Prabodh Kelkar
About Prabodh Kelkar
Prabodh Kelkar is a Staff Quality Engineer with extensive experience in test automation and quality assurance. He has worked for notable companies such as Telstra, Avaya, and SiteMinder, and possesses expertise in various testing methodologies and tools.
Current Role at SiteMinder
Prabodh Kelkar currently holds the position of Staff Quality Engineer at SiteMinder, a role he has been in since 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring the effectiveness of testing strategies. He previously served as a Senior Quality Engineer at SiteMinder from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to enhancing the quality of software products.
Previous Experience at Telstra
Prior to his current role, Prabodh worked at Telstra as a Lead Test Automation Engineer from 2018 to 2020 in Sydney, Australia. In this position, he focused on developing and implementing test automation strategies to improve software quality and efficiency.
Career Background in Software Engineering
Prabodh has an extensive background in software engineering, having worked at various organizations. He was a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Avaya from 2010 to 2018 in Pune, India, and held the position of Staff SQA Engineer at BMC Software from 2004 to 2010. His career also includes roles at Disha Technologies and Infosys Technologies Ltd, where he gained valuable experience in software testing and quality assurance.
Education and Qualifications
Prabodh Kelkar earned a Master of Computer Management (MCM) from Savitribai Phule Pune University, where he studied Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management from 2000 to 2002. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from Pune University, which he completed from 1997 to 2000.
Expertise in Test Automation and Quality Assurance
Prabodh possesses over 10 years of experience in mobile test automation and framework development. He is proficient in implementing test automation frameworks using tools such as Cypress, Appium, and Selenium. His expertise extends to back-end automation with Postman and working with various testing methodologies, including Functional, Regression, and Performance Testing.