Sandeep Kumar Gajawada
Software Testing Professional With 12 Yrs Experience , Certified ISTQB Tester , Certified SDET Professional , Hold Valid US B1 Visa
Hyderabad
Summary
Software Test Engineer with 12 years of experience testing software components. Expert at documenting test procedures . Team player focused on working cross-collaboratively for delivery of high-quality, tested software components.Experienced Software Tester with hands-on background in testing various development projects. Successful at testing based on customer requirements to produce on-target deliverables. Demonstrated expertise in leading-edge software development and testing methods.Efficient Test Lead with expert understanding of Product evaluations and Industry protocols. Dedicated to best-in-class testing with accurate and fast results. Great leader with excellent attention to detail and knowledge of Software.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Lead Quality Assurance Analyst
SS&C Fintech
Hyderabad
11.2021 - Current
- Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration, and teamwork.
- Created and achieved product quality objectives and met product specifications.
- Mentored and coached team members on QA topics and strategies.
- Participated in requirements and used case reviews.
- Reported progress, test metrics and results to project stakeholders.
- Organized and maintained work environment to allow for maximum productivity.
Product Lead
Broadridge Financial Solutions
Hyderabad
10.2015 - 11.2021
- Product Owner for Margin , Stock Record , Security , Margin Interest
- Changes Delivered : 300+ , Production Success Ratio : 98.3%
- Team Lead for 4 People
- Worked on End to End Test Activities
- Implemented Best Solution for File compare audit process which resulted in QA hackathon award
- Implemented 3 Tools in QA for Dev based files Audit which lead in Saving 50+ Man Hours for month
- Responsibility : Requirement Analysis , Test Sizing , Test Design , Test Execution , Regression , Automation using Selenium and UFT , Test Lead Activities
- Researched new tools and technologies for potential use by quality assurance team.
- Created accurate and successful test scripts to manage automated testing of certain products and features.
- Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant
Hyderabad
09.2011 - 10.2015
- Project : EApply
- American Express (Offsite)
- Enhancements Delivered : 35 , Project Success Ratio : 99.7%
- End to End Test Manger for SIT project in coordination with 8 different teams and Received GradeA in All sections of Project Life cycle from client
- ZIP code related Bug found stands as Best Rewarding moment saving Millions of Dollars to client
- Responsibility : Project Allocation and Sizing , Requirement Analysis , Team's Coordination , Test Design Development and Review , Daily Followup and Reporting , Test Execution & Regression using UFT
- Created accurate and successful test scripts to manage automated testing of certain products and features.Debugged code and located root causes of problems by reviewing configuration files and logs.
Education
MBA - Business administration, Information Technology
Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning
Pune 01.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Math's , Statistics , Computer Science
Aurora Degree College
Hyderabad 01.2008 - 04.2011
High School - Intermediate
Ideal Junior College
Hydrabad 06.2006 - 06.2008
School - SSC
Heralds High School
Hyderabad 06.1999 - 06.2006
Skills
Software Testing
Mobile Applications
Software Engineering
Test Design
Test implementation
Regression testing understanding
Test strategies and coverages
Certification
Certified SDET Professional
Timeline
Lead Quality Assurance Analyst
SS&C Fintech
11.2021 - Current
Certified SDET Professional
05-2021
MBA - Business administration, Information Technology
Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning
01.2017 - 04.2019
Product Lead
Broadridge Financial Solutions
10.2015 - 11.2021
ISTQB - ISEB Certified Tester Foundation Level
07-2013
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant
09.2011 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Math's , Statistics , Computer Science
Aurora Degree College
01.2008 - 04.2011
High School - Intermediate
Ideal Junior College
06.2006 - 06.2008
School - SSC
Heralds High School
06.1999 - 06.2006
Visa
B1/B2 Visa for United States of America - Valid till Feb 2028