RAJASEKHAR ALLURU
Senior Lead, Quality Assurance
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
With a robust background at Sprinklr, I excelled in enhancing software quality and efficiency through expert test case design and fostering team collaboration. Lead Quality Assurance professional with strong focus on ensuring software quality and reliability. Proven ability to identify and resolve issues through rigorous testing and analysis. Adept at fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing project needs. Skilled in test automation, defect tracking, and continuous improvement methodologies. Known for delivering consistent results and driving quality improvements in complex projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lead, Quality Assurance
Sprinklr
12.2021 - Current
- Supported product managers and development teams across phases of testing from planning to execution, troubleshooting and reporting within high-volume, agile environment.
- Estimated labor hours for different testing projects and functions.
- Created test cases and test scripts to maintain cohesive team approach to product development.
- Worked with stakeholders and team members on quality assurance efforts for hardware components.
- Produced and maintained technical documentation for project reference.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality products were delivered on schedule.
- Mentored junior QA engineers, contributing to their professional growth and skill development.
- Reduced production defects through proactive involvement in all stages of the software development lifecycle.
- Established effective communication channels between QA teams, developers, business analysts, and stakeholders for seamless collaboration on project goals.
- Contributed to post-mortem analysis efforts, identifying areas for improvement and implementing proactive measures to prevent future occurrences.
- Streamlined QA processes for increased efficiency and reduced project turnaround times.
- Conducted root cause analysis for defects, resulting in improved software performance and user satisfaction.
- Managed bug tracking systems, ensuring timely resolution of reported issues.
- Met tight deadlines to satisfy client demands and project timelines.
- Collaborated with developers and project managers to assess program capabilities, features and testing demands.
Lead, Quality Assurance
Sprinklr
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Facilitated successful testing processes by supporting product managers and development teams in agile environments.
- Crafted comprehensive test cases and scripts to ensure a collaborative team effort in product development.
- Collaborated with developers and project managers to assess program capabilities, features and testing demands.
- Engaged in comprehensive post-mortem analysis, identifying improvement opportunities and executing proactive strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality products were delivered on schedule.
- Enhanced product reliability with thorough defect identification, reporting, and resolution efforts.
- Managed bug tracking systems, ensuring timely resolution of reported issues.
Senior Software Development Engineer Test
Sprinklr
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Minimized software defects by adopting stringent testing procedures and utilizing continuous integration technologies.
- Enhanced team processes by facilitating regular retrospectives and sharing enhancement ideas.
- Developed and implemented test plans while optimizing debugging and scripting tools.
- Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Senior Test Engineer
Sprinklr
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Conducted root cause analysis on defects discovered during testing, enabling quick resolution and minimizing risk of future occurrences.
- Reproduced defects and documented findings.
- Collaborated with developers to resolve issues identified during the testing phase, resulting in a more robust final product.
- Improved software quality by designing and executing comprehensive test plans.
- Successfully managed stakeholder expectations by consistently delivering high-quality products that met or exceeded specifications.
- Analyzed test data to identify trends and areas for improvement in product development processes.
- Completed regression tests of new software builds to assess performance and success of bug fixes.
- Increased defect detection rates through rigorous test case creation and efficient execution, reducing post-release customer complaints significantly.
- Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
- Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
QA Consultant
Sprinklr
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Achieved superior software quality by designing comprehensive testing methodologies and executing them effectively.
- Achieved comprehensive test coverage by prioritizing cases according to thorough risk evaluation and impact analysis.
- Assessed new feature releases against established acceptance criteria, validating that functionality met or exceeded customer expectations before deployment into production environments.
- Enhanced product reliability through meticulous identification, documentation, and reporting of defects.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to gather, prioritize, and clarify project requirements for accurate test planning and execution.
- Supported developers in debugging efforts by providing detailed information on identified defects during the testing process.
- Reduced overall project risks by proactively identifying potential issues during the testing phase.
Education
M.Tech - Information Technology
Holy Mary Institute of Technology And Sciences
Hyderabad, India 04.2001 -
B.Tech - Information Technology
SVCET
Chittoor, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Test case design
Software development life cycle
Test plan development
Cross-browser testing
Quality metrics analysis
Java
Test planning
Test automation expertise
Timeline
Senior Lead, Quality Assurance
Sprinklr
12.2021 - Current
Lead, Quality Assurance
Sprinklr
04.2019 - 12.2021
Senior Software Development Engineer Test
Sprinklr
04.2017 - 04.2019
Senior Test Engineer
Sprinklr
01.2015 - 04.2017
QA Consultant
Sprinklr
09.2014 - 12.2014
M.Tech - Information Technology
Holy Mary Institute of Technology And Sciences
04.2001 -
B.Tech - Information Technology
SVCET
04.2001 -