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Ramesh Babu Gummadi

Quality Assurance Manager
Bengaluru

Summary

Experienced QA Manager with a strong background in software testing and quality assurance. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and driving quality initiatives to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. Adept at leveraging cutting-edge testing tools and technologies, including AI-powered solutions, implementing Agile/DevOps practices, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Passionate about driving innovation and continuous improvement in the QA domain.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

QA Manager

Wabtec Corporation
01.2018 - Current
  • Enhanced QA Department Efficiency: Improved overall efficiency through strategic planning and resource allocation.
  • Cross-Functional Team Management: Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination between QA, development, and support departments.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Conducted root cause analysis on recurring defects and implemented corrective measures to prevent future occurrences.
  • Optimized Test Case Coverage: Identified gaps in existing test plans and devised new strategies for comprehensive testing.
  • Automation Improvement Focus: Set clear focus areas for the year to improve the automation percentage.
  • Performance Testing Goals: Aimed to achieve performance testing in each project to cover non-functional requirements (NFRs).
  • Training and Upskilling: Conducted regular training sessions to upskill the QA team on the latest testing methodologies and tools.
  • Streamlined Defect Tracking: Streamlined the defect tracking and reporting process, enabling faster issue resolution and better visibility for stakeholders.
  • AI-Powered QA Assistant: Utilized open-source large language models (LLMs) to streamline various aspects of the testing process.
  • Rally and CI/CD Integration: Enabled Rally integration and CI/CD integrations for all projects.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

Anna University
Chennai
01.2002 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Science - Computer Application

Nagarjuna University
Machilipatnam, India
06.1999 - 04.2002

Skills

Experienced Java Developer

Additional Information

Initiatives and Benefits:

**Smart QA: Leveraging AI-Powered Test Automation and Design**

- Implemented an in-house AI-powered QA assistant using open-source large language models (LLMs) to streamline various aspects of the testing process, resulting in a 50% reduction in sprint's functional test design efforts and a 60% reduction in automation efforts.

**Modularized API Automation: Enhancing Regression Testing and CI/CD Integration**

- Designed a modular API automation suite, where each microservice had its own set of automated tests, enabling seamless integration with the CI/CD pipeline and improving regression testing coverage.

**Data Quality Automation with Great Expectations**

- Implemented a data quality validation solution using the Great Expectations framework to ensure the integrity and reliability of data flowing through the application, proactively addressing data quality issues and enhancing data trustworthiness.

Software

Java, python, testng, selenium, restAssured, SQL, MongoDB, Jmeter, Appium, Data Structures, Java Script

Timeline

QA Manager

Wabtec Corporation
01.2018 - Current

Master of Science - Information Technology

Anna University
01.2002 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Science - Computer Application

Nagarjuna University
06.1999 - 04.2002
Ramesh Babu GummadiQuality Assurance Manager