Giridharan Thiruvengadam
About Giridharan Thiruvengadam
Giridharan Thiruvengadam is a Senior Software Tester with extensive experience in automation tools and quality processes. He has worked at Overstock.com since 2011 and previously held a Project Leader position at Wipro Technologies.
Work at Overstock
Giridharan Thiruvengadam has been employed at Overstock.com as a Senior Software Tester since 2011. In this role, he has contributed to the development and execution of test scripts, utilizing his expertise in automation tools. His tenure at Overstock spans over 13 years, during which he has played a significant role in ensuring the quality of software products.
Education and Expertise
Giridharan Thiruvengadam earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Electronics and Communication from Anna University, completing his studies from 1997 to 2001. He has developed expertise in various automation tools, including Jmeter, EggPlant, and Selenium, which he uses for creating test scripts. Additionally, he is familiar with quality processes such as CMM, Six Sigma, and Wipro’s Quality System (VelociQ).
Background
Before joining Overstock, Giridharan worked at Wipro Technologies from 2002 to 2011 as a Project Leader. During his nine years at Wipro, he led a team of up to eight members for four years, overseeing project deliverables and ensuring adherence to quality standards. His background includes development experience with technologies such as JDK1.4.0, Swings, JSP, Servlet, Websphere, and Weblogic Deployment.
Certifications and Professional Development
Giridharan Thiruvengadam holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI). This certification reflects his knowledge and skills in project management principles and practices. Additionally, he has four years of experience in database testing, further enhancing his qualifications in the software testing domain.