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Alekhya Kothamasu

Hyderabad

Summary

Experienced IT specialist with 2.6 years of experience in manual testing for web applications. Expertise in Software Requirement Specification analysis, test scenario identification, effective test case design, and execution. Demonstrated ability in defect reporting and tracking via JIRA, with hands-on experience in functionality, compatibility, regression, and retesting. Familiar with API testing, and contributes to weekly project meetings to address risks and project updates.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Engineer - I

Darwinbox
07.2023 - Current

In this project, the organization user can access the data stored in the instance through API keys, recognition programs tailored to employee band, location, and unique organizational culture. The platform allows employees to be rewarded through a points-based system, integrated with various recognition programs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Analyzed and understood Functional Specification Documents (FSDs) for each development item.
  • Prepared comprehensive test cases based on business and technical requirements.
  • Performed end-to-end testing to validate functionality, user experience, and integration points.
  • Logged, tracked, and managed defects using Jira, ensuring timely resolution and clear documentation.
  • Conducted product demos for the Product Manager, post-successful testing cycles.
  • Reviewed and responded to client-raised queries, ensuring clarity and timely feedback.
  • Executed mobile application testing to validate cross-platform functionality and responsiveness.

QA Engineer - I

Darwinbox
12.2021 - 06.2023

This project enabled organizational users to securely access data stored in the Darwinbox instance through API keys. The Darwinbox APIs support integrations with R and Python scripts, allowing users to read data files and trigger automated events for various business processes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Analyzed Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) to gain a clear understanding of the development scope, and clarified queries with the Product Manager.
  • Actively participated in daily Scrum meetings to provide status updates and coordinate with the development team.
  • Designed and shared test cases with developers to support development-level testing.
  • Executed functional, integration, and validation testing based on requirement specifications.
  • Reported and tracked bugs using Jira, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution.

Education

B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Malineni Perumallu Educational Society's Group of Institutions

Skills

  • Manual and regression testing
  • Integration testing
  • Agile methodologies
  • Postman proficiency
  • JIRA management

Timeline

QA Engineer - I

Darwinbox
07.2023 - Current

QA Engineer - I

Darwinbox
12.2021 - 06.2023

B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Malineni Perumallu Educational Society's Group of Institutions
Alekhya Kothamasu