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Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Software
Interests
Languages
Work Preference
Timeline
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Ramakanta Samal

Technical Lead
Bengaluru,KA
Ramakanta  Samal

Summary

Testing and Quality Engineer with 4 years of experience driving excellence in creating, editing and implementing test instructions to improve quality and efficiency. Exceptional expertise across various test procedures for process improvement. Certified Test Engineer with expertise in functional and non-functional testing processes for implementation and managing and troubleshooting systems. Manages complex tasks and teams successfully integrating activities across multiple sites and business units. Creates positive and productive atmosphere within interactive team environments. Dedicated QA and test engineer with extensive technical experience in developing test automation tools and executing QA engineering procedures. Skilled in Unix/Linux, Python and Perl scripting and designing test scenarios. Lead Test Engineer with 4 years of experience conducting manual and automatic testing of various products. Detail-oriented quality inspector tasked with producing reputable products. Coordinated with subject matter experts to reach accurate findings in testing results. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages

Work History

HCL Tech
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Technical Lead
12.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Mentored junior developers through regular 1-on-1 meetings, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and career growth opportunities.
  • Coordinated with cross-department teams like QA, DevOps, and Support to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process.
  • Implemented continuous integration and deployment strategies for faster release cycles and improved application reliability.
  • Maintained close communication with clients throughout project life cycles for accurate progress reporting and prompt issue resolution.
  • Enhanced system performance with thorough code reviews, debugging, and optimization techniques.

Mool innovation Labs Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru

QA Team Lead
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Created plans for test method validation using research or field observations.
  • Wrote code for automation testing and integrate tools to meet cross-platform user needs.
  • Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
  • Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
  • Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
  • Monitored automated build and continuous software integration process to drive build/release failure resolution.
  • Worked with cross-functional design teams to create software solutions that improved overall functionality and performance.
  • Adapted procedures to mitigate issues and improve deficiencies.
  • Reassessed quality control measures at systemic level to proactively identify non-conformances.
  • Maintained service records, coordinated repairs and oversaw preventive maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
  • Advised and led process improvement team with deliberation, leadership and strategic planning.
  • Scheduled available resources to conduct assessments and prototype testing.
  • Provided technical advice to improve quality of engineering practices.
  • Provided solutions to various technical problems of varying scope and complexity.
  • Communicated technical information both verbally and in writing in simple terminology.

Clarion Technologies Private
Pune, Maharastra

Sr QA Automation Engineer
10.2023 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Enhanced product reliability with thorough regression testing and continuous integration practices.
  • Reduced manual testing time through the implementation of robust automation frameworks, optimizing resource utilization.
  • Maintained high-quality standards with regular code reviews, identifying potential risks and areas for improvement.
  • Streamlined QA processes by developing and maintaining automation scripts, contributing to faster release cycles.
  • Supported agile development methodologies by participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives.
  • Optimized test case execution by integrating test automation scripts into cloud-based platforms, enabling scalable and accessible testing solutions.

Future Focus Infotech
Bhubaneswar

Senior QA Engineer
09.2021 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
  • Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
  • Completed in-depth usability testing on Windows, Android and iOS mobile devices.
  • Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.

Sysnetglobal Technologies
Bhubaneswar

QA Engineer
08.2019 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
  • Created successful test scripts to manage automated feature testing,
  • Collaborated with product owners to stay current on intended functionality.
  • Checked configuration files and logs to uncover root causes of problems.
  • Created detailed test cases for use on diverse projects.
  • Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
  • Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.

Corporate decor industries
Bhubaneswar

Manual Tester
08.2018 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Executed test scripts, logged defects and worked to resolve issues noted in testing process.
  • Pursued professional development opportunities to learn new testing tools and test strategies.
  • Mined test data from [Software] for conditions needed for [Type] scenarios.
  • Worked extended hours when necessary to meet deadlines.

Education

Orissa Engineering College
Bhubaneswar

Bachelor of Technology from Mechanical Engineering
06.2015 - 06.2018

NIIS Junior College
Bhubaneswar

12th from Science Education
05.2012 - 05.2014

Skills

Tools : WebdriverIO, Cypress,Selenium, Appium, Jenkins, Maven,Postman

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Additional Information

  • Handson experienced with DevOps Technologies
  • Good knowledge of CI/CD pipeline
  • Very good Knowledge of Git
  • Handson experience on AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, jenkins
  • Performed Load Testing using ApacheJMeter
  • Performed Performance Testing Using Gtmatrix
  • Have the mental stability to handle pressure
  • Manage a Team/Lead a Team


Software

Selenium

Jenkins

Kubernetics

Cypress

Aws

Appium

Android Studio

Appium Inspector

Jira

Clickup

Postman

Visual Studio code

Eclipse

Apache Jmeter

Gtmatrix

Sauselabs

Testrail

Browserstack

Interests

Devops Engineer

Test manager

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsCompany CultureWork from home optionHealthcare benefits

Timeline

Technical Lead

HCL Tech
12.2024 - Current

Sr QA Automation Engineer

Clarion Technologies Private
10.2023 - 12.2024

QA Team Lead

Mool innovation Labs Pvt Ltd
03.2022 - Current

Senior QA Engineer

Future Focus Infotech
09.2021 - 02.2023

QA Engineer

Sysnetglobal Technologies
08.2019 - 08.2021

Manual Tester

Corporate decor industries
08.2018 - 08.2019

Orissa Engineering College

Bachelor of Technology from Mechanical Engineering
06.2015 - 06.2018

NIIS Junior College

12th from Science Education
05.2012 - 05.2014
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