Prasad Ramanna
About Prasad Ramanna
Prasad Ramanna is an Enterprise Application Manager at The Wendy's Company in Dublin, Ohio, with over 20 years of experience in the information technology and services industry, specializing in test management and software testing life cycle. He has previously held leadership roles at Chipotle Mexican Grill, Walmart, and DSW, and is certified in ISTQB, CSTM, and as a Scrum Master.
Current Role at Wendy's
Prasad Ramanna serves as the Enterprise Application Manager at The Wendy's Company, a position he has held since 2023. He operates from Dublin, Ohio, where he is responsible for overseeing the management of enterprise applications. His role involves defining and establishing quality metrics and strategies for process assessment and improvement. Additionally, he manages the hiring, onboarding, coaching, and development of team members, ensuring that the team meets organizational standards and goals.
Previous Experience at Chipotle Mexican Grill
Prior to his current position, Prasad worked at Chipotle Mexican Grill as a Senior QA Lead/Manager from 2020 to 2023. In this role, he developed and implemented end-to-end test automation and robotic process automation (RPA) for both e-commerce and store systems. His experience at Chipotle contributed to his extensive knowledge in test management and the software testing life cycle (STLC), further enhancing his capabilities in quality assurance.
Career Background in Quality Assurance
Prasad has over 20 years of experience in the information technology and services industry, with a strong focus on quality assurance. His career includes significant roles at Walmart and Sam's Club as a QA Lead from 2006 to 2013, and at DSW as a QA Lead from 2013 to 2016. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of various testing methodologies and practices.
Education and Certifications
Prasad holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from AIT. He is certified in ISTQB, CSTM, and as a Scrum Master, which reflects his strong foundation in quality assurance and testing principles. These qualifications support his expertise in leading global resource planning and estimation, particularly in RPA and Power BI.
Expertise in Project Management Methodologies
Prasad is experienced in both agile and waterfall project management methodologies. He has developed automation scripts in agile environments and has incorporated continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines into his work. His skills in these areas enable him to effectively manage projects and ensure high-quality outcomes.