during planning and test phases and interfaced with assigned project managers to comply with entry criteria
- Reviewed test plans and procedures for adequate coverage of system requirements
- Tested, identified and troubleshot problems of web based applications.
- Worked on localization testing.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
B M S College of Engineering
Bengalure 09.1999 - 09.2003
Skills
Database/API/system Testing
undefinedAccomplishments
Received SHIP IT AWARD for the recognition QA work for Ownership component.
Received Award Best Contributor towards the work of redesign of McAfee website.
Traveled onsite for 6 weeks to Sweden to contribute/work on software process.
Timeline
Lead Consultant
Techchefs Software pvt ltd.
04.2018 - Current
Lead Consultant(Volvo India)
Allegis Group - TEKsystems
09.2016 - 12.2016
Testing consultant (AWPL)
Bob Techsolutions
08.2016 - 12.2016
Test Lead
WIPRO
08.2014 - 08.2016
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Thomson Reuters
04.2007 - 01.2014
QA Engineer (Mcafee Software India Pvt Ltd)
Bob Technologies
11.2005 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
B M S College of Engineering
09.1999 - 09.2003
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