Experience

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  Bpl mobile

  Aug 1999 - Jun 2002

  Engineer
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  Nokia

  Jun 2002 - Jul 2004

  Senior engineer
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  Motorola solutions

  Jul 2004 - Jul 2011

  Engineering lead
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  Nokia

  Jul 2011 - now

  R&d leader

  Leadership & Team Management:Led the verification team as the final gate for delivery, managing up to 34 engineers. Conducted regular coaching and 1-on-1 meetings, achieving a better attrition rate and improvement in team happiness. Directed a team of testers to ensure comprehensive system verification.Process Improvement & Automation:Implemented automation strategies, reducing test cycle time from 4 to 2 days. Identified and resolved process silos, enhancing productivity. Cross-Functional Collaboration:Facilitated coordination and communication with software development and product management teams. Implemented CI/CD pipelines integrated with Kubernetes in collaboration with DevOps teams.Stakeholder & Environment Management:Managed technical issue resolutions and escalations with support teams. Ensured project milestones were met using Nokia processes, tools, and interfaces. Oversaw lab environment scheduling, conflict resolution, and maintenance.Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives:Promoted a diverse workforce, achieving a better diversity rate Communication & Negotiation:Reconciled conflicting priorities among stakeholders, fostering consensus and commitment.Performance Optimization:Monitored KPIs and performance metrics, driving continuous improvements and optimizing resource allocation, resulting in improvementInfrastructure & Monitoring:Utilized Prometheus and Grafana for real-time system metrics visibility, reducing manual efforts significantlyComprehensive Verification & Management:Conducted project requirement analysis, ensuring traceability and effective management. Designed test plans and strategies, ensuring full requirement coverage. Managed defect management, reporting, and resolution. Experienced in using HP Quality Center for test management.Formulated processes for defect management, configuration management, and testing documentation templates. Planned test phases and engaged resources effectively. Show less