Rama Kelkar
About Rama Kelkar
Rama Kelkar is a Software QA Engineer with six years of experience at HeadLight in the Greater Seattle Area. Previously, he worked at Microsoft, Cognizant, Pactera, and QA101 Consulting Group, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Work at HeadLight
Rama Kelkar has been employed at HeadLight as a Software QA Engineer since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the quality of software products through rigorous testing processes. His work involves preparing and executing test cases and test plans within an agile environment. Kelkar's experience at HeadLight spans over six years, during which he has contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing software reliability and performance.
Previous Experience in Software Testing
Prior to his current role, Rama Kelkar worked at Microsoft as a Software Test Engineer II (Consultant) for six months in 2018. His responsibilities included testing software applications to identify defects and ensure functionality. Additionally, he served as a Software QA Engineer at QA101 Consulting Group from 2017 to 2018, where he further honed his testing skills. Earlier in his career, he worked at Cognizant as a Senior Systems Executive from 2010 to 2012, gaining valuable experience in software quality assurance.
Education and Expertise
Rama Kelkar earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Technology from Savitribai Phule Pune University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in software quality assurance. Kelkar possesses expertise in SQL, which he utilizes for database testing. He has a solid understanding of the Traceability Matrix and is skilled in preparing and executing test cases and test plans.
Language Skills and Certifications
Rama Kelkar has completed four levels of German certification at Max Mueller Bhavan, Goethe Institute. This language proficiency allows him to translate technical documents from German to English, enhancing his ability to work in diverse environments. His language skills complement his technical expertise, making him a versatile asset in software testing and quality assurance.