Chandan Krishnegowda
About Chandan Krishnegowda
Chandan Krishnegowda is a Manager of SDET at Trellix, with over 15 years of experience in software quality assurance and automation. He has previously held positions at notable companies such as Akamai Technologies, Intuit, and Symantec, and possesses expertise in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
Current Role at Trellix
Chandan Krishnegowda serves as Manager, SDET at Trellix, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, he oversees software development and testing processes, focusing on enhancing automation practices. His responsibilities include managing teams and ensuring the quality of software products through effective testing strategies.
Previous Experience at Akamai Technologies
Before joining Trellix, Chandan worked at Akamai Technologies as a Senior Software QA Engineer from 2017 to 2019. His tenure lasted two years in Cambridge, Massachusetts. During this time, he contributed to quality assurance efforts, focusing on software reliability and performance.
Educational Background
Chandan holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University, completing his degree from 2002 to 2006. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in software development and quality assurance.
Expertise in Software Quality Assurance
With over 15 years of experience in Software QA and Automation, Chandan possesses a strong command of various testing suites and frameworks. He has expertise in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, emphasizing backend and UI automation. His extensive experience includes working with AWS Cloud and VMware Virtualization suite, which enhances his capabilities in software testing.
Career Progression
Chandan's career includes various roles in software quality assurance. He began as a Software QA Engineer at Wipro Technologies from 2006 to 2008, followed by positions at Intuit and Symantec. He served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Lowell from 2008 to 2010, and later held roles at Curriculum Associates and Trellix before becoming a Manager at Trellix.