RAMESH MOTHKURI

With over 13 years of combined experience in QA (Manual and Automation) Software Testing and strong foundational knowledge in DevOps, I bring a wealth of expertise in ensuring seamless software development processes and high-quality deliverables. My primary role as a QA Manager is complemented by my understanding of DevOps principles, enabling me to contribute effectively to both testing and deployment workflows.

• Testing Expertise: Extensive proficiency in executing comprehensive testing strategies including System Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Database Testing, and Nonfunctional Testing. Skilled in leveraging advanced tools such as Selenium WebDriver for automated testing and Postman for API testing, ensuring thorough validation of software functionalities and performance across diverse environments.
• Test Lifecycle Management: Proficiently navigates through all stages of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Test Life Cycle (STLC), and Bug Life Cycle (BLC), with a strong emphasis on Agile methodologies. Expertise includes meticulous Test Plan creation, encompassing detailed Test Strategy formulation, Automation Test Strategy development, and Test Case Development. Skilled in orchestrating final deliveries, ensuring meticulous alignment with project goals and quality standards.
• Defect Management: Skilled in defect reporting and tracking using JIRA and TestRail. Hands-on experience with various levels of testing, including Sanity, Usability, Functional, Integration, Regression, Re-testing, User Acceptance Testing, and API Testing.
• Database Testing: Experience in MongoDB and SQL DB administration, ensuring data integrity and security throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Business Requirements Analysis: Skilled in analysing and reviewing Business Requirements and Functional Specifications to verify that all requirements are successfully met.
• Collaboration & Communication: Actively participated in reviews, meetings with developers and product managers to improve application performance and quality. International exposure in client communication and collaboration, including a three-month stint in Antwerp, Belgium.
• Team Management: Experience in team management, client communications, and delivering demos.
• Agile Methodologies: Strong advocate for Agile practices, effectively facilitating cross-functional team collaboration, sprint planning, and iterative development to enhance productivity and product quality.

• Foundational Skills: Good knowledge of cloud computing, infrastructure management, and software delivery using tools like Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure DevOps.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Understanding of managing infrastructure as code using Terraform, including remote state management, HCL, and modularization.
• Kubernetes: Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts such as workloads, configurations, and manifest files (YAML). Basic knowledge of configuring Kubernetes services, ingress controllers, and volumes.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Basic proficiency in Azure DevOps and Jenkins pipelines, managing Kubernetes workloads, and defining infrastructure and application pipelines using YAML.
• Containerization: Foundational knowledge of Docker architecture, writing Dockerfiles, managing Docker images, and utilising Docker-compose for multi-container applications.
• Azure Services: Basic understanding of Azure CLI, PowerShell, Azure Container Instances (ACI), web apps, function apps, and virtual machine (VM) creation.

• Proficient in designing and deploying infrastructure using ARM templates, ensuring consistent resource configurations.
• Familiarity with data representation files like XML, JSON, and YAML, alongside proficiency in SSH keys, Nginx, and fundamental networking concepts.
• Commanding knowledge of Linux and Linux commands.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong work ethics, adaptability, and a keen eye for detail.

• Actively involved in requirements analysis, conducting reviews, and maintaining query logs.
• Developed comprehensive test cases from Software Requirement Specifications (SRS) documents for functional and non-functional testing.
• Created test data for positive and negative scenarios as per application requirements.
• Raised, tracked, and followed up on bugs with developers throughout the bug life cycle using JIRA.
• Conducted various testing types including sanity, regression, functionality, exploratory, and black box testing.
• Led the QA team in designing and implementing comprehensive test plans and strategies.
• Developed and executed test automation scripts and functions.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and high-quality software delivery.
• Maintained QA and STG servers, managed build deployments, and monitored systems.
• Actively conducted client demos and follow-up sessions on current development status.
• Ensured adherence to quality standards and best practices in software development and testing.
• Monitored and reported on key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics.
• Managed test environments and configurations to support different phases of testing.
• Facilitated risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies.
• Provided training and mentorship to QA team members.
• Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to team members.
• Championed continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing processes and efficiency.
• Collaborated with product managers and stakeholders to align QA activities with business objectives.
• Maintained documentation of test processes, standards, and best practices for future reference.