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Varaprasad Murakonda

Aubrey,TX

Summary

Authorized to work in USA for any employer with sponsorship. A competent professional with over 5 years of accomplished career track of delivering expertise in QA Testing. Good Experience in Rest API automation testing using CURD methods in Postman Specialization in project Management Tools (Azure DevOps, JIRA, Axosoft). Good Experience in version control system “Git” for tracking API collections and automation scripts Experience in creating and executing REST API scripts using karate framework Experienced in running and setting up tests through CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins jobs Experience in developing end to end automation using Selenium WebDriver/IDE, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins, Web Services testing (POSTMAN, REST ASSURED). Experience in enhancing existing REST assured API scripts using FACT framework (internal framework). Good Experience in preparing Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Scripts, Test Cases and Test Data. Experience in creating requirements review documentation in order to clearly identify priority and impact of test cases. Strong skills in System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) concepts, QA Life Cycle methodology and Agile. Good Experience in creating automation scripts and executing the scripts using Selenium and QTP(UFT). Experience in performing database testing using MySQL. Extensive experience in running various kinds of tests such as UI, Functional, Regression, smoke test, Integration, System, End to End, Backend, Black Box, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Mobile testing. Expertise in Analysis of Requirement documents, Design documents & Business Rules. Good knowledge in manual testing and automated testing using tools like Quality Center, Quick Test Professional, Selenium and Clear Quest, postman, eclipse IDE and IntelliJ. Experience in maintaining Onsite and Offshore coordination and sharing knowledge to the new team members on both domain and application knowledge Experience in Functional Testing, Regression Testing and Integration Testing and expertise in developing Test Estimations, Test Plans, Test Cases/Scenarios, Test Procedures, Defect tracking, analyzing Test Results and Test documentation and Test Metrics. Resourceful Quality Assurance Engineer well-versed in producing strong test cases and scripts for manual and automated testing. Skillful in training quality assurance staff, evaluating performance and improving procedures. Team-oriented and results-focused polished in helping developers spot and resolve issues.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER

Gainwell Technologies
Irving, TX
04.2020 - Current
  • Mortgage Connect provides mortgage services to customers and lenders using their end-to-end mortgage technology and digital solutions
  • Involved in analyzing Requirements from business requirement documents and Technical Specification document and developed Test Strategy, test plan and test cases for testing the application
  • Performed Functional, Regression, smoke testing on different modules as per the business requirement
  • Worked closely with Business Analyst, Developers, Engineering staff and cross functional team to bring in testing efficiencies and increase test coverage
  • Defect Analysis and Tracking - Identify, analyze, and document defects, questionable functions, errors, and inconsistencies in software program functions, outputs, online screens, and content
  • Worked on complex scenarios with In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Developed manual and automated test cases to validate RESTful API web service using CURD methods in POSTMAN
  • Executed and Enhanced existing API scripts developed in rest assured FACT framework (internal framework)
  • Integrated Automation scripts (Selenium WebDriver API) in Continuous Integration tools (Jenkins) for nightly batch run of the Script
  • Created Project plan on Jenkins, configured scheduled using Cron job
  • Performed manual testing of each build and then regression testing on each builds using Selenium WebDriver
  • Performed UI and mobile (browser stack tool) testing, front-end testing using manual and Selenium for multiple projects
  • Used Git for version control and Jenkins CI/CD pipeline
  • Developed test strategy and analyzing the defect root cause
  • Participated in Scrum ceremonies like Grooming, Planning, Standup, Retrospective, Sprint Review
  • Logged defects in Azure DevOps (ADO) and managed the defect life cycle
  • Executed SQL queries to perform database testing.
  • Reduced defect rates by designing and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases.
  • Ran automated test suites and evaluated performance, functionality and scalability.
  • Contributed to the continuous improvement of QA processes through regular reviews, evaluations, and updates as needed
  • Planned and devised cohesive test plans for projects using advanced testing technologies
  • Reduced defect rates by designing and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases

QA ENGINEER

Bjc Heathcare
St Louise, MO
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • BJC HealthCare Financial application provides support for healthcare insurance and employment benefits plans
  • The project involves UI manual functional testing, UI manual regression testing, automation testing using selenium, REST API testing using CURD methods and karate framework, database testing using MYSQL, etc., for the BJC3 Healthcare Financial Application
  • Responsibilities:
  • Involved in Project planning, requirement analysis, prioritization & tracking, task/defect prioritization & scheduling, team (onsite & offshore) and client meetings, daily task/status monitoring, weekly client reports & updates, defect analysis reports, issue tracking/ resolution, project plan updates
  • Integrated Automation scripts (Selenium WebDriver API) in Continuous Integration tools (Jenkins) for nightly batch run of the Script
  • Created Project plan on Jenkins, configured scheduled using Cron job
  • Designed and executed test cases and suites based on technical and functional specifications
  • Performed End to End testing of BJC healthcare financial plan application – Create Plan, Edit Plan, View plan, View pdfs, data validations, etc
  • Developed JavaScript in Postman tool to connect to database for automation of Web Services
  • Defects found in testing are captured in JIRA and discussed them with the Dev and Business team during daily triage meetings
  • Using Postman, performed REST API testing using GET and POST methods to validate the financial plan application data
  • Performed database testing of the BJC healthcare application using MySQL
  • And loading data into testing server
  • Created automated testing script using Selenium for healthcare application plans
  • Executed existing automation scripts for sanity and regression testing
  • Created manual, API Sequencing automated scripts, Rest API Functional Testing, Rest API Regression Testing and Integration Testing of various internal applications
  • Experience with SCRUM/Agile product development methods
  • Used Version Control System GIT for tracking the API collections and selenium automation scripts.
  • Completed in-depth usability testing on Windows, Android and iOS mobile devices.
  • Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulatory compliance during managed projects.

QA TESTER

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Miami, FL
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Hands-on experience in functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, re-testing, system testing, and user interface (UI) testing for the automated leave system and timesheets modules
  • Increased QA team efficiency by introducing new tools and methodologies that improved the overall testing process.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure software met functional requirements, leading to successful product releases.
  • Successfully identified critical issues during smoke tests, ultimately reducing potential risks in production environments.
  • Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
  • Performed manual exploratory testing when necessary, uncovering hidden defects not detected by scripted tests.
  • Effectively use test management tool Quality Center to maintain and execute test scripts
  • Performed Integration Testing of various internal applications, expertise in developing Test Estimations, Test Plans, Test Cases/Scenarios, Test Procedures, Defect tracking, analyzing Test Results and Test documentation and Test Metrics
  • Involved in project activities including requirements gathering/review, planning, designing test conditions/ acceptance criteria, executing test scripts, troubleshooting and error tracking
  • Created automation scripts using HP-UFT tool for Automated Leave system, Timesheets modules
  • Executing existing UFT scripts for Sanity and Regression testing
  • High impact communication – good experience in interacting with various stakeholders like senior leadership, test coordinators, vendors, development/infrastructure team, business analysts
  • Compared the test data in the database using MYSQL for verification
  • Extensively used defect tracking tool Clear Quest for tracking defects.
  • Supported post-release activities including troubleshooting customer-reported issues and coordinating with the development team for quick resolutions.
  • Analyzed performance data from load tests, providing recommendations for optimizing system performance and scalability.
  • Improved software quality by executing comprehensive test plans and meticulously documenting results.

Education

Master of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security

University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad
05.2012

Skills

  • Manual Testing (5 years) API Testing (5 year), Agile(5 years), Selenium(5 year), GIT(5 year), MySQL(5 years), Microsoft Excel (5 years), Word (5 years) Outlook (5 years), PowerPoint (5 years), MS SharePoint (5 years), QTP/UFT(1 year),
  • Technical Proficiencies
  • Proficiency in Manual Testing, Agile ceremonies, Restful API, Front-End (UI) web-based applications, Back-End APIs, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,
  • Completed and Trained in Java, selenium, QTP, & C language
  • Software Defect Documentation
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Black Box Testing
  • Compliance Testing
  • Test Plan Development
  • Bug Tracking and Resolution
  • Test implementation
  • Client Requirements
  • Cross-browser testing
  • Automation scripting
  • API Testing Experience
  • Web and Mobile Application QA
  • Test automation proficiency
  • White Box Testing
  • Test script writing
  • Database Testing
  • Test Procedure Documentation
  • Mobile Application Testing
  • Compatibility Testing
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Automated testing
  • Test Planning
  • Test Scheduling
  • Scrum Methodology
  • Load testing competency
  • Test Plans and Test Methodologies
  • Team building
  • Agile Best Practices
  • Functional Testing Know-how
  • Manual test case preparation
  • Performance Testing

Certification

  • ISTQB Certified Tester.
  • Appian Testing Training Certification, Appian Academy.
  • ServiceNow Training Certification from Gainwell Technologies

Timeline

QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER

Gainwell Technologies
04.2020 - Current

QA ENGINEER

Bjc Heathcare
08.2019 - 04.2020

QA TESTER

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
03.2019 - 07.2019

Master of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security

University of The Cumberlands

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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