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Puvvada Venkata Satya Sai Kumar

Tenali

Summary

Over all 3.5 years, I have gained extensive experience in both manual and automated software quality assurance testing for client-server web-based applications. My expertise encompasses all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle and QA Life Cycle, with a focus on test planning, test execution, and defect management. I possess proficiency in various testing technologies, including UI testing using TOSCA and Selenium, across diverse domains such as Banking, Telecom, and SAP SuccessFactors. As a highly motivated individual, I am keen on embracing new challenges. I exhibit a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Moreover, I excel in working effectively without constant supervision and have a proven ability to rapidly acquire new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automation Test Engineer - TOSCA

IBM India Private Limited
Hyderabad
09.2023 - Current

Client: IT/BT Transformation

Project Name: SF_Implementation_HR_Transformation_CIO

Project Description: SF_Implementation_HR_Transformation_CIO is an SAP SuccessFactors project. The SAP SuccessFactors suite comprises various talent tools organized into modules. These capabilities encompass the traditional four pillars of human resource management: recruiting, learning and development, performance management, and compensation management. Additionally, the suite includes onboarding and time and attendance software, along with modules for workforce planning and people analytics.

Contributions:

  • Followed Agile methodology, participating in sprint planning, grooming, and retrospective meetings.
  • Utilized TRICENTIS TOSCA Testsuite effectively to ensure proper business compliance after close collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated understanding of functional flow and automated both web-based and desktop applications using TRICENTIS TOSCA Test Suite.
  • Worked with various sections of TOSCA such as Modules, Test Cases, and Execution Lists.
  • Gained hands-on experience in running scripts in Scratchbook and Execution Lists.
  • Engaged in configuring Test configuration Parameters, Action modes, Configuration Parameters, and Steering Parameters.
  • Actively participated in daily SCRUM meetings, providing regular updates on testing progress.

Manual and Automation Test Engineer

IBM India Private Limited
Hyderabad
04.2022 - 08.2023

Client: Bell Canada - Telecommunication Account

Project Names: Bell_Wireless Conditional Offer Engine and Unified Promocode

Project Description:Bell Canada, a telecommunications company, targets a large consumer base through its website, bell.ca. The website offers various services in Canada, including Home Phone, Internet, TV, and Mobility, allowing customers to purchase new products and manage existing ones. The Test Center of Excellence (TCoE) aims to provide efficient, independent, and integrated testing solutions to ensure delivery confidence and reduce overall testing costs.

Manual Testing & Test Process Contributions:

  • Collaborated effectively with Business Analysts and Application Managers for clarifications on Requirements/Use cases and to meet deliverable deadlines for Various Projects.
  • Verified the application against requirements.
  • Participated in daily scrum meetings to discuss progress on assigned tasks.
  • Reviewed requirements documents to create detailed test cases from scratch.
  • Performed Functional, Ad-hoc, Regression, System Integration, Smoke, Sanity, and end-to-end testing.
  • Conducted manual testing of web-based applications in multiple browsers.
  • Conducted mobile testing using the Perfecto tool.
  • Utilized bug tracking systems such as JIRA for efficient defect reporting.
  • Verified fixes by re-executing the same set of tests that failed earlier.
  • Executed smoke tests on the application before performing full regression testing.
  • Conducted regression testing to ensure existing features were not affected by new changes.

Automation Testing Contributions:

  • Designed test cases based on business requirements for both manual and automated testing purposes.
  • Worked on IBM internal Automation tool IGNITE OTFA.

Test Specialist

IBM India Private Limited
Hyderabad
01.2021 - 04.2022

Client: Trustee Savings Bank (TSB)

Client Description: TSB is a retail and commercial bank in the United Kingdom and a subsidiary of the Sabadell Group.

Contributions:

  • Engaged in Agile Methodology, including Sprint planning, estimation, and daily stand-up meetings.
  • Analyzed User Stories and Raised Queries/Ambiguities for clarification.
  • Participated in daily scrum meetings to discuss progress on assigned tasks.
  • Contributed to Test design activities for each sprint.
  • Conducted manual testing of web-based applications across multiple browsers.
  • Performed Functional testing in Mobile and Tablet view applications.
  • Collaborated closely with developers to identify the root cause of issues discovered during testing.
  • Documented all bugs and defects encountered during testing activities.
  • Verified fixes by re-executing the same set of tests that initially failed.
  • Utilized bug tracking systems such as JIRA for efficient defect reporting.
  • Provided technical support during the UAT phase to end-users and stakeholders.

Education

Under Graduation - Electronics and Communication Engineering

KL University
Vijayawada
05-2020

Skills

Methodologies: Agile (Scrum), Waterfall, SDLC, STLC, Defect Lifecycle

Testing Tools: TOSCA, Quality Center (ALM), Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid, TestNG, Postman

Tests Performed: Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing, Integration Testing, Ad-hoc Testing, Positive/Negative Testing, UAT

Change Management & Version Control Tools: HP Quality Center

Languages: C, Java, Python, SQL,HTML

Browsers: iOS, Windows, Chrome, Safari, Firefox

Competencies:

  • Project Management
  • Test Management Tools
  • Gathering Requirements
  • Requirements Development
  • Test Planning
  • Test Scenarios
  • Test Case Development
  • Test Documentation
  • Defect Tracking
  • Continuous Deployment
  • Automated Testing
  • Programming
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

  • IBM Watson X Foundations - 2024
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals - 2023
  • Telecommunication Industry Jumpstart -2023
  • Automation Specialist Level 1 -2023
  • Automation Specialist Level 2 - 2023
  • Testcase Design Specialist Level 1 - 2023
  • Python - 2022

Accomplishments

  • Certificate of appreciation from the client in recognition of outstanding work in delivery.

Additional Information

  • Actively volunteered in events organized by IBM Buzz Team Hyderabad.

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Automation Test Engineer - TOSCA

IBM India Private Limited
09.2023 - Current

Manual and Automation Test Engineer

IBM India Private Limited
04.2022 - 08.2023

Test Specialist

IBM India Private Limited
01.2021 - 04.2022

Under Graduation - Electronics and Communication Engineering

KL University
Puvvada Venkata Satya Sai Kumar