Gautam Mishra
About Gautam Mishra
Gautam Mishra is a Test Lead with extensive expertise in financial instruments and embedded technology. He has a strong background in programming and holds multiple finance certifications, along with significant experience in algorithmic trading strategies and various testing methodologies.
Work at IRIS Software
Gautam Mishra has been serving as a Test Lead at SSA Infosystems, which operates under the brand IRIS Software Inc., since 2013. His role involves overseeing testing processes and ensuring the quality of software products. With over 11 years of experience in this position, he has contributed to various projects, applying his extensive knowledge of testing methodologies and financial instruments.
Education and Expertise
Gautam Mishra studied at the National Stock Exchange in Mumbai, focusing on Financial Markets, Derivatives, Fixed Income, Investment Analysis, and Portfolio Management. He completed this program from 2007 to 2008 and achieved the NCFM certification. Additionally, he holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Cochin University of Science and Technology, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His expertise spans a wide range of financial instruments and programming languages.
Background in Financial Instruments
Gautam possesses expertise in various financial instruments, including Fixed Income securities, ETO, Forex, Swaps, Managed Funds, CFD, and Futures and Options. His knowledge in these areas supports his specialization in algorithmic trading strategies, such as VWAP, IS, TWAP, ICEBERG, and SmartDark. This background enables him to effectively contribute to projects within the finance domain.
Professional Experience
Before his current role at IRIS Software, Gautam held several positions in the finance and technology sectors. He worked as a Business/QA Analyst at JP Morgan Chase from 2009 to 2011 and as a Test Lead at Fidelity Investments from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, he served as a Senior Consultant at Saxo Bank from 2011 to 2013 and as a Software Test Engineer/Test Lead at St. Jude Medical from 2005 to 2008. His diverse experience enhances his capabilities in testing and quality assurance.
Certifications and Testing Methodologies
Gautam holds multiple certifications in the finance domain, including the ISTQB certification. He is experienced in various testing methodologies, such as Black Box and White Box Testing. He has utilized tools like QualityCenter, QTP, and RFT throughout his career, demonstrating his proficiency in software testing and quality assurance processes.