Pradeep Bhandary
About Pradeep Bhandary
Pradeep Bhandary is an SDET Lead currently working at Trellix in Bengaluru, India, where he leads QA and automation activities for Endpoint Security. He has a strong background in software development and testing, having previously worked at McAfee and Dell, and holds a Master's degree from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science.
Work at Trellix
Currently, Pradeep Bhandary serves as an SDET Lead at Trellix, where he has been employed since 2022. In this role, he leads the quality assurance and automation activities for Trellix/McAfee Endpoint Security, focusing on both Windows and Linux platforms. His responsibilities include developing and maintaining ESX infrastructure to support QA and development activities. Bhandary also provides MITRE support, contributing to the overall security and functionality of the products.
Previous Experience at McAfee
Before joining Trellix, Pradeep Bhandary worked at McAfee as an SDET Lead from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at McAfee lasted for 11 months, during which he was based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Prior to this role, he was employed at McAfee as an SDET from 2016 to 2021 for a total of five years. His work involved exploit prevention content releases, including host and network-based signatures and expert rules.
Background in Software Engineering
Pradeep Bhandary has a solid educational background in software engineering. He earned a Master's Degree in Software Systems from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, studying from 2012 to 2014. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Science from RV College of Engineering, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His foundational education includes attending Milagres English Medium High School from 2002 to 2004.
Experience at Dell
Before his roles at McAfee and Trellix, Pradeep Bhandary worked at Dell as a PG Test Engineer from 2010 to 2016. His six-year tenure at Dell involved various responsibilities that contributed to his expertise in software testing and quality assurance. This experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in software development and testing.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current and previous roles, Pradeep Bhandary has developed technical skills in setting up, executing, and validating malware labs. He is responsible for maintaining ESX infrastructure to facilitate QA and development activities. His work includes leading QA and automation initiatives, which are critical for ensuring the reliability and security of software products.