Core strengths
- Manual & automation testing, API & performance testing
- Test documentation, UX/UI testing, defect triage
- Agile/Scrum leadership, stakeholder communication
Austin, Texas
Venkat Praveen
Detail‑oriented and results‑driven Product Manager & QA leader with strong sales and business development experience.
About
Detail-oriented and results-driven professional with a proven track record in quality assurance, product management, business development, and team leadership. I combine a rigorous approach to software testing with a strategic, product-focused mindset, ensuring that every release meets both technical requirements and user expectations.
With excellent written and oral communication skills, I translate complex technical findings into actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels. My background spans manual and automated QA, cross-functional collaboration, lead generation and sales strategy, and guiding teams through the full product lifecycle — from concept to delivery. I thrive in environments where precision, quality, and innovation intersect, and I’m passionate about building processes and strategies that drive growth and elevate the customer experience.
Clearance & security
- Government security clearance – Public Trust
- Cisco DUO management & secure environments
- Policy & compliance awareness
Toolbox
Skills
QA & Testing
- Manual & Automation
- UI/UX & Accessibility
- API & Performance
- Test Plans, Cases & Reporting
Product & Delivery
- Agile & Scrum
- Stakeholder Communication
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Business Development
- Sales Strategy & Lead Generation
Security & Compliance
- Government security clearance – Public Trust
- Secure Testing Environments
- Policy & Standards
Data & Tools
- SQL, Tableau
- Wireframing & Prototyping
- ServiceNow
Sales & Growth
- Sales Strategy & Forecasting
- Pipeline Management
- Lead Generation & Nurture
- Account Management
- GTM Partnerships
Experience
Quality Assurance Tester
Department of Homeland Security — USCIS · 2021–Present · Austin, TX
- Manual and automated testing for the USCIS officer portal to enhance functionality.
- Created test documentation and reported defects, reducing post‑deployment issues by 30%.
- Partnered with UX/UI to ship user‑friendly improvements; supported end‑users with troubleshooting.
Vice President of Sales
Advertout · 2017–Present
- Lead business development initiatives to expand market presence and drive revenue growth.
- Manage lead generation and sales pipelines, closing deals across multiple industries.
- Oversee a cross-functional team of project managers, designers, and developers to deliver client projects successfully.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align sales strategies with product and market demands.
Head of Business Development
Kaaylabs · 2023–Present
- Led strategic consulting to optimize operations and business outreach.
- Developed and demoed product solutions, improving client acquisition.
- Managed stakeholder relationships and road‑mapped solutions to business challenges.
Product Manager & QA Consultant
YourDoc · 2021
- Built marketing strategies and managed project timelines.
- Contributed to UI/UX and wireframes to elevate user experience.
Student Lead & Teaching Assistant
University of Maryland · 2017–2020
- Managed support tickets and incidents for campus IT services.
- Taught Database Design & Modeling; mentored 50+ students each semester.
- Led customer‑service initiatives at cultural programs and tech expos.
Projects & Activities
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Developed internal security policies and worked within secure testing environments.
Research
Campus‑wide study: Effect of Music on Academic Productivity.
Hackathon Mentor
Guided participants at the University of Maryland’s 2018 Bitcamp.
Web App for CEN Haiti
Partnered to build a web app for local farmers using AppSheet.
Education
University of Maryland, College Park (2016–2020)
B.S. Information Science · Minor in Technology Entrepreneurship
Relevant coursework: Algorithms, Data Visualization, Business Writing, Economics, Project Management, Database Management, User‑Centered Design
Harvard Business School Online (2020)
Coursework in Global Business, Monetary Policy, Welfare Economics
Contact
Let’s build something
Open to Product Management, business development, and marketing opportunities. Available for product quality consulting, test automation initiatives, sales enablement, and go‑to‑market strategy.