Sruthi Gaddam
Software Test Analyst
Summary
Experienced with manual and automated testing techniques essential for ensuring software quality. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of defect tracking systems and bug life cycle management to enhance product reliability. Track record of maintaining high standards in test execution and reporting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
SENIOR QA
NBCUniversal (Cognizant)
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: A digital application for managing content and letting multiple users create, format, edit and publish content, usually on the internet, stored in database and presented in some form like with a website.
- Develop, optimize, and manage test processes, including defect management and reporting to ensure high-quality software delivery
- Performed comprehensive UI testing on Android applications using Espresso, validating user interfaces and interactions to ensure seamless user experiences.
- Conducted functional and regression testing on iOS applications with XCUITest, identifying and documenting bugs for timely resolution.
- Maintained an up-to-date Regression test suite to facilitate efficient and reliable testing of system updates and changes.
- Perform functional testing with expertise in Mobile Testing, API Testing, and Automation Testing.
- Develop and implement test automation strategies across various layers of the application stack, including UI, API, and Backend.
- Lead test planning activities for complex features spanning multiple platforms and teams.
- Documented test cases, defects, and test results comprehensively in Azure DevOps, contributing to clear and organized project tracking.
- Addressed Business-As-Usual (BAU) incidents, change requests, and enhancement requests to support continuous system improvements.
- Led multiple testing efforts simultaneously, effectively distributing work and tracking parallel testing projects.
- A digital application for managing content and letting multiple users create, format, edit and publish content, usually on the internet, stored in database and presented in some form like with a website.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
SENIOR QA
Monash University
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Students, Visitors and University staff uses this app for real-time information, Exam timetables, events, latest notices, maze maps and news.
- Ensure the manual test scripts passed on various branches cut by developers and sent to QA through App Centre.
- Increased overall test coverage on new and pre-existing code with tests written in Xray by applying various testing techniques.
- Coordinated in early verification of builds in dev environment by pulling the latest code via XCode and Android Studio.
- Performed testing on many major features including push notifications, Dynamic Linking, deep linking, offline caching of content, Widgets and AB Testing.
- Planned test executions with high coverage of test devices with different OS versions using Browser Stack test farm based on the analytics.
- Testing the event scheme names for coverage of analytics testing using firebase and google analytics.
- Managing data for the test user logins for updating roles, force logout, force update, maintenance mode testing, content update using Fire store Database.
- Responsible for maintaining the sprint related tasks and defect tracking using JIRA.
- Performed Exploratory Testing, Regression Testing, Manual Testing, Functional Testing, PVT Testing and Usability testing.
- Sole performance of API testing with different sub-systems as a part of Back-end test using Postman.
- Performed PVT Testing for release builds available in Google Play Store and TestFlight.
- Prepare the status updates, Test summary reports, Defect triage meetings with the developers and product owner.
- Students, Visitors and University staff uses this app for real-time information, Exam timetables, events, latest notices, maze maps and news.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
SENIOR QA
Fitplus
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: Customers use this app to track their fitness routine and plan their sessions with trainer in live sessions. This app includes the connectivity to the Fitplus Treadmill equipment and fitness band to track the training instantly. This app provides the online fitness sessions which are scheduled and Live sessions.
- Implemented automation strategies that reduced manual testing efforts and accelerated release cycles.
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis on corrective actions, following through on reporting, escalation, and resolution.
- Led the documentation and validation of risk programs, enhancing control measures and compliance with industry standards.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on test cases, test data, and overall testing strategy.
- Demonstrate strong communication, engagement, and influencing skills to drive testing best practices within the team.
- Customers use this app to track their fitness routine and plan their sessions with trainer in live sessions. This app includes the connectivity to the Fitplus Treadmill equipment and fitness band to track the training instantly. This app provides the online fitness sessions which are scheduled and Live sessions.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
SENIOR QA
TABCORP
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Customers can access their online account through the Keno website. This allows users to login and play Keno games which are provided. This includes payment transactions where the users can debit and credit the amount after playing.
- Extensive experience with Protractor for end-to-end testing of Angular applications.
- Proficient in using Build kite for continuous integration and continuous deployment, streamlining the build and deployment process.
- Expertise in mobile test automation with Appium, ensuring comprehensive testing coverage for both iOS and Android platforms.
- Strong proficiency in using GitHub for version control, enabling effective collaboration and code management.
- Conducted comprehensive mobile testing using Appium, leveraging both simulators and emulators for iOS and Android applications.
- Configured and managed the Selenium server to execute automated tests across different browsers, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and functionality.
- Customers can access their online account through the Keno website. This allows users to login and play Keno games which are provided. This includes payment transactions where the users can debit and credit the amount after playing.
QUALITY ANALYST
Computershare
11.2011 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: Developed testing strategies and roadmaps for automation processes as part of the DevOps transition, enhancing efficiency and integration.
- Perform detailed functional testing of mobile apps, digital analytics, email and web page builds, customer journey orchestration, data segmentation, and reporting dashboards.
- Analyze and test email communications and website interactions with complex analytics platforms.
- Develop and execute automated test scripts for email and website testing using tools like Selenium.
- Configured projects in TeamCity to build automated smoke tests, ensuring continuous integration and delivery.
- Implemented and managed automated regression testing using Selenium WebDriver, increasing test coverage and reliability.
- Expanded automation scope to cover top devices and browsers, ensuring cross-device and cross-browser compatibility.
- Conducted extensive cross-browser testing on various devices including iPhones, Android mobiles, iPads, and Android tablets.
- Proficient in using Swagger for comprehensive API testing and validation.
- Developed testing strategies and roadmaps for automation processes as part of the DevOps transition, enhancing efficiency and integration.
PROGRAM ANALYST
Cognizant Technology Solutions
10.2010 - 12.2011
- Done testing in verifying the application by using Smart card.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential issues and develop mitigation strategies.
Education
Bachelors in Computerscience -
JNTU
India 04.2001 -
Skills
Mobile application testing
Test data management
Cross-browser testing
Continuous integration
Functional testing
Regression testing
Defect tracking
Postman tool
Selenium webdriver
Git
Test-driven development
Skilled in JavaScript
SQL
Expertise in Jenkins
DevOps
Software development tools: JIRA, confluence
Certification
ISTQB Foundation Certificate
Timeline
SENIOR QA
NBCUniversal (Cognizant)
09.2022 - 07.2023
SENIOR QA
Monash University
03.2021 - 03.2022
SENIOR QA
Fitplus
08.2020 - 11.2020
SENIOR QA
TABCORP
03.2019 - 02.2020
Scaled Agile Certificate Training
08-2017
QUALITY ANALYST
Computershare
11.2011 - 02.2019
ISTQB Foundation Certificate
09-2011
PROGRAM ANALYST
Cognizant Technology Solutions
10.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelors in Computerscience -
JNTU
04.2001 -