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MANORAMA KOTHA

SDET2
Bangalore Urban
MANORAMA KOTHA

Summary

Seasoned Quality Assurance professional with over 14 years of experience in the software industry, specializing in quality assurance for telecom and large-scale infrastructure projects. Expertise encompasses both manual and automated testing within agile frameworks, employing cutting-edge tools and technologies to ensure product excellence. Proficient in Azure Cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and ARM templates, with hands-on experience in Azure Private 5G Core and testing 4G/5G call models using Spirent Landslide tools. Strong foundation in Python and Selenium supports a commitment to delivering high-quality results while adapting to the latest technologies, fostering innovation and driving business success.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Microsoft India

SDET II
06.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Project Overview: Azure Private 5G Core.| PMEC | 1P Azure solution | Enterprise Mobile Networks
  • AP5GC is a cloud-managed Azure service that tightly integrates edge network functions with other Azure services which deliver private 4G/5G solutions for enterprise mobile networks
  • It also offers Packet core monitoring and diagnose problems by correlating 1P vs 3P metrics
  • Took complete ownership of QA test plans and validations for key features, including Packet Core deployment, re-installation, SIM management, SIM vendor integration, 4G/5G call flow verification, and performance benchmarking for SIM import and provisioning
  • Actively participated in sprint planning and facilitated daily scrums, ensuring the QA plan was aligned with project timelines
  • Owned and maintained Azure Repos for automation tools, regularly reviewing code changes to ensure high test quality and comprehensive coverage
  • Lead the SIM management test automation, significantly reducing the QA cycle time and improving testing efficiency
  • Collaborated with product, engineering, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements, impacts, and ensure all relevant cases were considered for testing
  • Contributed to test case reviews, feature functional specification reviews, and user guide reviews to ensure thorough documentation and feature validation
  • Azure Private 5G Core | PMEC | 1P Azure solution | Enterprise Mobile Networks

Microsoft

SDET I
05.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Project Overview: Affirmed Private Network Service (APNS) | PMEC | 3P solution | On-premises
  • APNS is a managed network service offering private LTE to enterprises, Affirmed EPC core combined with Azure's capabilities to create a complete turnkey solution
  • Took complete ownership of QA testing for the product, leading the entire QA lifecycle from understanding requirements to test plan preparation
  • Allocated QA members, wrote and reviewed test cases, and managed app deployment in Azure
  • Performed functional, performance, 4G call flow, and security vulnerability testing
  • Initiated automation testing to accelerate repetitive test cases, reducing the overall QA cycle time and ensuring the quality of GA releases to customers
  • Actively played the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) role, participating in customer calls and providing mitigation and solutions independently, without engineering involvement
  • Collaborated closely with product, engineering, and cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive coverage of use cases and test cases
  • Allocated team tasks, ensured test results were updated in TestRail, and led efforts to create detailed troubleshooting guides, deployment guides, and user guides
  • Affirmed Private Network Service (APNS) | PMEC | 3P solution | On-premises
  • APNS is a managed network service offering private LTE to enterprises, Affirmed EPC core combined with Azure's capabilities to create a complete turnkey solution

Capgemini (formerly ARICENT)

Technical Leader
08.2018 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Project Overview: Policy Enforcer (PE): Policy Enforcer is a key component of the Junos Space Security Director UI, integrating with Sky ATP for centralized threat management and monitoring in software-defined secure networks
  • Led UI automation testing for threat prevention policies using Selenium with the Robot Framework
  • Conducted regression and functional testing to ensure feature quality and reliability
  • Validated new features, resolved issues, and created/updated test cases for both new and existing functionalities
  • Executed test cases across multiple browsers to ensure cross-browser compatibility
  • Managed defect logging and tracking using Gnats, prioritizing critical issues for resolution
  • Conducted upgrade testing for each release to validate new functionalities and enhancements
  • Policy Enforcer (PE): Policy Enforcer is a key component of the Junos Space Security Director UI, integrating with Sky ATP for centralized threat management and monitoring

Capgemini (formerly ARICENT)

Technical Leader
08.2015 - 11.2017

Job overview

  • Project Overview: Connectivity Service Director (CSD): Connectivity Service Director is a network management system enabling service providers to configure Layer 2 and Layer 3 services (L3VPN, VPLS, Point-to-Point)
  • Conducted testing for the L3VPN module, focusing on both functional and regression testing
  • Automated test cases using Selenium and the Robot Framework, enhancing testing efficiency
  • Validated new features and resolved issues, ensuring high-quality service delivery
  • Developed and updated comprehensive test cases for both new and existing functionalities
  • Executed cross-browser testing to guarantee compatibility across different platforms
  • Managed defect logging and prioritization using Gnats, identifying critical issues for timely resolution
  • Connectivity Service Director (CSD): Connectivity Service Director is a network management system enabling service providers to configure Layer 2 and Layer 3 services (L3VPN, VPLS, Point-to-Point)

Capgemini (formerly ARICENT)

Senior Software Engineer
09.2013 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Project Overview: MUSE (Network Performance Optimizer) is a product designed to monitor wireless radio access networks, addressing performance issues by providing relevant data and analytical tools for operators
  • Conducted testing for the QoS module, analyzing performance data through SQL queries and scripts
  • Automated testing for NUART and RIDM modules using Selenium WebDriver, improving testing efficiency
  • Performed regression and functional testing for the QoS module to ensure feature reliability
  • Developed and updated test cases for new and existing functionalities
  • Executed cross-browser test cases to ensure compatibility and performance
  • Managed defect logging and prioritization using DCT, facilitating timely issue resolution
  • MUSE (Network Performance Optimizer) is a product designed to monitor wireless radio access networks, addressing performance issues by providing relevant data and analytical tools for operators

Capgemini (formerly ARICENT)

Software Engineer
11.2010 - 08.2013

Job overview

  • Project Overview: Radio Network Controller (RNC) is a critical component in the UMTS radio access network (UTRAN), responsible for managing NodeBs, executing radio resource management, handling mobility functions, and encrypting user data
  • Executed multi-product functional testing and automation within an Agile framework for the NSN UMTS project
  • Contributed to Continuous Integration (CI) processes, generating reports and conducting testing
  • Analyzed change requests (CR) and identified relevant test cases
  • Developed detailed test case descriptions, reviewed test artifacts, and executed test cases
  • Closely tracked issues and verified corrections upon official release
  • Radio Network Controller (RNC) is a critical component in the UMTS radio access network (UTRAN), responsible for managing NodeBs, executing radio resource management, handling mobility functions, and encrypting user data

Education

GIET, JNTUK
Rajahmundry

MCA from Master of Computer Applications
05-2010

University Overview

GPA: 78%

S.K.B.R, Andhra University
Amalapuram

BSC from M.P.C
03-2007

University Overview

GPA: 73%

Board of Intermediate
Amalapuram

Intermediate from MPC
03-2004

University Overview

GPA: 87%

State Secondary Board
Munganda

S.S.C
03-2002

University Overview

GPA: 83%

Skills

DOMAIN AND SKILLS

DOMAIN AND SKILLS
Python, Azure Cloud (1P service life cycles, Storage Accounts, ARM templates, Geneva for orchestration), Unix, Linux, Windows – Ensuring optimal system performance, Selenium WebDriver, DB Visualizer – Efficient automated testing & database management, MySQL, SQL – Optimized data management & integrity, Azure DevOps, JIRA – Skilled in agile methodologies & project tracking, SVN, Git, ClearCase – Effective source code management & collaboration, DCT, Pronto, JIRA, Azure DevOps (ADO) – Comprehensive issue tracking & resolution, Proven experience in optimizing network performance & reliability, Expertise in enhanced network operations solutions, Insightful understanding of tailored solutions for private mobile network deployments

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

    Got Quality star award in Microsoft.

Certification

Az900

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Timeline

SDET II
Microsoft India
06.2022 - Current
SDET I
Microsoft
05.2021 - 05.2022
Technical Leader
Capgemini (formerly ARICENT)
08.2018 - 05.2021
Technical Leader
Capgemini (formerly ARICENT)
08.2015 - 11.2017
Senior Software Engineer
Capgemini (formerly ARICENT)
09.2013 - 08.2015
Software Engineer
Capgemini (formerly ARICENT)
11.2010 - 08.2013
GIET, JNTUK
MCA from Master of Computer Applications
S.K.B.R, Andhra University
BSC from M.P.C
Board of Intermediate
Intermediate from MPC
State Secondary Board
S.S.C

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