PRATIMA BULUSU
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Quality engineer with extensive experience in agile testing initiatives and software quality enhancement for complex systems. Proficient in PeopleSoft SQL and quality assurance methodologies, ensuring timely and budget-compliant releases through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Recognized for optimizing QA processes, increasing test coverage, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer IV
Nakupuna Solutions
Arlington, VA
2025.07 - Current
- Developed, maintained, and improved test plans, cases, and validation procedures for complex software systems.
- Oversaw end-to-end testing lifecycle, including functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
- Collaborated with developers, product owners, DevOps, and stakeholders to define quality requirements.
- Analyzed defects, performed root cause analysis, and drove corrective and preventive actions.
- Mentored junior QA engineers while providing technical leadership in testing best practices.
- Implemented and maintained test automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
- Ensured adherence to security compliance and documentation standards for enterprise systems.
- Tracked and reported quality metrics, test coverage, and defect trends to program leadership.
Deputy Test Manager
Nakupuna Companies
Arlington, VA
2024.09 - 2025.07
- Led testing efforts for multiple PeopleSoft projects, overseeing test leads and ensuring alignment with project timelines
- Drove adherence to Agile best practices, resulting in consistent on-time sprint deliveries
- Reduced test execution time by 30% through process optimization
- Streamlined defect triage and communication workflows, reducing issue resolution time by 20%
- Collaborated with SMEs to create real-life test scenarios, ensuring 100% process alignment with system design
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to maintain software quality, compliance, and seamless integration
- Reduced post-release defects by 25% through thorough review and collaborative practices
- Delivered 15 projects on time and under budget
- Enhanced team communication and project efficiency in hybrid work environment.
Lead Tester
Nakupuna Companies
Arlington, VA
2022.11 - 2024.08
- Led QA for complex Navy PeopleSoft projects, developing test cases achieving 95% coverage of business rules and workflows
- Trained and mentored over 50 testers, significantly boosting team performance and reducing onboarding time by 40%
- Conducted root cause analyses and regression testing, ensuring high system stability across multiple releases
- Authored test plans and coordinated test sprints, enhancing collaboration between test and development teams
- Hybrid
Software Test Engineer II
Nakupuna Consulting
Remote
2021.03 - 2022.10
- Created and managed comprehensive test documentation using Confluence and SharePoint, enhancing clarity and accessibility of testing resources
- Collaborated with developers and business analysts to align test strategies with business needs and ensure comprehensive coverage
- Delivered product demos and contributed to process improvement initiatives to optimize testing workflows
- Worked remotely to ensure seamless team collaboration
Senior Software Engineer
Fourth Wall Media
Sterling, VA
2014.07 - 2020.09
- Tested Big Data television analytics systems, improving report accuracy through HiveQL and SQL
- Validated second-by-second TV viewing data using proprietary embedded software
- Enhanced QA processes across Windows and Unix environments, utilizing JIRA and TestRail for streamlined testing
Education
Bachelors of Commerce -
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India01.1997
Skills
- SQL
- JIRA
- Confluence
- Zephyr
- TestRail
- Big Data
- HiveQL
- Python
- Unix
- Shell Scripting
- Agile
- Scrum
- People Management
- Training
- Presentation
- Demo
Languages
English, Advanced
Clearance
Active T3 Secret Clearance
Timeline
Quality Engineer IV
Nakupuna Solutions
2025.07 - Current
Deputy Test Manager
Nakupuna Companies
2024.09 - 2025.07
Lead Tester
Nakupuna Companies
2022.11 - 2024.08
Software Test Engineer II
Nakupuna Consulting
2021.03 - 2022.10
Senior Software Engineer
Fourth Wall Media
2014.07 - 2020.09
Bachelors of Commerce -
Osmania University