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Sujay Mishrikoti

QA Technical Lead/Manager
Bengaluru

Summary

Knowledgeable QA Tech Lead / Manager with excellent blend of technology and leading 20+ people with well-versed planning and overseeing Test Automation and Quality of multiple products by testing teams. Successful motivator and manager with 11+ years QA experience of which 6+ years in USA client location with expertise on Python, Selenium, Android, iOS platforms and Server infrastructure. Consistent career history of meeting production goals for throughput and quality.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Test Architect

Stratus
3 2023 - Current
  • Worked on migrating the existing test automation framework from Perl to Python.
  • Led the CoE team for test automation across the org where multiple frameworks were implemented using different tech stacks such as PyTest and Python with Behave.
  • Developed innovative test frameworks, incorporating industry best practices to maintain a high standard of quality assurance.
  • Supported incident management efforts by providing expert guidance in troubleshooting and resolving production issues.
  • Verified acceptance by developing and implementing automated and manual application features and regression tests.
  • Developed efficient technical solutions to resolve wide range of business problems.
  • Identified performance bottlenecks in existing systems, optimizing code and infrastructure for improved scalability.
  • Developed, implemented and maintained automated testware for scripts, functions and programs to boost testing efficiency.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by providing technical guidance and mentoring junior team members.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of testing efforts into the overall product development lifecycle.
  • Facilitated smooth knowledge transfer during employee onboarding and transitions, minimizing disruptions to ongoing projects.
  • Implemented risk-based testing approaches, prioritizing critical functionalities for more focused testing efforts.
  • Championed a culture of quality assurance among peers through training sessions and workshops on best practices in testing methodologies.

QA Architect

Calsoft
12.2021 - 02.2023
  • As Test architect led teams by introducing new automation frameworks as per customer needs and driving the QA program end to end including CMMI level 5 audit.
  • Directly involved in increasing the revenue of vertical by demonstrating Technical proposals to customers.
  • Developed corrective action plans and prevention strategies to improve product reliability
  • Achieving Mobile application and Browser automation using Keyword driven and BDD frameworks from scratch
  • Analyzing the requirements and proposing the QA approach for customers.
  • Hands on PoC's and pushing manual teams to automate wherever possible.
  • Motivating the team and get the best out of them.

Tech Lead/Manager

Global Edge Software Limited (Part of Capgemini Engineering)
04.2020 - 11.2021
  • Highly competent QA manager for Automating mobile application, Browser and Standalone applications and managing 20+ people across globe.
  • Working simultaneously with different customers across different timezones for end to end QA team responsibilities.
  • Managed team performance by training on new technologies, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees
  • PoC and Exploring suitable framework and continuous improvement along the progress.
  • Code review and best practices across teams.
  • Complete ownership and delegating work to team members to achieve maximum productivity.

Senior QA Analyst/ Automation Test Lead/Manager

Mphasis (client:Hewlett Packard Inc)
12.2018 - 04.2020
  • Successfully lead team of 10+ across the globe
  • Windows application Automation using Python and PywinAuto (module) to automate end to end processes in windows UI-based applications windows hosts
  • In depth knowledge of Robot framework which is keyword driven test framework.
  • Understanding Specifications and come up with a plan to achieve target.
  • Training team on new technologies / software before automation.
  • Sprint planning and effort estimation and continuous reporting to client on same.
  • Bug tracking Sudden Impact and TFS bug tracking tools.
  • Reported bugs/errors using Jira and ensured issue/problem resolution is communicated in timely and effective manner between Developers and Lead QA Analyst.

Senior QA Analyst/ Automation Test Lead

Mphasis (Client: Hewlett Packard Inc)
11.2016 - 11.2018
  • Project: Mobile applications / Bluetooth connectivity This Project involved Bluetooth connectivity testing on Mobile and PCs.
  • This application was developed to allow its customers to use cellphone as security for the PC users based on proximity which will Lock/Unlock the laptops when in and out of range.
  • Automation of test cases in iOS via Mobile Center.
  • Involved in end to end working of the apps with different combinations of Laptops with different vendors of Bluetooth chipsets
  • Complete ownership of developing and reviewing of Test Cases and leading team at offshore.
  • Ecosystem planning and executing to cover Maximum end user combinations within timelines.
  • Posted issues using Sudden Impact and TFS bug tracking tool.
  • Proactive testing on beta builds of the OS for Android as well as iOS well before the image reaches the customer.
  • Automation experience using Appium, Mobile Center using UFT.
  • Enhancement of the test scope and periodic test strategy.
  • Performed compatibility testing on various browsers and operating systems to ensure excellent user acceptance
  • Involved in Test Data Generation, Bug triage meetings.
  • Interaction with clients for requirements clarifications and status meetings.

Senior QA Engineer

Mphasis (Client:Cisco and Brocade)
07.2013 - 09.2016
  • Datacenter Maintenance and Web based testing.
  • Define Test Strategy and Design Test Plan by successfully driving the requirements analysis phase.
  • Conduct Requirement validation with Business Analyst to ensure the coverage.
  • Automation of web browser using Selenium and Python.
  • Conduct technical reviews of Technical High/Low leave Design documents.
  • Attended Business reviews and Functional walkthrough and identified the functional problems for the Applications.
  • Design load test framework with testers and schedule Load tests.
  • Led QA Team for their day-to-day activities and preparing them to reach the deadlines
  • Managed the project activities daily and conducted meetings with the managers on a weekly or biweekly basis.
  • Responsible for the Team performance and preparing & submitting the graphs and metrics to the higher management.

QA Engineer

Mphasis Ltd
09.2012 - 07.2013
  • Central Management System (HP Cloud system Matrix) HP Cloud System Matrix is Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) for private and hybrid cloud environments, allowing users to provision infrastructure in minutes for physical and virtual.
  • Deploying of VMs, Windows and Linux operating systems via BFS SAN.
  • Creation of clusters and testing failover scenarios.
  • Test execution planning and estimation and sharing the details with client.
  • Continuous daily updates to the cline.
  • Proposed Automation Test Framework solution for windows Application using QTP and VB scripting.
  • Effectively Utilized Jira and HP QC/ALM tools to track all test artifacts and Sprint efforts.
  • Prepared project Test Plan, Process Improvement and Test Strategy test artifacts.
  • Responsible for delivering test solution to large program of 3 core teams.
  • Introduced test framework using QTP for stress test named CHO- Continuous Hours of Operations to depict real time retail business scenario.
  • Extensively work on Test Process optimization and Test improvements.
  • Conduct Reviews and internal audits; engage in cross module trainings for team.

QA engineer

Mphasis Ltd
06.2011 - 08.2012
  • Virtual Connect technology to simplify networking configuration for the server administrator using an HP BladeSystem c-Class environment.
  • The baseline Virtual Connect technology virtualized the connections between the server and the LAN and SAN network infrastructure.
  • Server administration where physically wire the from the enclosure to its network connections once, and then manage the network addresses and uplink paths through Virtual Connect software.
  • Involved in integration testing, system testing, regression testing, conversion testing, production stage, UAT, and sanity testing.
  • Worked extensively on storage RAID controllers and CNA adapters
  • Ability and willingness to work alone or as a team on different projects as and when needed.
  • Awarded Summit Award for an outstanding performance.

Delivery Software Engineer

Mphasis Ltd
04.2010 - 05.2011
  • Execution of end-to-end testing on Onboard Administrator for c3000 and c7000 Enclosures.
  • Worked on different Interconnect modules, Cisco and Brocade Interconnect modules.
  • Develop and execute test cases using Quality Center.
  • This includes Smoke Testing, System Testing and Regression Testing.
  • Solid time management skills with emphasis on multi-tasking and prioritizing day-to-day tasks.
  • Review QA project artifacts including Test Plans, Test Scripts and Project Strategies.
  • Demonstrate leadership presence and ability to discuss with management on project status, issues, concerns etc as needed.
  • Remote execution on Servers based across world.
  • Hold formal and informal training sessions for new and existing members of team.
  • Document many good and useful procedures and processes for team members.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Tech) - Computer Science

VTU University
Belgaum
07.2005 - 04.2009

Skills

    Quality assurance

Team leadership

Test Automation frameworks

Python programming

Android and iOS app automation using Appium

Server infrastructure in Storage and Networking

Selenium , Gherkin, BDD and TDD

Agile and Scrum

VMware , Hyper-V , ESX

Docker and Jenkins

GIT, BitBucket

Certifications

  • Leading teams by university of Michigan
  • API Testing using Rest Assured Test Automation tool
  • Recognizing shapes in images with OpenCV
  • Docker Hands-On
  • Monitoring Kubernates Cluster using Prometheus and Grafana
  • Google certified project management (On-going)

Timeline

QA Architect

Calsoft
12.2021 - 02.2023

Tech Lead/Manager

Global Edge Software Limited (Part of Capgemini Engineering)
04.2020 - 11.2021

Senior QA Analyst/ Automation Test Lead/Manager

Mphasis (client:Hewlett Packard Inc)
12.2018 - 04.2020

Senior QA Analyst/ Automation Test Lead

Mphasis (Client: Hewlett Packard Inc)
11.2016 - 11.2018

Senior QA Engineer

Mphasis (Client:Cisco and Brocade)
07.2013 - 09.2016

QA Engineer

Mphasis Ltd
09.2012 - 07.2013

QA engineer

Mphasis Ltd
06.2011 - 08.2012

Delivery Software Engineer

Mphasis Ltd
04.2010 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Tech) - Computer Science

VTU University
07.2005 - 04.2009

Test Architect

Stratus
3 2023 - Current

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