Srilatha Guduri
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Professional automation expert with proven track record in deploying automation technologies. Skilled in designing and executing automation strategies that improve productivity and reduce manual intervention. Relied upon for team collaboration and adapting to dynamic project requirements, ensuring high-quality results and seamless operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Automation Lead
Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc
09.2024 - Current
- Created comprehensive documentation outlining the functionality and purpose of each automated solution developed.
- Reduced errors in production environments by establishing strict quality control measures throughout the development process.
- Ensured timely delivery of projects by closely monitoring progress, identifying potential roadblocks, and taking corrective action when needed.
- Improved system reliability through rigorous testing protocols and continuous monitoring of automation performance.
Staff Software Engineer Test
Roche Molecular Systems
03.2018 - 05.2024
- Managed defect tracking systems, ensuring accurate documentation of issues for efficient resolution.
- Identified critical bugs and worked closely with developers to ensure timely resolution, resulting in a more stable product.
- Conducted regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to development team.
- Coordinated regression test automation activities across supported applications.
- Optimized test coverage with risk-based analysis techniques, focusing on high-impact areas of the application.
- Streamlined testing processes by developing reusable test scripts and templates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify system requirements and develop effective test strategies.
- Used open-source tools to develop automation scripts.
- Participated in post-release reviews to analyze lessons learned from completed projects, driving process improvements for future endeavors.
- Improved automated API testing, significantly increasing coverage and speed of backend testing.
- Developed and maintained detailed documentation of test plans, cases, and results, facilitating knowledge transfer and regulatory compliance.
SDET
Cisco
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Optimized test coverage for better product performance and reliability.
- Ensured seamless user experience by conducting thorough usability testing on various platforms.
- Improved software quality by designing and implementing comprehensive test plans and test cases.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to identify potential improvements in existing test methodologies or tools usage within the organization.
- Enhanced product stability by executing functional, integration, and regression tests.
- Facilitated communication between QA, development, and product teams for improved collaboration throughout the software development lifecycle.
QA Automation Engineer
Verisk Analytics Inc.
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Supported agile development methodologies by participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives.
- Managed defect tracking process using bug-tracking tools, providing timely updates on issue resolution progress to stakeholders.
- Reduced manual testing time through the implementation of robust automation frameworks, optimizing resource utilization.
- Implemented data-driven testing approaches for more efficient and accurate validation of application functionality.
- Conducted detailed API testing using Postman, verifying system integrity and data flow between frontend and backend systems.
- Enhanced test automation coverage by designing and implementing robust Selenium WebDriver frameworks, significantly reducing manual testing efforts.
QA Engineer
Sears
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Advanced departmental knowledge-sharing by training new QA Engineers on company-specific testing methodologies and tools.
- Enhanced software quality by developing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies.
- Optimized test coverage by maintaining a well-organized, up-to-date library of test cases corresponding to application requirements changes over time.
- Reduced product defect rates by creating robust test cases and meticulously executing them.
- Conducted thorough manual and automated tests to identify software bugs, improving overall software reliability.
QA Engineer
Costco
02.2012 - 08.2013
- Understanding the Business requirements, application & functional specifications, & design documents.
- Involved in writing and designing templates for the Test Scenarios, Test Plans and Test cases.
- Interacted with developers, users, and various members of the team to discuss issues, resolve defects, and set priorities.
- Involved in updating and executing test cases according to requirements. Worked on Smoke, Functional and regression test cases based on the requirements.
Education
M.Tech - Computer Science
Vinayaka Mission University
Salem, India06-2006
Master of Science - Computer Science
HRD College, Osmania University
India06-2001
Skills
- Test execution management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Test case design
- Data-driven testing
- Regression testing
- Software development lifecycle
- Test automation expertise
- Defect management
- Continuous integration
- Test plans and test methodologies
- Manual test case preparation
- Software development tools: JIRA, confluence
- Automated testing frameworks
- Cross-browser testing
Languages
English
Timeline
QA Automation Lead
Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc
09.2024 - Current
Staff Software Engineer Test
Roche Molecular Systems
03.2018 - 05.2024
SDET
Cisco
10.2016 - 02.2018
QA Automation Engineer
Verisk Analytics Inc.
08.2015 - 09.2016
QA Engineer
Sears
09.2013 - 07.2015
QA Engineer
Costco
02.2012 - 08.2013
M.Tech - Computer Science
Vinayaka Mission University
Master of Science - Computer Science
HRD College, Osmania University
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