Srikanth Kakaraparthy
Bengaluru
Summary
QA expert with extensive experience in framework development and automation, enhancing engineering processes across banking and IoT sectors. Led cross-functional teams to improve project outcomes, specializing in test strategies and troubleshooting. Known for driving operational efficiency through innovative technologies and strategic planning. Committed to fostering professional growth and achieving organizational goals through continuous improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Chapter Lead
ING Australia Via HCLTech
Bengaluru
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Driven the technical solution discussions on understanding business requirements and architectural designs.
- Enhanced frameworks to accommodate additional requirements and developed child frameworks as necessary.
- Promoted thorough documentation of technical information and core frameworks within the team.
- Led QA forums to share best practices and foster knowledge exchange.
- Ensured seamless operation of Azure automation pipelines to optimize performance.
- Conducted system analysis and testing, addressing technical issues to improve efficiencies.
- Supervised test squads in creating robust test strategies, including non-functional and penetration testing.
Lead SDET
BakerHughes A Ge Via HCLTech
Bangalore
05.2020 - 11.2023
- Handled Scrum Master duties while managing sprint metrics for the entire release cycle.
- Contributed to successful product launches with meticulous pre-release testing efforts.
- Functioned as the sole point of contact for the team on all product-related inquiries by assuming the role of SME.
- Championed a culture of quality within the team through ongoing collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Formulated plans based on non-functional requirement guidelines, and crafted strategic approaches to attain the metrics.
- Kept abreast of latest industry trends, tools, techniques to ensure excellence in SDET practices.
- Increased reliability through the optimization of test procedures.
- Facilitated upgrade to Selenium 4.0 enhancing project framework.
- Assisted the Product Owner, right from managing the product backlog efficiently to converting requirements into epics and user stories, and publishing the release notes to keep stakeholders informed.
- Expertise in managing and deploying Docker containers.
QA Lead
Schneider Electric Via HCLTech
Bengaluru
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Involved in developing hybrid-model framework for "Eco-Energy" flagship mobile application that is application for both Android as well as iOS.
- Involved with multiple Stake-holders that includes Hardware, Firmware as well as Software teams across different locations for better understanding of the requirements and streamlining the release process.
- Acted as a Scrum Master as I have prior experience in Agile-Scrum Methodology.
Technology Consultant (Freelance)
Sustain Impact
Remote
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Worked as a Product owner, Scrum Master as well as QA resource for testing the Power applications that supports P2P Power trading application
Senior Test Engineer
LinkedIn
Bengaluru
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Visited US office to involve in Product planning & Design discussions and also part of Core-Framework Development team that involved in the integration of updating the results to the Test Management Tool.
Assistant Lead Test Engineer
GlobalLogic
Hyderabad
04.2011 - 03.2013
- Being part of core-automation development in Ruby, involved in working the automation requirements of the client.
Senior QA Engineer
United Online Services
Hyderabad
01.2008 - 03.2011
- Part of QA Team that involves in the development of different products such as Email Backend, Email on Web & Web Hosting Services.
Education
B.Tech - Electronics & Communications
Swarnandhra College of Engineering & Technology
Seetharampuram03-2007
Skills
- QA compliance frameworks (ISO 9001, GDPR, GxP)
- Test strategy development
- Black box testing
- Database and API testing
- Performance and security testing
- Process troubleshooting
- Innovation leadership
- Technology adaptability
- Agile facilitation
- Release management expertise
- Operating systems proficiency (Unix, Windows, Mac OS)
- Framework development
- Cross-functional collaboration
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Test Chapter Lead
ING Australia Via HCLTech
11.2023 - 05.2025
Lead SDET
BakerHughes A Ge Via HCLTech
05.2020 - 11.2023
QA Lead
Schneider Electric Via HCLTech
09.2019 - 05.2020
Technology Consultant (Freelance)
Sustain Impact
04.2017 - 08.2019
Senior Test Engineer
LinkedIn
04.2013 - 12.2015
Assistant Lead Test Engineer
GlobalLogic
04.2011 - 03.2013
Senior QA Engineer
United Online Services
01.2008 - 03.2011
B.Tech - Electronics & Communications
Swarnandhra College of Engineering & Technology
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