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Parvathi Ravuri

Toronto

Summary

Results-driven Senior QA Engineer / QA Lead with 12+ years of experience in financial services, banking, and SaaS applications, delivering high-quality software through manual and automated testing. Expertise in test planning, regression, API testing, data migration validation, and accessibility compliance (AODA/WCAG). Proficient in Selenium, Katalon, REST Assured, SQL, and CI/CD pipelines. Skilled in collaborating with BAs, developers, and stakeholders to ensure robust test coverage, timely defect resolution, and release readiness. Adept at leading QA teams, mentoring junior testers, and driving process improvements in Agile environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Specialist

Worldwide Clinical Trials
Toronto
07.2024 - Current
  • Designed test strategies and executed requirement-traceable test cases for clinical applications.
  • Built and maintained automated regression test suites using Selenium and Katalon, improving efficiency.
  • Executed functional, regression, and UAT testing, tracking defects in Jira/Azure DevOps.
  • Ensured compliance with audit and regulatory standards through evidence documentation.
  • Provided test readiness recommendations for production deployments.

Technical Test Lead

Cigniti Technologies Ltd
Toronto
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • Developed detailed test plans and mapped business requirements to automated test cases.
  • Built and maintained automation frameworks using Selenium and Rest Assured, integrated with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Conducted SIT and UAT for AWS Lambda migration and SAP S/4HANA systems.
  • Created secure test evidence for compliance and signoffs.
  • Provided effort estimates, timelines, and QA status reports to stakeholders.
  • Client: Purolator

Test Lead

Cigniti Technologies Ltd
United Kingdom
01.2018 - 07.2022
  • Led end-to-end QA strategy for large-scale banking and financial applications, including data migration projects, ensuring alignment with business requirements and compliance standards.
  • Designed and executed comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automation frameworks using Selenium, Katalon, and REST Assured to support regression, functional, and integration testing.
  • Developed and maintained SQL queries for backend validation, ensuring data accuracy and integrity across systems.
  • Performed API testing (REST/SOAP) and built reusable automated test scripts to accelerate test cycles.
  • Conducted accessibility testing using AODA/WCAG guidelines, ensuring regulatory compliance and inclusive design.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (BAs, developers, project managers, stakeholders) in Agile ceremonies – sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives – ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
  • Provided testing effort estimates and status reports, identifying risks and recommending release readiness decisions.
  • Mentored junior testers and coordinated with multiple vendors to align testing efforts across distributed teams.
  • Ensured audit readiness by producing and archiving clear test execution evidence and defect documentation.
  • Client: Atom Bank

Senior Test Engineer

Cigniti Technologies Ltd
India
06.2016 - 12.2017
  • Executed detailed functional test cases for banking workflows and payment systems.
  • Conducted API testing and complex SQL-based data validation.
  • Reduced defect leakage by 40% through structured test planning and RCA.
  • Client: Atom Bank

Test Engineer

Sonata Software Ltd
India
09.2015 - 03.2016
  • Validated loan and transaction records through database testing.
  • Led SIT/UAT testing cycles covering check-in, ticketing, loyalty programs, and crew management modules.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure seamless defect tracking and resolution.
  • Validated integrations between airline systems and third-party applications, ensuring smooth data and workflow continuity.
  • Delivered status reporting and quality metrics to stakeholders, supporting informed go-live decisions.
  • Client: TUI Airlines

QA Associate

AEC Logic Pvt Ltd
India
12.2012 - 08.2015
  • Performed manual and functional testing for ERP applications.
  • Conducted UI/UX testing to improve system performance.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)
04-2012

Skills

  • Test Planning & Strategy – Creating and executing detailed test plans and regression suites
  • Defect Management – Logging, tracking, and reproducing defects in JIRA/TestRail
  • Automation – Selenium, Cypress, Rest Assured, Playwright (UI & API test automation)
  • Collaboration – Strong partner to development and product teams for faster issue resolution
  • CI/CD & Version Control – Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
  • Domain Adaptability – Proven success across Finance, Logistics, Healthcare, Pharma; fast learner of new domains

Certification

  • ISTQB Certified – Foundation Level
  • Certified Mobile Application Tester (CMAT)
  • Mortgage Banking – American Financial Services Association

Accomplishments

  • Built automation frameworks reducing testing effort by 60–70%, improving defect detection.
  • Delivered QA signoffs with zero escalations across multiple financial projects.
  • Provided audit-ready documentation for regulatory compliance in financial and clinical systems.

Timeline

QA Specialist

Worldwide Clinical Trials
07.2024 - Current

Technical Test Lead

Cigniti Technologies Ltd
07.2022 - 06.2024

Test Lead

Cigniti Technologies Ltd
01.2018 - 07.2022

Senior Test Engineer

Cigniti Technologies Ltd
06.2016 - 12.2017

Test Engineer

Sonata Software Ltd
09.2015 - 03.2016

QA Associate

AEC Logic Pvt Ltd
12.2012 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)

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