Feb 2015 – Nov 2020 · 5 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · Hybrid

• At Nokia, I led the architectural shift to cloud-native deployments using Kubernetes and Docker, significantly boosting scalability and reducing provisioning cycles. I owned the full-cycle Agile delivery process, driving sprint velocity and stakeholder alignment across distributed teams. My role involved authoring Functional Requirements Specifications for critical telecom applications and spearheading QA strategy modernization, which resulted in a 30% reduction in escape defects. I also facilitated DevOps adoption by integrating CI/CD pipelines, improving release cycle times.
• Achievements: I was awarded the Nokia Appreciate Excellence Award for my exceptional quality assurance and delivery leadership, successfully navigating high-complexity test environments and consistently delivering ahead of schedule.

Sep 2010 – Dec 2014 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore · On-site

• In this role, I delivered zero-blocker builds for critical LTE releases by enforcing rigorous testing protocols. I streamlined test case execution, reducing testing time and implementing exploratory testing strategies to uncover critical issues faster. I also created regression planning frameworks aligned with customer priorities, ensuring that our testing efforts were closely tied to business goals.
• Achievements: My contributions led to significant improvements in testing efficiency and product quality, enhancing overall project delivery timelines.

Sep 2008 – Sep 2010 · 2 yrs · Bangalore · On-site

• I led system performance testing for SGSN/CGSN, focusing on improving CEPS and throughput benchmarks. My initiatives in lab redesign and performance characterization resulted in a 30% reduction in escape defects, significantly enhancing product reliability.
• Achievements: My efforts in performance testing were instrumental in achieving key project milestones and improving overall product quality

Feb 2006 – Sep 2008 · 2 yrs 7 mos · On-site

• I successfully transitioned the CDMA 688 Lab from the US to India, building test capabilities from the ground up. I trained engineers and standardized test tool usage across diverse global teams, ensuring consistency and quality in our testing processes.
• Achievements: My leadership in establishing testing capabilities was crucial in enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the testing team.

Jan 2004 – Jan 2006 · 2 yrs · On-site

• I set up a test lab for CDMA PDSN/HA and led end-to-end testing for 3G SITT initiatives, ensuring that our testing processes met the highest standards of quality and reliability.
• Achievements: My contributions in establishing testing protocols were key to the successful delivery of critical projects during my tenure.