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Sampath Kumar Maka

@sampathkumarmaka

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Experienced Engineering Manager specializing in quality engineering and productivity.

Singapore

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages team collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am an experienced Engineering Manager with over 14 years of expertise in leading high-performance engineering teams across various industries, including Banking, E-commerce, and Telecom. My journey has been marked by a commitment to enhancing engineering productivity and quality assurance, having worked with top-tier firms such as NTUC Fairprice and Bank of America. I excel in designing comprehensive testing strategies that significantly reduce costs while improving product quality.

Throughout my career, I have successfully driven enterprise-wide digital transformation projects, aligning quality engineering strategies with business objectives. My leadership has resulted in substantial improvements in application test coverage and a remarkable reduction in production incidents. I am passionate about mentoring teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that quality practices are integrated seamlessly into the development lifecycle.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Principal Software Engineer

NTUC Fairprice

May 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Set up web and API automation frameworks, increasing test automation coverage. Created a Locust performance testing framework using Kubernetes. Developed native iOS and Android automation frameworks using Cucumberish and Kaspresso.

Test Automation API Testing Performance Testing Kubernetes Mobile Testing iOS Android Kaspresso

QA Manager

Circles.Life

May 2019 - May 2020 (1 year)

Led automation framework creation and launched Circles Life in new markets. Managed a geographically dispersed team supporting e-commerce web and mobile features. Defined and executed release management processes.

Test Automation Release Management Team Leadership Mobile Testing Web Testing Agile Stakeholder Management Process Improvement

Technical Lead

Arcesium India Pvt Ltd

May 2018 - May 2019 (1 year)

Led a team to develop and implement automated testing strategies for trading systems. Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance project efficiency and quality. Owned testing processes and participated in test reviews.

Automated Testing Team Leadership Agile Stakeholder Management Test Strategy Regression Testing Process Improvement Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance Engineer

Property Guru Pte Ltd

Jan 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Led testing for key initiatives, building test strategies and designing test cases. Drove test automation and facilitated test case sign off with stakeholders. Served as a key member in shaping QA systems and processes.

Quality Assurance Test Strategy Testing Design Test Automation BDD Cucumber Swift API Testing Agile

Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

EGS Infotech Pvt Ltd

Oct 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 3 months)

Managed QA services delivery for clients, leading a team in project management. Worked with internal and client developers to ensure quality of build. Analyzed project scope and informed QA test plan development.

Quality Assurance Project Management Team Leadership Test Planning Integration Testing Risk Management Test Automation Agile

Project Associate

Cognizant Technology Services

Jan 2015 - Oct 2015 (9 months)

Led a team in managing a reconciliation project, aiming to match export files data to report files. Formulated ETL solution architecture for project integrations. Developed and tested code as per project plans.

Project Management ETL Test Automation Functional Testing Regression Testing Smoke Testing Sanity Testing Talend Process Improvement

Senior QA Analyst

Wells Fargo India Solutions

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)

Worked as a Senior QA Analyst, focusing on the testing and validation of critical financial systems. Ensured the robustness of applications through comprehensive testing methodologies. Contributed to the successful launch of trading applications.

Quality Assurance Financial Systems Capital Markets Test Automation Regression Testing Functional Testing Test Strategy Process Improvement Stakeholder Management Agile

Senior Tech Associate

Bank of America-Merrill Lynch Continuum India Pvt Ltd

Oct 2010 - Jul 2014 (3 years 9 months)

Played a key role in testing and validation of trading platforms within the capital markets division. Ensured adherence to high-quality standards across multiple projects. Contributed to the successful launch of trading applications.

Quality Assurance Capital Markets Test Automation Regression Testing Functional Testing Test Strategy Process Improvement Stakeholder Management Agile

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

J.N.T.U

Master of Technology, Software Engineering

2019 - 2021

Pursued advanced studies in Software Engineering, focusing on modern software development methodologies and practices. Gained expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems.

NMIMS University

Post Graduate Diploma, Finance Management

2016 - 2017

Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Finance Management, acquiring knowledge in financial principles and practices. Studied areas such as financial analysis, investment management, and corporate finance.

J.N.T.U

Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Communications Engineering

2006 - 2010

Obtained a Bachelor of Technology degree with a specialization in Electronics and Communications Engineering. Developed a strong foundation in electronic circuits, communication systems, and related engineering principles.