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Sudarsan Lakshmanan

Sudarsan Lakshmanan

Chennai

Summary

Accomplished Tech Lead with a proven track record at Trane Technologies Pvt. Ltd., specializing in HVAC system testing and Agile methodologies. Spearheaded innovative automation frameworks and enhanced product reliability through rigorous quality assurance. Excelled in team leadership and technical problem-solving, significantly boosting productivity and project success. Innovative Tech Lead known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in software development, team management, and agile methodologies. Excel in leadership, problem-solving, and communication to drive projects to success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tech Lead

Trane Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
04.2015 - Current
  • Directed end-to-end testing of advanced HVAC systems, including thermostats, indoor/outdoor units, and wireless controls
  • Designed and implemented automation frameworks for CLII protocol and Raptor control algorithms
  • Validated critical functionalities such as Wi-Fi applications, wireless sensor integrations, and OTA upgrades
  • Championed system integration, regression, and performance testing, improving reliability
  • Mentored teams to adopt Agile practices, enhancing productivity and delivering superior results
  • Developed tools like Vidzilla and performance monitoring utilities to streamline operations
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address field issues and optimize product performance
  • Designed backend systems to support HVAC diagnostics and remote updates

QA Engineer

REDBLACKTREE Pvt. Ltd. (Ingersoll Rand Technologies)
Chennai
05.2013 - 03.2015
  • Conducted extensive testing of HVAC algorithms and wireless temperature sensors
  • Automated UI and functional testing for CLII protocol-based thermostat systems
  • Designed testing frameworks for API interactions, aiding backend integration
  • Collaborated with global teams to refine testing strategies and enhance quality

Software Tester

IT Bright Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
10.2011 - 04.2013
  • Executed manual and automated testing for machine-critical security applications
  • Developed expertise in Linux systems, shell scripting, and automation tools
  • Validated data pipelines and API endpoints, ensuring seamless backend system performance

Associate Engineer

I&S InfoTech Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
07.2011 - 06.2012
  • Conducted system integration and functional testing for HVAC-related components
  • Gained foundational knowledge in software testing, backend architecture, and process documentation

Education

Post Graduate Program - Design Thinking & Innovation

Isenberg School of Management
Amherst, USA
01.2022

Mini-MBA -

Berlin School of Business and Management
Germany
01.2021

M.Tech - Software Systems

Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Pilani
01.2019

B.E. - Computer Science Engineering

Bharath University
Chennai
01.2010

Skills

  • HVAC system testing
  • CLII protocols
  • Raptor algorithms
  • Wireless protocols
  • Backend integration
  • Automation testing tools
  • Java
  • TestNG
  • Shell Scripting
  • Agile methodologies
  • Linux platforms
  • Embedded systems
  • Performance monitoring tools
  • Defect management
  • Bugzilla
  • Pivotal Tracker
  • Wi-Fi certification
  • Z-Wave certification
  • Testing expertise
  • Technical analysis
  • Quality Management Practices
  • Team leadership
  • Version control systems
  • Quality assurance
  • Design patterns
  • Stakeholder management
  • Machine learning integration
  • Requirements gathering
  • Scrum management
  • Risk assessment
  • Debugging techniques
  • Team collaboration
  • Task delegation
  • Technical problem solving
  • Continuous deployment
  • Project management
  • Security best practices

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance, 2023
  • Digital Transformation Certificate, SkillUp
  • PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)
  • Six Sigma Yellow and White Belt
  • AWS Security Fundamentals Certification
  • Google Analytics Certification
  • Manual & Automation Testing (Win-Runner, Load-Runner, Quick Test Pro, Test Director)
  • Web penetration testing course, Udemy
  • Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Udemy

Accomplishments

  • Automated 85% of repetitive testing tasks, reducing test cycle time by 30%.
  • Proposed a backup algorithm for wireless sensors, significantly enhancing product reliability.
  • Led a team to resolve critical HVAC system integration issues, improving stability.
  • Recognized for exceptional collaboration and knowledge-sharing in cross-border projects.

Projects

Next-Gen HVAC Systems, Coordinated with teams to plan test tasks for each sprint, ensuring smooth execution., Conducted functional, regression, and integration testing for embedded applications., Developed Python scripts and enhanced data processing with Pandas for reliability testing., Implemented security tests for change requests, ensuring robust system defenses., Created in-house tools that increased productivity and streamlined workflows. Trane XL Thermostats (XL1050, XL850, XL824), Led testing for cutting-edge HVAC control devices with CLII protocol., Designed automation frameworks for UI and wireless testing., Enhanced reliability by proposing backup algorithms for wireless sensors., Validated the Nexia diagnostics portal for remote HVAC system monitoring. Nexia Diagnostics Portal Integration, Conducted end-to-end system and integration testing for web-based HVAC monitoring., Developed automation frameworks to test device-portal interactions., Designed and tested backend components for seamless device communication., Provided insights to improve customer service efficiency and reliability. Thermostat Automation Tools, Automated stress testing processes to ensure thermostat stability., Streamlined production programming with custom tools. Backend API Testing and System Integration, Validated API interactions between HVAC devices and diagnostics portals., Monitored backend performance metrics and supported data pipeline design., Enhanced diagnostics with secure data pipeline solutions.

Affiliations

  • have won several awards for various tools developed for increasing the productivity
  • recognized with milestone and path breaker awards for various contributions in mutliple projects
  • have been a active member in CSR activities

Timeline

Tech Lead

Trane Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - Current

QA Engineer

REDBLACKTREE Pvt. Ltd. (Ingersoll Rand Technologies)
05.2013 - 03.2015

Software Tester

IT Bright Pvt. Ltd.
10.2011 - 04.2013

Associate Engineer

I&S InfoTech Pvt. Ltd.
07.2011 - 06.2012

Post Graduate Program - Design Thinking & Innovation

Isenberg School of Management

Mini-MBA -

Berlin School of Business and Management

M.Tech - Software Systems

Birla Institute of Technology and Science

B.E. - Computer Science Engineering

Bharath University
Sudarsan Lakshmanan