Summary
Overview
Work History
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Skills
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Entrepreneurial Experience - Description
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Previous Experience
Certification
Languages
Technical Skills
Affiliations
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SURENDER REDDY GUDIBANDI

SURENDER REDDY GUDIBANDI

Vijayawada

Summary

Results-driven professional seeking leadership positions in Software Quality Assurance and Project Management within esteemed IT organizations. Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer and Associate Project Manager, adept at leading cross-functional teams. Strong relationship-building, decision-making, and communication skills. Focused on implementing software process improvements that enhance team efficiency.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Software Engineer (Technical Lead)

Channel Soft IT Services PVT LTD
Vijayawada
03.2022 - Current
  • Executed approximately 20 to 25 studies related to RECIST 1.1, UC, ECHO, and RECIST Plus efficacy, initial release projects (Clinical Trials Applications), including documentation for audits.
  • Ensured successful project completion by collaborating with team members to meet timeline constraints.
  • Designed and executed test plans for product validation and reliability testing.
  • Conducted software and system testing to guarantee quality and reliability.
  • Implemented automated test scripts for web and mobile platforms leveraging Python through PyCharm
  • Utilized testing tools for efficient issue tracking and test case execution management.
  • Participated in daily scrum meetings to discuss progress on assigned tasks.
  • Conducted peer reviews of test cases to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Participated in Project Kickstart, onboarded the resources, took care of all the prerequisites, and set up the software and IT requests for the client engagement.
  • Conducted daily stand-up calls to review the progress of the studies assigned to each individual resource.
  • Led team in implementing new operational procedures for improved efficiency.
  • Oversaw resource allocation to optimize team performance and productivity.
  • Communicated with stakeholders to align project goals with organizational objectives.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Delegated tasks appropriately according to individual skill sets.
  • Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with senior management, reporting team progress and challenges.
  • Coordinated daily operations, ensuring team adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency.

IT Administrator

TANA Paatasala
USA
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Managed 40–75 daily IT requests across USA, Germany, and Muscat (Oman), ensuring timely resolution and escalation when required.
  • Analyzed and troubleshot application issues; escalated unresolved cases to appropriate teams for quick fixes.
  • Onboarded 1600+ students across the U.S., managing registration-to-class assignment process and collecting parent feedback.
  • Generated enrollment keys for LMS access; tracked and resolved system-related issues effectively.
  • Assisted in resolving LMS technical issues raised by teachers, parents, and management during day-to-day operations.
  • Provided weekly status updates and shared registration/financial dashboards with management for informed decision-making.
  • Recommended website enhancements to improve traffic flow and user experience.
  • Delivered technical consulting and thought leadership in defining, implementing, and improving processes with quality frameworks and standards.
  • Ensured timely project delivery with extended production support for multiple applications.
  • Analyzed process requirements and developed use cases to address business, functional, and technical needs.

IT Operations-Project Manager- US HR Manager

Suthra Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Vijayawada
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Participated in requirements gathering with business analysts, stakeholders, and development teams to define project scope and objectives.
  • Managed project stakeholders and acted as a liaison between development and QA teams for application development, testing, deployment, estimations, and scope management.
  • Conducted stand-up and review meetings with project teams and stakeholders to track progress and resolve issues.
  • Coordinated with development teams to deploy code into production (AWS) after a successful sign-off.
  • Prepared lessons learned documentation at project closure to drive continuous improvement.
  • Reviewed code and project documents, providing guidance to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
  • Prepared project documentation, including RTM, Project Plans, QA Plans, Test Strategy, and Metrics.
  • Established and enforced company policies and procedures to achieve operational objectives, and manage infrastructure resources for internal and external users.
  • Supported H-1B visa processing by preparing documentation, coordinating with candidates, and working with the U.S. Attorneys throughout the process.
  • Conducted technical interviews with potential candidates to support organizational hiring needs.

Associate Project Manager

Indium Software Ltd.
Chennai
03.2012 - 04.2013

Can be made available on request

Team Leader & Project Lead

AppLabs Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
02.2010 - 03.2012

Can be made available on request

Team Leader & POC (3 Financial Modules)

Kaizen SRA Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
11.2009 - 02.2010

Can be made available on request

Programmer Analyst

Global InfoTech Solutions INC.
NY
10.2006 - 09.2009

Can be made available on request

Programmer Analyst

Ajel Technologies Inc.
Edison
03.2006 - 10.2006

Can be made available on request

Programmer Analyst

Global InfoTech Solutions INC.
NY
09.2005 - 02.2006

Can be made available on request

Education

Masters in International Marketing Management - IMM

Leeds Business School
Leeds, U.K
01.2005

Bachelors in Computer Applications - B.C.A

Osmania University
Hyderabad
01.2003

Skills

  • Software development life cycle
  • Test plan design
  • Automated testing
  • Quality assurance
  • Issue tracking
  • Risk assessment
  • Project delivery
  • Technical consulting
  • Agile methodologies
  • IT infrastructure management
  • Effective communication
  • Peer review
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Operational support
  • Project planning
  • Software quality assurance
  • Performance optimization
  • Team leadership
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Agile methodologies expert
  • Best practices
  • Requirements gathering
  • Critical thinking
  • Project management
  • Testing and debugging
  • Resource allocation
  • Best practices in software development
  • Web applications expertise
  • Risk management strategies

Accomplishments

  • Product and technology roadmap
  • Change management
  • SDLC, STLC, project lifecycle, bug life cycle
  • Agile/RAD Methodologies
  • Stake Holder Management
  • Risk, assumptions, issues analysis, and mitigation
  • Scope - project and test management
  • Timely deliverables with extensive test coverage
  • Team motivator and torchbearer for upscaling the skills of the resources
  • Very good listener and observer

Entrepreneurial Experience - Description

Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements, reduced labor costs per year by reworking the schedules, logistics, operation standards, and workflow, monitored the inflow and outflow of cash to the customers and maintained track of it, managed 300 customers and cleared their concerns and closed down the bank liabilities, conducted quality checks of the products and infrastructure, and helped staff identify the risks and mitigate

Profile Summary - Summary

A solution-oriented professional with over 13 years of rich and extensive experience in software development, analysis, and software quality assurance testing using various models, with an additional 8 years in non-IT as managing partner and administration manager; experienced in leading a team size of 15 or more during my tenure in the Farmer's CRN project; expertise in testing healthcare, insurance, BFSI, banking, pharmaceuticals, and telecom domain applications on different operating systems

Previous Experience

  • Associate Project Manager, Indium Software Ltd., Cathedral Road, Chennai, 03/12, 04/13
  • Team Leader & Project Lead, AppLabs Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, 02/10, 03/12
  • Team Leader & POC (3 Financial Modules), Kaizen SRA Technologies Pvt. Ltd., 11/09, 02/10
  • Programmer Analyst, Global InfoTech Solutions INC., NY, USA, 10/06, 09/09
  • Programmer Analyst, AJEL Technologies Inc., Edison, NJ, 03/06, 10/06
  • Programmer Analyst, Global InfoTech Solutions INC., NY, USA, 03/05, 03/06

Certification

  • ISTQB Foundation Level

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Technical Skills

  • Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Pro, Python, QALoad, PyCharm, GitLab, Jira, Polarion, QA Complete Suite, UNIX, IBM Mainframes, .NET, Java, JavaScript, VB Script, SQL, PL/SQL, TSL, HTML5, DHTML, XML, J2EE 1.3, Oracle, DB2, MongoDB, MS Access, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Informatica, Ab-Initio, SSIS(Sql Server), Sharepoint, VSS, soap, fix, tcp/ip , Siebel CRM Call center, E-Finance, eServices, Business Objects, Cognos, Varicent, Crystal reports, PowerMHS, MS-Visio, Web servers and App servers, SPUF1, COBOL, JCL, MVS, IBM Reflections, MS Teams, File Aid/CS, Selenium, Load Runner, TFS (Team, Foundation Server), GNU tar v1.14,

Please note: I can share my technical skills upon request Thank You.

Affiliations

  • Exploring and learning AI tools and keeping ahead with the Industry

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer (Technical Lead)

Channel Soft IT Services PVT LTD
03.2022 - Current

IT Administrator

TANA Paatasala
06.2021 - 03.2022

IT Operations-Project Manager- US HR Manager

Suthra Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
03.2021 - 02.2022

Associate Project Manager

Indium Software Ltd.
03.2012 - 04.2013

Team Leader & Project Lead

AppLabs Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
02.2010 - 03.2012

Team Leader & POC (3 Financial Modules)

Kaizen SRA Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
11.2009 - 02.2010

Programmer Analyst

Global InfoTech Solutions INC.
10.2006 - 09.2009

Programmer Analyst

Ajel Technologies Inc.
03.2006 - 10.2006

Programmer Analyst

Global InfoTech Solutions INC.
09.2005 - 02.2006

Masters in International Marketing Management - IMM

Leeds Business School

Bachelors in Computer Applications - B.C.A

Osmania University
SURENDER REDDY GUDIBANDI