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LASYA KAKUMANU

Wichita,USA

Summary

Experienced Software Engineer & QA Specialist with expertise in data analysis, manual and automated testing, and continuous improvement. Skilled in tools like Selenium, JMeter, Postman, TestNG, and Cucumber for functional, regression, performance, and API testing. Adept in Cucumber (BDD) to improve collaboration across teams. Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities, with a focus on Agile environments, and delivering high-quality, defect-free software. Proven success in using data analysis to optimize performance and enhance functionality. Committed to adapting to new technologies and driving strategic software solutions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Engineer

VIAANIX Inc
09.2024 - Current
  • Customize and extend ThingsBoard platform using JavaScript, HTML, and web technologies.
  • Implement new features such as dashboards, device templates, and real-time data analytics.
  • Integrate IoT devices (BLG, BLE, etc.) into ThingsBoard using MQTT, CoAP, and HTTP protocols.
  • Configure and manage devices with customized templates for seamless deployment.
  • Conduct comprehensive testing of mobile apps for BLG and BLE devices.
  • Validate alarm features, notifications, and UI/UX interactions on mobile platforms.
  • Develop custom widgets and dashboards to visualize telemetry and device data.
    Implement and test event-driven actions such as alarm notifications and performance metrics.
  • Work with GitHub for version control, managing repositories, and collaborating on code through pull requests.
  • Document platform customizations, including new features (dashboards, device templates, etc.).
  • Maintain clear and concise technical documentation for platform enhancements.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in curriculum development and practical applications of data science concepts.
  • Provided technical support for Jupyter Notebooks, Python, SQL, and data visualization tools
  • Graded assignments, quizzes, and exams related to data science tools and analytics.
  • Supported professor’s research using Python and data analysis techniques for weather data forecasting.

Quality Assurance Analyst

ACCENTURE LTD
, India
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Developed an automation framework with Appium, TestNG, and Maven for banking workflows.
  • Participated in the full Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), from requirement analysis, test planning, test design, test execution, to defect management.
  • Automated regression test cases (secure login, fund transfers, transaction processing) to improve efficiency by 50%.
  • Integrated with Jenkins for CI/CD and configured Appium Grid for parallel execution across devices.
  • Conducted functional, UI/UX, and compatibility testing across iOS and Android platforms.
  • Automated API testing using Postman for payment gateway and encryption validations.
  • Delivered test reports and tracked defects in JIRA, collaborating with developers for timely resolution.
  • Actively participated in sprint planning and defect triage meetings.
  • Reduced regression testing cycle time by 50% through Appium automation.
  • Ensured zero major defects in production under strict security and compliance standards.

Software Test Engineer

INFOSYS LTD
Chennai, India
09.2020 - 10.2021
  • Contributed to testing the Salesforce Community Cloud-based application for Verizon (CRM), integrated with the Business Layer and interfacing with several backend systems.
  • Focused on validating business-critical functionalities, including customer relationship management, data synchronization, and service request handling in a large-scale, enterprise-grade application.
  • Designed and implemented a scalable automation testing framework using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Maven, ensuring robust validation for enterprise application workflows.
  • Automated over 500 regression test cases to validate core functionalities such as login, customer data management, and service request workflows, reducing manual testing efforts by 60%.
  • Integrated automation framework with Jenkins, enabling end-to-end Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD) for efficient test execution after every build.
  • Configured Jenkins jobs to trigger automated tests, providing real-time feedback on application stability and functionality during each deployment.
  • Selenium Grid configuration for parallel test execution across multiple browsers and platforms, reducing execution time by 40%, and improving test coverage.
  • Automated RESTful API testing using Postman, ensuring accuracy in endpoints, request/response formats, and error handling.
  • Integrated Postman tests into Jenkins pipelines for continuous testing and API validation.
  • Logged defects in JIRA, providing detailed descriptions, root cause analysis, and working closely with development teams to resolve issues efficiently.
  • Conducted regression testing for bug fixes, ensuring successful deployment and defect-free production releases.
  • Participated actively in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and defect triage meetings, ensuring timely identification of blockers, and prioritization of testing tasks in an agile environment.
  • Presented test execution results, defect metrics, and coverage reports during sprint reviews, ensuring transparency with stakeholders.
  • Followed the STLC from requirement analysis, test planning, and test case design to test execution, defect management, and reporting.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Wichita State University
Wichita, K
05.2024

Bachelors - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Koneru Lakshmaiah Educational Foundation
Vijayawada, India
05.2018

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript
  • Testing Frameworks: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber (BDD), Gherkin,
  • Testing Tools: Postman, SOAP UI, JMeter, Appium,
  • Test Management Tools: JIRA, QTest, Zephyr,
  • Version Control: Git, GitHub,
  • Database: MySQL
  • Development Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, Kanban, SDLC,
  • Front-end Development (HTML, XML), Salesforce CRM, Thingsboard

Affiliations

ThingsBoard IoT Platform Integration & Customization Salesforce CRM Community Cloud-based Testing & API Testing Mobile Banking App for Allied Irish Banks (AIB)

Skills:

  • ThingsBoard, JavaScript, API Integration, RuleChains, Dashboard Creation, Custom Widgets/Actions, Testing, Documentation
  • Dashboard Creation: Designed and implemented dynamic dashboards to visualize real-time telemetry data from IoT devices.
  • Rule Chains: Developed and customized RuleChains for event-driven actions such as alarms, notifications, and device data processing.
  • API Integration: Integrated third-party APIs with ThingsBoard to pull data and display it in real-time on customized dashboards.
  • Custom Widgets/Actions: Created custom widgets and actions tailored to specific business requirements for enhanced data interaction and control.
  • Testing: Conducted functional and integration testing for dashboards, widgets, rule chains, and API integrations to ensure seamless performance.
  • Documentation: Prepared comprehensive documentation covering dashboard configurations, rule chain logic, API integration steps, and customizations for future reference and team collaboration.

Weather Data Forecast , Suicide Rate Analysis

Role: Data Science Intern / Project Contributor
Tools: Python, SQL, Power BI
Dataset: Kaggle - Weather Data, Suicide Rate Analysis

  • Collected and preprocessed historical weather data (temperature, humidity, wind speed, pressure) from Kaggle dataset for analysis.
  • Applied machine learning algorithms (e.g., Linear Regression,K-Means, Time Series Analysis) to develop accurate weather forecasting models.
  • Conducted exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends and correlations in the dataset.
  • Developed interactive dashboards and visualizations using Power BI and Tableau to present weather forecasts and insights.
  • Validated model performance and fine-tuned parameters to optimize forecasting accuracy.
  • Delivered actionable insights and visualizations, enhancing the understanding of future weather patterns.
  • API Testing (Postman, SOAP UI), Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Jenkins, JIRA, Agile Methodology, Manual Testing
  • Community Cloud Testing: Performed functional and regression testing manually for the Salesforce Community Cloud application to ensure proper integration with backend systems.
  • API Testing: Automated REST and SOAP API tests using Postman and SOAP UI, verifying endpoints, data validation, and error handling for backend integrations.
  • Automation: Developed Selenium WebDriver-based automation scripts for end-to-end testing of the web application, ensuring consistent performance across browsers.
  • CI/CD Integration: Integrated automated tests with Jenkins for continuous integration, providing real-time feedback after each build.
  • Defect Tracking: Logged and managed defects in JIRA, collaborating with developers to prioritize and resolve critical issues.
  • Agile Collaboration: Actively participated in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and defect triage meetings, ensuring timely delivery of quality software.

Skills:

  • API Testing: Automated payment gateway, transaction validation, and encryption tests for secure communication.
  • Mobile Automation: Developed Appium-based framework to automate core workflows (login, fund transfers, etc.), reducing testing time by 50%.
  • Web Automation: Automated end-to-end testing for the mobile app’s web version, ensuring cross-platform consistency.
  • CI/CD Integration: Integrated the framework with Jenkins for real-time feedback, speeding up development cycles.
  • UI/UX Testing: Ensured design consistency and functionality across iOS and Android.
  • Defect Tracking & Collaboration: Logged defects in JIRA, prioritized critical issues, and worked closely with developers in agile ceremonies to resolve blockers quickly.

Certification

  • Power BI Essentials - Linkedln

Accomplishments

  • Insta Award for Outstanding teamwork (Infosys)
  • Outstanding Performance in team for 2 consecutive years (Infosys)
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant - In Masters program(Wichita State University 2023-2024)
  • Core Member - India Student Association ( Wichita State,2023)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Software Engineer

VIAANIX Inc
09.2024 - Current

Graduate Teaching Assistant

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2023 - 05.2024

Quality Assurance Analyst

ACCENTURE LTD
10.2021 - 07.2022

Software Test Engineer

INFOSYS LTD
09.2020 - 10.2021

Master of Science - Computer Science

Wichita State University

Bachelors - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Koneru Lakshmaiah Educational Foundation

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