Balasubramani Shanmugam
About Balasubramani Shanmugam
Balasubramani Shanmugam is an Associate Quality Assurance Manager with extensive experience in functional and non-functional testing. He has a Master of Computer Applications from Anna University and has worked in quality assurance roles for over a decade, currently at MetricStream.
Work at MetricStream
Balasubramani Shanmugam has been employed at MetricStream as an Associate Quality Assurance Manager since 2013. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring comprehensive test coverage and executing both functional and non-functional tests. His contributions include participating in audits and standardization projects aimed at improving quality assurance processes within the organization. He has played a key role in enhancing the overall quality of software releases.
Previous Experience at Softsmith
Before joining MetricStream, Balasubramani Shanmugam worked as a Software Engineer at Softsmith from 2009 to 2013. During his four years at Softsmith, he developed foundational skills in software development and quality assurance, which have contributed to his current expertise in the field. His experience in this role laid the groundwork for his later achievements in quality assurance management.
Education and Expertise
Balasubramani Shanmugam earned a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree from Anna University, where he studied Computer Programming, Specific Applications from 2006 to 2009. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in computer science and programming, equipping him with the necessary skills to excel in software development and quality assurance roles.
Quality Assurance Achievements
In his role as Associate Quality Assurance Manager, Balasubramani Shanmugam has achieved a customer-found defect density of 3% for two major releases. He has focused on preventing defects in software releases through an effective review process. Additionally, he introduced a technical evaluation of new versions of operating systems, databases, and browsers, which optimized compatibility testing and resulted in a 40% gain in efficiency.