Astra provides end-to-end software quality solutions in
relation with functionality and performance. Our unstinting
focus on software engineering principles eliminates not only
the peripheral problems but tackles the root cause of an issue.
To ensure high quality software, we realise that the focus
must start from quality of requirements and lead up to their
final deployment.
Capturing the explicit (functional) and implicit (performance
and non functional) requirements and setting a proper traceability
with all relevant test cases acts as safeguard against the
‘big surprises’ of user acceptance.
Moreover, a high degree of automation results in better regression
testing. Automation exponentially reduces the effort, enhances
traceability and maintainability, bringing in higher cost
savings and a better ROI. |
Highest
quality, yet affordable prices - The open secret
Our unique 4 prong strategy enables us to deliver the highest
quality at very affordable prices.
- Seeding: In this phase, we conduct technology seminars
at various Engineering colleges to identify the right candidates
with the right aptitude. Then we give them specialized training
as a part of their curriculum, which will give them the
first exposure to Software Engineering and automation. We
leverage on IBM Rational University program in this regard.
- Nurturing: Once they complete their Engineering course,
we do an aptitude test and interview to select the candidates
for our three month full time diploma program in Software
Engineering. Here we give them hands on exposure to various
Testing automation tools. As part of the training, we impart
the soft skills necessary to mould them as good team players
with necessary leadership skills.
- Manuring: As a part of our service through TSECC, we have
signed up with a number of companies to undertake various
Proofs of Concept (POC’s) and onsite enabling sessions.
The student is deployed in this environment for a minimum
period of three to six months. Here, the knowledge acquired
through the class room training gets translated into actual
experience.
- Harvesting: Now we have the resource pool, constituting
trained & skilled professionals who are ready to take
up various assignments. Asssist Academy has already signed
up with various offshore software development organizations
to provide Software Engineering resources on Testing and
other disciplines. The bench period for these candidates
is getting utilized in various projects that we undertake.
This is the open secret behind our cost effective solution
to our clients.
How
it is happening now at majority of places?
- Ad hoc Testing
- In isolation at the QA team
- Testing done as the last activity
- Testing without proper understanding of the Business
Domain
What
are the present bottle necks?
- Lack of completeness of Testing
- Poor automation levels
- Insufficient traceability to requirements
- Absence of Regression Testing mechanism
- Lack of domain expertise and common understanding of
the problem
How
it can be resolved?
- Implementation of proper Testing methodology
- Iterative approach for Testing
- Usage of Regression Testing tools
- Integration of various Requirements Management tools
with Test Management tools
- Automated Test Suite creation for easy Regression Testing
- Business Model generation using UML for better understanding
of the domain across teams
Why
out source Testing?
- The thought process and skill sets required for Development
and Testing are different
- In order to avoid bias from the Development point of
view
- Lack of resources with automation expertise
- High investment required for Test automation tools
- In order to remain in your core competency of Development
- In order to have a better acceptance and clarity to the
end user for better product/project acceptance
- Last but not least, to be more productive and cost effective,
there by ensuring a better ROI
Who
are we?
- Astra Infotech Private Limited, a Software Engineering
company in India for more than a decade of industry experience
in the field of Software Engineering based Development and
Software Testing. We enable Software Development houses
to implement the best practices of Software Engineering
to improve the efficiency and productivity of their teams.
Currently we are an authorized Business Partner of IBM Rational
for the entire range of Testing and other Software Development
Life Cycle related tools. We are having our Development
centre at Technopark, India’s first CMMI Level 4 certified
technology park. Currently we are having a team strength
of more than 40 people exclusively focusing on Testing.
What
is our strength?
- Software Engineering based Testing
- Creating a common understanding among the team about
the Business Domain using UML with our Business Modeling
expertise
- Expertise in various industry leading Testing automation
tools
- Process oriented Iterative approach
- Easy scalability of the team both in size and technology/tool
- High degree of automation of the process, thus a better
traceability.
How
do we differentiate ourselves in the crowd?
- Innovation
- Thought Leadership
- Vast exposure to various problems and domains
- Opportunities to learn from others’ mistakes during
our consulting assignments
- Unbiased set of fresh Testers at the execution level
- Highly efficient team, result of the unique IBM ECIS
program
What
are our unique value propositions?
- TSECC - We have established Asia’s first Software
Engineering Competency Centre at Technopark. With the
help of this centre, we are propagating the concepts of
Software Engineering among the Software Development houses
in this part of the country.
- Where does it add value in the field of Testing?
As part of the services offered by the centre, Astra is
helping various organizations to conduct their Proofs of
Concept for various Testing methodologies and tools. During
the course, our consultants are getting exposure to various
issues, and in turn finding ways to zero in on the root
cause to eliminate the problem. This exercise enhances the
knowledge and expertise level of our consultants and team
in a continuous manner.
- ECIS for IBM Rational Brand
Astra is proud to have the Education
Centre for IBM Software for Rational brand. This is
the first of its kind in the country. This facility ensures
an uninterrupted flow of new talents and expertise to Astra.
Thus, ensuring our scalability
- Assist Academy is the first exclusive Software
Engineering academy in the country, offering a diploma
course with the most comprehensive curriculum in Software
Engineering. In this course, the participants are exposed
to various automated Testing tools like, WinRunner, LoadRunner,
QTP, TestDirector, Silk Test, QA Central etc. This enhances
our capability to serve diverse opportunities in the automation
of Software Testing process. Apart from Test automation,
the course covers other Life Cycle automation tools for
Business Modeling, Requirements Management, Configuration
Management, Change Management etc. Thus, enhancing expertise
in wide range of automation tools.
Whom
we are partnering with?
- IBM Rational
- Mercury Interactive
- Compuware
What
are the services you can look from our stable?
- Test Case generation
- Testability Identification
- Test Coverage Preparation
- Manual Test script Generation
- Automated Test Script Generation
- Test Suite Generation
- Functional Testing
- Regression Testing
- Performance Testing
- Usability Testing
- Reliability Testing
What
are the different scenarios you can look for our services?
- You have only an application with you, which lacks proper
documentation.
- You have an SRS document with you with out any properly
defined Test Cases.
- You have some Test Cases defined, but you are not sure
about the completeness of Test Coverage.
- You would like to go for an automation, but not sure
about the testability.
- You want to go for Test automation, but not sure about
the right automation tool.
- You have an application and some Test Cases without proper
Test data.
- You have an application with proper requirements specification,
but lack of traceability to any Test Cases.
- You have an application and with Test Cases and Test
Plan, but not having a mechanism for Regression Testing.
- You want to generate the scripts for automation, there
by compiling them to generate a Test Suite.
- You would like to out source the User Acceptance Testing.
What
are the various service models?
- Onsite - Resource deployment
- Onsite - Outsourced model
- Offshore
- Onsite/offshore
How
much do we cost?
- Testers USD 15 - 25 per hour
- Test Mangers USD 40 - 60 per hour
- Testing Solution Architect USD 125 - 175 per hour
- Costing will depend on the complexity of the solution
and the duration & volume of the work.
Some
of our domestic customers whose offshore/domestic projects
we undertake?
- iSmart
- SunTec
- IBS
- Gemini Software
- Premier Evolvics
- IKM
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