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Sowjanya Ega

Senior QA Engineer
San Ramon,CA

Summary

Senior QA Engineer with strong experience in testing Native mobile apps on different platforms (including Functional, GUI, Regression, Smoke and Ad-hoc testing), analyzing bugs and communicating with development team. Self-directed, team oriented, and have a passion for quality, desire to learn more new technologies.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

<p>Senior QA Engineer</p>

Nerdwallet, San Francisco
06.2019 - Current
  • Performed manual testing of credit card-related mobile (iOS & Android) and web applications in an Agile environment, actively participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and release cycles.
  • Built and deployed apps using Xcode, Android Studio, and GitHub, leveraging Unix commands to manage code and perform local builds.
  • Utilized tools like Charles Proxy, Piggy, and Postman for debugging, network traffic analysis, and API testing; used Segment for analytics validation and SQL for data verification.
  • Maintained thorough test documentation in JIRA, tracked bugs/crashes with Instabug, and collaborated closely with developers and product teams to ensure quality releases.
  • Provided testing support across WordPress web platforms, verifying front-end functionality and content accuracy.

<p>Mobile QA Engineer</p>

Doximity, San Francisco
05.2016 - 05.2019
  • Tested native mobile apps (Doximity, DoximityDialer, Amion) by reviewing functional specs and design documents.
  • Built apps on devices using GitHub, Xcode, and Android Studio.
  • Used Appsee and Segment for session and event tracking.
  • Debugged network traffic using Charles Proxy and mock servers.
  • Used Unix commands to pull code and worked with Jenkins for beta releases.
  • Performed API testing with REST techniques and validated data using SQL and Sequel Pro.
  • Tracked issues with Pivotal Tracker and participated in Agile meetings.
  • Managed app submissions to App Store and Play Store as the sole mobile QA.
  • Took part in design and code reviews and contributed ideas to improve QA processes.

<p>Quality Assurance Analyst</p> <p></p>

Wells Fargo, San Francisco
02.2016 - 05.2016

• Worked on Mortgage related Mobile and Web applications in agile environment.

• Planned and developed test cases using HP ALM Tool.

• Created traceability matrix in HP ALM by matching requirements with test cases.

• Defect tracking using Rational Clear Quest tool and raised ambiguities in JIRA.

• Performed Web application and Responsive design mobile application testing on iOS and android operating systems.

• Performed backend testing using oracle sql developer.

• Attended status meetings every day and updated the team on the progress of testing, and any blocking issues for the release

<p>Programmer Analyst</p> <p></p>

Cognizant
07.2011 - 06.2014

• Worked in Waterfall and Agile SDLC Methodology.

• Performed functional testing after the application is unit tested.

• Test Automation Framework for QTP automation.

• Extensive experience in testing involving Quality Assurance of complex Web based and Client/Server applications.

• Performed Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, User Acceptance Testing and End to End testing.

• Performed Data Driven testing in HP QTP for checking the dynamic behavior of the application and analyzed the results.

• Enhanced the scripts in QTP by applying checkpoints, parameterizations, synchronizations point and data driven tests.

Education

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Master of science in Computer Science, California
09.2014 - 04.2016

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Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology, Chennai, India
04.2007 - 04.2011

Timeline

<p>Senior QA Engineer</p>

Nerdwallet, San Francisco
06.2019 - Current

<p>Mobile QA Engineer</p>

Doximity, San Francisco
05.2016 - 05.2019

<p>Quality Assurance Analyst</p> <p></p>

Wells Fargo, San Francisco
02.2016 - 05.2016

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Master of science in Computer Science, California
09.2014 - 04.2016

<p>Programmer Analyst</p> <p></p>

Cognizant
07.2011 - 06.2014

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Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology, Chennai, India
04.2007 - 04.2011
Sowjanya EgaSenior QA Engineer