Ramachandra Kulkarni
About Ramachandra Kulkarni
Ramachandra Kulkarni is an Associate Manager with extensive experience in software quality assurance and project management. He has a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication and has worked in various roles at companies including Scientific Games, Motorola, and Mascon Global Limited.
Work at Scientific Games
Ramachandra Kulkarni has been employed at Scientific Games since 2014, currently holding the position of Associate Manager. His tenure at the company spans over ten years, during which he has significantly contributed to various quality assurance initiatives. Prior to his current role, he served as a Quality Assurance Lead from 2010 to 2012 and as a Senior Quality Assurance Lead for 11 months in 2013 to 2014. His responsibilities have included implementing continuous software quality process improvements and managing agile testing teams.
Education and Expertise
Ramachandra Kulkarni earned his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Electronics and Communication from Karnatak University, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in software quality assurance. He possesses in-depth knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Test Life Cycle (STLC), alongside expertise in both manual and automation testing methodologies.
Background
Before joining Scientific Games, Ramachandra Kulkarni worked at Motorola as a Software Engineer from 2004 to 2008. He also held the position of Senior Software Engineer at Mascon Global Limited from 2006 to 2010. His diverse experience in the software industry has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of project management life cycle activities, including project setup, requirement analysis, and technical specifications.
Achievements
Ramachandra Kulkarni has a proven track record in implementing continuous software quality process improvements. He demonstrates proficiency in a wide range of testing methodologies, including functional, regression, system, security, usability, and GUI testing. His skills extend to creating comprehensive test strategies and plans, focusing on defect management, and managing agile testing teams effectively.
Leadership and Management Skills
Ramachandra Kulkarni exhibits strong leadership skills, capable of developing and leading effective work teams while maintaining productivity and quality. He is skilled in risk management, planning, monitoring, and tracking, as well as script debugging and process management. His experience in collaborating with product managers for backlog creation and release planning further enhances his project management capabilities.