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Shashikanth Pebbana

Summary

Over 15 years of experience in IT as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer, specializing in functional, regression, and integration testing for client/server and web-based applications. Proficient in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a commitment to quality. Proven track record of enhancing software reliability and performance through meticulous testing processes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Quality Engineer

CDW Corporation
02.2021 - Current
  • Designed and executed test strategies for Workday Finance integrations involving modules such as Accounts Payable, Expenses, Procurement, Assets, and Banking.
  • Validated inbound and outbound integrations between Workday and third-party systems, such as banks, tax engines, procurement platforms, and ERP systems.
  • Reviewed integration design documents (specifications, XSLT mappings, and sequence diagrams) to build comprehensive test plans and test cases.
  • Performed data mapping validation and end-to-end testing for integrations using EIB, Workday Studio, and Core Connectors.
  • Performed end-to-end data flow validation from source systems (e.g., legacy ERP, bank, procurement tools) to Workday, ensuring accurate transformation, load, and reconciliation.
  • Verified outbound data from Workday to downstream systems (e.g., financial data warehouse, banks, payment gateways) to ensure proper format, mapping, and scheduling.
  • Tested Workday Supplier Invoice, Payment, and Journal Entry integrations for accuracy and completeness.
  • Verified file transmissions in formats such as CSV, XML, and JSON, including testing of scheduled and on-demand integration runs.
  • Conducted bank file testing (e.g., ACH, Positive Pay, SWIFT), ensuring compliance with format specifications and secure transmission protocols.
  • Collaborated with finance, accounting, and integration consultants to validate financial data flow, and troubleshoot discrepancies.
  • Conducted regression, smoke, and negative testing, ensuring that financial integrations did not impact upstream or downstream processes.
  • Supported UAT, prepared test evidence for audits, and ensured all financial data met SOX compliance and internal control standards.
  • Documented test results raised defects in Azure DevOps, and worked closely with developers and functional leads for resolution.

Sr. Quality Engineer

Nike
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Led end-to-end QA efforts for Nike’s new distribution model, validating the complete order lifecycle from placement to shipping.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and test cases across order management, warehouse management, transportation, and fulfillment systems.
  • Validated integration flows between Nike’s e-commerce platform, Order Management System (OMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), and Carrier APIs.
  • Performed data validation and system sync between SAP, Manhattan WMS, Salesforce, and Nike Direct platforms.
  • Tested order processing scenarios, including split shipments, backorders, cancellations, and returns.
  • Verified inventory allocation, pick-pack-ship processes, and carrier label generation.
  • Collaborated closely with logistics, operations, and development teams to identify gaps and ensure on-time fulfillment accuracy.
  • Conducted smoke, regression, UAT support, and production validation testing during major releases.
  • Used SQL to validate backend data consistency across distributed systems.
  • Logged, tracked, and triaged defects using JIRA, ensuring timely resolution in coordination with development teams.
  • Provided QA sign-off after successful validation of order processing, shipping confirmation, and carrier integration.

Sr. Quality Engineer

CDW Corporation
06.2017 - 04.2020
  • Participated in daily scrum meetings with project leads to clarify system functionality.
  • Executed test cases and documented results on the Test Management Tool, Team Foundation Server.
  • Conducted smoke testing, system integration testing, regression testing, end-to-end testing, and user acceptance testing for eCommerce web application and IBM iSeries AS400.
  • Tested accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset management, and billing modules on PeopleSoft.
  • Verified order invoice data on PeopleSoft to facilitate billing processes.
  • Reported defects and bugs discovered during testing using Microsoft Team Foundation Server.
  • Wrote SQL queries on IBM AS400 to validate API response data stored in backend files.
  • Performed cross-browser and GUI testing on iOS and Android devices.

Sr. QA Analyst

Cartus Corporation
10.2016 - 05.2017
  • Attended requirement review meetings to clarify system functionality with business analyst.
  • Developed high-level test scenarios based on requirements documentation.
  • Executed test cases utilizing Team Foundation Server (TFS) as the Test Management Tool.
  • Conducted smoke, functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing of web/cloud-based application.
  • Logged and tracked defects using Team Foundation Server (TFS).
  • Performed system integration testing for Business Process Management System (PEGA), Atlas system, Home Express, and Home Sale application.
  • Verified web service calls initiated during cloud-based BPMS application launch.
  • Coordinated user acceptance testing (UAT) with business users, preparing necessary test data.

Sr. QA Analyst

Barnes and Noble, Inc.
10.2015 - 09.2016
  • Executed integration testing with systems including Chase Payment Tech, Oracle ATG BCC, and Google Analytics.
  • Conducted regression testing at service layer to validate integration with fulfillment application.
  • Developed high-level test scenarios and cases from business requirement documents.
  • Created and executed test cases utilizing Zephyr tool for comprehensive tracking.
  • Performed smoke, functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing for eCommerce application.
  • Validated functionality across desktop and mobile platforms, including iOS and Android devices.
  • Conducted compatibility testing on various mobile handsets to ensure expected performance.
  • Tracked bugs using JIRA and reported findings to QA team during weekly status meetings.

Lead QA Tester

MSC Industrial Direct
03.2014 - 09.2015
  • Gathered and analyzed business, functional, and design requirements documents.
  • Reviewed Business Requirement Documents and Functional Specification Documents with stakeholders.
  • Ensured software components met quality standards through close collaboration with developers.
  • Prepared comprehensive Test Strategy and Test Plan documents for multiple modules.
  • Wrote detailed test cases based on functional requirement documents for AS400 modules.
  • Conducted extensive interface file testing for catalog and promotion pricing projects.
  • Led offshore QA team in testing activities, coordinating daily status meetings.
  • Utilized HP ALM Test Management tool for test case execution and defect tracking.

QA Analyst

At Last Sportswear, Inc.
04.2010 - 02.2014
  • Analyzed business and system requirements while collaborating with users and developers.
  • Developed comprehensive system test plan and test scripts based on user requirements.
  • Executed extensive testing on EDI 850, EDI 860, EDI 810, and EDI 870 transactions.
  • Performed various testing types including smoke, functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance.
  • Created Traceability Matrix in Quality Center to ensure complete test coverage.
  • Scheduled and conducted functional and regression tests for each release and build.
  • Coordinated user acceptance testing with end-users; prepared documentation for new system.
  • Generated daily defect reports and weekly QA status updates for stakeholders using Quality Center.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Information Systems

Stratford University
01-2009

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Osmania University
01-2006

Skills

  • SQL, JIRA, Quality Center, TestDirector, Agile, Waterfall, API testing, Selenium, PeopleSoft, Java, XML, HTML, JavaScript, Oracle, DB2, Windows, QTP, Azure DevOps, test management, accessibility testing, WCAG, integration testing, regression testing, UAT, Workday

Timeline

Sr. Quality Engineer

CDW Corporation
02.2021 - Current

Sr. Quality Engineer

Nike
05.2020 - 01.2021

Sr. Quality Engineer

CDW Corporation
06.2017 - 04.2020

Sr. QA Analyst

Cartus Corporation
10.2016 - 05.2017

Sr. QA Analyst

Barnes and Noble, Inc.
10.2015 - 09.2016

Lead QA Tester

MSC Industrial Direct
03.2014 - 09.2015

QA Analyst

At Last Sportswear, Inc.
04.2010 - 02.2014

Master of Science - Computer Information Systems

Stratford University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Osmania University

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