Sravya Chouta
QA ENGINEER
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Seasoned QA Analyst with a proven track record of enhancing testing efficiency by 35% through the implementation of structured test strategies and automation frameworks. Experienced in creating, modifying, and executing functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end test strategies for large-scale and complex applications, ensuring high-quality software delivery. Skilled in leveraging automation tools to streamline processes, reducing manual testing efforts by 40%. Adept in API testing using SoapUI and validating data integrity through SQL queries for backend testing. Strong domain expertise in the Property and Casualty insurance industry, ensuring compliance and accuracy in policy processing. Known for fostering cross-functional collaboration, significantly improving defect resolution timelines by 20%. Proficient in Agile methodologies and experienced in defect tracking, risk assessment, and optimizing test coverage for seamless software integration and deployment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Analyst
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
10.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded integration testing for EZLynx Hub Integration, ensuring a 100% seamless policy submission process and validating carrier connection accuracy, resulting in improved policy handling efficiency
- Designed and executed 50+ UAT test cases, driving 98% system stability and ensuring 100% policy accuracy in line with eligibility criteria, enhancing overall operational reliability
- Conducted comprehensive API testing using Ready API and SOAP/REST methods, successfully verifying 99% backend integration accuracy and data consistency across multiple systems
- Validated RCE fields and appointment eligibility, conducting performance testing under varying workloads (WLM testing) that improved system reliability by 30% during peak traffic
- Developed and optimized 50+ complex SQL queries in SSMS for rigorous backend validation, ensuring 100% data accuracy across hub databases and eliminating discrepancies, contributing to flawless testing results and seamless integration processes
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve critical defects, reducing defect resolution timelines by 20% and improving overall testing efficiency
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze test results and identify trends, providing actionable insights that led to enhanced test coverage and improved defect resolution efficiency, driving faster, more informed decision-making across the project lifecycle
QA Engineer
Spirit Airlines
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Led the creation and execution of 50+ functional, manual, and regression test cases for high-traffic web-based enterprise applications, ensuring 100% coverage of key application functionalities
- Spearheaded API testing using Postman and SOAP UI, ensuring seamless integration with backend services and achieving 99% integration accuracy
- Developed and executed 100+ automation test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, increasing test coverage by 40% and reducing manual testing efforts by 30%
- Conducted performance testing and database validations, ensuring optimal system functionality and addressing high-priority performance issues, leading to a 25% improvement in system efficiency
- Produced comprehensive test reports using Excel and Google Data Studio, providing key performance metrics and actionable insights to stakeholders, which contributed to faster decision-making and improved release timelines
QA Automation Engineer
Charles Schwab
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Automated 150+ UI and API test cases using Cypress and Selenium WebDriver, resulting in a 30% increase in software quality and reducing testing cycles by 40%
- Developed comprehensive test plans and executed automation scripts for enterprise-level financial applications, ensuring 99% test coverage and high-quality releases with minimal defects
- Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins, streamlining deployment processes and reducing manual testing efforts by 35%, significantly improving time-to-market
- Provided detailed test execution reports and defect trend analysis using Power BI, offering stakeholders real-time insights that enhanced decision-making and accelerated issue resolution
QA Analyst
ADP Pvt Ltd
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Led 200+ test cases for payroll and HR solutions using Selenium WebDriver and JIRA, achieving 100% functional accuracy and zero defects in final product releases, ensuring seamless service delivery for 500+ clients
- Performed SQL-based data validation using SSMS to guarantee 100% payroll accuracy and eliminate costly errors, contributing to 99% client satisfaction
- Collaborated cross-functionally with developers and business teams to resolve 30+ critical defects per release using JIRA, enhancing system stability and reducing post-release issues by 20%
- Automated test processes with Selenium WebDriver, documented results, and generated reports using Excel, improving release efficiency by 25% and streamlining communication
Education
Master of Science - Business Analytics
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL 01.2025 - 05.2023
Key Highlights
- 6+ years of experience in enterprise software testing, specializing in QA Automation, API, and Integration Testing.
- Increased testing efficiency by 35% and reduced manual efforts by 40% through structured test strategies and automation tools (Selenium, Ready API, Postman).
- Led 100+ UAT test cases, achieving 99% backend integration accuracy and ensuring 100% data integrity for policy and payroll systems.
- Optimized CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Azure DevOps, reducing deployment time by 30% and improving release cycles.
- Utilized SQL and SSMS to validate 99% data accuracy, eliminating discrepancies and enhancing system reliability.
- Reduced defect resolution timelines by 20% through cross-functional collaboration and effective issue tracking with JIRA.
- Delivered actionable insights through Power BI and Tableau, improving decision-making and speeding up issue resolution by 25%.
- Strong advocate of Agile methodologies, improving test coverage and streamlining defect management for faster, high-quality releases.
Skills
- Testing Tools: Ready API, Rally, Selenium WebDriver, JIRA, ALM, SOAP UI, Postman
- Integration Testing: EZLynx, Hub Integration, Policy Center
- API Testing: SOAP, REST, POST Methods
- Database Management: SSMS, SQL (Queries for Backend Validation)
- CI/CD & Version Control: Jenkins, GitHub, Azure DevOps
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOS
- Languages & Frameworks: Python, R, SQL, Power Queries, Tableau
- Reporting & Analytics Tools: Power BI, Tableau, Excel (Advanced), Google Data Studio
- Other Skills: SDLC, Test Strategy Development, Agile Methodology, Defect Management, Automation Frameworks (Selenium, Cypress)
Timeline
Master of Science - Business Analytics
University of Illinois At Chicago
01.2025 - 05.2023
QA Analyst
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
10.2024 - Current
QA Engineer
Spirit Airlines
11.2022 - 09.2024
QA Automation Engineer
Charles Schwab
12.2021 - 10.2022
QA Analyst
ADP Pvt Ltd
02.2019 - 09.2021
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