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Archana Mukkara Sathyanarayana

Archana Mukkara Sathyanarayana

Chennai

Summary

Senior Test Engineer with 7 years of experience leading quality assurance initiatives and delivering enterprise applications across multiple domains. Experienced in defining test strategies, managing end-to-end testing activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful releases in Agile environments. Strong expertise in Functional, API, Database, Mobile, and Reporting Testing, supported by hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, JIRA, Postman, Appian, and SQL. Recognized for improving testing efficiency, mitigating risks, and ensuring product quality through effective QA processes.

Summary

Senior Test Consultant with 7 years of experience leading quality assurance initiatives and delivering enterprise applications across multiple domains. Experienced in defining test strategies, managing end-to-end testing activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful releases in Agile environments. Strong expertise in Functional, API, Database, Mobile, and Reporting Testing, supported by hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, JIRA, Postman, Appian, and SQL. Recognized for improving testing efficiency, mitigating risks, and ensuring product quality through effective QA processes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Test Consultant

Yexle Limited
Chennai
11.2022 - Current

• Lead QA activities across multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery while effectively managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to facilitate QA discussions, test planning sessions, defect triage meetings, and status reviews.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, resolving testing challenges and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Drive Agile testing practices by actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and release activities.
• Perform Power BI report testing and database validation to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and business compliance.
• Prepare and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure complete test coverage and requirement traceability.
• Design, execute, and maintain test cases; identify, track, and manage defects through closure.
• Contribute to process improvements and QA best practices to enhance testing efficiency and product quality.

Senior Test Engineer

NTT data services
Chennai
04.2022 - 09.2022

• Performed end-to-end testing across multiple environments, ensuring application quality and compliance with business requirements.
• Developed and executed test scenarios and test cases to validate business and functional requirements.
• Performed Mobile Application Testing and Compatibility Testing across various devices and platforms.
• Actively participated in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and defect triage meetings.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product releases and timely defect resolution.

Quality engineer

Vuram Technologies pvt.Ltd
Chennai
11.2015 - 11.2018

• Performed Functional, Database, and Application Testing across Healthcare, Banking, Finance, Insurance, and Telecom domains.
• Executed testing activities in Agile environments and contributed to multiple project releases.
• Designed and maintained test cases, test data, and test execution reports.
• Conducted testing across development, QA, UAT, and production environments to ensure application stability and quality.
• Validated business requirements and ensured compliance with defined acceptance criteria.
• Gained strong expertise in SDLC, STLC, defect lifecycle management, and software quality assurance processes.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) -

SRM university
Chennai, India

Certified in Professional Scrum Master 1 -

Software Testing Certification -

IIBC institution

Completed course in Appian Advanced and Essential Testing for QA -

Skills

Test Management & Defect Tracking: Azure DevOps, JIRA, Rally

Testing Expertise: Functional Testing, Non-Functional Testing, Database Testing, Mobile Application Testing, API Testing, Power BI & Report Testing, Appian Application Testing Database validation, Requirements traceability, Defect management and Test case design

Methodologies: Agile Methodology, Scrum Framework, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

Tools & Technologies: Postman, MS SQL, Camtasi

KEY CLIENTS

  • Research Data Scotland (RDS)
  • Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PWC)
  • Renaissance
  • Bendigo bank
  • Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC)
  • Florida League of Cities
  • Saudi Post
  • Abdul Latif Jameel
  • Signa
  • Credito Real

Timeline

Senior Test Consultant

Yexle Limited
11.2022 - Current

Senior Test Engineer

NTT data services
04.2022 - 09.2022

Quality engineer

Vuram Technologies pvt.Ltd
11.2015 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) -

SRM university

Certified in Professional Scrum Master 1 -

Software Testing Certification -

IIBC institution

Completed course in Appian Advanced and Essential Testing for QA -

Archana Mukkara Sathyanarayana