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Naveen Vaddavalli

Arlington,TX

Summary

Experienced Quality Assurance Engineer with 8 years in both manual and automation testing. Skilled in designing and implementing test strategies using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Postman, and Jira. Proven ability to develop and execute automated test scripts, manage test cases, and ensure thorough defect tracking. Strong experience in Agile and DevOps environments with hands-on involvement in continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD). Expertise in cross-browser, API, and mobile testing, along with proficiency in test management and reporting tools. Known for leading QA initiatives, collaborating effectively with development teams, and driving process improvements. A results-oriented professional committed to delivering high-quality software solutions and optimizing testing processes to meet project goals.

Work History

Manual Test Engineer

Wipro Technologies
Hyderabad, Telangana
2017 - 2019
  • Created and executed detailed test cases for performing functional, regression, and exploratory testing across several Salesforce modules.
  • Conducted thorough manual testing of Salesforce configurations and enhancements to meet functional and user requirements.
  • Performed cross-browser and cross-device manual testing to ensure consistent performance on desktop and mobile platforms.
  • Led UAT sessions with end-users, gathering feedback and validating solutions against business requirements.
  • Collaborated with business analysts and developers to understand requirements and create effective test scenarios.
  • Performed in-depth manual testing on integrations between Salesforce and third-party applications, identifying potential issues before they became critical.
  • Ensured data accuracy within Salesforce environments through rigorous data integrity checks and database queries.
  • Tracked and managed defects in Jira, ensuring timely resolution and retesting within the project timeline.
  • Participated in Agile ceremonies like sprint planning and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement in manual testing processes.
  • Prepared detailed test reports, traceability matrices, and documentation to communicate results and track progress.
  • Developed and executed regression tests to ensure system stability after each deployment, focusing on critical business workflows.
  • Performed manual smoke testing for each build to verify high-level functionality before proceeding with deeper testing.
  • Manually tested Salesforce workflows, approval processes, and automation rules to ensure alignment with business logic.
  • Identified performance bottlenecks during manual exploratory testing and collaborated with the development team for optimization solutions.
  • Assisted in setting up test environments and maintaining up-to-date test documentation to support manual testing cycles.

Automation Test Engineer/ Business Analyst

Wipro Technologies
Hyderabad, Telangana
2019 - 2022
  • Developed resilient automated testing frameworks in Salesforce, including Selenium with Salesforce-specific tools and Apex test classes.
  • Designed and implemented automated test suites to validate Salesforce applications on end-to-end functionalities and integration points.
  • Integrated automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines to run continuously through the development life cycle.
  • Designed a hybrid framework of automation leveraging the Page Factory design pattern with Selenium and RESTful API testing using RestAssured.
  • Automated tests for Salesforce modules such as Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud to ensure business processes remain consistent.
  • Periodically reviewed and optimized automated test scripts for efficiency, coverage, and maintainability.
  • Teamed up with cross-functional teams to identify automated testing strategies aligned with project requirements and deliverables.
  • Automated regression suites to run stability and functionality tests after Salesforce updates, configurations, or enhancements.
  • Tested data-driven and keyword-driven methodologies using dynamic test data to imitate real-life scenarios.
  • Designed Test Plans and Test Scenarios from User Stories and Functional Specifications within Salesforce CRM.
  • Participated in design and code reviews to enhance the quality of automated tests and detect problems early in the development process.
  • Automated API testing for integrations and backend validation using Postman and RestAssured on Salesforce.
  • Carried out automated cross-browser and cross-device testing of the Salesforce application to ensure performance consistency across all platforms.
  • Integrated test automation suites with Jenkins and Azure DevOps for nightly builds and test execution.
  • Assisted in setting up live test result portals for stakeholders to track test results in real-time.
  • Designed and developed custom scripts for performance, security, and scalability testing, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
  • Contributed to continuous integration and delivery through automated smoke and regression test suites.
  • Participated in the design and development of specialized testing tools to support automation within multi-project Agile environments.
  • Mentored the team on best practices and methodologies regarding Salesforce-specific test automation, leading to increased productivity.
  • Kept records of all automation proof-of-concept documents for streamlined test execution and project sign-offs.
  • Identified gaps in the testing process and recommended improvements, leading to enhanced test coverage and reduced defect leakage.
  • Managed and maintained data automation systems, troubleshooting issues and implementing improvements based on feedback from test engineers and data users.
  • Executed data validation and testing procedures in collaboration with Automation Test Engineers to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data outputs and analytical results.

Software Engineer

Walmart - UTA Capstone project
Arlington, TX
2023 - 2024
  • Engaged with Walmart clients to understand detailed project requirements, identify key objectives, and establish clear timelines and expectations.
  • Elaborated a comprehensive plan for the project that clearly outlined key milestones and deliverables against timelines to ensure the project goals were effectively met.
  • Organized and managed a team by assigning responsibilities, setting up workflows, and ensuring smooth collaboration throughout the project.
  • Designed a data collection framework using Selenium and BeautifulSoup for efficient web scraping.
  • Wrote automation scripts to extract data from web sources with a focus on accuracy and consistency of data extraction.
  • Integrated API pulls for a diversified dataset, ensuring comprehensive data coverage.
  • Coordinated tasks among team members by setting clear goals and monitoring progress to meet deadlines.
  • Collaborated with the team to troubleshoot issues related to data extraction, framework design, and API integration.
  • Quality-checked the collected data for accuracy and relevance for further analysis.
  • Provided a comprehensive project report detailing key findings, challenges encountered, and solutions implemented during the data collection process.

Education

Master of Science - Business Analytics

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
12-2023

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Sathyabama University
Chennai, India
05-2017

Skills

AUTOMATION SKILLS:

  • Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Appium, WebDriverIO, Postman, RestAssured
  • Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL, numpy
  • Test Automation Frameworks: TestNG, JUnit, Maven, Cucumber, BDD, Tensorflow
  • CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Docker
  • API Testing: Postman, RestAssured
  • Version Control: Git, Bitbucket, GitHub
  • Database Management: MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server
  • Performance Testing: JMeter, LoadRunner
  • Cross-Browser & Mobile Testing: BrowserStack, Sauce Labs

MANUAL SKILLS

  • Manual Testing Techniques: Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Exploratory Testing, Smoke Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Test Case Design & Execution: Writing detailed test cases, test scripts, and test plans
  • Defect Management: Jira, Bugzilla, HP ALM
  • Requirement Analysis: Analyzing business requirements and functional specifications
  • Cross-Browser & Device Testing: Desktop, mobile, and web testing across various platforms
  • Documentation & Reporting: Test reports, traceability matrices, test plans
  • Test Management Tools: TestRail, Zephyr, HP ALM
  • Database Testing: SQL, MySQL

Timeline

Manual Test Engineer

Wipro Technologies
2017 - 2019

Automation Test Engineer/ Business Analyst

Wipro Technologies
2019 - 2022

Software Engineer

Walmart - UTA Capstone project
2023 - 2024

Master of Science - Business Analytics

The University of Texas At Arlington

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Sathyabama University
Naveen Vaddavalli