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Sai Kumar Samudrala

Seattle,WA

Summary

  • Accomplished and result -driven Quality Assurance management professional with 8+ years of experience in quality assurance, design and requirement verification, Manual and Automated Software Quality Assurance Testing of Mobile, Web- based applications and SDK testing.
  • ISTQB Certified Agile, and Advanced Level Test Analyst.
  • Expertise with testing API's in Microservices Architecture.
  • Expertise with proven ability to direct and improve quality programs, reduce defects and improving overall efficiency and productivity.
  • Expertise in Test strategies, operational procedures and quality methodologies to support development and release of business applications for a dynamic, fast- paced teams.
  • Experienced in Identifying key quality metrics and report on them regularly to keep stakeholders informed on the current quality of the product.
  • Extensive experience in creating Test Plans, Test Strategies, Test Cases and optimization strategy docs.
  • Well versed in different management scenarios like Change Control, Quality Assurance, Defect Tracking, System Integration, and Task Scheduling.
  • Experienced in Change Control Management, Quality Assurance, Defect Tracking, System Integration, and Task Scheduling.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QAE-II

Amazon
Seattle, WA
08.2022 - Current
  • Created test plan templates to support testing new features and test strategies to drive quality of the product.
  • Collaborated with developers to troubleshoot complex defects and help improve the stability of the client during triage meetings.
  • Worked as a lead QA across multiple new releases provides summary reports on the projects to all the stakeholders involved and got signoffs to release the features.
  • Monitored key operational metrics and business metrics to analyze the performance and engagement of the product.
  • Monitored production environment for stability and reliability of applications.
  • Researched new technologies related to the field of QA Automation Engineering.
  • Developed a comprehensive suite of regression test cases to help cover multiple configurations across platforms, account types, and locales.
  • Implemented process improvements to help effective system releases.
  • Automated test cases to help with manual execution on multiple devices across different locales.
  • Used technologies like Python and Uiautomator for implementing an automation framework.
  • Implemented new games and features on the Amazon Kids platform with age-appropriate safeguards to provide a seamless experience for kids and parents.
  • Helped build parental controls for the app where parents can monitor the activity of their children inside the app
  • Worked on Client-server architecture and collaborated with multiple external teams to coordinate testing and triage defects

Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

ValueMomentum
Cincinnati, OH
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with production team members to help team create and deliver high quality, cutting-edge products.
  • Documented identified defects using JIRA, RALLY boards and helped developers complete further testing and resolve issues.
  • Implemented strategies to optimize Regression run time.
  • Implemented Hybrid Cucumber Automation Framework in Katalon Studio Tool using JAVA, Selenium and Groovy.
  • Managed off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases.
  • Managed Client's key performance indicators and checked materials for compliance with specifications.
  • Provided continuous process improvement and preventive and corrective actions to facilitate operational efficiency.
  • Reviewed configuration files, logs and sections of code to complete debugging and locate breakdown sources.

Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

ValueMomentum
West Trenton, NJ
12.2020 - 02.2022
  • Reviewed configuration files, logs and sections of code to complete debugging and locate breakdown sources.
  • Supervised 6 staff members to comply with Client Specifications and Compliance Standards.
  • Developed and wrote concise test plans for P&C Insurance Functional and API projects.
  • Worked on Postman and Soap UI tools to test external and internal API's.
  • Extensively worked on Predictive Modelling Service by setting up mock data to validate the variable factors.
  • Managed off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases.
  • Developed Automated Tests using REST Assured Library in Eclipse.

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

ValueMomentum
McMinnville, OR
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • Teamed with in-house and offshore teams to test web, mobile and client-server software applications for Insurance Products.
  • Worked alongside developers and other project stakeholders to understand function, features and testing needs of each program.
  • Provided clear and concise cost and time estimates for each phase of testing from test phase planning to final regression testing.
  • Delivered training and ongoing quality assurance guidance to onsite and offshore professionals.
  • Performed root cause analysis of problems, documented faults in tracking system and generated daily reports.
  • Worked on Manual Testing and developed tes cases for Build Acceptance, Smoke, Regression Test Suites.
  • Conducted product demonstrations and showcased functionality to customers, team leaders and colleagues.

Quality Assurance Analyst

Core Software Technologies
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2016 - 07.2018
  • Reported on internal and external outcomes of quality activities to project stakeholders.
  • Followed ISTQB guidelines in developing Test cases, Test data, Test procedures, Test reports and Test Scripts.
  • Created, edited and updated project manuals and technical documentation used by entire QA team.
  • Set and achieved product quality objectives while meeting product specifications.

Education

MBA - Project Management

University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Vignan Institute of Technology And Science
05.2014

Skills

  • Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Ability
  • Highly Driven and Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Workflow/Process Improvement Ability
  • Strong Leadership Skills
  • Drive to innovate and implement high quality standards
  • Extensive Knowledge of Quality Assurance standards, methodologies and strategies
  • Extensive experience working in cross-platform teams
  • Strong experience with Sequential, Incremental and Iterative development projects
  • Strong ability in using and creating different test automation frameworks like Keyword driven, Data Driven, Page Objects & Hybrid Frameworks

Certification

ISTQB Certified Agile Tester

ISTQB Certified Advanced Test Analyst

ISTQB Certified Foundation Level Tester

Engineer in Training

Timeline

QAE-II

Amazon
08.2022 - Current

Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

ValueMomentum
02.2022 - 08.2022

Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

ValueMomentum
12.2020 - 02.2022

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

ValueMomentum
08.2018 - 12.2020

Quality Assurance Analyst

Core Software Technologies
09.2016 - 07.2018

MBA - Project Management

University of The Cumberlands

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Vignan Institute of Technology And Science

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