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Santhosh Emmadi

Folsom,CA

Summary

14+ years of experience in executing all phases of Testing including System integration, Regression Testing, User acceptance, Data Migration, Data Conversion and enhancement and support pack upgrade testing. Strong experience in SAP implementations and support projects covering modules like SAP MM,PM, FI and SD across domains including Utilities, Manufacturing and Media. Extensive experience in Global SAP R/3 Project Implementation, roll out and Go-Live Support Experience in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Test Life Cycle (STLC). Analyzing and evaluating the current business processes and identifying areas of improvement. Support all SAP Projects under my team for any technical and process issues. Managed the entire SAP team from Effort estimation, Resource onboarding, Weekly and monthly review on the projects. Experience in designing, documenting, and executing various test scenarios, test cases, and scripts to validate SAP modules like MM, PM and SD. Proficiency in Mobile Application Testing, Web Application (GIS, Shopify) using Rest API. Worked as test lead and prepared Test Plans, Test Strategies, Test Cases, Closure Reports and RTM. Worked offshore and trained the resources in understanding the client business process. Experience in different testing methodologies Agile (SAFE and Scrum), Hybrid and Waterfall model. Experience in Functional Testing, Regression Testing and Integration Testing. Worked on Sanity Testing, Compatibility Testing, Usability Testing. Knowledge in preparing Requirement Traceability Matrix. Worked closely with functional and development teams to understand business requirements and translate them into comprehensive test scenarios. Provided post-implementation support by addressing any user concerns, clarifying functionalities, and ensuring a smooth transition for all projects. Good in documenting reports like Test Execution Report, Defect Report and Defect Management using the tool HP ALM, Bugzilla, and Jira. Experience in preparing User training documents for new business processes introduced as part of projects and Enhancements. Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility in approach, good time management and confidence with commitment in work.

QA Test Lead Professional with strong background in software testing and quality assurance. Known for driving team collaboration and consistently delivering results. Skilled in test planning, automation, and defect tracking, while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing project needs. Respected for reliability and methodical approach to problem-solving.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Test lead

Wipro Technologies
Folsom, CA
03.2024 - Current
  • Client: Universal Music group
  • Methodologies: Agile/Waterfall
  • Tools: Jira, QTest, SAP S4 Hana. Fiori.
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Documented and assessed comprehensive business processes across OTC, P2P, and RTR to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Analyzed and implemented enhancements in SAP MM and SD, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
  • Engaged with business and development teams to verify that proposed enhancements are consistent with strategic business objectives.
  • Coordinated interactions between developers and business analysts, driving effective communication for timely and successful project outcomes.
  • Collaborated with logistics and retail teams to implement project improvements and operational enhancements.
  • Involved in working with various client business processes including Purchasing; Special Procurement – subcontracting, Consignment; stock transfer order; and their subsequent integrations with other SAP modules SD and FI.
  • Involved in OTC process for Standard order, Return order, Credit memos and consignment sales.
  • Executed regression testing for SAP P2P and OTC scripts across multiple project environments.
  • Executed interface testing to ensure seamless integration with ECS and vendor systems.
  • Facilitated provision of test data across multiple modules to automation team.
  • Managed test processes through qTest and Jira, ensuring systematic compliance with testing methodologies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and streamline workflows.
  • Managed defect tracking processes using industry-standard tools to ensure timely resolution.
  • Conducted risk assessments to prioritize testing efforts based on project requirements.
  • Established best practices for automated testing frameworks, improving efficiency of test cycles.
  • Streamlined testing processes by implementing continuous integration and delivery pipelines for faster feedback loops.
  • Established a successful bug tracking system to monitor defects closely, prioritize resolutions, and improve overall product quality.
  • Optimized regression testing efforts with automated test suites for quicker turnaround times during release cycles.

QA Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2013 - 03.2024
  • Client: Pacific Gas and Electric Co
  • Methodologies: Agile/Waterfall
  • Tools: SOAP UI, SAP GUI, Postman, HP ALM, Jira, Bugzilla.
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Understanding the complete business process in Plant Maintenance. Structuring & Managing Technical objects. Functional location, Equipment's, Serial numbers, Measuring Point Counters etc., Break down maintenance, Corrective maintenance, Project oriented Maintenance, Refurbishment, Preventive Maintenance & Services.
  • Provide support for all SAP Projects under my team for any technical and process issues.
  • Worked as Test lead SAP Hana Migration for all modules including SAP SCM, PM, HR, FI, and PPM
  • Working on getting effort estimations for S/4 Hana migration for all modules including SAP SCM< SAP HR, SAP PM, and SAP FI.
  • Perform extensive Analysis on the collected requirements and compare with the existing functionalities.
  • Worked with various functional area SMEs to understand the solution in each of the modules i.e., PM, MM, PTP, OTC, and Logistics.
  • Hands on Experience in IOS Device Testing with different types of APP'S, which it integrated to SAP.
  • Proficient with the JIRA & ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) system for handling the testing related documentation and activities. Created test cases and mapped with requirements in Quality Center 10/ ALM 11.
  • Responsible for creating the Various Test Scenarios for Unit Testing, Integration Testing support involvement for testing preparation & test execution.
  • Developed, designed the test scripts, and managed them to be maintained through the upload process for a proper Test Plan to be ready.
  • Testing the inbound and outbound interfaces related to WM, MM modules from legacy systems to SAP.
  • Developed test cases that will also test the working process of a particular UI (User Interface)
  • Responsible for testing Core Business Applications of Gas & Electric Line of Business.
  • Tested few IOS APP's related Report Close out forms that can help in further analysis activities.
  • Developed and Executed test cases and test Plans for testing the Test Scenarios and Performing different tests like Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Performance testing, Black box testing as well as stress testing and User acceptance testing.
  • Expertise in Post-go live Production support, dealing with day-to-day calls logged by users as per the predefined SLA and solving the production issues for PM and MM Module.
  • Expertise in Basic functionality testing, regression testing, Ad-hoc testing, Sanity testing, Performance testing, UAT
  • Expertise in identifying Ad-hoc scenarios, preparing test design, scripting test cases, Test execution and defect logging.
  • Created Validation Master Plans, worked with Traceability matrix for Package Validation.

SAP Basis Administrator

Idaho Power Corp
06.2016 - 02.2017
  • Client: Idaho Power Corp
  • Project: Idaho Power Corp
  • Methodologies: Agile/Waterfall
  • Tools: SOAP UI, SAP GUI, AGILE, Postman, HP ALM, Jira.
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Successfully provided support for Client Instance Landscape for Sandbox, DEV, QAS and PRD Landscape of ECC 6.0 EHP 5 to ECC 6 EHP 7, SAP PI Dual Stack SAP 7.0 EHP1 to SAP 7.3 EHP3
  • Applied Support Packages, Kernel Upgrades/Patches, OSS notes, Upgrades and Add-on’s on various SAP System/Components.
  • Supported Functional testing team.
  • SAP PI landscape from NW 7.1 to NW 7.3 starting from Sandbox, Dev, QA, and Production.
  • Performed Preinstallation and Post-installation activities.
  • Performed System copy DB Refresh activities.
  • Day to day monitoring of SAP logs and proactively fixing errors for full landscape.
  • Configured Logical spool servers to increase the availability of spool service by setting up multiple spool servers and implemented load balancing for spool servers, so the print jobs could be handled by the primary or alternative server.
  • Provided SAP Security using Profile generator (PFCG) for creating and modifying, single/composite roles.
  • Extensive experience in configuring TMS (Transport Management System) for the system landscape using STMS, setting up the Transport Routes and releasing/importing transports in the landscape.
  • Monitored daily activities like analyzing JAVA/ABAP short dumps, Alert Monitoring, Update Monitoring, system log and lock entries.
  • Performed manual testing activities and analyzing and assessing requirements and design specifications. Identifying the test conditions and creating test designs, test cases, test procedure specifications and test data, and may automate or help to automate the tests.
  • Tools used HP ALM/HP QC.
  • Performed local and remote Client copies and exporting and importing clients for development and testing systems.
  • Configured/Installed SAP router to connect to SAP support to use SAP service offering such as SAP Net-R/3 Frontend, Early watch, and remote consulting.
  • Provided Project Team Support during the Project initiation and Realization phase.
  • Bug fixes, patches, minor enhancements, and service requests as well.

SAP Basis Administrator/Functional Tester

Holcim Group
08.2013 - 05.2016
  • Client: Holcim Group
  • Project: Holcim
  • Methodologies: Agile/Waterfall
  • Tools: SOAP UI, SAP GUI, AGILE, Postman, HP ALM, Jira.
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Preparing the manual test cases based on Requirement Documents
  • Executing the test cases and documenting the results in JIRA
  • Logging the defects and tracking in JIRA
  • Attending the daily calls Sending the status on daily basis
  • Communicating with the onsite team regarding the clarifications on Requirements
  • Maintaining Quality Review Documents of the Deliverables.
  • Maintaining Knowledge Repository Documents of the Modules.
  • Creating functionality documents.

SAP Consultant

Snesster Info services ltd
08.2010 - 07.2013
  • Client: NOMAC
  • Project: NOMAC
  • Methodologies: Agile/Waterfall
  • Tools: SOAP UI, SAP GUI, AGILE, Postman, HP ALM, Jira
  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Participated in Manual Testing.
  • Understanding user Requirements through SRS and FDD Documents with real time Data & Reports and System Integration Document.
  • Preparing test cases and executing the prepared test cases.
  • Analyzing test results and involved in defect reporting by using HP-QC tool.
  • Re-execution of test cases against modified builds for ensuring the bug fixing work.
  • Understanding Test Requirements and analyzing the application.
  • Analyzing Test Results.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science Engineering

JNTUH
01.2010

Skills

    Testing Tools: Quality Centre, Post Man, Lazy Boy, Win runner 76, Load runner 80, Test
    Director 80
    Operating Systems: Linux 249, 269, 2421, Solaris 57, 58, 510, HP 32, HP 64, AIX 4,3, 51,
    OSF 51, IRIX 56, Windows 40,51,52
    Source control tools: Microsoft VSS 60, Win CVS 12
    Defect Tracking Tools: JIRA, eTrac 40, Test Director 80, QC
    Web Technologies: Core Java, JSP, XML, HTML, SQL
    Application Servers: Web logic 81, Web sphere 50
    Databases: SQL, Oracle 11g, MS Access
    Languages: C, C
    Others: MS office 70, MS Project2002

Certification

Certified Safe 5 Practitioner - Safe – October 2020.

Timeline

QA Test lead

Wipro Technologies
03.2024 - Current

SAP Basis Administrator

Idaho Power Corp
06.2016 - 02.2017

QA Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2013 - 03.2024

SAP Basis Administrator/Functional Tester

Holcim Group
08.2013 - 05.2016

SAP Consultant

Snesster Info services ltd
08.2010 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science Engineering

JNTUH