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Education
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Key Project Domains
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Bolloju Niranjan

Bolloju Niranjan

Hyderabad,Telangana

Summary

16+ years of IT experience across RPA Infrastructure, Automation Testing, and HP ALM Administration.

3+ years as a UiPath RPA Infra Lead, managing Orchestrator, deployment, upgrades, and governance.

5+ years in Automation Testing using tools like UFT, Selenium, Worksoft, and Rational Robot.

3+ years of hands-on experience as HP ALM Admin, including upgrades, customization, and reporting.

Specializing in automation estimations, feasibility analysis, planning, and execution.

Domain experience across BFSI, SAP, EMS, Telecom, and Media.

Strong leadership in resource management, task allocation, and stakeholder engagement.

Experienced with leading test teams and managing comprehensive testing strategies. Utilizes expertise in test automation and defect tracking to enhance software quality. Track record of fostering collaborative team environments and delivering reliable, high-quality products.

Professional with a strong background in software testing and quality assurance. Adept at leading teams, ensuring smooth collaboration, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in test planning, automation, and defect management. Valued for clear communication, problem-solving abilities, and delivering consistent results. Dynamic Software Tester with experience writing test scripts, debugging and implementing automation tests to help applications run smoothly. Collaborates with software team in continuous build and deployment process. Excels at learning new software tools and best practices in software quality assurance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Test Lead

Applied Materials
12.2021 - 07.2024
  • Managed a Team of 15+
  • Managed RPA infrastructure and tools (UiPath, HP ALM, Worksoft Certify).
  • Led HP ALM and UFT tool maintenance at the portfolio level.
  • Coordinated with IT for upgrades, access management, and bot account provisioning.
  • Conducted automation feasibility studies, built frameworks, and presented POCs.
  • Delivered automation strategies, resource plans, and release reports.
  • Mentored junior testing staff, fostering skill development and promoting best practices within the team.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to identify potential issues early in the development lifecycle, reducing time-to-market.
  • Analyzed test results to drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with quality standards and customer expectations.
  • Coordinated complex projects, managing timelines and resources to meet critical deliverables in fast-paced environments.
  • Established key performance indicators for testing processes, enabling data-driven decision-making for process enhancements.
  • Facilitated training sessions on new tools and methodologies, increasing team proficiency and adapting to industry advancements.
  • Executed test cases and documented defects, confirming resolution and mitigation of defects.
  • Conducted regression testing of existing products.
  • Spearheaded training initiatives aimed at enhancing the competency levels of existing test personnel while building a strong pipeline of new talent in support of future growth objectives.
  • Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.
  • Reviewed project specification documentation to create appropriate testing methodologies.
  • Provided reports on milestones, issues and test concerns to project managers for assistance.
  • Improved software quality by designing and implementing comprehensive test strategies and plans.
  • Streamlined testing processes to identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Implemented a robust reporting mechanism that provided real-time visibility into project progress for stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Created testing scenarios for long-term and expedited development schedules.
  • Enhanced product performance with thorough troubleshooting and identification of critical defects.
  • Worked with supervisors to improve testing capabilities.
  • Established regular communication channels between onsite and offshore team members, ensuring seamless coordination despite geographical barriers.
  • Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
  • Carried out tests to identify, report and repair bugs and glitches.
  • Collaborated with QA team to test software quality through manual and automated testing.
  • Assisted team with development of web-based applications in Agile environment.
  • Defined and identified test cases for new application development.
  • Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
  • Supported test review, defect control and configuration management within delivery pipeline.

Sr. Automation Test Engineer

Deloitte
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Managed team of 3
  • Managed Orchestrator/Control-Room/Scheduler for RPA.
  • Handled access controls, bot account credential vaults, and deployment support.
  • Uploaded packages/scripts; coordinated with infra and security teams.
  • Developed and executed automated test scripts using Selenium and Java to enhance testing efficiency.
  • Led quality assurance efforts by implementing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, improving deployment speed.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify defects, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and issue resolution.
  • Designed and maintained test plans and strategies aligned with Agile methodologies for continuous integration processes.
  • Mentored junior testers on best practices in automation testing, fostering skill development within the team.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of defects, driving process improvements that reduced overall testing cycle time.
  • Evaluated new testing tools and technologies, recommending solutions that enhanced automation capabilities and performance.
  • Facilitated workshops on automation frameworks, promoting knowledge sharing across teams to improve project outcomes.

Sr. Associate – Automation Lead

Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2006 - 06.2020
  • Worked across various clients and domains on test automation, infrastructure, and HP ALM administration.
  • Projects include Kantar Media, Franklin Templeton, Comcast, Cambridge University, Invensys, American Express, Société Générale.
  • Conducted performance reviews and feedback sessions to support team development and accountability.
  • Streamlined operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and proposing actionable solutions.
  • Effectively managed multiple competing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional results for clients and the organization.
  • Implemented process improvements that led to significant time savings and increased accuracy in deliverables.
  • Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.
  • Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
  • Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
  • Increased client satisfaction through thorough analysis of project requirements and delivering high-quality results.
  • Analyzed customer data to identify trends and anticipate customer needs.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
  • Completed daily logs for management review.
  • Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.
  • Increased profitability and productivity by minimizing downtime and streamlining quality control procedures.
  • Streamlined office operations by effectively monitoring and addressing client correspondence and data communications.
  • Trained and supervised employees on office policies and procedures.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
  • Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
  • Managed data and correspondence to secure information across complex landscapes of organizational departments.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Bangalore University
Bangalore
10.2002

Skills

  • UiPath
  • UFT
  • Selenium
  • Rational Robot
  • TestPartner
  • Worksoft
  • HP ALM
  • JIRA
  • TestDirector
  • GTP
  • ITrack
  • Sasneo
  • Git
  • Perforce
  • Windows 10
  • 7
  • XP
  • MS Access
  • Keyword-driven
  • Data-driven
  • Hybrid
  • VBScript
  • SQL
  • Java
  • Excel Macros
  • Bug tracking
  • Requirements analysis
  • Test data management
  • Test reporting
  • Integration testing
  • Test design
  • Functional testing
  • Regression testing
  • Smoke testing
  • Cross-browser testing
  • Testing management
  • Exploratory testing
  • Project coordination
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Test strategy development
  • Stress testing
  • Test automation
  • Framework development
  • Scheduling
  • Automated test development
  • Manual testing
  • Test case design
  • Project planning
  • Evaluations
  • Test execution
  • Test environment setup
  • Test scripting
  • Test planning
  • Defect management
  • Testing metric tracking
  • Automation scripting
  • Defect tracking
  • Defect resolution
  • Writing test scripts
  • Experience with agile methodologies

Certification

  • ISTQB Certified Tester
  • UiPath RPA Infrastructure (Internal)
  • HP ALM Admin Training
  • UFT Advanced Automation

Tools Platforms Handled

  • UiPath
  • HP ALM
  • UFT
  • Worksoft Certify
  • Selenium
  • TestDirector
  • ITrack
  • Perforce
  • Git
  • Windows Server
  • MS Access
  • Credential Vault
  • Excel VBA
  • SAP CRM/SRM/FICO Modules

Key Project Domains

  • Banking & Finance – Société Générale, Franklin Templeton
  • Media & Analytics – Kantar Media
  • Telecom – Comcast
  • Education – Cambridge University
  • Semiconductor – Applied Materials

Timeline

Test Lead

Applied Materials
12.2021 - 07.2024

Sr. Automation Test Engineer

Deloitte
02.2021 - 12.2021

Sr. Associate – Automation Lead

Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2006 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Bangalore University

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