Amarendra Pradhan

Background

About Amarendra Pradhan

I am an experienced Test Manager with over 18 years in the IT industry, specializing in enterprise software product testing and quality assurance leadership. Successfully led high-impact QA programs for major telecom clients such as Airtel (India) and Vodafone (UK), in collaboration with global technology leaders including IBM and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). I bring deep expertise in QA strategy, test planning, execution, and automation, with a proven ability to manage end-to-end testing lifecycles across both agile and traditional delivery models. Recognized for building high-performing, cross-functional teams, streamlining QA processes, and consistently delivering high-quality software aligned with business goals and end-user needs. My Core Competencies include: • QA Strategy and Test Management • Automation Frameworks (Selenium, TestNG) • Scrum/Agile Methodologies • Test Lifecycle Tools (JIRA) • Defect Management and UAT Coordination • Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration I am equipped with strong stakeholder engagement, clear communication, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. Committed to a quality-first culture, ensuring QA is embedded as a strategic function throughout the product development lifecycle—not just a checkpoint at the end. Open to meaningful connections and collaboration in the areas of software quality, digital transformation, and test leadership.