Rukmangada Kandyala
About Rukmangada Kandyala
Rukmangada Kandyala is the Founder and CEO of Testsigma, a company he established in 2019 to improve automation testing. He has a background in technical roles at Aruba and Zoho Corporation, and he holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from NBKR Institute of Science & Technology.
Work at Testsigma
Rukmangada Kandyala serves as the Founder and CEO of Testsigma, a role he has held since 2019. Under his leadership, Testsigma has developed a no-code open-source test automation platform that enables users to write tests five times faster using natural language. The platform addresses significant challenges in automation testing, such as high execution time and maintenance efforts. Kandyala's focus on reducing initial setup time and cost for test automation has allowed users to achieve immediate return on investment (ROI). Additionally, he has implemented AI features to enhance test stability and reliability, which has resulted in a 70% reduction in maintenance time.
Previous Experience at Aruba
Before founding Testsigma, Rukmangada Kandyala worked at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company. He held the position of Technical Lead from 2016 to 2017 and was a Member of Technical Staff from 2011 to 2016. During his tenure, he contributed to various technical projects in the Bengaluru Area, India, for a total of five years. His experience at Aruba provided him with insights into the technical challenges faced by organizations, which he later addressed through his work at Testsigma.
Experience at Zoho Corporation
Rukmangada Kandyala was employed at Zoho Corporation as a Member of Technical Staff from 2007 to 2011. His four-year tenure at Zoho allowed him to gain valuable experience in software development and technical operations. This role contributed to his foundational knowledge in technology and engineering, which he later applied in his career, including his current work at Testsigma.
Education and Expertise
Rukmangada Kandyala completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering from NBKR Institute of Science & Technology, S.V. University, from 2003 to 2007. Prior to that, he attended Vignan High School from 1995 to 2000. His educational background has equipped him with a strong technical foundation, which he has leveraged throughout his career in various technical roles.