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Ravi Tankala

Melbourne

Summary

Experienced Quality Assurance Management Professional with over 14 years in the software industry, specializing in quality assurance, design verification, and system design. Proven expertise in directing quality programs that reduce defects and enhance productivity. Proficient in developing test strategies and operational procedures to support the release of business applications across geographically dispersed teams. Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and integrate third-party software, utilizing excellent communication skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior QA & Automation Lead

Foxtel Group
Melbourne
10.2019 - Current
  • Monitored and refined testing processes to mitigate potential risks effectively.
  • Handled complete test workstream activities.
  • Guided test preparation phases by creating execution plans, defect tracking workflows, and resource calculations.
  • Led all aspects of testing activities in complex development projects.
  • Conducted estimation and planning of test projects to ensure alignment with the project plan.
  • Implemented improvements to the global QA process, ensuring consistency with established project management methodologies.
  • Guided QA team to ensure quality assurance in all software development processes.
  • Provided guidance, mentoring, and feedback aligned with performance objectives.
  • Reports issues to management promptly while keeping them informed.
  • Oversaw and assessed team members' performance to maintain optimal levels.
  • Directed successful implementation of high-standard practices by QE team.
  • Conducts post-implementation reviews to enhance learning and processes.
  • Worked with off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases.
  • Developed and implemented automation strategy for multiple business units.
  • Created detailed documentation of automated processes and procedures.
  • Reviewed test plans and results prior to implementation of automated processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks and address issues for successful project delivery.
  • Evaluate team documents regularly, performing RCA on end-user bugs to enhance quality.
  • Recruited, led, and mentored a high-performing team of technical Quality Engineers and manual testers.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.

QA Lead

Foxtel Management Pty Ltd
Melbourne
05.2016 - 09.2019
  • Design and execute test plans, scenarios, scripts and procedures
  • Develop and maintain quality assurance metrics
  • Coordinate test execution with project management, development, Lines of Business, vendors, and other internal departments
  • Assist Test Manager with testing assignments and reporting up to client management
  • Manage and lead end-to-end system integration testing (SIT), load testing, and UAT testing of a complex enterprise software development using a combination of Agile & iterative methodologies
  • Recruitment, staff management and supervision of QA Engineers and testers
  • Work with various internal and external partners and managers to define best solutions for data analysis and clean-up approach
  • To be involved in test automation strategy development for functional, regression, and load/performance testing
  • Act as a mentor for test practice team members and provide performance feedback
  • Identify and design new solution offerings (process/ methodology/ tool etc)
  • Weekly informs Projects status

Senior QA Automation

Foxtel Management Pty Ltd
Melbourne
05.2013 - 04.2016
  • Configure and execute automated test plans; including data driven and UI testing
  • Coordinate setup and management of test environment(s)
  • Enhances 'best of breed' framework/harness for automation testing
  • Execute, investigate and report on the success of automated and manual tests as part of an Agile development lifecycle
  • Maintains test automation framework, constantly increases testing coverage and automated testing coverage
  • Work closely with engineers to develop test harness software (e.g. scripts, programs) and utilize automated testing tools
  • Utilize mechanisms for quality tracking and continuous process improvement
  • Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices
  • Continuously improve, augment and update the automated test suites

QA Test Analyst

British Sky Broadcasting
Hyderabad
01.2009 - 04.2013
  • Assist in developing test plans and incorporate them into the software testing process
  • Create manual test scripts for testing the application across different testing cycles
  • Execution and Maintenance of these test scripts so that they are reused across multiple projects
  • Interact with a team of both on and offshore test analysts, product managers, developers within the scrum, as well as across scrums
  • Designing and Creation of metrics to track efficiency and productivity
  • Communicate efficiently with the Onsite team (verbal and written)
  • Achieve delivery of core/customized products in accordance with agreed schedules, procedures and standards

Education

Batcheler of Technology - Electronics and communication

AN University
Guntur, India

Skills

  • Salesforce CRM - Sales/Service/Marketing Cloud
  • Testing: Web/API/Mobile Apps
  • REST API
  • Kenan FX, Billing
  • Zuora Billing
  • Shell scripting
  • Python
  • Playwright
  • SQL
  • PL/SQL
  • XML
  • WSDL
  • JavaScript
  • Groovy
  • Java
  • TOAD/SQL Developer
  • Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • GitHub
  • Maven
  • SOAP UI
  • Postman
  • Jenkins
  • Argo CD
  • Bamboo
  • Salesforce – Vlocity
  • Cordiant CRM
  • VMware
  • PyCharm
  • IntelliJ
  • Offset Explorer
  • AWS Kinesis
  • Offset Explorer (Kafka)
  • New Relic
  • Kibana
  • Splunk
  • AWS CloudWatch
  • Grafana
  • QTest
  • HP QC
  • TestRail
  • Allure
  • Docker
  • ForgeRock
  • Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL
  • Tosca
  • Robotic Framework
  • Spock Framework
  • JMeter
  • Testing Methodologies: Agile and Waterfall

Mobile

61467942832

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Senior QA & Automation Lead

Foxtel Group
10.2019 - Current

QA Lead

Foxtel Management Pty Ltd
05.2016 - 09.2019

Senior QA Automation

Foxtel Management Pty Ltd
05.2013 - 04.2016

QA Test Analyst

British Sky Broadcasting
01.2009 - 04.2013

Batcheler of Technology - Electronics and communication

AN University

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