ANAND PYDIMARRI
Minneapolis,USA
Summary
Accomplished Quality Engineering professional with approximately 7 years of progressive experience at Ameriprise Financial and McKesson Corporation. Demonstrated expertise in creating business-relevant QA artifacts, leading both manual and automated quality assurance efforts, and driving the adoption of test automation tools such as Postman and RestAssured. Skilled in scripting with Java, Python, and VBScript to develop robust regression and system testing automation scripts. Adept at coordinating test schedules, managing end-to-end test activities, and delivering clear, effective communication across cross-functional teams. Recognized for strong customer service skills, active listening, and problem-solving abilities. Proven track record in agile environments, with hands-on experience in SQL data validation, API and ETL testing, and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure high-quality, reliable software delivery in regulated industries.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Lead
Ameriprise Financial
Minneapolis, MN
11.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained business-relevant QA artifacts, including test strategies, test plans, test cases, test data, test reports, and test closure documents for multiple financial products and regulatory projects.
- Led the QA team in coordinating test schedules and managing the progress of all test activities, ensuring alignment with test plans and release schedules.
- Extensively used API automation tools such as Postman and RestAssured to design, implement, and execute automated regression and system tests for REST and SOAP services.
- Created and maintained automation scripts using Java and Python, supporting robust regression and system testing.
- Delivered clear and effective verbal and written communications, facilitating mutual understanding among cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated strong customer service skills, including active listening, empathy, and problem-solving, to address issues and support business users.
- Worked in agile software development environments, leading both manual and automated QA efforts and collaborating closely with product owners and developers.
- Wrote complex SQL queries for data validation and regression testing, and evaluated requirements to create comprehensive test plans supporting business and technology solutions.
- Provided mentorship and training to QA team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence.
- Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) for faster and more reliable releases.
Principal Quality Engineer
McKesson Corporation
, Remote
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Defined and executed quality strategies, test plans, and test cases for large-scale healthcare and regulatory projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Led the QA team in the development of automation frameworks and test data management solutions.
- Utilized API automation tools (Postman, RestAssured) and scripting languages (Java, Python, VBScript, C#) to automate regression and system testing, improving test coverage and efficiency.
- Coordinated and tracked test activities against project schedules, providing regular status updates and test reports to leadership and stakeholders.
- Facilitated effective communication across teams, ensuring clarity in requirements, test results, and defect resolution.
- Provided mentorship and training to QA team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence.
- Proficiently tested APIs and services using SoapUI, Postman, and similar tools, and contributed to ETL and data validation testing as needed.
- Supported agile and DevOps practices, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for faster and more reliable releases.
- Led the manual and automated Quality Assurance effort on projects, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance.
- Experience in writing complex SQL queries, determining types of testing required (data validation, regression, etc.), and evaluating the testability of requirements to create comprehensive test plans.
Education
MASTER’S - INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBERLANDS
12-2019
MASTER’S - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
05-2015
Skills
- Test Strategy & Planning
- Test Automation (Postman, RestAssured, Selenium)
- API Testing (REST, SOAP, SoapUI)
- Scripting/Programming (Java, Python, VBScript, C#, Playwright(JavaScript)
- SQL & Data Validation
- Agile & DevOps Methodologies
- CI/CD Integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
- Test Data Management
- Manual & Automated QA Leadership
- ETL Testing (Bonus)
- Customer Service & Communication
- Metrics, Dashboards & Reporting
Personal Vitae
Linguistic Proficiency: English
Work status: US Citizen
References: Will be pleased to furnish upon request
Timeline
Quality Assurance Lead
Ameriprise Financial
11.2022 - Current
Principal Quality Engineer
McKesson Corporation
04.2019 - 11.2022
MASTER’S - INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBERLANDS
MASTER’S - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY