Suresh Raveendranath

Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, California, United States27 yrs 5 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 25 years of experience in software automation.
  • Expert in designing innovative automation tools.
  • Proven ability to lead in dynamic environments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned software automation engineer with expertise in quality assurance and test automation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Test AutomationQuality Assurance

Other Skills

JavaAWSDockerCassandraKafkaBigDataPerlTestNGFitNesseTestingTest PlanningSoftware Quality AssuranceScalabilityAgile Methodologies

About

A seasoned, results-driven software automation professional with over 25 years of progressive experience across diverse roles in software infrastructure and quality assurance. Recognized for designing and developing innovative automation tools, establishing scalable processes, and implementing best practices to drive efficiency and reliability. Adept at building communication frameworks to ensure consistent, predictable, and high-quality deliverables, with a proven ability to adapt and lead in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Experience

27 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 6 mos
Current Experience

Apple

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Algo/MLP)

Oct 2022Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

Netflix

Senior Software Engineer in Test

Jul 2011Aug 2022 · 11 yrs 1 mo · Los Gatos, California, United States · Hybrid

  • Collaborated with Machine Learning teams to deploy and validate ML models for asset personalization, contributing to recommendation systems across Netflix applications. Enhanced features like MyList, Continue Watching, and media evidence data, while designing automation frameworks and adding features to backend pipelines. Provided on-call support for tier-2 microservices handling millions of requests per second. Leveraged technologies such as Java, AWS, Docker, Cassandra, Kafka, and BigData to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.
JavaAWSDockerCassandraKafkaBigData+2

Yahoo!

Senior QA Engineer

Feb 2007Mar 2011 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site

  • Contributed to the Display Advertising group, focusing on testing Yahoo!'s Inventory Management System (IMS), which processes terabytes of ad server data and drives over one-third of the company's revenue. Developed automation tools in Java and Perl, enhanced TestNG-based API testing for IMS2, and automated IMS1 using FitNesse. Streamlined testing frameworks with Perl scripts and automated test case creation. Collaborated with global teams to ensure accurate implementation of business rules and system reliability.
JavaPerlTestNGFitNesseQuality AssuranceTest Automation

Blueroads

QA Lead

Jul 2005Feb 2007 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • BlueRoads Channel Management Software-as-a-Service enables companies to enhance their marketing and sales effectiveness through indirect channels. Responsibilities included managing the QE team, strategizing and developing automation tools to streamline testing processes, and actively participating in product and engineering design discussions to ensure quality was integrated into every stage of development. Additional tasks involved administering the Bugzilla server, developing comprehensive QA plans for various releases, and collaborating with development and product management teams to define QA strategies and testing schedules for major releases. Furthermore, I developed a Perl/MySQL-based reporting system to provide real-time insights into release status, ensuring transparency and effective decision-making throughout the release cycle.

Selectica

Test Development Manager

Jan 2001Jul 2005 · 4 yrs 6 mos · San Jose, California, United States · On-site

  • Developed automation tools for Java and C APIs, including a web-based record-and-replay tool for web application testing. Automated builds, stress tests, and product installations using Ant and Shell scripts. Conducted extensive testing of Selectica servers, workflow systems, and ConfigEJB across multiple application servers. Established QA labs, maintained QA project plans, test cases, and administered the bug tracking system to ensure efficient defect resolution.
  • Coordinated QA activities across distributed teams, overseeing the setup of QA labs and aligning them with platform requirements. Developed and executed project-aligned QA plans while providing strategic direction to teams. Ensured timely delivery of high-quality products by driving efficient testing strategies, monitoring performance, and enforcing best practices across multiple product lines.

Buxton consulting

Consultant

Aug 2000Jan 2001 · 5 mos

  • At InterKeel, contributed to the development of a next-generation B2B e-commerce infrastructure designed to enable enterprises and B2B exchanges to rapidly scale their e-commerce capabilities without the need for extensive in-house system expansion. Key responsibilities included coding Servlets and JSP, utilizing the XML parser JDOM, creating HTML/JSP-based prototypes, and delivering comprehensive documentation. Additionally, performed database analysis and optimization, including migrating from MS SQL Server to Oracle 8.0 to enhance system performance and scalability.

American express

Consultant

May 1998Jul 2000 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Employed at Computer Horizons Corporation in Phoenix, Arizona, where I contributed to the Year-End Summary Reprint System project for American Express. Responsibilities included maintaining and developing new functionalities for the Year-End Summary project and providing production support for the Security and Vendor Information System (SAVI)—a critical security feature of American Express Technologies. Key tasks involved bug fixing, troubleshooting, and ensuring seamless application performance.
  • Technologies utilized included IBM 3090 (ESA/370, ESA/390), COBOL 370, DB2, IMS/DC, EASYTRIEVE, CHGMAN, JOBTRAC, INFOMAN, and SYNC SORT.

Various companies

Consultant

Mar 1993Apr 1998 · 5 yrs 1 mo · India, United states · On-site

  • Designed and developed software solutions across a wide range of technologies, from mainframe systems to Java, while collaborating with multiple consulting firms to deliver tailored applications. Partnered with prominent clients such as American Express, InterKeel, Michelin Tire Corp., and Target, providing innovative solutions to address diverse and complex business requirements.

Education

University of Phoenix

MBA

LBS Center for Science & Technology

PGDCA — Computer Applications

Mahatma Gandhi University

BSc — Physics

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