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Radhika Sutharu

Chennai

Summary

Staff Software Engineer in Test with 8 years of relevant experience in automated test systems and quality methodologies. Proven track record in leading QA teams and developing comprehensive test plans that drive significant cost savings and ensure fault-free audits. 7 years of relevant experience in data warehousing, ETL job development, complemented by hands-on experience in complex project environments. Proficient in cloud technologies, agile methodologies, and various testing suites across multiple platforms including Windows, Linux, and Unix.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff SDET

LUCID(CINT)(digital insights and research technology)
CHENNAI
11.2022 - Current
  • Responsible to create the comprehensive test plan
  • Executed regression tests for new features, ensuring system stability and performance.
  • Implemented smoke test suite to validate code changes prior to production deployment.
  • Automated UI testing for Engage and Panelist portals with Playwright, enhancing development efficiency.
  • With every contract update, Schemathesis is leveraged to perform contract testing and validate the updated schema against defined expectations.
  • Participated in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
  • Simulated software production environments for load testing using JMeter to assess scalability of Engage BFF APIs.
  • Configured virtual machines with different OS configurations for cross platform testing.
  • Created detailed bug reports and tracked them through the development process until resolution.
  • Executed SQL queries against databases for data validation during system level testing.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
  • Automated build verification tests using Jenkins CI tool to validate successful deployments.

Senior SDET

Brightcove Technology Pvt Ltd
Chennai
07.2019 - 11.2022
  • Developed test plans and strategies for automation testing.
  • Designed, developed, and maintained automated tests using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven for comprehensive end-to-end video transcoding testing, including video upload ,transcoding and playback checks.
  • Constructed UI automation tests via TestCafe and Node.js focused on regression functionality validation.
  • Performed load testing on WebSocket connections employing JMeter to evaluate system robustness.
  • Integrated continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
  • Used JIRA to report bugs, track progress and provide updates on status of resolution.

Senior Associate

Cognizant Technologies
CHENNAI
09.2005 - 05.2015
  • DataStage jobs designed to process health care data in ETL workflow
  • Designed test plans and strategies for ETL processes.
  • Implemented shell scripts to automate routine system tasks and processes.
  • Performed data analysis and validation on source and target data sets for accuracy of transformation rules in ETL processes.
  • Developed and maintained technical documentation for software systems.
  • Conducted code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
  • Analyzed data and created reports for senior management.

Education

M.C.A -

Aacharya Nagarjuna University
Andhra Pradesh, India
01.2004

B.C.A -

Aacharya Nagarjuna University
Andhra Pradesh, India
01.2001

Skills

  • Expertise in QA methodologies, functional analysis, test planning, and test case design
  • Proficient in regression testing, negative testing, data interface, and data migration testing
  • Skilled in UI and cross-browser compatibility testing
  • Good Domain knowledge in HealthCare, Media and Survey platforms

Automation Testing Tools & Frameworks

  • Selenium & TestNG with Java
  • TestCafe with Nodejs
  • Playwright with AVA framework (Nodejs)
  • Appium with Java for Mobile Testing

Performance, Load & Stress Testing

  • Tools: JMeter, k6, Gatling
  • API and WebSocket load testing

Defect & Bug Tracking

  • Strong experience using Jira for defect management and test traceability

Test Strategies & Coverage

  • REST API testing using Rest Assured
  • Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) practices

Scripting & Documentation

  • QA/QC standards-compliant documentation and scripting

Containerization & Orchestration

  • Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes for container-based environments

Automation development

  • Programming in Java, Nodejs, and Go (Golang)

UI Development:

  • Reactjs, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript

Cloud & DevOps (AWS)

  • Proficient in AWS services:
  • EC2, S3, Media Live, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, Lambda, CloudWatch, SQS, SNS

Monitoring & Dashboards

  • Experience with visual metrics and observability tools:
  • Datadog, Kibana, Grafana, New Relic

Personal & Professional Attributes

  • Conflict resolution
  • Analytical thinking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Flexible and adaptable

Projects

Title: PanelSystem

 Responsibilities : Load testing, UI automation, Automated Smoke & Regression testing, contract testing (Pact & Schemathesis) 

Tech stack: Node.js, Playwright, Docker, Jenkins, JMeter, AWS EC2, Pact, Schemathesis

 Description: New Panel system is developed with microservice architecture to migrate the old panel system which is built on monolithic structure. Create a new user experience that encourages the end user to provide the genuine and honest survey participation., Title: InteractiveRooms Position : Webscoket Load testing Tech Stack : Java,RestServices, docker , Kubernetes,Jmeter,AWS S3 , TeamCity Description: Interactive rooms enables two-way video communications in virtual events. Event Planners can offer two-way communication in their virtual events, so that they can organize panel discussions as they probably would in an in person event, with panellists, moderators and attendees communicating in a way beyond what is usually available via one-way live and receiving feedback with just a text chat or text-based Q&A.

Title: CloudPlayout

 Responsibilities : API & UI Automation & Load testing 

Tech Stack : Aws MediaLive Server,Java,RestServices,Selenium, Teamcity,AWS S3 

Description: Cloudplayout is an Live application which will allow the Live channels to include the playlist dynamically as per the scheduled time

 Title: OTS(OOYALA Transcoding Service) 

Responsibilities: API Automation & Load testing 

Tech Stack : AWS S3, Elemental Encoding/Packaging Servers,Microsoft Azure Encoding/Packaging Server,Jenkins Description: Ooyala Transcoding service will transcode the videos provided by the customers to the formats which will play in different devices.

Title: OIS(OOYALA Ingestion Service) 

Responsibilities: API Automation 

Tech Stack: AWS S3 , Elemental Encoding/Packaging Servers,Jenkins 

Description: Ooyala Ingestion service will allow the custoemrs to ingest vides in to the Ooyala network for transcoding ,which has Aspera, FTP and MRSS., Title: OOYALA LIVE Position: API Automation TechStack : AWS S3 Buckets, Aws MediaLive Server,Java,RestServices,Selenium Description: Ooyala Live will allow the customers create their own channels & events for the live events and telecast them over the web to the end users.

Timeline

Staff SDET

LUCID(CINT)(digital insights and research technology)
11.2022 - Current

Senior SDET

Brightcove Technology Pvt Ltd
07.2019 - 11.2022

Senior Associate

Cognizant Technologies
09.2005 - 05.2015

M.C.A -

Aacharya Nagarjuna University

B.C.A -

Aacharya Nagarjuna University
Radhika Sutharu