Pradeep Gandrakota
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Experienced software professional with 3 years of expertise in manual and automation testing, test planning, and execution. Skilled in Agile/Scrum methodology with a strong focus on effective collaboration and delivery. Eager to leverage my comprehensive testing background and Agile experience to contribute to the design, development, and optimization of high-quality software solutions. Open to transitioning into data-related roles to further enhance software development processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Application Development Analyst
Accenture
Hyderabad
02.2021 - Current
- Conducted manual testing of web and mobile applications to ensure functionality, usability, and compatibility across various platforms
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and design test cases accordingly
- Executed test cases, logged defects, and tracked their resolution through the entire software development life cycle
- Performed regression testing to ensure that new features and enhancements did not adversely affect existing functionality
- Collaborated with developers and product managers to understand software requirements and user scenarios
- Developed and executed test plans, test cases, and test scripts, ensuring comprehensive coverage of test scenarios
- Investigated, documented, and reported software defects, providing detailed information for developers to address the issues
- Participated in test planning and provided valuable input during requirement analysis and design reviews
- Conducted A/B testing and provided recommendations for website improvements based on data-driven insights
- Analyzed Sitecore analytics data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization
- Performed Load testing using Jmeter
- Played a key role in Agile/Scrum processes, contributing to daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings
- Led efforts in smoke testing, regression testing, and performance testing, ensuring robust software releases
- Spearheaded the automation of test cases, implementing fixes to enhance testing efficiency and accuracy
- Proficient in content authoring using Sitecore, managing and updating website content to ensure a seamless and engaging user experience.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology
2020
Diploma - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Govt Polytechnic
2016
Skills
- Testing and Methodologies:
- Agile/Scrum Methodology, Test Plan Development, Systems Testing
Certification
Basic Selenium C#, JMeter, basic Automation Anywhere
Defect Tracking and Project Management: Jira, Excel (Basic)
Test Management Tool: TFS
Content Management System (CMS): Sitecore
Data Analysis and Visualization: Power BI (Basic)
Database Management: MySQL (Basic)
Problem-Solving and Attention to Detail: Attention to Accuracy, Debugging, Problem Solving
Creativity and Efficiency: Automation Fixes, Prioritization of Tasks
Additional Information
- 4 times selected as Star of the Month for outstanding work. Received appreciation mail from Client for Delivering Enhancement with quality. Promoted in Accenture through internal exam (Tech Leap). Successfully completed over 50+ Agile sprints, contributing to the timely delivery of high-quality software products. PROJECTS Sprint tickets enhancements and bugs: Description: Managed and contributed to various sprint tickets, focusing on enhancing features and resolving bugs. Responsibilities: Implemented enhancements according to sprint requirements. Resolved bugs to improve overall system stability and functionality. Collaborated with team members to ensure timely delivery of sprint goals. Patching and SSL Activities: Description: Led testing efforts for system patching and SSL activities to maintain system security and integrity. Responsibilities: Conducted thorough testing of patches and SSL implementations. Identified and addressed security vulnerabilities. Sitecore Analytics Utilization: Description: Leveraged Sitecore analytics to gather insights and optimize content performance. Responsibilities: Analyzed Sitecore analytics data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Made data-driven recommendations to enhance user experience and achieve business goals. Website Banner Optimization: Description: Led a comprehensive Website Banner Optimization project aimed at enhancing user engagement and conversion rates through A/B testing methodologies. Responsibilities: Developed a strategic plan for optimizing website banners based on data-driven insights and user behavior analysis. Designed and implemented A/B testing experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of different banner variations. Load Testing with JMeter: Description: Led load testing initiatives using JMeter to assess system performance under varying conditions. Responsibilities: Designed and executed test scenarios to simulate high traffic loads. Analyzed test results to identify performance bottlenecks and areas for optimization.
Timeline
Application Development Analyst
Accenture
02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology
Diploma - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Govt Polytechnic