Parampriya Patra
About Parampriya Patra
Parampriya Patra is a Senior Software Developer in Test at Strata Decision Technology in Chicago, Illinois, with over four years of experience in this role. She has a background in Electronics and Telecommunication, holding a Bachelor of Technology from the National Institute of Science and Technology.
Work at Strata Decision Technology
Parampriya Patra has been employed as a Senior Software Developer in Test at Strata Decision Technology since 2020. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she focuses on enhancing software quality through rigorous testing practices. Her role involves developing best practices and guideline documents specifically for Accessibility testing, particularly for ECoMM applications. This work contributes to ensuring that software products meet accessibility standards and are usable by a wider audience.
Previous Experience in Software Testing
Prior to her current position, Parampriya Patra worked at CSG as a Senior Test Automation Engineer from 2016 to 2019. In this role, she contributed to the automation of testing processes. Before that, she served as a QE CoE Lead at Walgreens from 2012 to 2016, where she played a key role in managing technical solutions related to Test Data Management tools. Additionally, she worked at Grainger as a Senior Test Automation Engineer for a brief period in 2020.
Educational Background
Parampriya Patra earned her Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electronics and Telecommunication from the National Institute of Science and Technology, Palur Hills, from 2004 to 2008. Her foundational education includes attending Maharaja Girls High School from 2001 to 2002 and Roland Supriya Junior College from 2002 to 2004, where she focused on Science.
Contributions to Testing Practices
Throughout her career, Parampriya Patra has developed several important documents and guidelines that enhance testing practices. She prepared guideline documents for the use of production data in non-production environments through Data Masking and Data Sub-setting. Additionally, she created and maintained a tool comparison document to assist in decision-making processes regarding testing tools.
Technical Skills and Tools Utilized
Parampriya Patra has utilized various tools in her testing roles, including SSB Bart Amp and WAT tools for accessibility testing. She also provided training on these tools to enhance the skills of her colleagues. Her expertise in automation and accessibility testing reflects her commitment to improving software quality and user experience.