About Me

Galaxy Kadiyala
Email: igalaxyk@gmail.com
Mobile: +91 8951192943
Address: Bengaluru, India
Web: in.linkedin.com/in/galaxyk

Experienced Technical Leader
Specialized in software testing and engineering, with a proven track record of driving innovation, solving complex problems, and mentoring high-performing teams. Increased system reliability by 30% and performance by 25% through innovative QA strategies. Consistently translates technical skills into business outcomes, ensuring quality and efficiency across projects.

Software Testing & Quality Assurance

Expertise in designing and automating test cases using Python & Selenium, improving test efficiency.
Advanced skills in Jira for managing test requirements, tracking defects, and ensuring effective resolution.
Skilled in performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to enhance testing processes and product reliability.
Experienced in large-scale distributed systems, hyper-converged infrastructure, and cloud technologies.
Skilled in regression, smoke, integration, and system testing to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Skilled in providing detailed quality statistics and insights to aid decision-making and prioritize bug fixes.
Expertise in configuring AWS for high-availability environments and managing cloud infrastructure.
Knowledgeable in Hypervisors such as AHV/KVM and ESXi.
Proficient in SQL/MySQL for managing and querying databases.

Leadership & Team Management

Led and mentored a cross-functional team of 12+, including overseeing talent acquisition and performance appraisals to align with organizational goals.
Implemented strategic QA initiatives, resulting in a 30% improvement in system reliability and a 25% increase in performance.
Created internal tools and processes that streamlined workflows, reducing manual work by 3 hours per engineer daily and boosting overall productivity.
Fostered cross-departmental collaboration, enhancing project outcomes and reducing time-to-market for critical bug fixes by 20%.

Work Experience

Engineering Manager – QA | Nutanix, Inc.
01/2022 – 02/2024, Bengaluru, India

Led a team of 12+ QA engineers, achieving a 30% increase in system reliability and a 25% performance boost within 6 months through strategic regression testing and process improvements.
Reduced manual testing by 40%, saving 500 man-hours annually through championing internal test tools.
Instituted a skill enhancement program focused on advanced testing techniques, boosting team productivity.
Enhanced cross-functional collaboration between QA, development, and PM teams, reducing time-to-market for bug fixes by 20%.
Developed internal dashboards for real-time QA metrics tracking, aiding project prioritization and resource allocation.
Contributed to the Customer Zero team, gaining valuable insights into customer perspectives and enhancing product usability.
Performed Nessus scans to identify and address security vulnerabilities, ensuring robust system security and compliance.
Senior Member of Technical Staff (SMTS) | SDET | Nutanix, Inc.
11/2017 – 12/2021, Bengaluru, India

Enhanced Nutanix integration for enterprise clients, reducing system downtime by 20% and boosting customer satisfaction.
Led System and Integration Testing for Lifecycle Management (LCM), improving compatibility and performance across VMware ESXi and AHV hypervisors.
Conducted comprehensive Regression Testing on Disaster Recovery (DR) features, ensuring reliability in snapshots, migration, replication, and data integrity.
Optimized AWS configurations, reducing system downtime by 20% and boosting customer satisfaction by 15%.
Developed nested solutions within the DevProd team, reducing developer time by 50% and accelerating product development.
Provided final QA testing sign-off, ensuring quality standards and contributing to successful product launches.
Technical Lead | Terralogic, Inc.
12/2011 – 10/2017, Bengaluru, India

Developed core expertise in manual, automation, and regression testing, driving successful projects for Nutanix and Cisco clients.
Enhanced testing frameworks by leveraging proficiency in networking protocols (TCP/IP, ARP, RARP) and Cisco NG3k devices.
Utilized IXIA traffic generator to ensure optimal testing procedures and high-quality results.

Patents

Managing HA File Servers
US 11,770,447 B2

Developed an integrated solution for enhancing high-availability (HA) file server management, leading to improved system uptime and reliability, which directly contributes to higher customer satisfaction and reduced operational costs.
09/2023
Verifying Snapshot Integrity
US 11,455,277 B2

Innovated a data integrity verification method for snapshots, aimed at future product integration to enhance data accuracy and reliability, improving overall product quality and customer trust in snapshot technologies.
09/2022
Automatic Grouping of Entities
Patent Pending

Designed a machine learning technique to streamline data organization, boosting analysis efficiency and decision-making accuracy.
Application-Aware Resource Provisioning
Patent Pending

Created a dynamic resource allocation system using machine learning, optimizing application performance and scalability.

Technical Expertise

Python
SQL/MySQL
Selenium
CI/CD Tools (Jenkins)
Jira
Confluence

Testing Skills

Test Cases, Test Reports, User Stories
Smoke, System & Regression Testing

Education

Strategic Product Management | PGCP | Indian Institute of Management (IIM – V)
06/2024 – 04/2025 (Expected), Visakhapatnam, India
Currently enrolled in PGCP, Strategic Product Management, expected completion April 2025.

Networking & Telecommunications | MTech | International Institute of Information Technology
2009 – 2011, Pune, India

Information Technology | BTech | DVR College of Engineering & Technology, JNTU
2005 – 2009, Hyderabad, India

Certifications

Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) | Nutanix, Inc.
11/2017
Multicloud Infrastructure Expertise

Volunteering

Community Liaison | Mozilla Foundation
2010 – present, Bengaluru, India

Developed leadership and project management skills through participation in international conferences and presenting on community development initiatives.
Led the global Firefox Student Ambassador program, setting strategic objectives and overseeing the execution of annual initiatives, which increased global engagement by 30%.
Spearheaded events and campaigns for the “teach the web” movement, including the successful introduction of mobile Firefox OS in India, which reached over 10,000 new users.
Drove digital literacy in 500+ students by leading experiential learning projects with CoderDojo.