Driven by a results-focused approach, I spearheaded automation initiatives at Hiretek Services Pvt Ltd, achieving over 90% regression coverage and significantly enhancing project delivery efficiency. My expertise in Java and Selenium, combined with exceptional teamwork and problem-solving skills, propelled process improvements and fostered a culture of quality assurance and agile best practices.
Hi, I’m
Andrew Arunachalam Yeddula
Sr Automation Lead
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
Work History
Hiretek Services Pvt Ltd
Automation Lead (API Rest Assured +UI Automation)
03.2022 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of automation systems into existing workflows.
- Increased overall project success rate by establishing effective communication channels between stakeholders during all phases of projects.
- Championed the adoption of industry best practices in automation, setting high standards for process quality and ensuring consistent results.
- Reduced errors in production environments by establishing strict quality control measures throughout the development process.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvement initiatives, leading to increased profitability for the company.
- Improved system reliability through rigorous testing protocols and continuous monitoring of automation performance.
- Developed customized solutions for clients, adapting standard automation practices to meet unique needs and challenges.
- Ensured timely delivery of projects by closely monitoring progress, identifying potential roadblocks, and taking corrective action when needed.
- Maintained a high level of client satisfaction through consistent communication regarding project updates and milestones achieved.
- Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Advised developers on problems with databases, performance and other issues.
- Developed Framework for Project from the scratch.
- Implemented UI Automation and API Automation with BDD framework.
- Implemented JVM reports for Automation scripts.
- Prepared automation test scripts to validate different functionalities using selenium web driver.
- Perform testing of RESTful Web services using Postman tool and automation using Rest Assured libraries.
- Develop API automation scripts using Rest Assured and Lombok builder and ensures stability to run across all environments.
- Developed and executed automation scripts using Java and Selenium for automation framework.
- Completed more than 90% regression coverage for all the modules worked.
- Achieved good completion rate of completing tickets in sprint with good coverage.
Infotel India Pvt Ltd
Quality Assurance Automation Lead
03.2018 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Implemented robust monitoring systems to track application performance under various load conditions, informing optimization efforts accordingly.
- Spearheaded the transition from manual to automated testing processes, significantly reducing turnaround times for software release cycles.
- Reduced manual testing efforts for faster product releases by creating and maintaining automated test scripts.
- Streamlined defect tracking and resolution processes, ensuring timely fixes for critical issues.
- Completed in-depth usability testing on Windows, Android and iOS mobile devices.
- Advised developers on problems with databases, performance and other issues.
- Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
- Achieved higher user satisfaction ratings by proactively addressing potential risks during product development stages.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Developed and executed automation scripts using Java and Selenium automation framework.
- Conducted Functional testing, Regression Testing using selenium with Behavior-driven framework and Hybrid framework.
- Perform test case execution through System Integration and End to End Testing. Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Integrated Jenkins with version controller (GIT) and scheduled builds to run automatically during a build release by invoking predefined maven commands.
- Prepare Test Execution Summary Report and Bug/Defect reports from JIRA tool.
- Implementing step-definitions, page object model in automation framework.
- Test scenarios outlined and created feature files by using Cucumber
- Automated test cases, scheduled regular automated jobs and kept team members informed with auto generated reports containing execution results in HTML format, generated by Framework.
- Involved in daily scrum meeting, sprint planning, sprint grooming and sprint retrospective as part of an Agile Team.
- Used JIRA for viewing and analyzing test results and for defect tracking and reporting which occurred during execution of test scripts.
- Prepared documents for Automation Workflow and Framework for the business and development team to understand the automation approach and coverage.
Ketan Software Ltd
Automation Engineer
02.2015 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Managed documentation efforts related to the design, installation, and operation of automated systems, ensuring accurate records were maintained for future reference.
- Participated in root cause analysis efforts to resolve complex issues related to automated equipment performance.
- Completed automation of functional and regression testing.
- Served as the primary point of contact for all inquiries related to automation equipment performance, troubleshooting issues as they arose and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Attending daily scrum calls and discuss about the status and impediments.
- Assists client in running the automated regression scripts end to end.
- Develop automated scripts using built in framework (Maven, TestNG)
- Participated in peer review with team and developers to review test cases/test scripts.
- Attending test data discussion calls with Manual testing team to get support on test data.
- Completed more than 80% regression coverage for all the modules worked.
- Configure test scripts in accordance with change in business needs and customer expectations.
- Used Selenium, SQL related functions at maximum level to limit coding and shared functionality.
- Achieved good customer satisfaction in terms of delivery, success and support.
- Extensively used Bit-bucket and source tree for source code management.
- Used TFS in visual studio for source code management and code reviews.
- Extensively used Jenkins to trigger the runs in multiple slave machines when required.
- Good knowledge on agile methodology and methods to follow in Refinement, Planning, Stand up and Retrospective calls.
- Able to complete the test scripts as per estimates given.
- Extensively used MTM for test case management.
- Worked on Mobile App(Native) using Appium and developed basic scripts for sanity testing.
- Good in Jira in terms of creating issues, bugs, user stories and tracking hours.
Education
Rabindranath Tagore University Madhya Pradesh
MBA from HRM And IT
04.2001
University Overview
Rabindranath Tagore University Madhya Pradesh
Bachelor of Computer Application And IT (Private) from Computer Application And IT
04.2001
University Overview
➢ IIITBMHimachal Pradesh
➢ B.Sc. in (MPC’s) (Math’s, Physics, Computers) from B.Sc. in (MPC’s) (Math’s,
04.2001
University Overview
Skills
Test Execution Management
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Upper intermediate (B2)
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
Certification
UK ITB
Timeline
Automation Lead (API Rest Assured +UI Automation)
Hiretek Services Pvt Ltd
03.2022 - 06.2024
UK ITB
06-2021
PSM1
02-2021
Quality Assurance Automation Lead
Infotel India Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - 03.2022
Automation Engineer
Ketan Software Ltd
02.2015 - 02.2018
Rabindranath Tagore University
MBA from HRM And IT
04.2001
Rabindranath Tagore University
Bachelor of Computer Application And IT (Private) from Computer Application And IT
04.2001
➢ IIITBM
➢ B.Sc. in (MPC’s) (Math’s, Physics, Computers) from B.Sc. in (MPC’s) (Math’s,
04.2001
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