Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
Timeline
Value Adds To Project
Appreciations
Roles And Responsibilities
Hobbies and Interests
Value Adds To Project
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HARITHA KAMMILI

Hyderabad

Summary

Methodical and efficient QA testing leader specializing in achieving first time quality. Gifted in coordinating crisis responses, projects and problem resolutions. Proficient at adhering to tight deadlines and quality assurance parameters while also seeking opportunities to make insightful discoveries about products and defects.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Validation Engineer

Calyx
Hyderabad
03.2023 - Current
  • Developed and maintained software validation protocols, plans and reports.
  • Analyzed user requirements and developed system-level tests for validating user stories.
  • Designs test plans and procedures , equips and trains newer colleagues
  • Performed manual testing on software applications according to specifications.
  • Identified, documented, tracked and resolved software defects.
  • Utilized defect tracking systems such as JIRA for logging issues identified during testing cycles.
  • Collaborated with production team members to help team create and deliver high quality, cutting-edge products.
  • Demonstrates practiced expertise in product design and participates in design reviews to offer early input on functional requirements and potential problems.
  • Communicated effectively with customers and contractors to facilitate business operations.
  • Provided high level of training to software engineer associates, thoroughly explaining validation methods and testing procedures.
  • Documented entire validation process and recorded all changes.
  • Participated in peer reviews of validation documents including protocols, summary reports.
  • Collaborated with project teams to define product acceptance criteria prior to release.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards such as 21 CFR Part 11 when performing validation activities.

QA Test Lead

HCL Technologies
Hyderabad
11.2018 - 03.2023

SoftGrocer item management capabilities ensure the accuracy of customer-facing data while eliminating redundant data entry and improving data integrity. SoftGrocer uses centrally controlled data, deployed seamlessly to in-store applications. POS specific data integrity checks and complete auditing and rollback features, ensure data accuracy. The POS system is automatically updated upon receipt of maintenance. Automatic updating and verification of secondary store system data ensures the accuracy and timelines of price and item data.

  • Developed, implemented, and maintained test plans for complex projects.
  • Performed manual and automated testing of software applications to ensure quality assurance standards were met.
  • Created detailed bug reports documenting the issue and how it was resolved.
  • Conducted end-to-end system testing to identify any potential issues with user experience or functionality.
  • Provided leadership in executing QA processes across multiple teams, ensuring a consistent approach to software development.
  • Identified areas for improvement and developed strategies to reduce defects in products.
  • Ensured all product releases were tested thoroughly before being released into production environment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop test cases based on requirements documents and technical specifications.
  • Managed process of identifying, logging, tracking, resolving and retesting software bugs found during the QA process.
  • Implemented automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver framework for web application testing activities.
  • Monitored performance metrics such as defect resolution rates and customer feedback ratings on a regular basis.
  • Assisted in developing training materials for new team members regarding QA best practices and procedures.
  • Trained junior testers on proper use of tools and techniques used in the QA process.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
  • Studied processes and systems using quality tools to analyze production costs, identified non-value-added activities and made process improvement recommendations.
  • Documented, triaged and managed defects in JIRA and worked with developers to facilitate timely resolutions.

QA Analyst

HCL Technologies
Hyderabad
11.2018 - 12.2020

Optimize pricing, performance and profitability with revenue management for passenger rail.Accurately predict and shape demand to maximize profits with rail price optimizer, part of Blue Yonder’s pricing & revenue management solution offering with advanced Machine Learning techniques.

  • Developed and maintained test plans, cases, scripts, and data for manual and automated testing.
  • Reviewed requirements documents and developed test plans to meet customer objectives.
  • Performed functional, integration, system testing, regression testing.
  • Executed tests on various platforms including web-based applications, mobile devices, operating systems, cross-browser applications.
  • Conducted end-to-end black box testing of new products or existing features prior to release cycles.
  • Communicated effectively both verbally and written with internal stakeholders at all levels.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines within a fast paced environment.
  • Recommended improvements to systems and procedures for increased productivity.
  • Contributed to business growth by confirming customer satisfaction with service and quality.
  • Leveraged Six Sigma principles to identify and communicate compliance risks and quality improvement opportunities.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.

Test Analyst

Infosys LTD
Hyderabad
01.2018 - 11.2018

Telstra Group Limited is an Australian telecommunications company that builds and operates telecommunications networks and markets related products and services. It is a member of the S&P/ASX 20 and Australia's largest telecommunications company by market share.

  • Developed test plans, strategies and scope to ensure quality objectives were met.
  • Conducting system testing using CA LISA tool where I worked on testing various check points from raising a connection request for a new SIM/Landline/any device till the connection establishment
  • Executed automated tests using scripting language such as JavaScript.
  • Maintained test environment setup, including installation of hardware and software components necessary for testing purposes.
  • Coordinated with multiple project teams to ensure successful integration of changes into production systems.
  • Compiled data on quality issues and vulnerabilities and reported findings with suggestions for improvement.

Senior Test Engineer

Infosys
Chennai
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Conducted regression and performance testing of VDI Images
  • Tested the Citrix Xenapp and Citrix Xendesktop images
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Performed functional, system, integration, regression, load and performance testing of software applications.
  • Managed time effectively while multitasking in high-pressure situations.
  • Designed and implemented automation frameworks to improve the efficiency of the QA process.
  • Identified root causes of defects found during software testing cycles.
  • Ensured that all software changes were tested properly before being released into production environment.
  • Created detailed reports on the progress of each project phase including bug tracking and resolution status.
  • Prepared comprehensive test summary reports outlining test results along with recommendations for improvements.
  • Worked with waterfall methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.

Education

B.Tech -

Bapatla Women's Engineering College - Bapatla
03.2014

Intermediate -

Sri Chaitanya Mahila Kalasala
05.2010

S.S.C -

Creative Residential School

Skills

  • Manual Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Defect tracking
  • System Testing
  • Usability Testing
  • Process Validation
  • Effective Communication
  • Database: Oracle, MySql,MS SQL server
  • Test Management Tools : HP ALM, QTEST, JIRA, Zephyr
  • Programming Languages: Java, C, SQL
  • Operating Systems: Windows, UNIX
  • Scripting Languages: Unix Shell script,WorkLoad
  • Test Automation: Selenium web driver, Login VSI,CA LISA

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 5 members.
  • Achieved SPOT AWARDs twice for the quality improvement from 30% to 100%.
  • Key functional and performance resource behind Microsoft Classification tool .
  • Key validation on citrix VDI Xenapp and XenDesktop Images.

Affiliations

  • Pencil sketching real faces.
  • Creative video making
  • Montessori Education system

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Senior Software Validation Engineer

Calyx
03.2023 - Current

QA Analyst

HCL Technologies
11.2018 - 12.2020

QA Test Lead

HCL Technologies
11.2018 - 03.2023

Test Analyst

Infosys LTD
01.2018 - 11.2018

Senior Test Engineer

Infosys
01.2015 - 01.2018

B.Tech -

Bapatla Women's Engineering College - Bapatla

Intermediate -

Sri Chaitanya Mahila Kalasala

S.S.C -

Creative Residential School

Value Adds To Project

Developed macro to automate the regression of services to view and compare the Result sets across different windows services. Developed SQL queries to create the Splunk dashboards which simplified hours of work to minutes. Developed automated functional script which involved the testing of MS-AZURE AIP tool. Played a key supportive role in many project process related activities to retrieve annual results. Always the first point of contact for all the process related activities with respect to client. Had a good knowledge on all the process related activities. Automated the total calculation of VDI metrics with a simple effort. Efficiently identified the critical and High defects without leakage. In ST, identified the critical defects in the existing product which are being used by customers since 30+ years. Improved the product usability and minimize the issues. Always tried the best to give the best quality at requirement discussion phase itself.

Appreciations

  • Received multiple appreciations for the extraordinary commitment and excellent deliverables from client.
  • Received spot awards.
  • Received rewarding credit points.

Roles And Responsibilities

Coordinating with the project team to get understand the main objective of the project and finalizing on the requirements. Help the team involved for the same to walk through the requirements and involving them efficiently to reduce time. Following up with the project team to get signed off for the test approach, test strategy and test cases. Involving in meeting with the client on discussion on the new enhancements (CFD). Scripting the test cases once requirement is final based on FDS(Functional design specification). Getting involved with various teams like dev, DB, backend, middleware for the final analysis on the requirements. Performing dry run on automated scripts to ensure the code is working as per business requirements. Once application is stable, involving in execution process and analyze the automation test results. Creating reusable methods in order to reduce time and cost. Identifying the failures and analyzing the root cause - code deviation/application issues/test data issues. Interacting with development team on application issues and root cause for the failures. Raising valid defects in HP-ALM/JIRA and monitoring the defect status on daily basis. Taking ownership of automation testing and led the team by mentoring the team as required. Modification of test cases as per change/missed requirements or enhancements of functionalities. Refactoring the test scripts in line with the Change requirements. Executing the New feature and Regression Test Bed for each Test Level and Cycles. Involved in transition to new resources, assisting in understanding the Framework.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Learning New skills
  • Interacting with team
  • Engaging Team activities

Value Adds To Project

Developed macro to automate the regression of services to view and compare the Result sets across different windows services. Developed SQL queries to create the Splunk dashboards which simplified hours of work to minutes. Developed automated functional script which involved the testing of MS-AZURE AIP tool. Played a key supportive role in many project process related activities to retrieve annual results. Always the first point of contact for all the process related activities with respect to client. Had a good knowledge on all the process related activities. Automated the total calculation of VDI metrics with a simple effort. Efficiently identified the critical and High defects without leakage. In ST, identified the critical defects in the existing product which are being used by customers since 30+ years. Improved the product usability and minimize the issues. Always tried the best to give the best quality at requirement discussion phase itself.

Appreciations

  • Received multiple appreciations for the extraordinary commitment and excellent deliverables from client.
  • Received spot awards.
  • Received rewarding credit points.

Roles And Responsibilities

Coordinating with the project team to get understand the main objective of the project and finalizing on the requirements. Help the team involved for the same to walk through the requirements and involving them efficiently to reduce time. Following up with the project team to get signed off for the test approach, test strategy and test cases. Involving in meeting with the client on discussion on the new enhancements (CFD). Scripting the test cases once requirement is final based on FDS(Functional design specification). Getting involved with various teams like dev, DB, backend, middleware for the final analysis on the requirements. Performing dry run on automated scripts to ensure the code is working as per business requirements. Once application is stable, involving in execution process and analyze the automation test results. Creating reusable methods in order to reduce time and cost. Identifying the failures and analyzing the root cause - code deviation/application issues/test data issues. Interacting with development team on application issues and root cause for the failures. Raising valid defects in HP-ALM/JIRA and monitoring the defect status on daily basis. Taking ownership of automation testing and led the team by mentoring the team as required. Modification of test cases as per change/missed requirements or enhancements of functionalities. Refactoring the test scripts in line with the Change requirements. Executing the New feature and Regression Test Bed for each Test Level and Cycles. Involved in transition to new resources, assisting in understanding the Framework.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Learning New skills
  • Interacting with team
  • Engaging Team activities
HARITHA KAMMILI