Gowthami Durbakula
Hyderabad
Summary
Analytical Software Testing Specialist with 8 years of experience in End-To-End Software Testing Lifecycle within Agile environments. Expertise in Selenium and Java for web validation, Python for automation scripting, and AWS for cloud-based solutions. Proficient in Manual, Functional, Regression, and Performance Testing, with a focus on Automotive Diagnostics protocols. Skilled in defect lifecycle management, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment with business goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
KPIT
04.2018 - Current
- Growth Path:
- Apr'18 – Mar'19: Trainee
- Apr'19 – Mar'22: Software Engineer
- Apr'22 – Present: Senior Software Engineer
- Software Testing Expertise&Execution:
- Key Result Areas (KRAs):
- Developing and executing detailed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios to ensure thorough coverage of application functionalities across multiple testing types including Sanity, Functional, Performance, and Regression Testing.
- Conducting rigorous manual and automation testing using frameworks such as Selenium and Cucumber, ensuring high-quality deliverables and early detection of defects.
- Performing API testing using Postman and integrated AWS cloud testing for third-party tool validations, enhancing the reliability and scalability of software products.
- Managing the entire defect life cycle—from defect identification, logging, root cause analysis, to closure—ensuring timely resolution and maintaining product quality standards.
- Leading software quality assurance initiatives by reviewing product functionalities, test specifications, and documentation, contributing to proactive defect prevention and efficient debugging processes.
- Software Quality Assurance&Process Improvements:
- Taking ownership of product release readiness by validating software through sign-offs before deployment to UAT and Production environments, guaranteeing defect-free and stable releases.
- Created and maintained Quality Assurance artifacts including traceability matrices, defect trend charts, and metrics reports to monitor test progress and optimize testing efficiency.
- Maintained consistent communication with clients through daily status updates and bug reports.
- Analyzing functional and non-functional requirements, generating actionable reports and validating requirements through detailed test cases to ensure alignment with client expectations.
- Team Management&Leadership:
- Leading and managing testing teams of over 10 members through the entire Software Testing Life Cycle, including requirements gathering, test planning, estimation, execution, and reporting.
- Setting and monitoring performance expectations by defining KPIs, identifying skill gaps, providing constructive feedback, and conducting training sessions to improve team productivity and quality.
- Mentoring junior testers and facilitating knowledge transfer sessions, accelerating onboarding and fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
- Actively participating in recruitment by conducting interviews for Test Engineer roles, contributing to the enhancement of team quality and capability.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams and developers to refine project requirements, streamlined testing workflow, and addressed critical issues promptly, thereby supporting continuous improvement efforts.
- Outlined significant achievements to showcase expertise and value.
- Delivered cross-browser compatibility testing across major web browsers such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari, ensuring consistent user experience.
- Managed Automotive Diagnostics Testing using tools like Canoe and Cananalyser for ECU validation, and worked with ODX, DEXT, and UDS protocols to support embedded systems testing.
Education
B.E. - Electronics and Communication Engineering
JNTU Kakinada University
01-2017
Skills
- Test Automation
- Automation Frameworks
- API Testing
- Regression Testing
- Embedded Software Testing
- Automotive Software Validation
- ECU Software Testing
- Functional Testing
- Manual Testing
AWARDS
Comrades Award, Distinguished Contributor Award
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
KPIT
04.2018 - Current
B.E. - Electronics and Communication Engineering
JNTU Kakinada University