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SUSHMITHA REDDY MOGILI

Round Rock, TX

Summary

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 11+ years of end-to-end SDLC experience, specializing in test automation, quality engineering, and QA leadership. Expertise in designing and implementing Selenium automation frameworks (Hybrid, Data-Driven, POM) using C#, Java, TestNG, JUnit, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps). Adept in performance testing with JMeter, data validation on Databricks (Python), Snowflake, and Validator, and Tableau dashboard testing, ensuring high-quality data and application delivery. Skilled in API testing (Postman, SOAP UI, RestSharp) and cross-browser/mobile automation with Appium and BrowserStack.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr Software Development Engineer in Test

Resultant
07.2020 - Current
  • Analyzed business, functional, and design requirements by participating in requirement review sessions, ensuring 100% traceability of test cases to requirements and reducing requirement gaps.
  • Built a Hybrid Selenium Automation Framework (POM-based) from scratch in C#, which improved test execution efficiency by ~40% and enhanced maintainability across projects.
  • Performed performance testing with Apache JMeter, identifying system bottlenecks and improving scalability and response times by up to 30% under peak load.
  • Validated large-scale datasets using Databricks (Python), Snowflake, and Validator, ensuring 100% ETL accuracy, schema compliance, and data consistency across pipelines and reporting layers.
  • Designed and executed 300+ test cases and test plans, covering System Testing, Integration Testing, and Regression Testing, which improved defect detection rate by 30% before production release.
  • Automated regression test cycles across multiple releases, ensuring consistent bug fix validation and reducing manual regression effort by 60%.
  • Tested and validated Tableau dashboards and REST APIs (via Postman), improving data accuracy validation coverage by 25% and ensuring end-to-end reporting reliability.
  • Collaborated closely with developers and QA teams, debugging issues through log/code reviews and production verification testing, which reduced post-release defects by 20% and ensured smooth delivery.

Technical Environment & Tools:

  • Automation & Scripting: C#, Selenium (Hybrid POM Framework), TestNG
  • CI/CD & Version Control: Jenkins, GitHub
  • Test Management & Defect Tracking: JIRA Xray, ALM
  • API & Web Testing: Postman, HTML, CSS
  • Analytics & Reporting: Tableau (Dashboard Validation)
  • IDE & Development: Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA

Sr Software Development Engineer in Test

Eli Lilly and Company
03.2018 - 06.2020
  • Solely managed QA efforts for a 15-member cross-functional development team, driving alignment with project timelines and ensuring on-time, high-quality releases.
  • Designed, authored, and executed 500+ detailed test cases and scenarios (manual + automated) using NUnit, Selenium WebDriver (C#), and SQL queries, improving defect detection rate by ~10%.
  • Automated regression and smoke suites using Selenium WebDriver + NUnit, reducing manual execution effort by ~60% and accelerating release cycles.
  • Performed comprehensive testing: Functional, GUI, System, Integration, Database (SQL Server 2018), Web Services (SOAP UI), and Vendor Integration (Firstech, QPay, TIO, ACE), ensuring seamless end-to-end system validation.
  • Enhanced data integrity validation by extensively using PL/SQL queries, stored procedures, and joins to reconcile front-end values with backend databases, reducing production defects by 20%.

Technical Environment & Tools:

  • Automation & Scripting: C#, Selenium WebDriver, NUnit, JavaScript
  • Web Services & API Testing: SOAP UI, XML, XPath
  • Database Testing: SQL Server 2018, PL/SQL, Stored Procedures
  • Test Management & Defect Tracking: Quality Center/ALM, JIRA, Rational Team Concert 5.0
  • CI/CD & Version Control: Jenkins, GitHub
  • IDE & Debugging: Visual Studio, Firebug

Software Development Engineer in Test

T. Rowe Price
09.2016 - 02.2018
  • Developed and executed 250+ test cases and automation scripts (C#, Selenium WebDriver, Postman, Tableau), achieving 95% requirement traceability and boosting test coverage across system, integration, and regression testing.
  • Led QA participation in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives), directly influencing sprint outcomes and improving defect resolution turnaround by 20%.
  • Mentored and trained junior QA engineers, conducting code reviews, introducing automation best practices, and improving overall team productivity by 30%.
  • Validated Tableau dashboards for accuracy, integrity, and performance, improving reporting reliability and reducing data discrepancies by 15%.

Technical Environment & Tools:

  • Automation & Scripting: C#, Selenium WebDriver
  • API & Web Testing: Postman, HTML, CSS
  • Test Management & Tracking: ALM, JIRA, GitHub
  • Analytics & Reporting: Tableau
  • IDE & Development: Eclipse, Visual Studio

Software Development Engineer in Test

Landstar System
04.2014 - 08.2016
  • Developed and maintained 300+ automated test scripts (C#, Selenium WebDriver, NUnit, SpecFlow) covering regression, smoke, functional, and API test scenarios, improving automation coverage by 70%.
  • Integrated automation suites with Jenkins and later migrated to Azure DevOps Pipelines, enabling weekly scheduled runs, CI/CD integration, and real-time test reporting, reducing feedback cycles by 40%.
  • Implemented POM and data-driven test design, enhancing reusability and maintainability, while leveraging BDD with SpecFlow and reporting with ExtentReports for better test traceability.
  • Automated mobile testing using Appium (C#) for Android & iOS on real devices and emulators (via BrowserStack & local Appium servers), ensuring cross-platform consistency and stability.
  • Executed cross-browser and responsive testing via Selenium Grid, validating UI compatibility across multiple browsers and screen sizes, reducing UI-related production defects by 25%.

Technical Environment & Tools:

  • Automation & Frameworks: C#, Selenium WebDriver, Appium, NUnit, MSTest, SpecFlow (BDD), Selenium Grid
  • API & Reporting: RestSharp, Postman, ExtentReports
  • CI/CD & Version Control: Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Git
  • Collaboration & Tracking: JIRA, Visual Studio
  • Platforms: Windows & Web, Android & iOS (real devices & emulators), BrowserStack

Education

Master of Science - Computer Sciences

University of Central Missouri
Missouri, USA

Bachelor of Science - Computer Sciences

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTUH)
Hyderabad, INDIA

Skills

    Automation & Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Sauce Labs, HP Quality Center (ALM), TestNG, JUnit, REST Services, QTP

    Programming & Scripting Languages: C#, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

    Defect & Test Management: JIRA, Test Director, Quality Center (ALM)

    Development & Build Tools: Eclipse, Visual Studio, IntelliJ IDEA

    CI/CD: Jenkins

    Databases: MS SQL Server (2012/2008/2005), Oracle (10g/9i/8i), PostgreSQL (PgAdmin)

    Web & Middleware Technologies: HTML, DHTML, XML, XSLT, JSP, Java Servlets

    Project Methodologies: Agile (Scrum), Waterfall

Certification

  • ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
  • Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
  • Selenium WebDriver Certification
  • Appium Mobile Testing Certification

Timeline

Sr Software Development Engineer in Test

Resultant
07.2020 - Current

Sr Software Development Engineer in Test

Eli Lilly and Company
03.2018 - 06.2020

Software Development Engineer in Test

T. Rowe Price
09.2016 - 02.2018

Software Development Engineer in Test

Landstar System
04.2014 - 08.2016

Master of Science - Computer Sciences

University of Central Missouri

Bachelor of Science - Computer Sciences

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTUH)
SUSHMITHA REDDY MOGILI