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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

1. Managed a team of 3 quality assurance engineers, overseeing their day-to-day activities, work distribution, and performance.2. Provided mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.3. Conducted regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and goal-setting sessions to ensure alignment with team objectives and company goals.4. Defined testing methodologies, standards, and best practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions to customers.5. Collaborated with stakeholders to prioritize testing efforts and allocate resources effectively, balancing project timelines and quality objectives.6. Reviewed and provided feedback on manual and automated test cases developed by the team, ensuring thorough coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.7. Conducted regular reviews of test execution results, identifying areas for improvement and optimization in testing processes.8. Led troubleshooting efforts for configuration issues and software defects, working closely with development teams to facilitate timely resolution.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

1. Led testing efforts for advanced distribution management system (DMS) products within the DMS suite, including:a. Volt/VAR Control (VVC)b. Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration (FLISR)c. Feeder Reconfiguration (FR)d. Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR)e. Distribution Operator Training Simulator (DOTS)f. Maestro application for GIS model import and database modificationsg. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)h. Load Shed and Restoration (Open LSR)i.Basic Optimal Power Flow (OPF)2. Spearheaded testing initiatives for products interacting witha. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Interfaceb. Switch Order Management (SOM).3. Developed automated tests for FLISR and SCADA functionalities, enhancing testing efficiency and coverage.4. Collaborated closely with cross-functional QA teams, including development to ensure alignment of testing efforts with product requirements.5. Participated in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, to provide insights and feedback for continuous improvement of the development process.6. Mentored junior team members and guided testing methodologies, tools, and techniques, fostering a culture of collaboration within the testing team

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

1. Conducted testing activities for a basic Distribution Management System (DMS), focusing on key functionalities such as: a. Distribution Topology Process (DTP) b. Distribution Power Flow (DPF) c. Distribution State Estimation (DSE).2. Developed comprehensive manual test cases to validate and verify the functionality and performance of newly implemented features in the DMS suite3. Collaborated closely with development teams to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of testing procedures, facilitating seamless integration of new functionalities into the DMS platform.4. Analyzed test results and reported defects, providing valuable feedback to the development team for continuous improvement of the software.5. Maintained thorough documentation of test cases, procedures, and results to ensure traceability and repeatability of testing processes.6. Participated in regular meetings and discussions to provide insights and recommendations for enhancing the quality and reliability of the DMS software.