Aditya Meka
Dublin,USA
Summary
Dynamic Business Analyst with expertise in project management and agile practices, specializing in streamlining processes and ensuring timely project delivery. Skilled in gathering and refining business requirements, and leveraging automated testing tools to enhance software quality. Proven track record in fostering cross-functional collaboration and aligning technology solutions with business objectives. Certified Scrum Master adept at managing complex modernization initiatives, and driving operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Analyst
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
West Sacramento, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Directed UAT initiatives for modernization projects (SPI, FAMS, OHR-TLOG), including planning, test execution, defect tracking, and resolution—enhancing system performance and boosting adoption rates.
- Authored and refined user stories and acceptance criteria, resulting in a 30% reduction in development errors, and higher delivery alignment.
- Led refinement sessions and backlog grooming, streamlining sprint execution, and securing cross-functional alignment for faster iteration cycles.
- Crafted detailed process documentation and reports, improving transparency, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with internal standards.
- Spearheaded automation testing using Selenium, Java, and TestNG, cutting testing time by 40% while enhancing release quality.
- Executed manual tests with Oracle SQL, verifying financial accuracy, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams (PMs, BAs, QAs, and developers) to define test plans, align business goals, and deliver on scope, schedule, and quality.
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies and applied Scrum leadership, guiding small to medium-sized project teams toward successful delivery.
- Led vendor engagement and performance monitoring, ensuring contract compliance, and timely escalations where needed.
- Designed accessibility workflows compliant with WCAG Level AA, ensuring inclusive user experiences, and system alignment with public sector standards.
QA Engineer
Prolifics
San Francisco, USA
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather, document, and refine requirements for accessibility-compliant applications (WCAG Level AA).
- Designed user flows and process diagrams that improved technical and non-technical alignment across teams.
- Spearheaded automation with Selenium, Java, and TestNG, reducing testing time by 40%, and improving release quality.
- Led UAT planning and execution, integrating user feedback to meet evolving business needs, and improve UI/UX compliance.
- Created and executed detailed test plans, identifying and resolving defects early in the SDLC for complex web and mobile applications.
- Performed manual testing using Oracle SQL to ensure data accuracy and financial compliance.
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies and provided Scrum leadership on small to mid-sized projects.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderbad, Telangana07.2022
Skills
- Agile methodologies, Scrum
- UI/UX design
- Requirement analysis
- JIRA, Azure DevOps
- Stakeholder communication
- selenium
- Java
- Oracle SQL
- Test automation
- UAT
Certification
- ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL), 02/01/23, Present
- Certified Scrum Master, 10/01/24, 10/31/26
Projects
Project Manager & Full Stack Developer
1. Google-Based Smart Home Automation System
Technologies: Google Assistant, Node.js, Firebase, Raspberry Pi, IoT Sensors
Led a 4-member team through full lifecycle to build a smart home system integrating Google Assistant for voice control.
Designed backend using Firebase and reduced latency by 45% through optimization.
2. Smart Voice Call Note-Taking Device
Technologies: Python, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Twilio API, SQLite
Built a device using Python and NLP to transcribe and extract tasks from phone calls with 85% accuracy.
Integrated Twilio API for call handling and stored structured notes in SQLite.
Timeline
Business Analyst
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
01.2025 - Current
QA Engineer
Prolifics
11.2022 - 12.2024
Master of Science - Computer Science
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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