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Jagadeswara Rao Pothireddy

Chicago,IL

Summary

At Accenture Solutions Private, I spearheaded QA efficiency improvements and automation script development using Selenium, enhancing system reliability and reducing defect rates. My expertise in Java programming and mentorship significantly elevated team standards, showcasing my leadership and technical prowess in delivering high-quality software solutions. Proactive Automation Engineer possessing in-depth knowledge of various programming languages and best practices for development. Solutions-based collaborator well-versed in testing and simulating automated machinery, developing, and implementing automated testing methodologies and supervising testing activities. Offering 3 years of experience creating and applying technology to monitor and control production and delivery.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Manual and Automation Test Engineer

Accenture Solutions Private
06.2020 - 08.2022
  • Maximized efficiency in the QA process by developing automation scripts using tools such as Selenium WebDriver and TestNG.
  • Ensured data integrity for database-driven applications with rigorous SQL query-based validation techniques.
  • Implemented robust stress-testing strategies under varying usage conditions to measure system reliability under load scenarios effectively.
  • Collaborated with development teams to resolve defects quickly, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products.
  • Partnered with stakeholders to create detailed user stories and acceptance criteria, aligning expectations with software delivery outcomes.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the QA team by sharing best practices and mentoring junior testers on industry standards and methodologies.
  • Eliminated bottlenecks in the QA process by automating repetitive tasks and test case execution using frameworks such as Selenium or Appium.
  • Optimized test coverage through accurate estimation of required resources, timelines, and prioritization of tasks based on project needs.
  • Evaluated application usability through end-to-end scenario-based testing while simulating real-world user experiences.
  • Reduced defect rate by identifying, reporting, and tracking issues using bug-tracking tools like JIRA or Bugzilla.
  • Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test cases, results, and defects to support effective knowledge transfer among team members.
  • Aided in reducing time-to-market for new features by participating in Agile Scrum sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings to ensure efficient communication across teams.
  • Developed and tested algorithms for autonomous navigation and path planning.
  • Established company automation methodology, frameworks, and tools.
  • Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
  • Tested, automated and whitelisted software to be used in secure environments.
  • Created detailed test cases for use on diverse projects.
  • Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping.
  • Completed automation of functional and regression testing.
  • Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.
  • Validated critical API functionality using RESTful web services with tools like Postman or SoapUI for comprehensive backend testing coverage.
  • Streamlined testing processes by creating comprehensive test plans that covered functional, integration, and performance testing requirements.

Education

Master of Science - Management Information Systems

University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL
05.2024

Skills

  • Test Cases
  • Testing scripts
  • Designing interfaces
  • Automation design
  • Control systems understanding
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Java programming
  • Automated testing
  • Production Support
  • Automation
  • Data Analytics

Timeline

Manual and Automation Test Engineer

Accenture Solutions Private
06.2020 - 08.2022

Master of Science - Management Information Systems

University of Illinois At Springfield
Jagadeswara Rao Pothireddy