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Aparna Kurapati

Bengaluru

Summary

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with over 9 years of IT experience, including 5 years specialising in automation testing with Selenium, Python, and Java. Expertise in functional, integration, API, and mobile testing, complemented by strong skills in manual testing, SQL reporting, and SAP integration. Successfully transitioned from client-facing roles to technical QA and automation, enhancing communication between stakeholders and engineering teams. Proficient in Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD pipelines, driving test automation to elevate product quality and release efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

SDET 1

Furlenco
Bengaluru
10.2021 - Current
  • Automated 20-30% of regression scenarios, reducing manual effort with Python and Selenium WebDriver.
  • Executed functional, integration, and regression testing, ensuring seamless feature releases.
  • Designed REST API test cases, automating validations with Postman for JSON/XML accuracy.
  • Validated UI compatibility across diverse browsers and devices for optimal user experience.
  • Configured Jenkins jobs for CI/CD runs, integrating reports and maintaining Git repositories.
  • Collaborated in Agile ceremonies with product managers and developers to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
  • Utilized tech stack: Python, Selenium WebDriver, Pytest, POM framework, Postman, Jira, Jenkins.

Customer Success Manager - QA Engineer

Mobisy Technologies
Bengaluru
06.2015 - 10.2021
  • Advanced from Intern to Customer Success Manager, later transitioning to QA Engineer.
  • Led a team of 12 Customer Success Executives, overseeing client onboarding and product implementation.
  • Served as primary contact for key enterprise clients including Unibic and IKEA.
  • Executed implementation, training, UI/app testing, and SAP integration for Bizom modules.
  • Conducted comprehensive manual testing for web and mobile applications, ensuring quality standards.
  • Created and managed test cases and execution results in Jira for client-specific releases.
  • Performed API testing using Postman and validated backend data through SQL queries.
  • Facilitated UAT sessions with clients to confirm features and support successful go-live.

Education

Bachelor's - Electrical, Electronics & Communication Engineering

Lingayas Institute of Management & Technology
Vijayawada, India

Skills

  • Python and Java
  • Selenium WebDriver and TestNG
  • BDD and Cucumber
  • API automation and testing
  • REST API and Postman
  • Database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • Functional, integration, and regression testing
  • Smoke and sanity testing
  • User acceptance testing (UAT)
  • Cross-browser compatibility
  • Performance testing (JMeter)
  • Exploratory testing
  • Version control (Git, GitHub, Bitbucket)
  • Continuous integration (Jenkins)
  • Agile methodologies (Scrum, sprint planning)
  • Defect lifecycle management
  • Root cause analysis (RCA)

Key Career Achievements

  • Career Growth: Advanced from intern -> CSM -> QA Engineer -> SDET within 9 years.
  • Automation Impact: Delivered 20-30% automation coverage in recent feature releases, reducing manual regression cycles.
  • Client Success: Managed multiple enterprise accounts as single point of contact, ensuring smooth product adoption.
  • Data Insights: Built SQL reports to support client decision-making and product optimization.
  • Product Quality: Drove RCA-based improvements to reduce repeated bugs and enhance system stability.

Timeline

SDET 1

Furlenco
10.2021 - Current

Customer Success Manager - QA Engineer

Mobisy Technologies
06.2015 - 10.2021

Bachelor's - Electrical, Electronics & Communication Engineering

Lingayas Institute of Management & Technology
Aparna Kurapati