Panendra Reddy
Hyderabad
Summary
Senior QA Engineer with 8+ years of dedicated experience in Guidewire Functional and Automation Testing across ClaimCenter, PolicyCenter, and BillingCenter. Strong expertise in P&C insurance workflows, Guidewire Cloud migration, integration testing, and data validation. Proficient in analyzing configuration impacts, validating business rules, testing end-to-end LOB workflows, and collaborating effectively with BAs, POs, developers, and cross-functional teams in Agile environments. Hands-on experience with GT Framework, API testing (REST/SOAP), Postman, Playwright automation, and SQL-driven validations for both UI and backend consistency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Associate Lead QA
EXPLEO SOLUTIONS
03.2023 - Current
- Led functional testing for Guidewire Cloud migration, validating 300+ business rules, 150+ integrations, and ensuring 0 Sev-1 defects post-production.
- Validated full lifecycle workflows across PC, CC, and BC, including Rating, Issuance, Billing Schedules, FNOL, Exposures, and Financial transactions.
- Designed and executed 500+ test scenarios, achieving 100% BRD coverage.
- Used Playwright for UI regression coverage of critical business flows.
- Participated in end-to-end integration testing for eCaaS Product using REST/JSON APIs, ensuring seamless data exchange with Guidewire.
- Drove defect triage and resolution of 200+ defects, reducing reopening rate to
Senior Software Engineer (Guidewire Claim Center QA)
VALUE MOMENTUM
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Tested ClaimCenter configuration changes related to FNOL intake, exposures, activities, documents, and claim financials.
- Validated integration flows between customer portals and ClaimCenter using API testing.
- Executed regression testing after configuration changes and defect fixes.
- Supported defect analysis by identifying configuration and integration impact areas.
- Managed defects using Azure DevOps in an Agile delivery model.
- Client: GEICO
QA Analyst (ETL & Claims Testing)
NETENRICH TECHNOLOGIES
Hyderabad
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Tested PolicyCenter submission and endorsement flows influenced by configuration changes.
- Validated ClaimCenter FNOL, settlement, and payment workflows.
- Supported integration testing across policy, claims, and billing systems.
- Helped improve coverage for configuration-driven business scenarios.
- Wrote complex SQL queries for reconciliation and transformation logic verification.
Education
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
JNTU Hyderabad
01.2015
Skills
- ClaimCenter expertise: FNOL, segmentation, loss details, exposures, reserves, payments, recoveries, SIU rules, subrogation, claim financials
- PolicyCenter proficiency: account management, submission processes, rating factors, underwriting referrals, endorsements, renewals, rewrites, cancellations
- BillingCenter skills: payment processing, invoicing management, delinquency handling, write-off strategies, refund procedures
- Configuration concepts: PCF screens, Gosu logic application, business rule validation, product model adjustments, rating configuration analysis
- Integration testing: REST/SOAP APIs, Edge APIs utilization, event messaging systems, customer and producer portals management
- Guidewire Cloud capabilities: migration validation techniques, configuration impact assessment, regression optimization strategies
Testing Skills & Areas of Expertise
- Guidewire Suite: ClaimCenter (4+ years), PolicyCenter (3+ years), BillingCenter (1+ years)
- Testing types: functional, regression, integration, configuration, API, and data validation
- Automation tools: Playwright, TOSCA, Selenium (basic)
- API testing: Postman, TOSCA API automation (REST, JSON, XML)
- DB tools: Oracle, SQL Server (complex queries, DWH testing)
- Project tools: JIRA, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Git
- Methodologies: Agile (Scrum), SDLC, STLC
- Other skills: Power BI, VBA, and
Key Project Highlights
- Led Guidewire Cloud Migration validation for PC/CC/BC at P&V.
- Successfully validated 3rd-party integrations (GEICO) reducing claim cycle time.
Certification
ISTQB - Foundation, Agile Tester, and CTAI Certified.
Timeline
Associate Lead QA
EXPLEO SOLUTIONS
03.2023 - Current
Senior Software Engineer (Guidewire Claim Center QA)
VALUE MOMENTUM
11.2021 - 10.2022
QA Analyst (ETL & Claims Testing)
NETENRICH TECHNOLOGIES
02.2018 - 10.2021
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
JNTU Hyderabad