Ravindra Thakare
About Ravindra Thakare
Ravindra Thakare is a Senior QA Automation Engineer with extensive experience in software testing and automation across various companies, including Ciklum and EPAM Systems. He has a strong educational background in computing and possesses expertise in tools and frameworks such as Hibernate, Cucumber BDD, and Squish.
Work at Ciklum
Ravindra Thakare has been employed at Ciklum as a Senior QA Automation Engineer since 2022. He works in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain, where he focuses on ensuring quality control through automation processes. His role involves utilizing various testing frameworks and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of software testing.
Previous Experience at EPAM Systems
Prior to his current position, Ravindra worked at EPAM Systems in two roles. From 2017 to 2021, he served as a Senior Software Test Automation Engineer in Pune, India, where he contributed to software quality assurance. He then transitioned to a role as a Sr. Software Test Automation Developer in Málaga, Spain, from 2021 to 2022, further developing his expertise in test automation.
Experience at Synechron
Ravindra Thakare worked at Synechron from 2015 to 2017 as a Senior Associate in Quality Control (Automation). During this time, he was involved in quality assurance processes, focusing on automation to improve testing efficiency. His experience at Synechron laid a foundation for his subsequent roles in the field.
Education and Expertise
Ravindra holds a Diploma in Advanced Computing (DAC) from CDAC-Acts Pune, which he completed in 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) from Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune, from 2007 to 2010. His educational background is complemented by his expertise in Hibernate, Cucumber BDD, and JBehave, which he applies in test automation.
Background in Test Automation
Ravindra has a professional background in the FinTech and Payments sectors, where he has specialized in quality control and automation. He began his career as a Test Automation Engineer at SQS-India from 2011 to 2015, gaining significant experience in the field. His strong foundation in Agile Methodologies supports his adaptive approach to project management.