Pavani Vegi
Chennai
Summary
Automation Test Specialist with 9+ years of experience in quality assurance, data integrity, and end-user satisfaction, particularly within the Telecom domain. Adept at bridging communication between stakeholders and QA teams, managing documentation, and reporting to ensure smooth production releases and issue resolution. Proficient in leveraging tools like Jira to monitor defects, collaborating with development teams to resolve issues quickly. Known for meticulous defect analysis, thorough test planning and execution, and a results-driven approach to delivering high-quality software products.
Experienced with test planning, execution, and documentation. Utilizes analytical skills to identify and address software defects effectively. Knowledge of collaborative methods to enhance team performance and ensure high-quality deliverables.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Automation Test Specialist
IBM India Private Ltd
01.2020 - Current
- Successfully completed 200+ weekly deployments
- Preparation of 1000+ Test Scenarios and Test Data for the functional testing requirements and performing test execution
- Creation of functional library, frame file, test scripts, test plan, data driven test scripts for test automation
- Performing 100+ Regression testing (both Manual and Automated test scripts.)
- Improved test efficiency by creating reusable test assets such as data sets, templates, and scripts.
- Identifying defects and perform root cause analysis
- Preparation of Test Execution reports, Test Summary Reports and Defect report
- Responsible for uploading the final Test Results to SharePoint
- Direct client interaction involving conference calls, walkthrough, meetings and reviews
- Live demo to the customers on the RFCs to gain customer satisfaction and approval, before moving it to production
- Preparation of weekly and monthly status reports
- Supported user acceptance testing activities by providing guidance on test scenarios and validating reported issues.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, incorporating best practices into test strategies for optimal outcomes.
- Streamlined testing processes with the introduction of automated testing tools, leading to improved efficiency and reduced manual efforts.
- Improved overall software reliability through meticulous regression testing during each release cycle.
- Oversaw the management of test environments, ensuring stability and consistency for accurate test results.
- Identified critical bottlenecks in existing systems, resulting in performance optimizations and enhanced user experience.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that led to increased productivity and skill development.
- Validated user experience by conducting usability testing with end-users and incorporating feedback into subsequent iterations.
- Collaborated with developers to identify root causes of defects and ensure timely resolution.
- Supported cross-functional teams in identifying risks, mitigating issues, and ensuring overall product quality.
- Managed communication between different stakeholders to gather information, resolve differences and implement improvements.
Senior Test Lead
IBM India Private Ltd
03.2019 - 02.2024
- Mentored and coached 40+ junior team members, resulting in a 50% decrease in employee turnover
- Implemented automation tools, reducing manual testing efforts and increasing overall productivity.
- Fostered open lines of communication with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring transparency regarding progress on deliverables.
- Presented project updates to senior executives, resulting in increased trust and confidence in team's capabilities
- Indulged in Analyzing requirements and provide detailed report on Impact and effort Analysis, with correctly assessing total HLTC count, Defect Density, and Cost using RTC tool to record assessment
- Partners with business analysts, business primes and development teams to ensure that all testing requirements are addressed on prioritized basis
- Managing offshore test team by means of daily calls and monitoring status from HP ALM
- Developed customizable web-based dashboards, real time metrics and reports, project milestone tracking and status using RTC
- Responsible for preparing daily execution status report using Auto DSR and presenting it to clients and various vendors
- Worked as Defect Manager to track & review defects of all projects and chaired defect triage call to get an update from other team on daily basis
- Coordinating with various vendor teams for performing system integration, End to end & Stub testing activities (Various vendor teams: Tapestry, OMF services, DigiTEK, and COM)
- Improved product reliability with comprehensive end-to-end system testing.
- Enhanced software quality by implementing effective test strategies and test plans.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential risks, resulting in proactive mitigation strategies.
- Actively participated in Agile planning sessions, providing valuable input on test scope and effort estimation.
Test Specialist
IBM India Private Ltd
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Designed test cases and High-level scenarios using CTD (Combinatorial Test Design) trough IBM Focus V2.20.2 tool
- Responsible for identifying, analyzing, measuring, and managing project test risks and Scope of testing
- Involved in HLTC preparations and walkthrough it to clients and other vendors
- Designing, Reviewing and Executing Test cases based on business requirements and functional requirements specifications
- Raised and managed defects using HP ALM ticket
- Co-ordinate with all the application owners for End-to-End testing activities
- Knowledge transfer and guiding the team technically for verification and validations of software products and services with effective QA implementation
- Prepared Test Information Documents (TIDs) and shared with Team for future reference
- Managed communication between different stakeholders to gather information, resolve differences and implement improvements.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test plans, results, and defect reports for efficient tracking and reference purposes.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in safety-critical systems through rigorous validation efforts following industry standards.
- Completed documentation outlining tests performed and results obtained.
Education
B. TECH/BE -
Vignan Institute of Information Technology of College
01.2015
Intermediate -
Andhra Pradesh State Board
01.2011
10th -
Andhra Pradesh State Board
01.2009
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Automation Testing: Java-Selenium
- Frameworks: BDD (Behavior Driven Development), TDD (Test Driven Development)
- CI/CD Integration: Continuous Testing and Deployment Pipelines
- Test Design & Methodologies: Test Planning, Scenario Design, Test Data Preparation
- Defect Tracking & Resolution: HP ALM, JIRA – Defect Lifecycle Management, Root Cause Analysis
- Technical Documentation & Presentations: Reporting, Dashboards, Status Updates
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration: Agile Teams, Client Stakeholder Support
- Performance Monitoring & Measurement: QA Metrics, Efficiency Tracking
- Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution: Technical Issue Triage and Analysis
Accomplishments
- Have received onsite opportunity to work in client location
- Best of Bell -2022 award – Recognition for commitment & dedication towards client's success. Selected as Best of Bell employee among 100 employees.
- Star of month – 2023
- IBM Spark Award - Q4 2022 for Eminence & Excellence
- IBM Manager's Choice Award 2019 for the practice of Put the Client First.
- IBM Manager's Choice Award 2018 for the practice of Show personal interest.
- IBM Manager's Choice Award 2017 for the practice of Share Expertise
- Supervised team of 16 members.
- Achieved on time delivery by completing weekly deployments with accuracy and efficiency.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
Technical Profile
Role Expertise:
- Leadership & Team Management
- Automation Testing: UFT (Unified Functional Testing), Selenium with Java
- Functional Testing Types: Regression, Smoke, Ad-hoc, End-to-End (E2E), UI Testing
- Test Design & Methodologies: Test Planning, Scenario Design, Combinatorial Test Design (CTD using IBM Focus V2.11), Optimized Test Flow Automation (OTFA)
Tools & Technologies:
- Test Automation Tools: UFT, Selenium, Auto run / Auto Pilot
- API Testing Tools: SOAP UI, Postman
- Defect Tracking & Test Management: HP ALM / Quality Center, JIRA
- Performance & Monitoring: Performance Measurement Tools, Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
- Technical Documentation & Presentations: Test Cases, Reports, Status Dashboards, Stakeholder Demos
Programming & Scripting Languages:
- Java
- VBScript
- SQL (MySQL, MS SQL Server)
Domain Knowledge & Systems Exposure (Telecom):
- Order Management: OrderMAX, BCRIS
- Billing & CRM: Tapestry, OneView, OneVu, OBOT
- Provisioning: SIMPLe, ACSR
- Digital Experience Platforms: DigiTEK, eShop, MyBell
- Workflow/Service Layer Tools: COM, CNS, CSIDE, NM1, ODS/EHS
Other Skills & Responsibilities:
- Test Data Preparation & Management
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Client Coordination & Support
- Technical Presentations & Status Reporting
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- Microsoft Windows Environment
Timeline
Automation Test Specialist
IBM India Private Ltd
01.2020 - Current
Senior Test Lead
IBM India Private Ltd
03.2019 - 02.2024
Test Specialist
IBM India Private Ltd
01.2016 - 04.2019
Intermediate -
Andhra Pradesh State Board
10th -
Andhra Pradesh State Board
B. TECH/BE -
Vignan Institute of Information Technology of College
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