Chinmay Sharma — Product Manager

Welcome to my profile! I am an accomplished QA Engineer with over 10 years of industry experience, specializing in ETL/Big Data Testing. Throughout my career, I have successfully delivered on multiple challenging projects, harnessing the power of Big Data Analytics to drive meaningful insights and enable data-driven decision-making. My technical expertise spans a wide range of tools and technologies, including SQL, Python, the Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, YARN, Hive etc). I am well-versed in leveraging the AWS ecosystem, working with services such as S3, Redshift, Athena etc. Additionally, I have proficiency in PySpark, Apache Airflow, Postman, Data Build Tool(DBT) and other essential testing frameworks and tools. Within the realm of Big Data, I have extensively tested various aspects of data pipelines written in Spark. From end-to-end ETL testing to performance evaluations and ensuring data quality, I am well-versed in the intricacies of data processing. My experience extends to triaging production issues, conducting comprehensive data analysis and performing exploratory testing to uncover potential areas of improvement. Collaboration lies at the heart of my approach. Throughout my career, I have fostered strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including development, PV (Product Validation) and business teams. I have also exhibited my abilities as a QA lead, guiding and mentoring teams towards successful project deliverables. While my core expertise lies in the realm of ETL/Big Data Testing, I have also gained valuable experience in API and UI testing. This versatility allows me to provide comprehensive testing coverage across various components of data-driven applications. Driven by a passion for continuous growth and learning, I am always eager to embrace new technologies in the ever-evolving Big Data domain. I am particularly interested in exploring diverse roles within Data Engineering, utilizing my skills and knowledge to tackle complex data challenges and deliver innovative solutions. With a track record of delivering exceptional results, I am committed to exceeding expectations and driving excellence in every project I undertake. If you are looking for a dedicated and dynamic QA Engineer with a keen eye for detail and a relentless pursuit of quality, I invite you to connect with me.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Big Data QA Engineer with strong expertise in ETL testing and data quality assurance.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 9 yrs 3 mos

Skills

Etl Testing
Big Data Testing
Api Testing

Career Highlights

Over 10 years of experience in QA Engineering
Expertise in ETL and Big Data Testing
Proven track record of reducing bugs and improving data quality

Work Experience

Junglee Games

Tech Lead - Data Engineering (1 yr 2 mos)

SDET-III (1 yr 7 mos)

Simpl

Staff QA Engineer (3 mos)

Ciena

SVT/PV Engineer 2B (11 mos)

Airtel Africa Digital Labs

Senior QA Engineer-Big Data (1 yr 3 mos)

Ciena

SVT/PV Engineer 2A (6 mos)

SVT/PV Engineer 1B (11 mos)

SVT/PV Engineer 1A (1 yr 3 mos)

Wipro Limited

Project Engineer (7 mos)

Project Engineer (1 yr 1 mo)

Intern (6 mos)

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

Chinmay Sharma

Product Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India9 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 10 years of experience in QA Engineering
Expertise in ETL and Big Data Testing
Proven track record of reducing bugs and improving data quality

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Big Data QA Engineer with strong expertise in ETL testing and data quality assurance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Etl TestingBig Data TestingApi Testing

Other Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS)Apache DrillApache NiFiClickHouseData Build Tool (DBT)DockerEnglishHBaseJavaScriptMongoDBOpenStackPostgreSQLPostmanPySparkPython

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Experience

Junglee games

2 roles

Tech Lead - Data Engineering

Promoted

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

1. Established end-to-end QA processes, leading and mentoring a high-performing team in data quality and reliability for popular games (Rummy, Howzat, Poker, Ludo).
2. Developed and maintained comprehensive automated regression suites for critical ETLs using Data Build Tool (DBT), achieving 100% test coverage for all the key ETLs.
3. Implemented data quality checklist automation framework, resulting 80-90% time savings for daily on-call validations.
4. Reduced UAT bugs and post-release issues by 90% through robust test strategies, while proactively monitoring and resolving production and legacy ETL issues.
5. Integrated Gen AI tools (Amazon Q, Gemini) into QA workflows, boosting team efficiency by 50%.

PySparkData Build Tool (DBT)SQLETL TestingBig Data Testing

SDET-III

May 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

1. Joined as QA Lead in the Data Engineering team at Junglee Games, focusing on ensuring data quality and reliability for games like Rummy, Howzat, and Poker.
2. Received the Top Rookie award for outstanding contributions to the QA team, recognizing my impactful role in enhancing the quality and efficiency of data processes.
3. Established the QA process from the ground up, setting standards for test planning, execution, and reporting to ensure comprehensive coverage and quality assurance.
4. Developed automated regression tests from scratch using Data Build Tool (DBT), significantly enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing process.
5. Reduced UAT bugs by implementing thorough testing strategies, leading to a decrease in post-deployment issues and a smoother user experience.
6. Mentored and groomed new team members, providing training and guidance to ensure they were well-equipped to contribute to the QA process.
7. Created an automated regression suite for all P0 and P1 ETLs across multiple games, ensuring high-priority processes were thoroughly tested and maintained.
8. Worked extensively in an AWS environment, leveraging cloud-based tools and services to support the scalability and performance of data pipelines.
9. Conducted testing of both batch and streaming pipelines written in PySpark, ensuring that data processing was accurate and timely across different game platforms.
10. Monitored and reported bugs and live issues, implementing a proactive approach to identify and address potential problems before they impacted users.
11. Identified and resolved legacy bugs in ETLs, improving data integrity and performance across various game data processes.

PySparkData Build Tool (DBT)SQLETL TestingBig Data Testing

Simpl

Staff QA Engineer

Jan 2023 – Apr 2023 · 3 mos

Responsibilities:
1. Automating production monitoring of important pipelines.
2. Analysis of production issues.
3. Data integrity and data quality related validations.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)ETL TestingSQLPython

Ciena

SVT/PV Engineer 2B

Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Responsibilities :
1. Worked in the Platform RQA team of Ciena's Network Management System(NMS) software.
2. Testing of new Platform features, install, upgrade and robustness activities.
3. Automation Prime for the platform automation suites.
4. Driving the automation in the platform area :
(i) Training of new team members.
(ii) Assigning and reviewing automation tasks within the team.
(iii) Unblocking the team in case of issues faced.
Achievements :
I heavily contributed in the Install and Upgrade automation. Upgrade automation helped to bring down the manual upgrade effort from 2 working days to 6 hrs with minimum manual intervention. This further enabled team to run multiple Upgrade cycles during the release and early identification of upgrade related issues. Won BRONZE SPOT AWARD for my contributions.

TeamCityPostmanUnixAPI Testing

Airtel africa digital labs

Senior QA Engineer-Big Data

Sep 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Contributions :
1. Was involved as QA Engineer in the in-house developed Analytics platform and Business Intelligence (BI) product that was built on Hadoop Ecosystem from scratch to replace the legacy one that was built on traditional databases(DB2).
2. Test planning and execution of a number of ETL pipelines (Spark jobs) for different data sources and product lines like Revenue Assurance, Fractal (BI product).
3. Deploying the ETL pipelines, leading the UAT offer to business team and getting the final UAT signoff across multiple countries (Airtel Zambia, Gabon, Tchad, Uganda and Madagascar) and acting as first point of contact to triage the production issues.
4. Analysing and interpreting data, then discussing with all the stakeholders before the development of key features for driving business solutions.
Achievements:
I did the in-depth comparison of the data present in new data-platform against the legacy one that uncovered many issues in the older system that subsequently changed many KPIs. It was well received and appreciated by multiple stakeholders during the UAT sign-offs. Received SPOT AWARD for my contributions.

ETL TestingSQLPySpark

Ciena

3 roles

SVT/PV Engineer 2A

Feb 2020 – Aug 2020 · 6 mos · Gurgaon, India

Product - Blue Planet Unified Assurance & Analytics (BPUAA)
Contributions :
1. Working on the databases like Clickhouse, Postgres etc.
2. Verifying the new implementation of the ETL pipelines after the merger with vSure product.
3. Testing of various ML models that run on the transformed datasets.
4. Providing training sessions to the new team members.

ETL Testing

SVT/PV Engineer 1B

Feb 2019 – Jan 2020 · 11 mos · Gurgaon, India

Product - Blue Planet Analytics (BPA)
Contributions :
1. Working on different Software/tools used in Hadoop Ecosystem like HDFS, YARN, Kafka, Drill, NiFi, HBase, Zoomdata etc.
2. Feature Test Planning and Execution independently.
3. Design, develop, execute and maintain automated test scripts in JavaSrcipt (using Postman) and Python.
4. Responsible to configure Kerberos on the Hadoop Cluster and verifying all the ETL pipelines and other functionalities of the product in the Kerberized environment.

ETL Testing

SVT/PV Engineer 1A

Oct 2017 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos · Gurgaon, India

Product - Blue Planet Analytics (BPA)
Contributions :
1. Testing the ETL pipelines that collected data from various NMS of Ciena (including One Control, Manage Control & Plan (MCP) and Planet Operate) and stored on Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS).
2. Verifying different aspects of data integrity in the ETL pipelines.

ETL Testing

Wipro limited

3 roles

Project Engineer

Feb 2017 – Sep 2017 · 7 mos

Client - Verizon Project - NFV SDN Verizon
Contributions :
1. Understanding OpenStack services and their APIs.
2. Design and implementing of Automation framework using Python for the VNF onboarding.
3. Implementing automation of the various use cases given by Client.
4. Developed REST API adapter of ‘Compute’, ‘Network, ‘Identity’ and ‘Orchestration’ services of OpenStack.
5. Developed libraries for Firewall testing (Palo Alto) using the Palo Alto APIs.

Project Engineer

Dec 2015 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

Client - Fujitsu Project - Next Gen Network Management System (NG-NMS)
Contributions :
1. Worked as In-Scrum Tester.
2. Worked with different development teams of Network Management System (NMS) like Configuration Management (CM), Fault and Performance Management (FPM) and UI team.
3. Development of automation framework for the REST APIs using Python.
4. UI automation using Selenium with Python, Robot Framework.