Venkat Kovelamudi
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven leader with a proven track record of achieving operational and strategic objectives by directing high-performing teams and cross-functional initiatives. I am skilled in analyzing business needs, budgeting resources effectively, and coordinating project roadmaps to meet organizational goals. Expert in delivering innovative solutions and designing processes to enhance quality assurance frameworks. Adept at developing strategies that improve operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Known for evaluating and executing complex projects, handling stakeholder engagement, and managing large-scale budgets to drive organizational success. Pioneered automation efforts that streamlined testing and reduced costs. Demonstrated ability to plan, rectify, and resolve operational challenges, ensuring timely project delivery. Highly experienced in strategizing process improvements that consistently exceed expectations, while fostering team development through mentorship and guidance.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Consultant
Qualcomm Inc.
Senior Technical Consultant
RSA Companies, Inc.
PeopleSoft Consultant
Indam Inc.
Software Engineer
Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing (CSM)
Director of QA & Automation
Avail Medsystems
04.2020 - Current
- Led a high-performing team, achieving operational and departmental objectives while driving immediate results
- Strategized and planned clear team goals aligned with organizational priorities, using performance metrics to evaluate and track progress
- Developed and delivered mentorship and training to team members, fostering career growth through constructive feedback
- Designed, developed, and coordinated roadmaps for cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of application and infrastructure changes
- Pioneered department-level quality and process improvements, analyzed data to drive organization-wide initiatives
- Executed and handled multiple projects, ensuring on-time, within-scope delivery while effectively budgeting resources
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to resolve policy challenges and drive acceptance, aligning initiatives with organizational goals
- Managed compliance with FDA, HIPAA/QMS, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and IEC 62304 standards, maintaining rigorous quality control
- Delivered comprehensive updates to senior leadership on project progress, risks, and resource needs, facilitating informed decision-making
- Rectified project challenges as they arose, ensuring smooth execution and resolving any bottlenecks
Director of QA
Vuforia, Division of Qualcomm Inc.
11.2015 - 02.2020
- Achieved operational excellence by managing global teams across multiple locations, ensuring quality operations for both on-premises IT and cloud services
- Planned, budgeted, and handled resources efficiently, delivering high-quality solutions on time and within scope
- Pioneered automation initiatives, analyzing resource allocation and provisioning, which led to significant cost savings and process efficiency improvements
- Developed and executed process improvement strategies, evaluating testing methods to enhance the quality and efficiency of functional testing
- Designed and coordinated strategic roadmaps, maintaining high standards for customer experience and ensuring seamless project execution
- Handled and resolved customer issues promptly, acting as the primary point of contact, and ensuring optimal satisfaction
- Delivered comprehensive updates and key insights to senior leadership, strategizing for informed decision-making and transparency
- Rectified and resolved project challenges, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and achieving seamless project delivery
Senior Staff Engineer, Manager
Qualcomm Inc.
07.2005 - 11.2015
- Led cross-functional teams in integration testing, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software
- Developed and executed project roadmaps, managing end-to-end validation of systems and applications
- Spearheaded department-level quality and process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency
- Designed and implemented automation frameworks using SoapUI, reducing system setup and testing times
- Provided regular feedback and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative, growth-focused environment
Education
Master of Computer Applications (MS) -
Osmania University
Hyderabad, TelanganaBachelor of Science (BS) - Computer Science
Mysore University
Mysore, KarnatakaSkills
- IT Infrastructure Management
- Expert Problem Solving
- Network Security Protocols
- Agile Methodologies Mastery
- Project planning and execution
- Risk management and mitigation
- Budgeting
- Leadership
- Organization
- Disaster recovery
- Data evaluation
- Change control and management
Timeline
Director of QA & Automation
Avail Medsystems
04.2020 - Current
Director of QA
Vuforia, Division of Qualcomm Inc.
11.2015 - 02.2020
Senior Staff Engineer, Manager
Qualcomm Inc.
07.2005 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Computer Science
Mysore University
Senior Technical Consultant
Qualcomm Inc.
Senior Technical Consultant
RSA Companies, Inc.
PeopleSoft Consultant
Indam Inc.
Software Engineer
Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing (CSM)
Master of Computer Applications (MS) -
Osmania University
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