VENKATA VARDHINI SAMUDRALA

Responsibilities:

• Involved in the creation, execution, and maintenance of test plans
• Collaborated in breaking down sprint stories to estimate QA story points and identify test cases
• Authored comprehensive test cases, including prerequisites, test data, workflow steps, and expected results
• Conducted QA test case reviews with sprint teams to ensure coverage and quality
• Converted manual regression test cases into automated tests using Rainforest QA, enhancing test reliability and reducing manual effort
• Playing a key role in the migration of test automation from Rainforest QA to Playwright, including framework setup, test script development, and integration into CI/CD pipelines
• Created and executed functional UI, API/Services, and database test cases, both manual and automated
• Developed and executed API/service tests and wrote SQL queries for data validation and analysis
• Set up test data and test environments to support various testing phases
• Worked closely with developers to resolve defects and clarify requirements
• Produced and maintained sprint test result summaries for stakeholder reporting
• Provided tester mentoring and support during execution phases
• Led and coordinated test efforts with third-party vendors and UAT groups

Responsibilities:

• Led a global software development QA team to deliver test artifacts within sprint timelines, ensuring alignment with Agile processes
• Identified automation scenarios from user stories and test cases, optimizing coverage and effort across test cycles
• Designed and developed web automation test cases using Selenium based on identified scenarios
• Built a custom Selenium automation framework using the Page Object Model design pattern with TestNG
• Used Maven/ANT for test case batch triggering and managed build dependencies
• Integrated the automation framework with Jenkins for continuous integration and scheduled test executions
• Performed cross-browser testing using Selenium Grid with Sauce Labs cloud integration
• Executed smoke regression suites post-build and shared detailed defect reports with stakeholders
• Conducted full automation suite executions for each release, analyzing root causes of failed scripts and improving script reliability
• Reviewed automation code written by team members and provided feedback for improvements and best practices
• Maintained automation codebase and version control using GitHub and SVN, incorporating enhancements and new features over time
• Designed, developed, and implemented API/web services testing procedures
• Verified web services API request and response data validation using REST and SOAP protocols with SOAP UI and Postman
• Involved in backend testing using SQL queries on SAP Hybris for inventory and order validations
• Tested end-to-end order generation process on both frontend application and backend SAP systems for surgery orders
• Served as the key point of contact for validating and generating surgery orders in the SAP Hybris application
• Coordinated with offshore SAP development teams to test and validate order generation processes
• Played a key role in migrating the order management process from a legacy Java-based system to SAP Hybris

Responsibilities:

• Acted as a key member of the Payment Modules Team, responsible for resolving payment-related issues reported by officers and customers during company profile creation and payment processing
• Diagnosed and resolved complex issues in Java code impacting the payment process, ensuring smooth and error-free payment experiences for users
• Worked with two separate databases (DB2 and MySQL) to manage and update records for different modules, ensuring consistency and accuracy across systems
• Developed and executed Java-based solutions to address customer-reported issues, minimizing downtime and enhancing system reliability
• Generated and maintained comprehensive reports related to payment transactions, ensuring stakeholders received timely and accurate data
• Initiated and drove unit testing efforts, ensuring comprehensive test coverage for payment-related features and Java code
• Automated unit tests to improve the efficiency and reliability of the testing process, leading to faster feedback during development cycles
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including officers and customers, to ensure accurate and timely resolution of issues
• Contributed to system improvements by analyzing existing processes, recommending enhancements, and ensuring they aligned with business goals
• Conducted database updates and optimizations using DB2 and MySQL, ensuring smooth integration of data across modules
• Supported the overall team in the maintenance of high-quality, scalable Java code, adhering to best practices in software development

• Led the preparation of functional test plans, test planning, and test execution, ensuring comprehensive test coverage across all phases
• Coordinated and followed up on trouble reports with Business Analysts (BA) and Development teams, ensuring timely issue resolution
• Set up and managed test environments to ensure optimal conditions for testing
• Created and maintained traceability matrices linking project requirements to test coverage
• Managed and reported daily defect logs, ensuring visibility of testing progress and issues
• Led daily defect triage calls for the QA team, prioritizing and resolving defects efficiently
• Established and managed the Quality team in both Google Kirkland, WA, USA, and Google Hyderabad, fostering collaboration across locations
• Conducted quality analysis on data generated by geo reviewers and on Google Geo products to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Played a key role in the development of an in-house QC tool in Google Hyderabad, ensuring its alignment with project goals
• Involved in testing and bug fixing of the Quality tool, ensuring a defect-free release
• Successfully released the quality tool to the client after extensive functional, regression, and smoke testing
• Contributed significantly to the policy framework for Google Mapmaker's launch in the US, ensuring clarity and consistency
• Defined process workflows for various teams, including Quality, Calling Process, and Operations, to ensure smooth coordination
• Analyzed and developed policies for reviewers to verify user-generated content across different geographies and languages
• Interacted with users from multiple geographies to gather feedback and improve the quality of user-generated content on Google Maps
• Collaborated with Google’s Geo Products Policy and Quality teams to build new processes and refine existing ones
• Efficiently managed large datasets using Excel, optimizing data processing for quality analysis
• Conducted thorough analysis of quality data from stakeholders and generated detailed reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis

Responsibilities:

• Designed test cases based on project requirements, ensuring full test coverage for all scenarios
• Prepared detailed test specifications and instructions for the designated test cases, ensuring clarity and accuracy in execution
• Actively participated in Test Case Review sessions, preparing comprehensive review reports to ensure test cases meet quality standards
• Delivered specialized training on pharmaceutical, healthcare, and energy sectors, ensuring the team stayed up-to-date on industry best practices
• Created training manuals, test plans, and test analysis reports for the pharmaceutical sector, supporting team education and alignment
• Contributed to test setup on simulated environments, ensuring readiness for functional and regression testing
• Conducted functional and regression testing of new features in both simulated and target environments, ensuring the stability of the delivered solutions
• Raised detailed trouble reports for any defects found during functional testing, facilitating quick resolution by development teams
• Performed data analysis and reporting of research data using Excel and macros, providing key insights to drive decision-making
• Generated detailed reports using CAT tools, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of findings
• Conducted quality analysis of generated reports, ensuring they met the required standards of accuracy and completeness
• Delivered targeted training sessions on the pharmaceutical industry and internal CAT tools, empowering team members with the necessary knowledge
• Played a key role in the development and maintenance of various databases, including contact, deals, and company databases, ensuring efficient data management