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Associate QA EngineerSoftware Test EngineerManual Software TesterQA EngineerLocation Preference
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Harshitha Varala
Hyderabad
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Summary
Associate QA Engineer with expertise in agile methodologies and defect life cycle management, currently contributing to Jio Platforms Limited in Navi, Mumbai. With a strong foundation in problem-solving and analytical thinking, I excel at spotting inconsistencies and ensuring quality in software projects. My collaborative nature and strong communication skills enable seamless coordination with developers and stakeholders. Adaptable and quick to learn, I bring a proactive approach to improving processes and delivering high-quality results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Associate QA Engineer
Jio Platforms Limited
Navi Mumbai
09.2023 - Current
- Adapted testing strategies to accommodate new technologies and methodologies.
- Improved requirement traceability by linking 100% of test cases to user stories in Jira.
- Managed end-to-end defect lifecycle using Jira, reducing defect turnaround time by 15%–25%.
- Identified, documented, and tracked bugs of new software features throughout the development process, using bug tracking systems such as Azure DevOps.
- Collaborated with developers, product owners, and triaged defects to ensure timely resolution.
- Prepared sprint-wise defect analysis reports to support release decisions.
- Implemented automated testing tools, significantly reducing the time required for regression testing.
- Executed detailed test cases and maintained precise records of testing processes, tools, and outcomes.
- Created detailed reports on the results of quality assurance tests conducted.
Intern
Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems Pvt. Ltd.
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted thorough test evaluations for product quality.
- Tested and validated material movement processes in SAP for the QA team, ensuring accurate inventory updates and identifying system discrepancies.
Education
B. Tech - Electronics and communication
Vignan Institute of Technology And Science
Hyderabad, TG07.2023
Intermediate - MPC
Sri Chaitanya Junior Kalasala
Hyderabad, TG03.2019
SSC -
Sri Chaitanya School
Hyderabad, TG03.2017
Skills
- Agile methodologies
- Manual testing experience
- Automation knowledge
- JIRA proficiency
- Defect lifecycle management
- Analytical thinking
Projects
- Unique ID and biometric based electronic voting machine: The purpose of this project is to design a fingerprint voting machine where there is no need for the user to carry their ID for voting. This feature includes larger security and will be done automatically, therefore saving enormous time and resources.
- Smart shopping cart with an automated billing system: The concept of this project is to design a trolley through which any customer can pay their bill by themselves and need not carry cash or cards with them. It saves the valuable time of customers, and reduces the rush near billing counters.
Certification
PYTHON
Languages
- Telugu
- English
- Hindi
- German
TOOLS
- Jira
- GENIE
- Coolwatcher
- ArmTracer
PLATFORMS
- Jenkins
- Azure DevOps
Timeline
Associate QA Engineer
Jio Platforms Limited
09.2023 - Current
Intern
Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems Pvt. Ltd.
07.2021 - 10.2021
B. Tech - Electronics and communication
Vignan Institute of Technology And Science
Intermediate - MPC
Sri Chaitanya Junior Kalasala
SSC -
Sri Chaitanya School