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Pavana Shivaram

Bengaluru

Summary

Detail-oriented QA Analyst with 4 years of experience in manual testing backend testing, SQL, ETL, and data validation. Expertise includes file-processing workflows, source-to-target mappings, and integration testing. Skilled in data reconciliation, defect management, and regression testing within Agile teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality enterprise solutions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Analyst

Altimetrik/SLK Software
Bengaluru
02.2025 - Current

Project - Byte Migrators

  • Executed end-to-end testing for file-based transaction processing workflows, ensuring data integrity and compliance across upstream and downstream systems.
  • Validated fixed-format incoming files to ensure accurate data ingestion in backend applications.
  • Conducted source-to-target mapping validation between input files, database tables, and downstream payloads.
  • Performed backend database testing using SQL queries to verify data loads, inserts, updates, and record processing.
  • Tested event-driven workflows to confirm message generation schema compliance and downstream processing accuracy.
  • Designed test scenarios for create, update, inquiry, and transaction processing workflows.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve defects and support timely project delivery, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
  • Logged and tracked defects throughout their lifecycle, contributing to root cause analysis and improving defect resolution processes.

Test Engineer

SLK Software
Bengaluru
07.2022 - 01.2025

Managed a project focused on enhancing commercial and digital platforms.

  • Executed regression, smoke and exploratory testing using Zephyr to uphold high software quality standards
  • Documented test results accurately, ensuring compliance with quality standards and facilitating stakeholder confidence.
  • Collaborated with engineers using agile methodologies, streamlining processes to enhance team efficiency.
  • Evaluated user stories and acceptance criteria to develop comprehensive, impactful test scenarios.
  • Conducted manual testing on various platforms and devices.
  • Maintained test documentation and updated test cases as needed.
  • Executed end-to-end testing of newly released features and identified any discrepancies between actual outcomes and desired outcomes.
  • Executed test scripts and logged defects, working with application team to resolve issues arising out of testing process.
  • Wrote clear bug reports with detailed reproduction steps for developers.
  • Analyzed user stories and acceptance criteria to create test plans and test cases.
  • Worked with product development engineers to isolate issues by collecting and analyzing detailed process steps, log files and data input.
  • Created and executed test cases for large business initiatives, automating test cases and for regular execution.
  • Extensively tested mobile apps across multiple devices and platforms.
  • Supported user acceptance testing (UAT) by preparing test environments and assisting users.

Internship

SLK Software
Bengaluru
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Developed test cases and scripts based on requirements and specifications.
  • Created detailed test plans and test cases for functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Executed manual tests for software applications, verifying functionality and performance to meet quality standards.
  • Wrote bug reports with detailed reproduction steps, facilitating efficient resolution for developers.
  • Performed manual and automated load tests for web applications using HP LoadRunner.
  • Configured different types of virtual users in HP LoadRunner according to the business requirements.
  • Developed customized LoadRunner Vugen scripts with manual correlation and user-defined functions, enhancing test accuracy and reliability.

Education

M.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering

REVA University
Bengaluru
09-2022

B.Tech - Computer Science And Engineering

REVA University
Bengaluru
07-2020

Skills

  • End-to-end testing
  • ETL testing
  • Backend testing
  • File testing
  • Integration testing
  • Data mapping
  • SQL queries
  • Data validation
  • Test planning
  • Regression testing
  • Defect tracking
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • User story evaluation
  • Workflow optimization
  • Workflow efficiency
  • Product development
  • Manual testing
  • Functional testing
  • Exploratory testing

Timeline

QA Analyst

Altimetrik/SLK Software
02.2025 - Current

Test Engineer

SLK Software
07.2022 - 01.2025

Internship

SLK Software
09.2021 - 07.2022

M.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering

REVA University

B.Tech - Computer Science And Engineering

REVA University
Pavana Shivaram