Sushant Katake

Experience

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  Sunshine Computer Institute

  Oct 2009 - Sept 2012

  Freelancer

  MAJOR PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN:1. Datarack: An application developed for Sunshine Computer Institute, Kolhapur. It served as a means to keep tract of the past, current and prospective students of various courses, including their basic information, academic record as well as information about their extra-curricular activities etc, in a centralized manner. Java was used for developing the GUI while SQL was used to hold the database. 2. Worked as a software consultant for a research project of a student at University of Florida, U.S.A. The project was to develop a vector based geographical cellular automation model. This model is used for forecasting the future land-use development.3. Diagnose: An application developed for Apurva Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai. The application helps in booking patient appointments, keeping the track of their medical history (along with the medications prescribed), generating bills and accounting. Show less

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  Infinite Computer Solutions

  Sept 2012 - Oct 2014

  Project Name: Vodafone SDP ProjectDuties performed as a software / performance tester:• Understanding the business requirements• Preparing test scenarios and test cases for module, integration, system and performance testing• Preparing and maintaining the test environment and test data required for execution of the test cases• Executing the test cases manually or using automated tools and record the defects observed (if any) • Providing relevant information to developers in order to fix the defects observed• Retesting the fixed bugs to check for its existence and effects on the application• Testing the performance of the developed applications (using IBM Rational Performance Tester and JMeter) with respect to the underlying network/hardware configuration and the requirements• Preparing the summary reports and participating in the review meetings with Test Manager• Report and obtain resolution of the issues related to the test environment Show less Project Name: Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL)Duties performed as a software tester:• Understanding the project requirements• Preparing test cases for module, integration and system testing• Analyzing the test cases prepared by other team members• Preparing the test data required for execution of the test cases• Executing the test cases manually or using automated tools • Tracking the observed and previously recorded defects using IBM Rational Team Concert tool• Providing relevant information to developers in order to fix the defects observed• Retesting the fixed bugs to check for its existence and effects on the application• Testing the performance of the developed applications (using IBM Rational Performance Tester) with respect to the underlying network/hardware configuration and the requirements• Preparing the summary reports and participating in the review meetings with Test Manager• Report and obtain resolution of the issues related to the test environmentDuties performed as a defect prevention coordinator:• Coordinate for defect analysis and resolution meetings• Execute defect prevention activities• Follow up and seek defect status from vendors/subcontractors, circulate that status and escalate as required Show less

  • Software Engineer

    Oct 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Associate Software Engineer

    Sept 2012 - Sept 2013
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  IBM

  Oct 2014 - now

  Test Specialist - Manual, Automation, Performance and Capacity Management

  • Successfully managed a team of 15+ members (Dev + QA)• Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.• Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.• Implemented new initiatives and solutions, resulting in new business opportunities and increased productivity of team members• Collaborated with clients to achieve objectives by utilizing strong communication, interpersonal and people management skills.• Established testing procedures to codify consistent, high-quality approach.• Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships. • Tested variety of Native Mobile Apps (Android & iOS), Progressive Web Apps, PowerApps, Business Process Management Flows, Chatbots Show less

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  IBM UK Client Innovation Centre

  Feb 2024 - now

  IT Systems Tester