Lakshmi Malla
Ashburn
Summary
Results-driven QA Automation Engineer with over 10 years of experience in software quality assurance and 5+ years in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline management using Jenkins and other automation tools. Proficient in Agile methodologies, test strategy development, and defect tracking. Strong background in scripting, test automation, and ensuring the highest software quality standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Test Engineer
BTE Technologies
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Spearheaded the design and development of automation scripts using Selenium and Java Script(Visual Studio), resulting in a 30% reduction in testing time
- Integrated automated tests with Jenkins CI/CD pipeline, enabling automated execution of test suites on each code commit and facilitating early detection of issues
- Participated in post-release reviews to analyze lessons learned from completed projects, driving process improvements for future endeavors
- Partnered with business analysts to translate complex requirements into effective test cases
- Contributed to the successful launch of multiple software products by rigorously validating features throughout the development lifecycle
- Generated detailed test logs and defect reports in JIRA, facilitating clear communication and efficient issue resolution within the development team
- Streamlined testing processes by developing reusable test scripts and templates
- Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using AWS services, Jenkins and Github Actions to enhance deployment efficiency
- Installed, configured and managed Kubernetes clusters to support CI/CD deployment pipelines
- Created Docker files, container images, managing a repository to streamline deployment processes.
QA Test Engineer
Tech Mahindra
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Maintained project documentation, including test plans, test cases, and defect reports to facilitate knowledge transfer among team members using HPQC
- Supported successful product launches by rigorously testing functionalities in diverse environments and configurations
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring issues discovered during testing phases to provide valuable insights for future development cycles
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by conducting thorough system, regression, performance, and security tests
- Improved team efficiency by collaborating with developers to review and refine code throughout the development process
- Provided training and guidance to junior QA team members, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team
- Contributed to Agile/Scrum ceremonies, providing valuable feedback during sprint planning and retrospective meetings to improve product quality and team efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering Technology
JNTU - Andhra Pradesh
04.2015
Skills
- Test Automation Tools: Selenium, JUnit, TestNG
- CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Github Actions
- Version Control: Git
- Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript
- Build Tools: Maven
- Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure
- Monitoring Tools:
- Other Tools: Jira, Confluence
Timeline
Software Test Engineer
BTE Technologies
09.2019 - 01.2023
QA Test Engineer
Tech Mahindra
05.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering Technology
JNTU - Andhra Pradesh
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