Deepika Reddy A
Summary
Results-driven Quality Assurance Engineer with over 4 years of experience in software quality enhancement. Successfully spearheaded the development of an automated testing framework at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, reducing test execution times by 35%. Proficient in SQL and Selenium, with a proven track record in improving system integrity and operational efficiency through collaborative problem-solving. Achievements include leading high-impact projects while adhering to ISO standards and Lean Principles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software QA Engineer
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
, NY
12.2023 - Current
- Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
- Mentored junior members of the team on best practices related to software quality assurance.
- Collaborated with developers to troubleshoot issues during debugging phase.
- Identified areas where automation could improve efficiency of the QA process.
- Created and maintained database of common and known testing defects.
- Developed comprehensive test plans, strategies and scripts to ensure quality of software applications.
- Created detailed bug reports with steps to reproduce the issue and tracked them through resolution.
- Designed routine maintenance schedule for automated test scripts, enabling compliance with latest conventions and framework updates affecting system architectures.
- Communicated with developers and software engineers regarding non-compliance in existing code with updates to compilers and evolving standards of best practice in C#, Java and Python.
- Provided support during UAT cycles by verifying functionality against business requirements documents.
- Tested web application compatibility and performance to recommend cross-browser compatibility improvements to web development team.
Software QA Analyst
Abbott
, TX
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Client: Abbott, Texas
- Designed, developed, and maintained SQL-based test cases, validating the accuracy and reliability of database records
- Ensured seamless data migration and transformation processes between environments, conducting regular checks to prevent data loss
- Created automated tests in Selenium, contributing to the QA team's CI/CD integration strategy
- Provided regular reports on testing progress, results, and areas for improvement to project stakeholders
- Managed bug tracking and reporting using tools like Azure, JIRA, and Bugzilla, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication of defects
- Trained and mentored junior QA team members, fostering a culture of quality awareness and best practices within the team
- Conducted risk assessments and impact analyses for software changes, helping to prioritize testing efforts and focus on critical areas
- Created and maintained detailed documentation of testing procedures, test cases, and defect reports to ensure traceability and compliance with industry standards
- Assisted in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and worked closely with stakeholders to ensure the quality of final product releases, contributing to overall project success
- Worked with stakeholders to document test results and maintained comprehensive test plans and reports for continuous QA improvements
- Client: Abbott, Texas
- Achievements: Increased testing coverage by 20% through the development of automated test scripts
- Achieved 99% data accuracy in testing post-migration through detailed data validation processes
- Successfully led UAT sessions with end-users, resulting in 98% user acceptance rate
Software QA Tester
Wipro
Bangalore
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Conducted manual and automated tests on database systems to validate data integrity and consistency
- Assisted in the development of test scripts using Python for automation and data migration checks
- Maintained documentation of test processes and supported senior testers in identifying issues within database applications
- Collaborated with QA team members to support the successful rollout of several database projects
- Executed manual test cases, performed smoke testing, and documented results for various software modules
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to understand project requirements and provide feedback on potential quality issues early in the development cycle
- Executed thorough defect tracking and reporting processes, ensuring timely resolution and facilitating root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
- Developed and implemented comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure software quality across various applications, leading to a 30% reduction in post-release defects
- Supported senior QA engineers in developing automated test scripts and contributed to initial testing setup in CI/CD pipelines
- Documented and tracked defects in JIRA, collaborating with the development team to resolve issues
- Participated in test case reviews and assisted in updating testing documentation
- Achievements: Helped streamline test documentation practices, reducing test case documentation time by 15%
- Contributed to achieving a 98% success rate in identifying data discrepancies
- Contributed to achieving a 99% success rate in system validation testing during high-priority releases
Education
Master's - computer and information science
Southern Arkansas University
12.2023
Skills
- SQL
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- ISO
- Six Sigma
- Lean Principles
- Selenium
- JUnit
- TestNG
- Manual Testing
- Automated Testing
- Regression Testing
- JIRA
- Quality Center
- Python
- Jenkins
- Git
- Bugzilla
Certification
Certified Quality Assurance Professional (CQAP)
Timeline
Software QA Engineer
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
12.2023 - Current
Software QA Analyst
Abbott
08.2023 - 12.2023
Software QA Tester
Wipro
04.2019 - 06.2022
Master's - computer and information science
Southern Arkansas University
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