Anand Bandarla
About Anand Bandarla
Anand Bandarla is a Quality Engineering Leader with extensive experience in automation testing and quality assurance. He has worked at Dell and IBM before joining Ridecell, where he has managed health environments and developed User Acceptance Testing strategies.
Current Role at Ridecell
Anand Bandarla serves as the Quality Engineering Leader at Ridecell, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he oversees the quality assurance processes and ensures the integrity of software releases. His responsibilities include managing pre-production and post-production health environments, validating release criteria, and providing QA sign-off. Anand's leadership in quality engineering contributes to the overall success of Ridecell's software development lifecycle.
Previous Experience at Dell and IBM
Prior to his current role, Anand Bandarla worked at Dell as a QA Lead from 2011 to 2017 in the United States. During his tenure, he focused on quality assurance processes and team management. Before Dell, he was a Senior Test Engineer at IBM India Private Limited from 2009 to 2011 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His experience at these companies provided him with a solid foundation in quality engineering and testing methodologies.
Education and Technical Skills
Anand Bandarla holds a Master of Technology (M.Tech) degree in Electrical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. He possesses strong technical skills in automation testing, particularly using Selenium WebDriver and Python. Additionally, he has expertise in REST API and Web UI automation, as well as proficiency in tools and technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins and CircleCI.
Expertise in User Acceptance Testing
Anand has developed comprehensive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategies and processes. He has conducted multiple UAT cycles at customer sites for critical feature releases, ensuring that the software meets user requirements and expectations. His ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with customer stakeholders and offshore teams enhances the UAT process and contributes to successful project outcomes.
Experience with Log Analysis Tools
Anand Bandarla has experience using various log analysis tools, including Sumo Logic, New Relic, Splunk, and Stackdriver. His skills in log analysis enable him to monitor and troubleshoot software applications effectively, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. This expertise is essential for maintaining high-quality standards in software development and deployment.