Ramakrishna Jala
@ramakrishnajala
Experienced Lead QA Engineer specializing in Cloud and Big Data Testing.
What I'm looking for
I am a Lead QA Engineer with over 12 years of experience in Cloud Testing, Big Data Testing, ETL Testing, and BI Reports Testing. My expertise lies in creating comprehensive test strategies and plans, managing teams, and ensuring the highest quality standards in software delivery. I have a strong background in cloud technologies, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and have successfully led teams of up to 8 members in various projects.
Throughout my career, I have developed a proficiency in tools and technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, Spark, and various ETL tools. My hands-on experience includes automating testing activities using Selenium and Python, validating data integrity, and executing complex SQL queries for backend data validation. I have a proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions in sectors like Banking, Finance, Healthcare, and Telecommunications.
I am passionate about continuous learning and sharing knowledge, having provided training on Hadoop testing processes and SQL. I thrive in dynamic environments and am committed to driving quality improvements and fostering a culture of excellence within my teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Test Lead
HCL
Dec 2021 - Present (3 years 7 months)
As a QA Lead, I prepared weekly status, test execution, and test metrics reports. I was responsible for creating test strategies and test plans based on requirements, and provided QA sign-off for all staging deployments by reviewing test reports. I was involved in the end-to-end process of Conduent's ETL project, creating complex SQL queries to compare source data with Power BI reports and develop
Senior QA
High Noon Consulting
Mar 2021 - Sep 2021 (6 months)
As a QA Lead, I assisted in preparing weekly status, test execution, and test metrics reports. I was responsible for creating test strategies and test plans based on requirements, and provided QA sign-off for all staging deployments by reviewing test reports. I wrote complex Hive queries to validate data between source and target layers, and created Python utilities for end-to-end data comparison.
Senior QA
KBridge Consulting
Sep 2019 - Jun 2020 (9 months)
As a QA Lead, I assisted in preparing weekly status, test execution, and test metrics reports. I was responsible for creating test strategies and test plans based on requirements, and provided QA sign-off for all staging deployments by reviewing test reports. I was involved in establishing automated Hadoop Integration testing and validated data using Hive Scripts by pulling data from HDFS.
Senior QA
Cognizant
Apr 2014 - Jan 2019 (4 years 9 months)
I gained a good understanding of requirements and test data needs for testing applications. I validated Hive and HBase tables, wrote Hive Queries for data validation, and validated reporting layers built on Hive Data. I compared source data with data pushed into the Hadoop system to ensure accuracy and verified that the right data was extracted and loaded into the correct HDFS location.
Senior QA
Helios and Matheson
Jul 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 8 months)
I gained a good understanding of requirements and test data needs for testing applications. I was involved in functional studies of applications and ensured data was transformed correctly according to business rules. I tested Cognos reports by writing complex SQL queries and performed various types of database testing, including data verification, validation, and integration.
Senior QA
Head InfoTech
Nov 2010 - Aug 2011 (9 months)
I gained a good understanding of requirements and test data needs for testing applications. I wrote test cases for both functional and technical design documentation, and analyzed business requirement documents and technical specifications to understand the scope of testing. I performed various types of black box testing, including functionality, regression, retesting, system testing, and compatib
Education
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Kakatiya University
Master's in Computer Applications, Computer Applications
Completed a Master of Science degree with a focus on computer applications. The curriculum provided advanced knowledge in various aspects of computer science.
Kakatiya University
Bachelor of Science, Maths, Electronics and Computer Applications
Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree, specializing in Mathematics, Electronics, and Computer Applications. This program laid the foundation for understanding core concepts in these interdisciplinary fields.
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