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ALAKANTI SHAMU

ALAKANTI SHAMU

Tampa,Florida

Summary

To secure an opportunity and be more passionate about the gaming industry to apply my excellent coding, problem-solving, Algorithm Design, communication skills, and enthusiasm to gain exposure to all aspects of client needs. Seasoned software quality assurance analyst with a strong background in developing and implementing testing protocols to enhance product reliability and efficiency. Skilled in various testing methodologies, including automated and manual testing techniques, to identify bugs and ensure compliance with quality standards. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with development teams to facilitate smooth and effective software releases. Successfully reduced error rates and improved user satisfaction through comprehensive testing strategies and continuous improvement practices. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Game Tester II

Electronic Arts (Electronic Arts Games India)
Hyderabad, Telangana
05.2021 - 07.2022

- Collaborates with the development team to test applications, games, and websites.
- Executes and analyzes manual and automated performance tests for new features and systems.
- Identifies bugs using innovative methods, writes reports, creates test plans, and communicates findings to the development team.
- Proficient in JIRA, JAAS, Browser Dev Tools, Postman, and MS Office applications (Excel, Word).
- Implements UI automation and manages tests using various test management tools.
- Utilizes Git for version control, Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline integration, and Python for automation.
- Conducts API testing with Postman, performance testing with JMeter and LoadRunner, and security testing with Burp Suite.
- Works with GCP and AWS for cloud testing environments and familiar with Scrum and Agile methodologies, Confluence, Unity, Unreal Engine, QMetry, and Android/iOS testing frameworks.

Game Tester I

Electronic Arts (EA Sports Games India)
Hyderabad, Telangana
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • - Executed test cases on TestRail and Confluence under various scenarios.
    - Documented and evaluated test results, creating and submitting test plans to developers.
    - Detected, logged, and reported bugs, glitches, and inconsistencies using JIRA.
    - Tracked defects, troubleshooted errors, and performed ad hoc testing.
    - Applied SDLC and STLC methodologies, utilizing various testing techniques.
    - Leveraged Python and C++ basics for testing and bug tracking.
    - Conducted pre-release and post-release implementations, ensuring quality.
    - Executed test plans on Windows on Arm Snapdragon and Mac bionic chips (A12, A13) platforms.
  • Conducted thorough checks of user interfaces and gameplay mechanics.

Quality Assurance Specialist

RealPage
Hyderabad, Telangana
08.2019 - 11.2020
  • - Perform daily audits on team tasks, ensuring quality standards.
    - Conduct root cause analysis and provide continuous feedback.
    - Prepare and update process documentation based on audits and communications.
    - Escalate recurring quality issues promptly to the Manager.
    - Drive process improvement initiatives with team collaboration.
    - Analyze user stories and participate in Agile development processes.
    - Utilize Python basics and MS Excel for data analysis and reporting.
    - Demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Information Systems

Saint Leo University
Dade City, FL
08.2024

Bachelor's in Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, India
06.2019

Skills

  • Python
  • SQL
  • C
  • Java
  • HTML & CSS
  • GIT
  • Manual Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Unit Testing
  • API Testing
  • Postman
  • Jenkins
  • REST API Testing
  • Android & IOS Platforms
  • Confluence
  • Agile Testing
  • Methodologies

Certification

  • Electronic Arts (EA) Software Engineering Virtual Experience program
  • Udemy - Complete manual Testing and Mobile App Testing

Languages

Spanish
Limited
German
Limited

Timeline

Game Tester II

Electronic Arts (Electronic Arts Games India)
05.2021 - 07.2022

Game Tester I

Electronic Arts (EA Sports Games India)
12.2020 - 05.2021

Quality Assurance Specialist

RealPage
08.2019 - 11.2020

Master of Science - Computer Information Systems

Saint Leo University

Bachelor's in Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
  • Electronic Arts (EA) Software Engineering Virtual Experience program
  • Udemy - Complete manual Testing and Mobile App Testing
ALAKANTI SHAMU