Karthik Chakalakonda
Alpharetta,United States
Summary
A highly skilled and business-savvy IT professional with over 16 years of experience in Automation Testing, focusing on Quality Assurance, Test Automation, and Project Management. Proficient in scripting technologies such as C#, Python, VB Script, Java, and Groovy, with expertise in designing and implementing test automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, QTP/UFT, SoapUI Pro, TestComplete, Visual Studio, PyCharm, and Ranorex.
Experienced in developing and executing test plans, strategies, and cases, as well as preparing traceability matrices, test reports, and managing bug tracking. Adept at leading testing teams through the full project lifecycle, including system testing, SIT, performance, regression, OAT, and UAT testing. Proficient in STLC, Agile/Waterfall/Scrum methodologies, and various tools such as Gherkin, Cypress, Jira, and SpiraTest. Known for implementing efficient automated test solutions and delivering high-quality results, ensuring client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Automation Architect
ProArch Technologies Inc
Atlanta, United States
10.2023 - Current
- Authored test cases and performed functional testing, including identifying sanity and regression test suites for functional testing, and automation test suite execution.
- Conducted a feasibility analysis for automation tools for the ForceLimiter application.
- I designed a BDD framework from scratch using TestComplete and Python for web applications and APIs.
- Shared daily and weekly status updates with stakeholders.
- Developed an automation framework using Ranorex and the Page Object Model for Meridian application business workflows.
- Created utilities as part of the automation framework.
- Liaised with service support groups, and developed/verified support material as part of the testing process.
Automation Architect
Enhops Technologies - A ProArch Company
Hyderabad, India
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Developed an automation strategy and roadmap with clear goals
- Designed reusable automation frameworks for diverse projects
- Conducted tool evaluations and Proof of Concept (PoC) pilots
- Documented processes, trained teams, and transferred knowledge
- Established KPIs and conducted cost-benefit analyses
- Identified test scenarios and authored test cases for Admin, IIC, and AnalyzeOR web applications
- Identified smoke and regression suites for test automation using a BDD framework with Java
- Designed a BDD framework using Selenium WebDriver and Java in the Page Object Model for business scenarios and workflows
- · Conducted functional and database testing to validate the complete workflow for cataract surgery
- Prepared automation summaries, weekly status updates, and dashboards for overall execution reports
QA Lead
Cigniti Technologies - A Coforge Company
Hyderabad, India
12.2013 - 06.2021
- Authored unit tests using the xUnit framework, performed mock testing, and defined best practices for unit testing and code coverage
- Conducted functional, compatibility, integration, and regression testing, executing full automation suites for each release and analyzing root causes of failed scripts
- Prepared test strategies, estimates, high-level test conditions, and test scripts, while reviewing test artifacts created by the team
- Developed test automation frameworks, including data-driven frameworks using VBScript in UFT 14, and integrated REST scripts using Python with ATM test management for JIRA
- Configured Appium servers for Android and iOS devices, authored mobile automation scripts, and automated Windows applications using TestComplete with a Page Object Model framework
- Conducted Proof of Concept (POC) projects to automate scenarios involving EXTJs (Extensibility Java Scripting) and Flex
- Managed and coordinated all testing activities, including preparing test summary and completion reports, tracking execution progress, and sharing updates with stakeholders
Team Lead
AppLabs Technologies - A DXC Company
Hyderabad, India
07.2011 - 12.2013
- Developed test automation framework using VBScript in QTP, and integrated with Quality Center for mainframe application
- Acted as a technical liaison to resolve issues and communicate solutions
- Identified test scenarios for regression and implemented test automation solution for web application
- Leveraged expertise to implement best practices and test automation
- Designed a BDD framework with Selenium WebDriver/Java in Page Object Model
- Coordinated with service support groups to develop and verify testing materials
Senior Test Engineer
Shell Infotech (HP Consultant)
Singapore
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Developed and implemented quality-focused processes and procedures
- Ensured project quality in functionality, security, performance, and scalability
- Worked with Agile methodology, analyzing requirements
- Designed a hybrid UFT test framework with VBScript
- Conducted root cause analysis and executed automation suites
- Managed all organizational testing activities
Senior Software Engineer
Arsin Systems Pvt Ltd - A Prolifics Company
Hyderabad, India
08.2007 - 11.2009
- Created detailed test plans outlining objectives, scenarios, and environments
- Planned, executed, and managed SAP GUI automation scripts in VBScript using Quality Center
- Developed and enhanced QTP 8.2 automation frameworks
- Performed functional testing and maintained test scripts for application changes
Education
Bachelor of Technology - BTech - Computer Science
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
01.2006
Skills
- Effective Team Coordination
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- BDD with Cucumber
- Jenkins Pipeline Management
- Proficient in CI/CD practices
- Quality Assurance Testing
- DevOps
- Innovative Test Automation Solutions
- Testing Strategy Development
- Stakeholder Relations
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Experienced in Prioritizing Workloads
- Test Coverage
- Technical Proficiency
- Mobile Application Testing
Certification
- Mabl Skills Certification: Advanced, mabl, http://verify.skilljar.com/c/siv7ybzpwc23
- Mabl Skills Certification: Foundations, mabl, http://verify.skilljar.com/c/y2stnzvqnzfr
- Academy Accreditation - Generative AI Fundamentals, Databricks, https://credentials.databricks.com/165379b0-48e7-4978-88e9-1f8e08e75729
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM)
- Test Complete Certification, SmartBear
- Tricentis Tosca Fundamentals − Automating web application testing (AS1), Tricentis
- Accredited Integration Specialist: HP QC & QTP, MicroFocus (Formerly HP)
Timeline
Automation Architect
ProArch Technologies Inc
10.2023 - Current
Automation Architect
Enhops Technologies - A ProArch Company
06.2021 - 09.2023
QA Lead
Cigniti Technologies - A Coforge Company
12.2013 - 06.2021
Team Lead
AppLabs Technologies - A DXC Company
07.2011 - 12.2013
Senior Test Engineer
Shell Infotech (HP Consultant)
09.2010 - 04.2011
Senior Software Engineer
Arsin Systems Pvt Ltd - A Prolifics Company
08.2007 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Technology - BTech - Computer Science
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Awards
- NHS - The Christie, contributed to saving lives by designing and implementing QA and automation initiatives at a cancer specialty hospital. Optimized treatment processes for doctors and midwives, resulting in improved efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Optos, developed an automated framework for Optos ultra-widefield retinal imaging devices (California, Daytona, etc.) to capture and analyze retinal scans. By comparing optomaps to a healthy eye baseline, the framework automatically calculates and reports deviation percentages. This streamlined process enhances efficiency and accuracy in retinal image analysis.
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