Manjunath Lakshman
About Manjunath Lakshman
Manjunath Lakshman is a Senior QA Engineer R&D currently working at Backbase in the Amsterdam Area. He has extensive experience in test automation, continuous integration, and has held various roles in notable companies such as Cognizant and Backbase.
Current Role at Backbase
Manjunath Lakshman currently serves as a Senior QA Engineer in the R&D department at Backbase, a position he has held since 2021. He works in the Amsterdam Area, contributing to quality assurance processes and ensuring the reliability of software products. His role involves designing and implementing test strategies that align with the company's development goals.
Previous Experience at Backbase
Prior to his current position, Manjunath worked at Backbase as a QA Engineer in R&D for eight months from 2020 to 2021. During this time, he focused on enhancing testing frameworks and contributing to the overall quality of the software. His experience at Backbase laid the groundwork for his ongoing contributions in his current role.
Professional Background at Cognizant
Manjunath Lakshman has extensive experience at Cognizant, where he held multiple roles. He served as a Senior Test Consultant from 2013 to 2015 in Bangalore, followed by a position as a Test Automation Engineer from 2016 to 2020 in the Netherlands. Additionally, he worked as a Technical Analyst from 2010 to 2013 in Bengaluru, India. His diverse roles at Cognizant provided him with a comprehensive understanding of testing methodologies and automation.
Education and Technical Skills
Manjunath graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from BNMIT, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. This educational background has equipped him with a strong technical foundation relevant to his roles in quality assurance. He also holds certifications in ISTQB and Scrum, which enhance his expertise in test automation and agile methodologies.
Test Automation and Development Experience
In addition to his QA roles, Manjunath has experience as a junior PEGA developer while working as a Test Automation Engineer. He has designed end-to-end test scripts that integrate with Pega, REST, DB2, and other external services. His proficiency in continuous integration using Jenkins and Maven with Pega Deployment Manager further demonstrates his technical capabilities in the field.