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Siva Krishna Giddaluru

Nellore

Summary

Proactive QA Automation Tester with 3 years of experience in manual and automation testing of web-based applications. Skilled in designing and executing comprehensive test strategies, including functional, regression, and smoke testing. Proficient in developing automation frameworks, API validations, and DB Testing. Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies. Adept at defect tracking and version control. Known for strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet project goals on time.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology and Solutions
07.2022 - Current

QA Automation Tester
Client: VITERRA
Viterra is a global agricultural products company specializing in the import and export of various commodities.

Project Overview:
Worked on the invoice management module facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers. Focused on developing and maintaining automated test scripts and ensuring software quality through manual and automated testing practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developed and maintained automation test scripts using Web Driver IO (WDIO), with daily monitoring through TFS Dashboards to proactively identify and address software regressions.
  • Executed manual testing for bug fixes and enhancements by creating detailed test scenarios and test cases.
  • Logged and tracked defects using Team Foundation Server (TFS), collaborating with developers to ensure timely resolution.
  • Performed API testing using Swagger and Postman, validating backend functionality and verifying data integrity using SQL queries.
  • Participated in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to track progress and align with project goals.
  • Reviewed Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) and provided constructive feedback to both business analysts and development teams to improve clarity and coverage.

Achievements:

  • Consistently met project deadlines through effective time management and prioritization in 2 weeks of sprint.
  • Contributed to seamless integration of new features by collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Intern

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Worked as an intern and learnt testing importance in software life cycle and its various methods to improve the quality of deliverables. Trained with selenium Automation along with TestNG framework.

Education

B.E -

Chennai Institute of Technology
Chennai, Tamilnadu
04-2022

Intermediate -

Viswa Sai JR College
Nellore, A.P.
04-2018

SSC -

Vidyaniketan High School
Nellore, A.P.
06-2016

Skills

  • Functional & Automation Testing
  • Structured Query Language(SQL)
  • Web Driver IO
  • Selenium
  • API Tests using Swagger & Postman
  • Java
  • TestNG
  • SDLC & STLC
  • Agile Methodology
  • Problem Solving
  • TFS (Azure DevOps)
  • Git using Source tree

Timeline

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology and Solutions
07.2022 - Current

Intern

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
05.2022 - 07.2022

B.E -

Chennai Institute of Technology

Intermediate -

Viswa Sai JR College

SSC -

Vidyaniketan High School
Siva Krishna Giddaluru