Shashank Reddy
About Shashank Reddy
Shashank Reddy is a QA Engineer with extensive experience in quality assurance and software testing, currently working at Currencycloud in London. He has held various positions in notable companies, utilizing a range of tools and programming languages to ensure software quality and performance.
Current Role at Currencycloud
Shashank Reddy has been employed as a QA Engineer at Currencycloud since 2020. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of the company's software products. His responsibilities include developing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating with development teams to enhance product performance. Reddy's expertise in automation testing tools and methodologies contributes to the continuous improvement of the software development lifecycle at Currencycloud.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to his current position, Shashank Reddy worked at several notable companies in the quality assurance field. He served as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Bookatable from 2019 to 2020 and at Mimecast from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he was a Test Engineer at DigitasLBi from 2015 to 2017 and worked at Mirriad as a QA Engineer from 2014 to 2015. His diverse experience in quality assurance roles has equipped him with a strong foundation in testing methodologies and practices.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Shashank Reddy holds a Master of Science degree in Information Technology from the University of West of England, which he completed in 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Computer Science and Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, graduating in 2008. His educational background provides him with a solid understanding of software development and testing principles.
Technical Skills and Tools Proficiency
Reddy is proficient in a variety of programming languages, including Core Java, Python, and Ruby. He has extensive experience with automation testing and management tools such as Selenide, Selenium, and Appium. His technical skills also encompass continuous integration and deployment tools like Jenkins and Docker, as well as cloud services such as AWS. Reddy's expertise extends to mobile testing for both Android and iOS platforms, API testing, and working with various databases, including MongoDB, Cassandra, and Oracle.
Agile Development and Testing Methodologies
Shashank Reddy has a strong background in Agile Development, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD). His experience in these methodologies allows him to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and adapt to changing project requirements. Reddy's approach to quality assurance emphasizes the importance of integrating testing throughout the software development process to ensure high-quality deliverables.