Nagakrishna Malluri
Quality Assurance Engineer
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic and proactive QA Engineer with 4.8+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance , focused on improving application functionality and reliability.
Strong technical and communication skills with proven expertise in test planning, execution, and defect tracking to deliver high-quality products on schedule. Hands-on experience in AI , manual , API , database , and automated testing, collaborating effectively with both small and large cross-functional teams across multiple projects.
Highly collaborative and committed to continuous learning and process improvement to consistently meet project goals and exceed client expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
4
4
Languages
Work History
Quality Assurance Engineer
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Limited
Bangalore
04.2023 - Current
- Contributed to Agentic AI , LLM chat-bot , Knowledge AI and Partners compensation (confidential) enterprise applications.
- Led end-to-end testing (Manual testing, API testing, Backend testing and Automation) for Generative AI chatbot solutions , Agentic AI workflows for SAP , Deloitte's Knowledge AI, and Partner Compensation Management Systems.
- Designed and executed AL/ML-focused test strategies, validating: LLM response accuracy and consistency, Agentic decision-making reliability, Data integrity, hallucination scenarios, and edge cases.
- Authored and maintained 500+ test cases and test scenarios across functional, regression, and for AI-driven features, improving overall test coverage.
- Served as Acting QA Lead for multiple Agile sprints, owning sprint-level QA planning, execution, defect triage, and 100% on time sprint sign-offs .
- Managed the entire defect lifecycle for 250+ defects , ensuring timely resolution, retesting fixes, and preventing defect leakage into production.
- Developed and executed automation scripts using Deloitte's in-house automation framework Total Test Ware , increasing regression efficiency by ~45%.
- Actively participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand ups, retrospectives), providing continuous QA feedback across the SDLC.
- Collaborated closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to improve application stability, performance, and user experience .
- Implemented automation-first testing approaches , reducing manual effort by ~45% and expanding overall test coverage.
- Mentored and onboarded 2 junior QA engineers , promoting best practices in test design, execution, and defect reporting.
- Awarded "Move the Dot" Recognition for delivering high-impact QA contributions and driving measurable quality improvements.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Test Yantra Software Solutions
Bangalore
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Contributed to 3 education-domain projects , supporting web-based learning and management platforms.
- Served as single and primary QA for a UAE-based client, owning complete QA activities from requirement analysis to release sign-off.
- Performed Manual and API testing in parallel , validating business logic, integrations, and backend workflows.
- Designed and executed 300+ test cases , improving functional test coverage.
- Developed automation scripts using Java & Selenium, automating repetitive regression scenarios and reducing manual effort ~30% .
- Built and maintained automated regression suites , improving test execution efficiency and release confidence.
- Optimized test cases and test scenarios, increasing defect detection efficiency during early test cycles.
- Successfully met tight delivery timelines, supporting multiple releases with on-time QA sign-off .
- Ensured timely delivery of high-quality products through effective coordination with cross-functional teams.
- Actively participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Managed bug tracking and defect reporting (JIRA), ensuring clear communication and faster resolution.
- Participated in root cause analysis for recurring defects, contributing to process improvements and reduction in repeat issues.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Photon Interactive Private Limited
Bangalore
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Contributed to 2 healthcare-domain web applications for US-based clients , supporting business-critical workflows.
- Performed manual functional testing and regular regression sweeps across multiple web applications.
- Executed testing cycles and delivered quality sign-off for 5 production releases , ensuring stable deployments.
- Designed and optimized test cases and test scenarios, improving defect detection efficiency.
- Managed defect tracking and reporting using bug tracking tools, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
- Supported successful product launches by conducting extensive pre-release validation and sanity testing.
- Ensured adherence to quality standards and release timelines , contributing to improved customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
09.2014 - 08.2018
Skills
AI / ML Testing (LLM & Agentic AI Validation)
Manual Testing
Automation Testing
API Testing
Mobile Application Testing
Test Plan & Test Strategy Development
Defect Tracking & Reporting
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC / STLC)
Agile / Scrum Methodology
Project & Sprint Management
Java Programming
Team Collaboration & Cross-functional Coordination
Multitasking & Time Management
Certification
QSpiders - Certification in Manual Testing
Timeline
ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL-149730)
10-2025
Quality Assurance Engineer - Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Limited
04.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Engineer - Test Yantra Software Solutions
01.2022 - 02.2023
Quality Assurance Engineer - Photon Interactive Private Limited
04.2021 - 12.2021
QSpiders - Certification in Automation Testing (Java Selenium)
02-2021
QSpiders - Certification in MOBILE Testing
01-2020
QSpiders - Certification in Manual Testing
12-2019
Alliance University - Bachelor of Technology, Civil Engineering
09.2014 - 08.2018
Additional Information
- Test Management & Agile Tools:
Azure DevOps, JIRA, SpiraTeam, Asana
- API & Automation Tools:
Postman, Selenium WebDriver, Katalon Studio
- CI/CD & DevOps:
Azure DevOps Pipelines, Docker Desktop
- Databases:
MySQL, PostgreSQL (pgAdmin)
- Version Control & IDEs:
GitHub, Eclipse, VS Code
- UI/UX & Collaboration:
Figma, Zeplin
- Security Testing:
Fortify
- Cross-Browser Testing:
BrowserStack
Accomplishments
- Recognized at Deloitte for outstanding contributions and strong demonstrating of firm values - including Collaboration and Client Centricity . Awarded the "Move the Dot" - Dot of Fame achievement certificate.
- Recognized at Test Yantra Software Solutions as a key contributor , authoring whitepapers and project documentation for Education Domain initiatives under the Test Center of Excellence (TCoE).