Rachana Dhekane
About Rachana Dhekane
Rachana Dhekane is a Software Automation Engineer at Qentelli in Dallas, Texas, with over five years of experience in automation testing and software development. She has a strong background in improving team productivity and reducing manual efforts through automation solutions.
Work at Qentelli
Rachana Dhekane has been employed at Qentelli as a Software Automation Engineer since 2019. In this role, she applies quality methods and best practices to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality projects. Her work aligns with the Qentelli Test Automation Strategy, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the software development process.
Previous Experience
Before joining Qentelli, Rachana held several positions in the technology sector. She worked at Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas as an Exam Proctor from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, she was a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test at Tata Consultancy Services for 10 months in 2016 and at Capgemini for two years from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she served as an Information Technology Intern at TIAA in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Rachana Dhekane earned her Master of Science in Information Technology and Management from The University of Texas at Dallas, completing her studies from 2017 to 2019. She also studied at R. D. National College, achieving her HSC from 2007 to 2009. Earlier, she completed her S.S.C at S.S. Ajmera High School from 2000 to 2007.
Achievements in Automation
Throughout her career, Rachana has made significant contributions to automation processes. She reduced manual efforts by 80% by creating an automation test script using Java Selenium, resulting in annual savings of $80K. Additionally, during her tenure at Capgemini, she developed Excel sheets that utilized data validation and scripting, which decreased effort by 90% and saved $60K per year.
Impact on Team Productivity
Rachana has demonstrated her ability to enhance team productivity. She improved team productivity by 25% and reduced defect rates by 5% by updating, creating, and eliminating redundancy in regression scripts. Her focus on efficiency and quality has positively impacted the teams she has worked with.