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Devender Takkallapalli

Lead Test Automation Engineer
Erlangen

Summary

Personable Lead Software Developer accustomed to heading up successful development teams through agile direction and careful delegation. Willing to direct large-scale teams or work hands-on to complete extremely difficult projects. Brings both cutting-edge programming expertise and exceptional interpersonal skills to leadership roles. Methodical Test Developer offering abundant experience with engineering software for Health Care and Automobile organizations. Extensive background in Automated Test Equipment application design and development. Innovator with deep knowledge of latest industry trends and advancements.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Lead Software Developer

Pacon Experts GmbH
Erlangen
04.2019 - Current

Client: Siemens Healthineers

Project: Test Automation Library Development

  • Key Technical area: LabVIEW drivers development for Communication devices, Test and Measurement devices and TestStand Sequence development for Automation.
  • Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
  • Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
  • Documented technical workflows and knowledge to educate newly hired employees.
  • Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.

Test Automation Team Lead

UTC Fire and Securities
Hyderabad
12.2016 - 11.2018
  • Developed a platform Independent Automation tool to support different projects.
  • Supported different business units in Test Automation
  • Created successful test scripts to manage automated feature testing,
  • Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
  • Completed automation of functional and regression testing.
  • Discussed requirements and processes with project managers and developers.

Senior Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Hyderabad
11.2014 - 10.2016
  • Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives.
  • Assigned tasks to lower-level personnel based on qualifications and skills set.
  • Created successful test scripts to manage automated feature testing,
  • Achieved client satisfaction and loyalty by establishing collaborative relationships, facilitating needs assessment.
  • Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
  • Promptly mediated disputes between associates to promote better collaboration and avoid work disruption.
  • Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.

Associate

Apna Instrumentation Solutions
Chennai
04.2010 - 10.2014
  • Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
  • Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
  • Tested personal computers and peripherals to diagnose hardware and software problems.
  • Developed Automated Test Equipments in different platforms
  • Development platform LabVIEW, LabVIEW FPGA,
  • Hardware Platforms PCI, PXI, cRIO.

Application Engineer

Apna Technology and Solutions
Chennai
04.2007 - 03.2010
  • Exhibited strong technical aptitude and application expertise resulting in optimized performance, continuous improvement recommendations and product innovation.
  • Partnered with development team on product development and application support plans.
  • Visited clients to determine feasibility, analyze requirements and provide solution suggestions.
  • Developed varias projects in LabVIEW and became the Expert of Data Acquisition and Control Systems Engineering.
  • Communication protocols used RS232, CAN, GPIB, Ethernet, VISA
  • Hardware platforms used PCI, PXI, cRIO, FlexRIO.


Education

Master of Science - Physics

Sri Venkateshwara University
Tirupati
06.2003 - 04.2005

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Computer Science

Kakathiya University
Warangal
05.2000 - 04.2003

Skills

Hardware and software installation

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Software

LabVIEW

TestStand

Python

C,C

Certification

Certified LabVIEW Developer

Timeline

Technical Lead Software Developer

Pacon Experts GmbH
04.2019 - Current

Test Automation Team Lead

UTC Fire and Securities
12.2016 - 11.2018

Senior Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2014 - 10.2016

Certified LabVIEW Developer

01-2014

Associate

Apna Instrumentation Solutions
04.2010 - 10.2014

Application Engineer

Apna Technology and Solutions
04.2007 - 03.2010

Master of Science - Physics

Sri Venkateshwara University
06.2003 - 04.2005

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Computer Science

Kakathiya University
05.2000 - 04.2003
Devender TakkallapalliLead Test Automation Engineer