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GOWTHAMI PINNAMANENI

Powell,OH

Summary

Experienced QA Automation Engineer seeking a challenging position where I can apply my skills in testing, automation, and quality assurance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Boeing
01.2024 - Current

Aircraft Scheduling Module:
The scheduling module helps plan and organize aircraft flights and maintenance. It makes sure that all flights are properly timed and resources like pilots and planes are assigned correctly to avoid conflicts.

QA Automation Engineer – Aircraft Scheduling Module | Boeing

  • Collaborating with business analysts and product owners to gather requirements for the Aircraft Scheduling Module, focusing on flight planning, crew scheduling, and resource allocation features.
  • Designing and executing comprehensive test scenarios and automation test cases based on Agile user stories using Selenium WebDriver with Java and Cucumber (BDD) framework.
  • Automating key scheduling workflows including schedule creation, conflict resolution, and resource assignment using Cypress for Angular-based front-end and integrated asynchronous validations.
  • Performing API testing for scheduling service endpoints using Postman, validating REST responses and schedule data accuracy using complex SQL queries in Oracle.
  • Developing and maintaining a hybrid automation framework using TestNG, Maven, and Jenkins, integrating test execution into CI/CD pipelines with scheduled nightly runs and result reporting via Jenkins dashboard.
  • Logging and tracking defects in JIRA, collaborating with developers for root cause analysis and timely fixes during sprint cycles.
  • Participating in performance testing of scheduling algorithms using Load Runner, ensuring system reliability under high transaction loads and simultaneous flight plan submissions.
  • Engaging in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews to ensure high-quality delivery of scheduling features aligned with compliance and operational needs.

QA Automation Engineer

LPL Financial
10.2022 - 12.2023

LPL Financial provides investment and trading solutions to independent financial advisors and institutions. The project involved testing a large-scale Wealth Management and Trading Platform used for managing client portfolios, executing trades, and tracking financial performance. Responsibilities included automation of regression and functional test cases, API validation, and end-to-end testing of web applications and backend services.

  • Automated UI test cases using Selenium WebDriver with Java, following POM design pattern
  • Validated REST APIs (GET, POST, DELETE) using Rest Assured
  • Created and maintained BDD scenarios using Cucumber and Gherkin
  • Integrated automated test suites with Azure DevOps for CI/CD
  • Performed cross-browser testing and backend validation using SQL
  • Collaborated in Agile team ceremonies: sprint planning, grooming, and daily stand-ups

QA Automation Engineer

Navient
10.2020 - 09.2022

Worked on the Navient financial services platform, supporting automation of loan servicing workflows and business process operations. Developed and executed automated test cases to validate functionality across web applications and APIs related to student loan management and payment processing.

  • Built automation framework using Playwright with TypeScript and Cucumber.
  • Executed Functional and cross-browser tests on Chromium, Firefox, and Web Kit.
  • Integrated tests into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
  • Created data-driven tests using Playwright fixtures and Cucumber.
  • Validated backend data with SQL queries alongside UI testing.
  • Used Playwright selectors and debugging tools for reliable element handling.
  • Logged defects and tracked issues in Jira.
  • Performed API testing with Postman and incorporated API checks in tests.

QA Analyst

QA InfoTech Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 09.2020

QA InfoTech Deliveres end-to-end software testing services including manual and automation and defect management to ensure high-quality software products.

  • Designed and executed automated test cases using Selenium Web Driver with Java and TestNG in a Hybrid framework.
  • Performed mobile automation testing on Android and iOS devices using Appium with Java.
  • Validated SOAP web services using SoapUI and verified XML responses.
  • Conducted backend testing by writing and executing SQL queries to ensure data consistency and accuracy.
  • Maintained Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) and tracked test execution in HP Quality Center.
  • Used GitHub for version control, code collaboration, and managing automation scripts.
  • Participated in Regression, Functional and System testing across multiple application modules.
  • Provided efficient locator strategies (X Path & CSS) for stable test execution in Selenium.

Education

Master of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering

JNTUH
Hyderabad, India
05-2017

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering

JNTUH
Hyderabad, India
05-2014

Skills

  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Cypress
  • API Testing
  • Postman
  • SQL
  • Java
  • Maven
  • TestNG
  • Jenkins
  • JIRA
  • Azure DevOps
  • Rest Assured
  • Typescript
  • Appium
  • Soap UI

Timeline

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Boeing
01.2024 - Current

QA Automation Engineer

LPL Financial
10.2022 - 12.2023

QA Automation Engineer

Navient
10.2020 - 09.2022

QA Analyst

QA InfoTech Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 09.2020

Master of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering

JNTUH

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering

JNTUH