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Kranthi Kumar Anumalla

Melissa,TX

Summary

Meticulous and senior QA engineer with 9+ years of experience. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in automated testing frameworks, performance testing, and bug tracking systems. Excels in critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork to ensure software meets and exceeds quality standards. Expertise in testing web, mobile, ServiceNow modules, and streaming-based applications. Highly skilled in UI, functional, and white-box testing for Java-based applications. Proficient in SQL and database schema design. Adept at developing and executing manual and automated tests for robust software quality. Domain expertise in Adobe Experience Platform and multi-channel marketing solutions. Extensive experience with agile methodologies, demonstrating strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Automation Engineer

Lumen
08.2024 - Current
  • Designed, implemented, and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium, UFTOne, and JUnit/TestNG to ensure high-quality software delivery.
  • Developed and enhanced automation frameworks for web and mobile applications, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
  • Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, and Git to enable continuous testing, and reduce the feedback loop during the development cycle.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive manual and automated test cases, while defining testing strategies to validate functional, regression, integration, and performance scenarios for new or enhanced software functionality.
  • Actively involved in Sprint deliverables, SIT, regression, and UAT test cases, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
  • Identified and logged defects in JIRA, with appropriate evidence, facilitating quick resolution.
  • Actively participated in debugging and triaging issues, collaborating with development teams to identify root causes, and ensuring timely defect resolution.
  • Contributed to test planning, risk identification, and continuous process improvement for the QE team.
  • Provided inputs to test data preparation, and ensured required test environments were set up.
  • Supported production deployments and collaborated with UAT teams to validate business-critical workflows.
  • Collaborated with development teams, product managers, and business analysts to understand requirements, discuss test plans, and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Created detailed test reports, metrics, and dashboards to track test execution, defect trends, and code quality, providing stakeholders with actionable insights.
  • Utilized service virtualization techniques to simulate dependencies and external services, ensuring consistent and isolated testing environments for all test scenarios.
  • Performed API tests using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, and SoapUI, ensuring that backend services meet functional and performance expectations.
  • Worked in Agile/Scrum teams, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Shared feedback, ensuring the timely delivery of test artifacts and quality software.
  • Developed queries and alerts for proactive incident detection and resolution.
  • Collaborates with DevOps engineers and systems architects to integrate test scripts into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Troubleshot and resolved server performance issues, including log analysis, memory tuning, and application deployment errors on Apache Tomcat servers.

Sr. QA Engineer

Arrow Electronics
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • Led end-to-end testing of Sitecore CMS for efficient content management across platforms.
  • Collaborates with team members to decompose functional and non-functional requirements into test scripts and scenarios.
  • Develops automated test scripts using selenium, Cypress, and UFTOne to validate acceptance criteria defined within epics and user stories.
  • Executes smoke, functional, integration, and non-functional test scripts as part of the product/application delivery lifecycle.
  • Utilized BrowserStack for cross-browser and cross-device testing to ensure application compatibility across various platforms.
  • Creates detailed defect reports with supporting documentation such as screenshots and logs.
  • Performed white-box testing with Java and SQL for backend validation and seamless user experience.
  • Implemented API testing with Postman for REST API backend service validation.
  • Worked hands-on with AEM to build and test personalized marketing campaigns.
  • Participated in Scrum ceremonies and coordinated cross-functional releases, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
  • Leveraged Google Analytics and Adobe Analytics to track user interactions and optimize performance.

Results:

  • Boosted multi-channel engagement by 20% through optimized content delivery.
  • Reduced production defects by 30% with effective manual and automated testing.
  • Streamlined content management workflows for more efficient use of Sitecore.

QA Engineer

Google
06.2018 - 07.2022

Project: Google Street View App – Feature Enhancement and Stability Testing.

Objective: Improved the Google Street View app by testing new features, enhancing app stability across Android and iOS, and optimizing performance for capturing, viewing, and uploading 360° imagery in Google Maps.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Led functional and regression testing for features like 360° photo capture and navigation improvements.
  • Developed test cases focused on usability, performance, and security across Android and iOS.
  • Automated tests using Espresso (Java) and XCTest (iOS) for consistent functionality with each build.
  • Conducted manual stability testing, including exploratory testing for real-world usability.
  • Performed accessibility testing with VoiceOver and TalkBack for compliance with accessibility standards.
  • Monitored app performance using Google Analytics and telemetry data.
  • Collaborated with developers to prioritize bug fixes and smooth feature rollouts.
  • Validated backend API integrations using Postman for seamless 360° imagery uploads.

Results:

  • Improved app stability by 35%, reducing crash rates, and enhancing the user experience.
  • Reduced regression bugs by 40% with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD integration.
  • Ensured accessibility compliance, increasing engagement by 10% among users with disabilities.

QA Engineer

Tivo Corporation
12.2015 - 05.2018

Project: TiVo Streaming & DVR Application Testing.

Objective: Tested and enhanced the performance, functionality, and stability of TiVo's streaming and DVR applications on mobile platforms, improving live TV streaming, recording, and playback features.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Involved in performing functional and regression testing for TiVo's streaming and DVR features on Web, iOS, and Android platforms.
  • Developed test cases for media streaming, multi-device syncing, and remote DVR management.
  • Automated functional, regression, and E2E test scenarios for native Android and iOS applications using Appium, ensuring high test coverage and reliability.
  • Leveraged Android ADB and Xcode command-line tools to streamline app builds and test executions. Used these tools to debug issues, capture logs, and optimize automation workflows for native mobile applications.
  • Performed network and wireless testing to optimize streaming over Wi-Fi and LTE.
  • Monitored logs using Splunk and conducted root cause analysis for critical streaming and DVR issues.
  • Used SQL for data validation and backend consistency checks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide feedback on feature development and user experience.

Results:

  • Reduced streaming-related defects by 25% through extensive network and performance testing.
  • Improved DVR functionality by resolving recording conflicts and scheduling issues.
  • Boosted app performance by reducing buffer and load times by 15%.

Education

MBA - Cyber Security

New England College
Henniker, NH
03-2020

Master of Science - Engineering Management

International Technological University
San Jose, CA
09-2015

Skills

  • Languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL
  • Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Appium, TestRail, BrowserStack, Android Studio, ADB, Xcode
  • Automation: Selenium, Cypress, Expresso (Java), JUnit, TestNG, Jenkins, Splunk
  • CI/CD & DevOps: Maven, Git, Jenkins, SauceLabs, Apache, TFS
  • Platforms: Adobe Experience Platform, Sitecore, SAP Hybris, Microsoft Dynamics ERP
  • Analytics: Splunk, Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics
  • Defect Management: Jira, Bugzilla, Rational Team Concert (RTC)
  • Testing: Sprint Testing, Manual testing, Automation Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), End-to-End (E2E), UAT, Regression Testing, Performance Testing, Scrum Framework, Defect tracking, Software Development Lifecycle, Customer-focused approach
  • APIs: REST, SOAP (Postman)
  • Databases: MySQL, SQL Server

Accomplishments

    AWS Archive Media Intern - Jan 2014 - Sep 2015

    International Technological University, USA

    Integrated data and media files with AWS S3 buckets, improving accessibility and storage efficiency.

  • Utilized tools such as Cyberduck, Aimersoft Total Video Converter, and Microsoft Excel for effective data management.

Timeline

Senior Automation Engineer

Lumen
08.2024 - Current

Sr. QA Engineer

Arrow Electronics
07.2022 - 06.2024

QA Engineer

Google
06.2018 - 07.2022

QA Engineer

Tivo Corporation
12.2015 - 05.2018

Master of Science - Engineering Management

International Technological University

MBA - Cyber Security

New England College
Kranthi Kumar Anumalla