Bindu Priya Gudavalli
Cleveland
Summary
At Cognolabs, I spearheaded business process improvements and software testing initiatives, leveraging my expertise in data analysis and team leadership. My strategic approach resulted in enhanced efficiency and product quality, embodying a commitment to excellence and innovation in tackling complex challenges.
Business professional with robust analytical skills and proven track record in driving impactful decisions. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently delivers results. Expertise in data analysis, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement, coupled with keen ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Reliable and goal-oriented with commitment to excellence in every project.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Analyst
Cognolabs
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
- Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
- Performed gap analysis between existing systems or processes and desired state, identifying areas for improvement or enhancement.
- Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies.
- Supported software development projects by defining clear requirements and effectively communicating them to technical teams.
- Enabled data-driven decision making with advanced analytics tools, generating valuable insights for the organization.
- Increased resource efficiency by analyzing detailed business requirements.
- Led cross-functional teams in development of new customer relationship management system, improving client satisfaction and engagement.
- Optimized business operations by designing and introducing efficient workflow processes, which led to smoother project execution.
Software Testing Lead
Cognolabs
04.2015 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and resolve software issues in a timely manner.
- Mitigated risks associated with complex integrations by thoroughly assessing systems compatibility during end-to-end tests.
- Reduced product defects by diligently executing thorough manual and automated testing procedures.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements that led to a reduction in overall testing time without compromising quality.
- Optimized resource allocation through effective coordination with project managers, developers, and stakeholders.
- Leveraged data-driven insights from test metrics analysis to make informed decisions about future testing priorities.
- Improved team efficiency by mentoring junior testers on best practices, testing methodologies, and tools.
- Streamlined testing processes by utilizing industry-standard tools such as JIRA, Selenium, and TestRail.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
Software Test Engineer
Cognolabs
07.2009 - 04.2015
- Managed defect tracking systems, ensuring accurate documentation of issues for efficient resolution.
- Identified critical bugs and worked closely with developers to ensure timely resolution, resulting in a more stable product.
- Conducted regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to development team.
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues encountered during the deployment of new software releases.
- Exceeded client expectations through exceptional attention to detail in identifying potential defects before release.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify software vulnerabilities, leading to more secure application.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
KLCE
Vijayawada, India04-2008
Skills
- Data analysis
- Team leadership
- Bug tracking
- Requirements gathering
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project management
- Test automation frameworks
- User acceptance testing
- Business process improvement
- Quality assurance
- Test-driven development
- Product management
Certification
- Microsoft Certified, Data Analyst Associate - Microsoft.
- Project Management Professional (PMP)® - Project Management Institute, Inc.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) - Scrum Alliance.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Business Analyst
Cognolabs
02.2020 - 08.2022
Software Testing Lead
Cognolabs
04.2015 - 01.2020
Software Test Engineer
Cognolabs
07.2009 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Computer Science
Campbellsville University
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
KLCE
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