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Vyshnavi Poruri

Seattle,WA

Summary

Experienced Automation Tester adept at training team members and completing full program reviews at all stages of development. Demonstrated success as Team Leader and QA Test Manager. Highly effective at organizing data and implementing successful approaches.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Automation Specialist

Costco
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Identified test scenarios and cases suitable for automation, streamlining testing efforts and enhancing efficiency.
  • Implemented the Page Object Model (POM) framework using Java to facilitate modular and maintainable automation code.
  • Utilized Wiremock Orchestrator for Microservice Automation, ensuring robust testing of microservices in a distributed environment.
  • Created Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines using Jenkins to automate the deployment of test scripts, improving testing efficiency and reliability.
  • Prepared and executed test cases in accordance with system requirements, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and adherence to project objectives.
  • Performed a wide range of testing activities including Automation, Functional, Compatibility, Regression, and Smoke testing, utilizing tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Postman, SoapUI, Swagger, and Wiremock.
  • Deployed and managed test environments on Azure DevOps, ensuring seamless integration with the development pipeline.

Automation Lead/Manager

Anthem
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw the development and execution of automation strategies, resulting in a 50% increase in overall efficiency, by leveraging Core Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, GIT, Maven, POI, and POM methodologies.
  • Provided leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment conducive to achieving project goals and objectives.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment between automation initiatives and business objectives, thus enhancing organizational productivity and effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with project managers and senior leadership to define automation project scopes, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring project success and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Offered technical leadership and guidance to a team of automation engineers, facilitating the successful execution of projects and ensuring the delivery of high-quality automation solutions.
  • Conducted regular training sessions to enhance the technical skills of team members, ensuring that they remain updated with the latest technologies and best practices in automation development.
  • Implemented best practices and standardized processes for automation development, ensuring consistency, reliability, and scalability across automation projects.

QA Test Manager

International SOS
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Led a team of 7 QA/Test professionals in the planning, execution, and delivery of comprehensive test strategies, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
  • Developed and implemented quality assurance processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in defects and improved software quality.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define test requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria, fostering clear communication and alignment.
  • Implemented automated testing frameworks, leveraging Selenium/WebDriver and Java, resulting in a significant improvement in test efficiency by 70%.
  • Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and continuously improve the effectiveness of QA/Test processes.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment between automation initiatives and business objectives.
  • Proposed and implemented the overall Page Object Model (POM) automation framework using Selenium/WebDriver and TestNG.
  • Constructed a Continuous Integration (CI) pipeline using Jenkins for deploying test scripts, enabling efficient and timely testing.
  • Conducted Automation, Functional, Compatibility, Regression, and Smoke testing to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
  • Reviewed test reports and prepared detailed Test Summary Reports for stakeholders, providing insights into testing progress and results.
  • Facilitated defect triage calls and managed defect resolution to closure, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
  • Mentored team members in coding, framework creation, and execution, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.

QA Manager

Thomson Reuters
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Led the design and implementation of automation solutions for Athena, an AngularJS application, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software within budget constraints.
  • Standardized high revenue titles into Athena data model to streamline processes and reduce operational complexity.
  • Consolidated bespoke pathways into the Generic Publishing Pathway (GPP) for content publication to Cobalt, improving efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Oversaw the migration of content from SMART Content Management System (CMS) to Athena CMS, contributing to the closure of legacy systems.
  • Transformed OneSource Corporate Tax (OCT), a Silverlight-based application, into an AngularJS-based application named OneSource Indirect Tax Returns (OITC).
  • Analyzed business requirements and challenges to drive successful implementation outcomes.
  • Presented test scenarios and cases suitable for automation, leveraging Jasmine automation framework using Protractor and TestNG.
  • Developed and maintained a Continuous Integration (CI) pipeline using Jenkins to deploy test scripts efficiently.
  • Crafted and executed test cases in alignment with system requirements, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
  • Generated and reviewed test reports, preparing detailed Test Summary Reports for stakeholders.
  • Facilitated defect triage calls and managed defect resolution to closure.
    Provided training to team members on coding, framework creation, and execution techniques.

Test Lead

Aon Hewitt
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Implemented test automation frameworks, resulting in a 50% reduction in testing time.
  • Explored various components of pay and reward elements to align with company objectives.
  • Linked company's business results and strategy with reward and compensation structures.
  • Designed and implemented various components of pay including Fixed Compensation/Base Salary, Short Term Incentives, Long Term Incentives, and other Benefits.
  • Established a comprehensive Keyword-based automation framework using Selenium/WebDriver with Java and TestNG.
  • Conducted Automation, functional, compatibility, regression, and sanity testing.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify test scenarios and design test cases.
  • Authored and executed test cases based on system requirements, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
  • Utilized black box testing methodologies such as functional testing and regression testing.
  • Collaborated with developers to identify and reproduce defects, and tracked defect resolution progress using Oracle for defect management.

Software Engineer

CitiBank
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Worked with Servion Global Solutions as Solution Partner
  • Designed and built dynamic VXML pages to create Contact Center solutions.
  • Administered voice browser for effective management of Contact Center solutions.
  • Provided comprehensive support for IVR, CTI, ACD/PBX, and fax server systems.
  • Implemented caller validation using TPIN and provided Account Balance inquiries for CASA and Transaction accounts.
  • Developed functionality for Account Statement Email and Fax services, as well as handling Fund Transfer and cheque-related queries.
  • Utilized Visual Script Builder for scripting dynamic VXML pages.
  • Managed databases and queries using SQL Server.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E - Electronics and Communication

Anna University

Skills

  • C, Core JAVA
  • SQL Server, Oracle, Access
  • Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, Grid, RC, Protractor
  • Cucumber, Jasmine, TestNG, TestCraft, TOSCA
  • SOAPUI, Postman, Swagger, Microservices, Karate, Wiremock
  • HPQC, JIRA, TestRail, VSTS, qTest, TFS
  • GIT, Jenkins, Maven, AWS(Devops)
  • Test Automation
  • Agile development methodologies
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • SDLC compliance
  • Software Testing and Validation
  • API Integration
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Code Review and Refactoring
  • JSON mapping
  • Test-driven development
  • Cloud-based storage
  • GitHub collaboration
  • API Design and Development
  • Software Quality Assurance
  • SOAP and RESTful Web Services

Accomplishments

  • Oversaw the development and execution of automation strategies for Anthem products, resulting in a 50% increase in overall efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented quality assurance processes for InternationalSOS, leading to a 30% reduction in defects over consecutive two quarters.
  • Implemented automated testing frameworks, enhancing test efficiency by 70% and significantly reducing manual efforts in Smoke and Sanity testing across multiple projects.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of an Automation Framework from scratch for a Thomson Reuters client, utilizing Protractor as the automation tool, ensuring robust and efficient test automation.
  • Successfully managed and delivered small-scale projects for clients including Agility Logistics, Pearson, and American Airlines as an Individual Contributor, demonstrating strong technical expertise and autonomy.

Timeline

Test Automation Specialist

Costco
01.2023 - 01.2024

Automation Lead/Manager

Anthem
01.2021 - 01.2022

QA Test Manager

International SOS
01.2017 - 01.2020

QA Manager

Thomson Reuters
01.2016 - 01.2017

Test Lead

Aon Hewitt
01.2011 - 01.2016

Software Engineer

CitiBank
01.2008 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E - Electronics and Communication

Anna University
Vyshnavi Poruri