VARUN CHOWDARY L
Bengaluru
Summary
Accomplished systems and storage QA engineer with extensive experience at Microchip Technology, specializing in automation testing and cross-functional collaboration. Expertise in Python and Perl, with a proven ability to file patents for innovative security solutions that enhance RAID controller functionalities. Demonstrated success in driving project outcomes through effective communication and strategic planning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems & Storage QA Engineer
Microchip Technology
12.2021 - Current
- Developed automation scripts to streamline testing processes and enhance efficiency.
- Led initiatives integrating new technologies into existing automation frameworks.
- Established automation frameworks, tools, and methodologies for future user assistance.
- Analyzed customer issues, identified root causes, and filled test gaps to boost product reliability.
- Validated features of controller cards across various operating systems and RAID configurations.
- Added automation support for new feature library and bug fixes.
- Estimated workload, established project plans, and monitored progress against milestones.
- Filed patent applications for innovative technology developments to strengthen competitive advantage.
Storage QA Engineer
DELL India R&D
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Performed sanity and full/functional testing of OMIVV to validate system integrity and functionality.
- Reported and tracked issues using JIRA, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
- Reporting issues found, re-testing issues which have been fixed.
- Test bed setups, Test case execution.
- Updated test results in QMetry to maintain accurate documentation.
- Created and managed data center, adding multiple clusters to enhance resource allocation.
- Dell's OpenManage plug-in for VMware vCenter integration which helps you to find out all the Dell hardware in a datacenter through single page i.e., vCenter.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - EEE
K L University
Skills
- Python and Perl
- Selenium automation
- Automation testing tools
- Windows and Linux
- Hypervisor technologies
- Dell, HPE, Supermicro, and Lenovo hardware
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- DAS, NAS, and RAID solutions
- Flash storage technologies
- Performance benchmarking
- JIRA project management
- TestRail test management
- Collaboration and communication
- API testing experience
- Manual testing
- Firmware testing
Patents
- Design Idea for implementing a Secondary Authentication in Remote MSED Encryption configuration for Controller password settings (Set/Disable/Change) and rekey for better security and protection., 81361673, 18/898,778
- Title: Design Idea for implementing an Intelligent Configuration Module that provides user configuration suggestions, supports auto-configuration, and enables dynamic settings changes on SmartRAID Controller US Patent ID – 81373366, App no - 19/397,364
Timeline
Systems & Storage QA Engineer
Microchip Technology
12.2021 - Current
Storage QA Engineer
DELL India R&D
07.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Technology - EEE
K L University