Keerthi Gadde

Background

About Keerthi Gadde

As an ISTQB-certified QA professional with 14 years of experience, I have been deeply involved in all phases of testing, including system testing, integration testing, business process testing, performance testing, and API testing. I have played a crucial role in test plan preparation and the finalization of QA strategies and roadmaps. Throughout my career, I have managed QA activities from the initiation to the closure of project phases, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products to customers. My extensive experience spans multiple domains including Digitalization, E-commerce, Financial Services, Telecom, Human Resources, Travel, and Entertainment. I am proficient in Agile (Scrum), Waterfall, V-Model, and bespoke methodologies, adapting to each project's unique needs. Core Competencies: • Test Planning and Execution • Agile/Scrum Methodologies • Team Management • Stakeholder Management • Automation (Selenium, BDD/Cucumber) • Mobile Application Testing (iOS, Android, Windows) • AWS API and Amazon DynamoDB • Defect Tracking (TFS, JIRA, Bugzilla) Professional Highlights: • Leadership and Coordination: Proven track record in leading QA teams and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverables. • Technical Proficiency: Expert in automation and leveraging AWS for test environments, ensuring efficient and effective testing processes. • Notable Achievements: Recognized as Star of the Month and Employee of the Quarter. Contributed to award-winning teams and conducted impactful training sessions. Current Project: • QA Lead at TCS Riyadh for NEOM Digital Locker: Leading the quality assurance efforts for NEOM's groundbreaking digital locker application, part of NEOM's Cognitive Government Platform. This project involves a range of technologies including front-end channels (iOS, Android, and React JS applications), Pega for case management, Software AG for API Gateway, and Alfresco for document management. I have been actively involved in testing all these applications and conducting comprehensive integration testing to ensure seamless functionality and user experience. Looking Forward: I am actively seeking a QA Manager position where I can leverage my extensive experience and leadership skills to drive quality assurance excellence. My goal is to lead and mentor QA teams, implement cutting-edge testing methodologies, and ensure the highest standards of software quality and reliability. Certifications: • ISTQB Certified • TCS Internal Certifications: Usability Testing, Six Sigma, Agile, Project Management