Sridhar U.
About Sridhar U.
Sridhar U. serves as the Chief Architect and IT Tech Manager at Sparksoft Corporation, where he has worked since 2017. With extensive experience in automation testing and application lifecycle management, he has previously held key roles at QSSI/Optum, Prolifics, and CSC.
Work at Sparksoft Corporation
Sridhar U. has been serving as the Chief Architect and IT Tech Manager at Sparksoft Corporation since 2017. In this role, he oversees the architectural design and technical management of IT projects. His responsibilities include leading teams, implementing technology solutions, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. His tenure at Sparksoft has spanned seven years, during which he has contributed to the company's growth and technological advancements.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Sparksoft, Sridhar U. worked at QSSI/Optum as an Automation Test Architect from 2015 to 2017. He also held the position of Senior Test Lead - Automation at Prolifics from 2012 to 2015. His career began at CSC, where he served as Team Lead from 2007 to 2012. Throughout his career, he has focused on automation testing and has developed various frameworks and tools to enhance testing efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Sridhar U. holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Bio-Chem, and Bio-Tech from Andhra University, completed from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Chemistry from Acharya Nagarjuna University, obtained from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he earned a Master's degree in Enterprise Application Development from Aspen University. His educational background supports his expertise in application lifecycle management and automation testing.
Technical Contributions and Innovations
Sridhar U. has made significant contributions to the field of automation testing. He developed a custom tool to manage object changes between builds, which reduced code maintenance efforts. He played a key role in creating a script-less automation framework utilizing technologies such as Selenium, Java, Python, and UFT. His leadership in the Automation Center of Excellence (COE) has also supported pre-sales teams in securing projects.
Skills and Specializations
Sridhar U. possesses extensive hands-on experience in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), which has improved project process implementation. He has designed and developed various test automation frameworks for tools like Selenium, UFT, and LoadRunner. His technical skills encompass a range of programming languages and automation tools, positioning him as a knowledgeable leader in the IT and testing domains.