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PraneshMadhava Rao

@praneshmadhavarao

Senior Manual QA Tester with 18+ years ensuring reliable software through meticulous testing, defect management, and continuous QA process improvement

India
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead verification and QA processes, improve defect reduction and compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional global teams to strengthen engineering discipline.

I am an experienced Manual QA and Verification Engineer with over 18 years of expertise in delivering high-quality software and system-level verification across industrial, embedded, and enterprise environments. My career has been built on strong foundations in manual testing, requirement validation, defect lifecycle management, traceability analysis, and process compliance.

I have worked extensively with global teams, including large-scale international clients such as GE and ASML, where I contributed to improving product quality, reducing defect leakage, and enhancing engineering discipline. My experience spans functional, system, integration, regression, and acceptance testing, coupled with strong documentation skills and deep understanding of quality frameworks, audits, and compliance requirements.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated closely with developers, architects, and stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication, fast issue resolution, and structured verification processes. I bring a detail-oriented approach, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. I am proficient with tools such as Jira, Teamcenter, SAP, and have exposure to automation concepts as well.

I am passionate about delivering reliable and requirement-compliant products, strengthening QA processes, and contributing to positive, collaborative team environments. I thrive in dynamic, multicultural organizations and enjoy roles that challenge me to continuously develop my skills and contribute to higher quality standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Senior Verification & QA Engineer

Sutherland

Mar 2025 - Present (8 months)

Lead manual verification and requirement-based testing, conducting QA compliance checks and release readiness assessments to improve cross-team quality and defect management.

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Team Lead – QA, Verification & Process

Source Engineering & Technologies

May 2017 - Feb 2025 (7 years 9 months)

Directed manual testing and verification strategy, instituted configuration/change control and QA audits, and developed standardized process documents resulting in a 15% reduction in defect leakage.

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Verification / QA / Compliance Engineer

Altran Solutions

Jan 2007 - Jan 2015 (8 years)

Conducted manual verification for communication devices, firmware and PCB functions, identifying timing mismatches and interface failures while maintaining compliance with MIL, AS9100 and IEC frameworks.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Visvesvaraya Technological University logoVU

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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