Nagalaxmi Puri
Technical Test Lead
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven software testing professional with 13 years of experience in Functional, UAT, and Automation Testing, seeking to leverage expertise in a challenging environment to drive quality assurance excellence. Proficient in automation frameworks such as BDD/Cucumber and Page Object Model using Selenium WebDriver in Java, with additional knowledge of Playwright and Codecept tools. Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into structured test plans and scripts, executing comprehensive testing strategies including Smoke, Functional, Regression, and Re-Testing for web-based and back-end applications. Adept at collaborating with clients and product owners to validate business requirements while utilizing Agile methodologies for effective backlog creation, story tracking, and bug management with JIRA. Committed to delivering robust business solutions through meticulous defect documentation using tools like Team Foundation Server (TFS).
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Lead
HCL Technologies Ltd.
01.2022 - Current
- Managing testing initiatives, leading teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables in Agile projects as an UAT Tester in Wealth Management Applications.
- Led the testing team in executing comprehensive test strategies, ensuring quality deliverables aligned with project requirements.
- Developed and implemented automated testing frameworks using Java with Selenium, enhancing efficiency and reducing time-to-market for software releases.
- Established regular communication channels between onsite and offshore team members, ensuring seamless coordination despite geographical barriers.
- Implemented a robust reporting mechanism that provided real-time visibility into project progress for stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Mentored junior testers, facilitating knowledge transfer and improving overall team performance and productivity.
- Used Java with Selenium WebDriver for automation testing , Postman for API testing, and compared payload responses in Chatbot and Postman for functional validation.
Technical Lead
Infosys
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Delivered comprehensive testing solutions with a focus on automation and process optimization in Dataloads Application.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement Agile methodologies, enhancing project delivery timelines and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering a collaborative environment that improved team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
- Allocated tasks to team members based on priorities and complexity.
- Actively participated in backlog grooming sessions with onshore management, and contributed to all agile ceremonies.
- Solely responsible for the automation of the project, handling the entire framework setup, and execution.
- Implemented a custom framework using NUnit from scratch, ensuring efficient and scalable test automation.
- Coordinated with the team for daily stand-up calls to track progress and meet deadlines.
- Ensured the successful execution of test scripts to validate data loads, and reported on progress.
- Acted as the point of contact for other teams in the same account to help them solve the automation problems.
Software Test Analyst II
Black Knight India Solutions
09.2011 - 03.2020
- Automated the correspondent business applications using Selenium WebDriver with C# language.
- Used TFS for version control, bug tracking, and managing automation efforts, and MTM for test management.
- The automation team was assigned regression test cases for each release.
- The automation team was involved in the feasibility study of release-level test cases to continue with automation for those test cases alone.
- Led the feasibility study to identify which test cases should be automated, and then began automation efforts.
- Worked closely with the project manager to ensure timely, quality delivery.
- Analyzed test cases for automation feasibility, and ensured proper standards for automation.
- Managed and executed automation tests in the Lab Center, and verified the accuracy of automated test scripts.
- Conducted code reviews for automated test scripts developed by peers.
- Lead daily status meetings and report on work progress.
- Actively contributed to test management tasks, including test case creation, test execution, and defect tracking.
- Maintained a report of failed scripts (RCA), and coordinated defect triage calls with development and product teams.
- Actively managed work allocation to team members, and tracked their progress.
- Created and published progress reports and dashboards.
Education
B.Tech - Computer Science Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad01.2011
Skills
Java
Accomplishments
- Got Client Appreciations for maintaining total Mortgage project whole and solely without any issues.
- Completed Internal Infosys Certified C# Sharp Programming.
- Completed the Internal Certifications belongs to SDET at Infosys.
- Completed Internal AI Trainings at HCL.
- Got Appreciation from the Client Management for guiding on Testing Concepts and Agile process.
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above written are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Test Lead
HCL Technologies Ltd.
01.2022 - Current
Technical Lead
Infosys
05.2020 - 01.2022
Software Test Analyst II
Black Knight India Solutions
09.2011 - 03.2020
B.Tech - Computer Science Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University