SHIVARANI KOTUM
Senior Quality Engineer
HYDERABAD,hyderabad
Summary
- 7 years of total experience in Software Testing with expertise in Functional Testing and Automation Testing using Tosca Automation & Manual Test Engineer experienced across user story grooming → test design → execution → maintenance, working within Agile/Scrum ceremonies. Tricentis Tosca: model-based test design, reusable modules, data-driven tests, suite structuring, and CI-friendly execution; strong in end-to-end business scenario identification. Hands-on test planning and authoring of test scenarios/cases, peer reviews, and defect triage; comfortable switching between manual and automation per story feasibility. Tools & ecosystem: Tosca, qTest / Azure DevOps (ADO) / Rally, ServiceNow (ITSM workflows), basic API/UI validations, dashboarding & traceability. Delivered outcomes such as [↑ coverage by X%], [↓ regression time by Y%], and [↓ defect leakage by Z%] through reusable libraries and right-sizing of regression scope. Domain highlights: Disney Streaming Consolidation (media/OTT) and ServiceNow (ITSM), collaborating with devs, POs, and SMEs to clarify acceptance criteria and RT/ART scope. Performed end-to-end application testing in E2E processes like account management, Performed cloud-based Customer Relationship Management (CRM) application and automated using TOSCA API scan. Performed E2E testing in Philips (Healthcare) SAP application. I am proficient in system testing, regression testing, SAP applications. Experienced in designing, developing and executing Tosca automated regression test suites, achieving high test coverage and reduced execution time. Utilized JIRA to manage end-to-end testing activities, including creating detailed test plans, developing and Reviewing test cases, executing test scenarios, and tracking defects to support timely delivery of high-quality
- Experienced in planning, designing, writing, and executing test cases and test scripts. Good understanding of Agile methodology, actively collaborated with Business analysts, developers, and onshore/offshore teams. Recognized for ensuring and delivering quality results within tight deadlines.
- Quality assurance professional with proven track record of enhancing product reliability and streamlining processes. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving consistent results while adapting to evolving project demands. Skilled in root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies, bringing reliability and integrity to every task.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
14
14
Certifications
Work History
Senior Quality Engineer
LTIMindtree Ltd
06.2022 - Current
- Project 1
- Client: The Walt Disney Company
- Hyderabad | 2025-05-01 – 2026-01-30
- Role: Manual tester Worked as an effective Tosca Automation tester for Disney Enhancement phase 2 ,Service now and compass
- Identified end to end business Scenarios for testing.
- Prepared Test scenario and Test cases for the requirement
- Understand the stories and tested manually and automation also done.
- Understanding the new RT requirements and scope of the projects in and automating the requirements using Tricentis Tosca
- Experienced in designing, developing and executing Tosca automated regression test suites, achieving high test coverage and reduced execution time.
- Utilized JIRA to manage end-to-end testing activities, including creating detailed test plans, developing and and
- Reviewing test cases, executing test scenarios, and tracking defects to support timely delivery of high-quality
- Project 2
- Client: The Walt Disney Company
- Hyderabad :2024-10-18 – 2025-04-30
- Role: Tosca Automation tester and manual tester ,Worked as an effective Tosca Automation tester for Disney Enhancement phase 2 ,Service Now and Salesforce
- Identified end to end business Scenarios for testing.
- Prepared Test scenario and Test cases for the requirement
- Understand the stories and tested manually and automation also done.
- Understanding the new RT requirements and scope of the projects in and automating the requirements using Tricentis Tosca
- Project 3
- Client: The Walt Disney Company
- Hyderabad:2024-01-04/ 2024-10-01
- Role: Tosca Automation tester and manual tester Worked as an effective Tosca Automation tester for Disney Streaming Consolidation ,Service now
- Identified end to end business Scenarios for testing.
- Prepared Test scenario and Test cases for the requirement
- Need to understand stories and manually tested them and automation also need to do.
- Understanding the new RT requirements and scope of the projects in and automating the requirements using Tricentis Tosca
- Project 4
- Client: The Walt Disney Company
- Hyderabad:2023-08-08– 2024-01-01
- Worked as an effective Manual tester for MDT Integration and QA Automation, Service now
- Identified end to end business Scenarios for testing.
- Prepared Test scenario and Test cases for the requirement
- Involved in Retesting and Regression Testing
- Understanding the new RT requirements and scope of the projects in and automating the requirements using Tricentis Tosca
- Project 5
- Client: Philips Electronics Nederland B.V.Client
- Hyderabad:2022-07-01– 2023-07-01
- Role: Tosca Automation tester – July 2022 – Feb 2023,worked as an effective Tosca Automation tester for a Healthcare O2C supply chain
- MP1 Automation team
- Identified end to end business Scenarios for testing.
- Prepared Test scenario and Test cases for the requirement
- Be part of scrum team to understand user stories and support in sprint testing.
- Involved in Retesting and Regression Testing
- Executing MPI RT test suite as part of WRT and MRT.
- Involved in Bug Reporting and Monitoring the Defects, raised during all the phases of testing of the project in ALM
- Involved in weekly and monthly RT execution and reported the execution summary to the stakeholders.
- Understanding the new RT requirements and scope of the projects in and automating the requirements using Tricentis Tosca
Quality Engineer
Telearc technologies(startup company)
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Client: Bank Of America – Insurance
- Role: QA Engineer (Manual + Tosca Automation)
- Duration: Jun 2019 – May 2022
- Designed and executed test scenarios, test cases, and test data for functional, regression, and UAT cycles
- Conducted smoke, sanity, and regression testing for new enhancements and production fixes
- Identified, logged, and tracked defects; collaborated with development teams for fixes and retesting
- Participated in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and
- Automated regression test cases using Tricentis Tosca for critical insurance workflows
- Created and maintained reusable Tosca modules and test cases to improve automation coverage
- Executed Tosca regression suites during release and maintenance cycles
- Analyzed automation execution results and reported defects
- Supported manual-to-automation transition for stable insurance functionalities
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science -
Kakatiya University
01-2008
Skills
Cross-functional teamwork
Design of experiments
First-article inspection
Destructive testing methods
Certification
TOSCA automation specialist level1
Declaration
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Senior Quality Engineer
LTIMindtree Ltd
06.2022 - Current
Quality Engineer
Telearc technologies(startup company)
06.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Computer Science -
Kakatiya University