Srinivasa Rao Allamsetti

Results-oriented QA Engineering Manager with 15+ years of experience in Telecom BSS/OSS testing, quality engineering, test management, and large-scale transformation programs. Proven expertise in leading distributed QA teams and driving quality initiatives across CRM, Order Management, Billing, Charging, and Digital Channels. Strong experience in defining test strategy, test planning, execution management, defect management, quality governance, and release readiness activities.

Extensive experience managing SIT, E2E, IVT, UAT, regression testing, production validation, and large-scale system integration programs. Hands-on expertise in API testing, integration testing, REST services, microservices architecture, Linux/Unix environments, SQL, containerized platforms, and Kubernetes-based deployments. Recognized for technical leadership, stakeholder management, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

QA Manager - NETCRACKER TECHNOLOGY - Denmark

(2022-09)

Program: Nuuday Transformation & Migration Program (Denmark)

• Lead end-to-end quality assurance activities for Telecom BSS transformation and migration programs.
• Define and execute comprehensive test strategies covering SIT, E2E, UAT, regression, and production readiness testing.
• Drive quality governance processes, defect management, release readiness reviews, and risk mitigation activities.
• Manage distributed QA teams and collaborate with multiple stakeholders across development, architecture, DevOps, and business teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities involving multiple vendors and geographically distributed teams.
• Support testing of Telecom BSS components including Billing, Charging, CRM, Order Management, and Digital Channels.
• Proactively identified release risks and implemented mitigation strategies, ensuring zero production delays and Establish quality metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting mechanisms
• Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote quality engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams supporting Kubernetes-based deployments and containerized platforms.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools to improve test design, automation development, and defect analysis.

QA Technical Lead - TECHWAVE PRIVATE LIMITED - UK

(2020-10 - 2022-09)

Client: VISA (UK)

• Led QA activities supporting SIT, UAT, integration testing, and release validation.
• Managed test planning, execution tracking, defect management, and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinated quality activities across distributed teams and multiple business stakeholders.
• Supported API testing and automation initiatives using Selenium and REST services. Conducted technical mentoring and code reviews to improve framework quality and maintainability.

QA Lead / Technical Lead - NETCRACKER TECHNOLOGY

(2012-05 - 2020-10)

Major Customers: AT&T (USA), Telenet (Belgium), Ooredoo (Qatar), AIS (Thailand), Dialog (Sri Lanka), Vivacom (Bulgaria)

• Led testing activities for Telecom BSS implementations, upgrades, and migration programs.
• Managed SIT, UAT, E2E testing, regression testing, and production validation activities.
• Built and enhanced automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver and Java.
• Performed API and integration testing for billing and charging systems.
• Conducted performance testing using JMeter and supported large-scale system integration programs.
• Collaborated with customers, vendors, and business teams across multiple geographies.
• Implemented defect prevention and root cause analysis practices to improve release quality.
• Produced executive dashboards and quality reports.
• Guided junior engineers and provided technical mentoring.

QA Engineer → QA Lead - CONVERGYS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

(2006-12 - 2012-05)

• Performed functional, integration, system, and regression testing for telecom applications.
• Supported release management and defect tracking activities.
• Collaborated with development and business teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

MBA (Executive) - Andhra University

Master of Computer Applications - MCA - Andhra University

BCA - Andhra University