Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Sidhartha  Velpuri

Sidhartha Velpuri

Allauch

Summary

14+ years of experience as System Test Lead, Scrum master , Software delivery test team planning , Performance Testing, Software testing , Content delivery planning for Performance test teams

Agile practitioner for the test teams for timely scheduled delivery of the software.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Wyplay R&D
Allauch
11.2022 - Current
  • Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
  • Maintained product backlogs, ensuring that items are well defined and prioritized based on business value.
  • Maintained project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflow.
  • Encouraged continuous process improvement initiatives through retrospectives.
  • Led strategic planning sessions for design and construction management.
  • Coached and mentored team members, stakeholders and leadership on benefits of Agile and Scrum.
  • Led daily Scrum stand-ups and Agile development sprint planning meetings for multiple, concurrent projects.
  • Identified key components and integration touch points for component testing and end-to-end system testing based on design reviews.
  • Worked closely with senior management and other stakeholders during strategic planning sessions for upcoming releases.
  • Evaluated projects for issues, alleviating problems and distractions to meeting team goals.
  • Identified, addressed and either resolved or escalated project issues.
  • Delegated tasks to each team member, regularly assessing workloads to complete tasks on time and within project parameters.
  • Created dashboards using various tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Trello, to track project progress and milestones.

Scrum Master

Nokia Networks
Bangalore
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Delivered results using strong understanding of project management methodology and PMO standards.
  • Delegated tasks to each team member, regularly assessing workloads to complete tasks on time and within project parameters.
  • Trained and mentored team members on best and most effective ways to use Scrum processes to improve efficiency and reduce production times.
  • Worked with project owners and end users to prioritize feature development and enhancements based on critical paths and business needs.
  • Delivered products to customer locations on time.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Test Specialist Testing

Nokia Networks
Bangalore
12.2010 - 06.2021
  • Analyzed application performance requirements, identified system bottlenecks and created test scenarios.
  • Worked with off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases.
  • Performed root cause analysis on failed performance tests and provided corrective action plans accordingly.
  • Documented, triaged and managed defects in [Software] and worked with developers to facilitate timely resolutions.
  • Created and maintained database of common and known testing defects.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
  • Tracked key KPIs related to system availability, scalability and latency.
  • Developed scripts to automate performance tests with different load levels and monitored the results.
  • Simulated software production environments to allow for enhanced testing.
  • Monitored and facilitated bug resolutions to optimize software.
  • Identified potential issues related to scalability, reliability, availability and throughput of applications under test.
  • Wrote and updated manual test cases for team use, maintaining optimal organization for maximum productivity.
  • Collaborated with product owners to define acceptance criteria for performance tests and ensure they are met.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Telecom Engineer

NR Switch and Radio
Hyderabad
04.2009 - 12.2010
  • Supported end-users with network and device troubleshooting and diagnosis.
  • Evaluated client telecommunications needs and recommended targeted solutions.
  • Documented hardware and software installation procedures.
  • Worked overtime to respond to emergencies and fix unsafe conditions.
  • Performed routine maintenance activities such as software upgrades, patching, and hardware replacements.
  • Provided technical support to end-users regarding various aspects of BSS FLM operations.
  • Communicated with end-user to address device problems and implement technical or procedural solutions.
  • Conducted regular reviews of system logs and generated reports accordingly.
  • Investigated problems reported by users or customers and provided quick resolutions when needed.
  • Coordinated hardware and software installations.
  • Identified and resolved network performance issues by analyzing system logs, conducting troubleshooting tests, and making appropriate changes.
  • Monitored and replenished telecommunications equipment inventory for facilities and networks.
  • Analyzed system performance, network capacity, and security and capacity.

Telecommunications Engineer

Crux Technologies
Hyderabad
09.2008 - 03.2009
  • Extension of the newly coming POIs for the BSNL, VODAFONE, AIRTEL networks
  • Effective maintenance and extension of the POIs , A- interfaces of MSC
  • Configuration & Alarm Management activities
  • Handling new projects of the team and implementing

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Telecommunications

Nova College of Engineering And Technology
Andhra Pradesh
04-2008

Skills

  • Testing and Deployment
  • System Improvements
  • Virtualization
  • Performance Improvements
  • Testing and Debugging
  • Project Planning
  • Performance Optimization
  • Analytics
  • Performance Tuning
  • Troubleshooting
  • Technical Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Awarded with site level quality for minimizing HW for the customer with enhanced Performance Capabilities in Nokia R&D
  • Site level Performer recognition for NetAct 20 release
  • Site level recognition award for driving test scrum team for NetAct 19 delivery

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master

Languages

English
First Language
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Wyplay R&D
11.2022 - Current

Scrum Master

Nokia Networks
07.2021 - 10.2022

Test Specialist Testing

Nokia Networks
12.2010 - 06.2021

Telecom Engineer

NR Switch and Radio
04.2009 - 12.2010

Telecommunications Engineer

Crux Technologies
09.2008 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Telecommunications

Nova College of Engineering And Technology
Sidhartha Velpuri