Ramesh Poopandi
About Ramesh Poopandi
Ramesh Poopandi is a Principal SDET at Cvent, specializing in test automation and performance testing. He has extensive experience in various roles within software quality assurance, including positions at Cognizant Technology Solutions, Infosys, and Zoho Corporation.
Current Role at Cvent
Ramesh Poopandi serves as a Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Cvent, a position he has held since 2019. He is based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. In this role, he focuses on automating tests for applications that utilize Amazon Web Services (AWS). His work involves leveraging AWS CLI and AWS SDK to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Cognizant Technology Solutions
Ramesh Poopandi worked at Cognizant Technology Solutions from 2011 to 2018, where he held the position of Software Development Engineer in Test for seven years. During his tenure, he was involved in web service testing using SOAP UI and Postman. He also served as an in-pod SDET within an agile scrum team, participating in various agile ceremonies.
Professional Background at Infosys
Before joining Cognizant, Ramesh Poopandi was employed at Infosys from 2004 to 2011 as a Quality Assurance Test Lead. He contributed to quality assurance processes for seven years, leading testing initiatives and ensuring software quality across projects.
Experience in Software Testing and Automation
Ramesh Poopandi has extensive experience in software testing and automation. He has hands-on expertise in creating performance tests using JMeter and Gatling, integrating these tests into build pipelines for early performance evaluation. His skills include developing web UI automation with Selenium and Java, as well as automating web service testing using Intuit's Karate framework.
Educational Background in Production Engineering
Ramesh Poopandi studied at Anna University, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Production Engineering. This educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in software development and testing.