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Raghavendra Tarun Gandham

Raghavendra Tarun Gandham

Software Test Engineer
Hyderabad,TG

Summary

Experienced and detail-oriented Manual Test Engineer with 5 years of expertise in software testing and quality assurance. Adept at designing and executing comprehensive test plans, test cases for web applications. Strong knowledge of software development life cycles (SDLC), bug tracking, and defect management tools like JIRA, Ceipal Bug Tracker and TFS. Proven ability to identify and troubleshoot software defects, performing root cause analysis, and working closely with development teams to resolve issues. Skilled in both functional and non-functional testing, including regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT). A proactive team player with excellent communication skills, committed to delivering high-quality software that meets client expectations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Test Engineer

Ceipal Software Pvt. Ltd.
08.2022 - Current

Project#1


Project Name : Workforce Management (HRMS)

Testing approach : Manual Testing and Integration Testing

Role : Software Test Engineer

Clients : US Based Clients


Role and Responsibilities

  • Identified critical bugs and worked closely with developers to ensure timely resolution, resulting in a more stable product.
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
  • Designed testing scenarios for usability testing and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
  • Managed defect tracking systems(JIRA), ensuring accurate documentation of issues for efficient resolution.
  • Identified and tracked software defects and supported developers in resolving problems by completing additional tests.
  • Managed defect tracking using industry-standard tools like JIRA, effectively communicating issue status updates to all stakeholders involved.
  • Conducted regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to development team.
  • Reviewed requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback on software usability during design reviews, contributing to improved user experience.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify system requirements and develop effective test strategies.
  • Led team of junior testers, fostering culture of quality and attention to detail.


Software Test Engineer

Ceipal Software Pvt. Ltd.
02.2023 - 05.2024

Project#2


Project Name : Business Intelligence(BI) Reports

Testing approach : Manual Testing and DB Testing

Role : Software Test Engineer

Clients : InfoVision Inc.


Role and Responsibilities

  • Designed testing scenarios for usability testing. Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
  • Identified critical bugs and worked closely with developers to ensure timely resolution, resulting in a more stable product.
  • Managed defect tracking using industry-standard tools like JIRA, effectively communicating issue status updates to all stakeholders involved.
  • Conducted regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to development team.
  • Analyzed specifications, technical designs, and requirements to provide insightful feedback.
  • Drove continuous improvement efforts in the QA department, enhancing defect detection accuracy.
  • Participated in professional development trainings to elevate software knowledge significantly.
  • Used open-source tools to develop automation scripts.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to establish acceptance criteria, aligning tests with business goals.

Associate Quality Assurance Engineer

ExcelSoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
10.2019 - 08.2022

Project Name : SIMS

Testing approach : Manual Testing

Role : Associate Quality Assurance Engineer

Clients : Dehradun Secondary School, ALIF International school


Role and Responsibilities

  • Created extensive test plans and cases to cover all functional requirements thoroughly.
  • Collaborated with developers during the SDLC to facilitate timely code reviews and testing.
  • Assisted in the implementation of continuous integration systems, streamlining the build and deployment process for faster issue resolution.
  • Improved product quality by identifying and resolving software defects through thorough testing processes.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify recurring issues, leading to targeted improvements in the software development lifecycle.
  • Provided technical support during customer onboarding, ensuring seamless integration of products with client systems.
  • Managed defect tracking using industry-standard tools like JIRA, effectively communicating issue status updates to all stakeholders involved.
  • Advised developers on problems with databases, performance and other issues.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic communication of Engineering

D.V.R COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
06-2018

Intermediate - MPC

Narayana Junior College
Hyderabad
04.2001 -

10th - SSC

Bhashyam School
Hyderabad, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Manual/Functional testing

Achievements

  • Awarded with star performer of the Month awards while working in ExcelSoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd for dedicated Support and performance.
  • Honored with the Maestro of Q3 - 2023 award for demonstrating exceptional accountability and ownership of the product at Ceipal Software Pvt. Ltd.

Timeline

Software Test Engineer

Ceipal Software Pvt. Ltd.
02.2023 - 05.2024

Software Test Engineer

Ceipal Software Pvt. Ltd.
08.2022 - Current

Associate Quality Assurance Engineer

ExcelSoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
10.2019 - 08.2022

Intermediate - MPC

Narayana Junior College
04.2001 -

10th - SSC

Bhashyam School
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic communication of Engineering

D.V.R COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Raghavendra Tarun GandhamSoftware Test Engineer