Rajeev Shanmugalingam
About Rajeev Shanmugalingam
Rajeev Shanmugalingam is a Lead Software Engineer in Test with extensive experience in software quality assurance. He has worked at BlackBerry and currently at Flipp, where he has led initiatives to improve translation quality and reduce defects in software releases.
Work at Flipp
Rajeev Shanmugalingam has been employed at Flipp as a Lead Software Engineer in Test since 2015. In this role, he has focused on enhancing software quality and testing processes. His leadership has led to significant improvements in defect management, notably achieving a 25% reduction in defects found outside of the core team for each major release. This initiative has contributed to the overall efficiency and reliability of the software products developed by Flipp.
Previous Experience at BlackBerry
Prior to his tenure at Flipp, Rajeev Shanmugalingam worked at BlackBerry from 2008 to 2015 as a Software Test Lead. During his seven years in this position, he was instrumental in various projects, including a cross-team translation quality improvement initiative that resulted in average yearly savings of $76,000. He also played a key role in the global launch of BlackBerry 7, ensuring comprehensive language support was available at launch.
Education and Expertise
Rajeev Shanmugalingam holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Electrical Engineering from Ryerson University, which he completed from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, he pursued further education at Nexient Learning Inc., where he studied Introduction to Project Management for 11 months in 2011. This educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and project management skills.
Professional Contributions
Throughout his career, Rajeev Shanmugalingam has made significant contributions to software testing and quality assurance. His leadership in initiatives at both Flipp and BlackBerry has resulted in measurable improvements in software quality and cost savings. His ability to manage cross-team projects and focus on defect reduction has been a key aspect of his professional impact.