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Shrinivas Rao nuka

@shrinivasraonuka

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Results-oriented QA leader with 17.7 years of experience.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities within a dynamic team.

I am a results-oriented QA leader with over 17.7 years of experience specializing in building and managing high-performing QA teams across diverse industries such as Cybersecurity, E-commerce, and Cloud ecosystems. My journey has been marked by a robust background in Software Testing, Automation, DevOps, and Project Management, with a notable 6+ years dedicated to Quality Leadership.

Throughout my career, I have successfully driven strategic QA initiatives at leading organizations like Melorra, McAfee, and Quick Heal. My collaborative leadership style has enabled me to work seamlessly across Engineering, Product Management, and Support teams, ensuring customer satisfaction and quality improvements. I am certified in PMP, CSM, and ISTQB, and I am passionate about fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within my teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Engineering Manager (QA)

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Melorra

May 2023 - May 2024 (11 months)

Led technical and organizational initiatives at Melorra, managing quality goals and KPIs while driving end-to-end software testing across multiple platforms. Implemented automation testing and CI/CD strategies, ensuring high-quality product releases and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Software Testing Automation Testing CI CD Agile Methodologies Selenium Appium Performance Testing Team Management Quality Assurance Project Management

Senior QA Manager

Quick Heal

Dec 2021 - Nov 2022 (11 months)

Established the Seqrite Infra and platform QA team at Quick Heal, successfully onboarding new products and managing a seamless tech migration. Led test automation efforts and ensured high-quality product shipping through effective project planning and resource management.

Test Automation Security Testing Performance Testing Project Planning Resource Management Team Building Risk Management Quality Control Stakeholder Engagement

QA Lead

McAfee

Jul 2008 - Jan 2022 (13 years 6 months)

Drove technical initiatives and managed end-to-end testing for McAfee's releases in both on-premise and cloud environments. Addressed customer escalations and contributed to test automation, ensuring compatibility and performance testing across products.

End To End Testing Test Automation Project Planning Resource Management Customer Support Performance Testing Team Building Quality Control

Software QA Engineer

ACS

Apr 2006 - May 2008 (2 years 1 month)

Executed test cases and analyzed results at ACS, contributing to the automation of modules and maintaining automated scripts. Played a key role in ensuring quality assurance processes were followed.

Automation Testing Quality Assurance Team Collaboration Software Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Gurughasidas University

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering

2001 - 2005

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering, focusing on the principles of electronics, communication systems, and engineering practices.