Venkataramu DH

Sr. Staff Engineer / Manager at Qualcomm

Embedded Systems | QA Automation | Multimedia Testing | Project Leadership

About Venkataramu

With over 18 years of industry experience, Venkataramu DH is a results-driven engineering leader specializing in multimedia testing, embedded systems, and QA automation. Currently serving as Senior Staff Engineer/Manager at Qualcomm, he has played a pivotal role in building robust test strategies, automation frameworks, and cross-functional team leadership that drive product excellence.

A former contributor at AMD and NVIDIA, Venkataramu brings a deep understanding of video/audio codec testing (H.264, VP9, HEVC, AV1, AAC, MP3, AMR) and the end-to-end software development lifecycle. His leadership spans project planning, process optimization, and mentoring, with a passion for innovation and team development.

🌟 Key Highlights 🌟

1. Driving quality assurance and automation strategy at Qualcomm for embedded multimedia systems
2. Led global testing teams across India, the US, and China on complex video/audio solutions
3. Developed tools and frameworks that improved automation efficiency and reduced manual effort
4. Expertise in test planning, SDLC, automation (Python, Perl), and cross-site collaboration
5. Played instrumental roles in Android OS upgrade testing, IoT, Automotive & Google Chrome initiatives

Notable Achievements 

1. Achieved 100% file coverage and 82% code coverage through CBT implementation
2. Designed an innovative web-based video content generation tool adopted across multiple teams
3. Developed automation modules saving significant bandwidth and improving delivery timelines
4. Recognized for highest number of valid bug reports, leading to performance awards and salary hikes

Core Skills

Test Automation | Multimedia Frameworks | QA Strategy | SDLC | Embedded Systems | Technical Leadership | Agile Delivery | Change-Based Testing | Team Mentorship | Project Execution | Stakeholder Management

Technical Expertise

1. Languages: Python, Perl
2. Tools: JIRA, ffmpeg, QXDM, PRISM, MySQL, Apache
3. Platforms: Android, Windows, Linux (Ubuntu)
4. Frameworks: Android Multimedia Framework, OpenMAX, Codec2
5. Codecs: H.263, H.264, MPEG4, VP8, VP9, HEVC, AV1, AAC, MP3, AMR

Education

1. M.Tech, Computer Software Engineering – BITS Pilani
2. B.E., Electronics & Communication – VTU

“I believe in driving impact through smart testing, strong collaboration, and continuous learning.”