Bhaskar Pothukuchi

Software Quality Assurance Execcutive

Visakhapatnam,AP

Summary

Aspiring to cultivate a fulfilling career within a dynamic and stimulating work environment, where I can apply my skills and knowledge with precision, contributing to both organizational advancement and my personal development.
I have 10+ years of experience in Software Testing with a focus on manual testing. Expertise in Manual testing. I am well-versed in various testing methods and designing test cases.
I've created and executed Automated Cases to ensure high-quality standards. My knowledge extends to different stages of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
I'm familiar with bug life cycles and tracking tools. I've trained new team members on product functionality and specifications for successful onboarding.
I promptly escalate issues affecting product delivery and quality beyond my scope of influence. Good exposure over Hospitality domain.

Cultuzz India Private Limited

Visakhapatnam, Andhrapradesh

12.2012 - Current

Cultuzz India Private Limited is a software development company that specializes in online distribution for the hotel and tourism industry
As a Quality Assurance Executive, my responsibilities include reviewing design and requirements, performing manual testing, designing and executing test cases, writing test documentation, providing comprehensive defect management, and performing regression testing
I have worked on various Cultuzz products such as Cult-Switch, CultAgent, and Booking Engine.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Successfully reduced testing cycle time by 20% through the implementation of automated testing tools.
Led a project that improved defect detection rates by 30%, enhancing product quality and user satisfaction.
Trained and mentored a team of junior testers, resulting in improved team performance and faster onboarding.

Project Summaries Project 1: CultSwitch

Overview: Developed a Channel Management System that enables hotels to automate and distribute their data seamlessly. It connects Property Management Systems (PMS) and distribution systems globally, facilitating data exchange in OTA format.

Project 2: CultAgent

Overview: Designed an application serving as a bridge between Cult-Switch and online distributors, facilitating the transfer of inventory and booking details. The application translates Cult-Switch API to channel-specific APIs.

Project 3: CultBooking

Overview: Launched a booking engine for hoteliers connected to Cultuzz, allowing them to effectively sell their inventory online.

Identified testable vs. non-testable requirements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Performed manual testing of applications across various environments, executing comprehensive test plans.
Designed, developed, and executed test cases for infrastructure systems, documenting results and maintaining test documentation such as test plans and test matrices.
Created test traceability matrices to track issues from requirements through to resolution.
Conducted backend verification by writing SQL queries for data validation and verification.
Executed end-to-end testing of reservations across different channels, verifying integration and functionality of various components.
Collaborated with development and operations teams to align software quality with user expectations, participating in requirement analysis and design review meetings.
Managed defect tracking using tools like Bugzilla and Git, providing detailed reports on defect status and test results.
Interacting with developers and business users, coordinating acceptance test processes, Verifying integration of various components, participating in release review/requirement analysis and design review meetings, and testing new functionality and enhancements.
Conducted certification testing for key hospitality channels like Booking.com, Expedia and Property Management Systems (PMS), ensuring successful integration and compliance with platform standards.

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