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Sowmya Bacham

Dallas

Summary

● Seasoned IT Professional with over 4+ years of work experience in Information Technology focusing on Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Manual and Automation Testing, and Accessibility Testing.

● Currently working as a Quality Assurance Analyst at Bank of America (since September 1st, 2023), where I have contributed to multiple internal projects and an external project Mind Companion.

● Proficient in Accessibility Testing, ensuring compliance with WCAG guidelines and improving digital accessibility for all users.

● Hands-on experience in QA software testing, software development, and user-acceptance testing.

● Expertise in Test Management, Defect Tracking, and Quality Assurance (QA) across a wide variety of projects and environments.

● Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, test coordination, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Analyst

Randstad
Dallas
09.2024 - Current
  • Conducted accessibility testing to ensure compliance with WCAG standards, improving digital accessibility.
  • Worked on multiple internal projects and an external project – Mind Companion.
  • Utilized accessibility testing tools like JAWS, CCA, AMP, and VoiceOver to verify compliance and usability.
  • Created and executed test cases, test scripts, and defect tracking for banking applications.
  • Collaborated with developers and business teams to resolve accessibility and usability issues.

Manual and Automation tester

BOSE Software solutions
Hyderabad
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Company Overview: Client: Infosys
  • Developed and executed detailed test plans and test scripts derived from Business Requirements Documents (BRD) and User Stories
  • Engaged in all stages of the testing lifecycle, including functional, integration, and regression testing using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
  • Conducted thorough reviews of programming code to identify and resolve errors, ensuring seamless production launches
  • Created and maintained automated test frameworks to evaluate web applications' functionality and performance
  • Implemented data validation and backend testing using complex SQL queries to ensure data integrity
  • Configured and maintained Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines using Jenkins to automate testing processes
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to review and refine test requirements, ensuring comprehensive test coverage
  • Utilized Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Maven tools to create robust and reusable test scripts
  • Client: Infosys
  • Technical Environment: SOAPUI, Selenium, WebDriver, Java, TestNG, Jenkins, BDD, Cucumber, Maven, JMeter, SOAPUI, XML, Quality Center, GIT, SQL Server, AWS, Postman

Manual Tester

OKI Printing solutions
02.2018 - 08.2020
  • Participated actively in Agile methodologies, including daily stand-up meetings and sprint planning sessions
  • Developed and executed a wide range of test cases, including smoke, functional, exploratory, end-to-end, regression, and user acceptance testing
  • Performed frontend and backend testing across multiple modules using both manual and automated techniques
  • Created and maintained SQL queries for comprehensive data validation and backend testing
  • Utilized Jira for efficient defect tracking and resolution, ensuring prompt reporting and communication of issues
  • Automated web service projects using SoapUI Pro and Rest-Assured, enhancing testing efficiency and coverage
  • Developed custom automation libraries and reusable scripts to streamline testing processes
  • Employed Selenium WebDriver and TestNG to create automation scripts and configured them for Continuous Integration using Jenkins
  • Technical Environment: SOAPUI, Selenium, Jenkins, BDD, Cucumber, Maven, JMeter, XML, Quality Center, GIT, SQL Server, AWS, Postman

Education

Master's degree - Business analytics

Trine University
Detroit
01.2024

Bachelor's degree - Bachelor of Arts with economics

Osmania University
Hyderabad
01.2019

Skills

  • SQA Testing & Methodologies
  • Test Plans, Cases & Processes
  • Scripting & Documentation
  • Regression & Negative Testing
  • Data Interface & Migration Testing
  • Performance/Load/Stress Testing
  • Testing Automation
  • Defect/Bug Tracking
  • Test Strategies & Coverage
  • Java
  • SQL
  • Gherkin
  • Jira
  • ALM
  • Selenium WebDriver IO
  • JMeter
  • Cucumber
  • SOAP UI
  • Postman
  • Maven
  • Gradle
  • Page Object Model(POM)
  • Data Driven
  • Keyword Driven
  • Jenkins
  • SQL Server
  • Oracle
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • XML
  • JAWS
  • CCA
  • AMP Tool
  • VoiceOver

Projects

Project:

1. Automated Test Reporting System Implementation Implemented a comprehensive reporting system using Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) software to generate detailed Excel reports. These reports provided critical insights into test execution results, defect statistics, test coverage, and overall testing progress, facilitating improved communication and data-driven decision-making for stakeholders.

2.Project: Honeywell Home App (Retro_Storm) Retro Storm is a Wi-Fi enabled thermostat used to monitor and control the room temperature in a home. It connects with room sensors to enable zone control, allowing users to manage their Honeywell Home devices through a user-friendly app. The app provides functionalities to control home comfort, monitor usage, and manage the system from anywhere.

3. Project: MindCompanion

Conduct accessibility testing by following the WCAG Guidelines.

Mobile testing by using the VoiceOver.

Timeline

Quality Assurance Analyst

Randstad
09.2024 - Current

Manual and Automation tester

BOSE Software solutions
08.2020 - 12.2021

Manual Tester

OKI Printing solutions
02.2018 - 08.2020

Master's degree - Business analytics

Trine University

Bachelor's degree - Bachelor of Arts with economics

Osmania University

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