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Chandra Sekhar Patimalla

Software Testing
Hyderabad

Summary

Adept at driving project success and enhancing team performance, with extensive experience at Deloitte in test automation strategy and fostering a collaborative mindset. Proven track record in implementing rigorous quality control measures and streamlining QA processes, resulting in significant improvements in project outcomes. Expertise in consulting and automation scripting was leveraged to meet critical milestones effectively.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Consultant

Deloitte
12.2015 - 05.2023
  • Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.
  • Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
  • Troubleshot issues by understanding issue, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to develop customized solutions that addressed unique client needs.
  • Maximized team performance, providing guidance and mentorship to junior automation engineers.
  • Reduced errors in production environments by establishing strict quality control measures throughout the development process.
  • Increased overall project success rate by establishing effective communication channels between stakeholders during all phases of projects.
  • Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.

Automation Test Lead

Vensai Technologies
07.2014 - 12.2014
  • Created testing scenarios for long-term and expedited development schedules.
  • Participated in test automation code review meetings and provided input on colleagues' coding efforts.
  • Delivered lectures on testing techniques, tools and protocols to internal staff.
  • Documented diagnostic findings in reports to inform stakeholders of product performance.
  • Completed automation of functional and regression testing.
  • Created testing scenarios for long-term and expedited development schedules
  • Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping

QA Lead

CreativeXperts Pvt.Ltd
01.2011 - 06.2014
  • Standardized bug reporting methods for better communication between QA and development teams.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering growth and enhancing team performance.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
  • Streamlined QA processes for improved efficiency, reducing project completion time.
  • Increased team productivity by continuously reviewing existing workflows and recommending enhancements.
  • Collaborated with development teams to resolve issues and implement improvements, elevating overall product quality.

Software Testing Lead

Navayuga Infotech Pvt.Ltd
10.2005 - 10.2010
  • Streamlined testing processes by utilizing industry-standard tools such as JIRA, Selenium.
  • Promoted continuous improvement within the team by regularly reviewing test processes and recommending enhancements.
  • Mitigated risks associated with complex integrations by thoroughly assessing systems compatibility during end-to-end tests.
  • Championed agile methodologies within the team to expedite delivery timelines and enhance responsiveness to changes.
  • Validated system functionality against requirements through rigorous regression testing efforts.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Nagarjuna University
GUNTUR
04.2001 -

Master of Science - MSC (IT)

Allahabad Agriculture University
Allahabad
04.2001 -

Skills

Consulting

Project Management

Teamwork mindset

Performance Benchmarking

Test automation strategy

Mobile App Automation

Automation scripting

Timeline

Senior Consultant

Deloitte
12.2015 - 05.2023

Automation Test Lead

Vensai Technologies
07.2014 - 12.2014

QA Lead

CreativeXperts Pvt.Ltd
01.2011 - 06.2014

Software Testing Lead

Navayuga Infotech Pvt.Ltd
10.2005 - 10.2010

Bachelor of Commerce -

Nagarjuna University
04.2001 -

Master of Science - MSC (IT)

Allahabad Agriculture University
04.2001 -
Chandra Sekhar PatimallaSoftware Testing