Manju George
About Manju George
Manju George is a Senior QA Engineer Lead with extensive experience in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, proficient in various testing tools and technologies. He currently works at FINRA, focusing on machine learning implementation and cloud migration, while also managing change and release management procedures.
Current Role at FINRA
Currently, Manju George serves as a Senior QA Engineer Lead at FINRA, a position held since 2020 in Rockville, Maryland. In this role, Manju oversees quality assurance processes and provides User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support. Manju is responsible for managing change and release management procedures to facilitate smooth software deployments. Additionally, Manju leads initiatives in test automation and ensures the implementation of robust testing solutions.
Previous Experience at FINRA
Prior to the current role, Manju worked at FINRA as a Lead Test Engineer focused on Machine Learning implementation for cognitive surveillance since 2017 in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role involved developing testing strategies for machine learning applications. Manju also served as a Lead Test Engineer/SDET during a cloud migration project from 2015 to 2017, contributing to the transition of systems and ensuring quality standards were met.
Professional Background in Software Engineering
Manju George began their career as a Senior Software Engineer at Wipro Technologies from 2006 to 2008 in Bangalore. This role provided foundational experience in software development and quality assurance. Manju has developed advanced skills in defect management using tools such as Quality Centre, JIRA, and Confluence, which are essential for maintaining high-quality software delivery.
Education and Technical Skills
Manju studied Computer Science and earned a Bachelor of Technology degree from AJCE, Kerala, from 2001 to 2005. Earlier education was completed at Chinmaya Vidyalaya Tripunithura from 1999 to 2001. Manju possesses a strong understanding of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and actively participates in SCRUM meetings. Technical skills include proficiency in SQL Workbench, Aqua Datastudio, and advanced test automation using Scala, Spark, and Java.
Expertise in Database Management and Testing
Manju has significant experience in backend database testing across various SQL databases and query engines, including Athena, DynamoDB, and HiveQL. This expertise is complemented by familiarity with Hadoop and Spark for data processing and testing. Manju has developed a comprehensive test framework for data pipelines, enhancing the efficiency of QA processes and ensuring reliable data management.