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Swathi Sai

Chennai

Summary

Quality Assurance specialist with 4+ years in web application testing and automation, proficient in Selenium. Skilled in Agile project management and CI/CD practices, conducting comprehensive testing for major telecom and insurance platforms. Achievements include significant reductions in test cycle duration and improvements in overall release quality.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate

Cognizant
Chennai
11.2020 - Current

As a QA Tester at [Cognizant], I played a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products through comprehensive testing procedures.

My responsibilities included:

  • Developed and executed test plans, test cases, and test scripts to thoroughly evaluate software functionality, usability, performance, and compatibility across multiple platforms.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to identify requirements, clarify specifications, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Implemented automated testing frameworks using industry-standard tools such as Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG, significantly reducing testing time and improving overall test coverage.
  • Conducted regression testing to validate software updates and enhancements, ensuring that new features did not adversely impact existing functionality.
  • Reported and tracked defects using bug tracking systems such as Jira, providing detailed information to facilitate prompt resolution by development teams.
  • Documented test results, findings, and test coverage metrics in comprehensive test reports, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions about software release readiness.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Sri Venkateswara Engineering College For Women
Tirupati,
09-2020

Skills

  • Automation Tools: Selenium, Head Spin, See Test
  • Programming & Scripting: Java
  • Frameworks: Keyword-Driven, Data-Driven, POM
  • Testing: Functional, Regression, UAT, Smoke, System Testing
  • Version Control & CI/CD: GitLab
  • Test Management: JIRA
  • Soft Skills: Analytical Thinking, Team Collaboration, Agile Communication

Projects

Verizon (an American multinational telecommunication conglomerate)

I am currently working on a project under the Verizon account

Verizon UAT Consolida | VCG PROD Regression 

  • In this project, I developed and executed automation scripts while adhering to Agile methodology
  • Collaborated directly with clients to understand and document their requirements, enhancing the relevance of test scenarios
  • Improved test efficiency by organizing and maintaining a library of reusable test assets
  • Validated live production post-deployments to ensure stability and zero critical defect leakage
  • In Verizon there are two major classifications: wireless/wireline I used to work on both.

John Hancock Investments - Manulife (Insurance)

  • Worked as a test analyst in the John Hancock Investments project and in an Agile delivery environment
  • Worked on framework development & enhancement. Designed testcases based on daily tickets received from clients.
  • Worked in the maintenance of automation scripts executing in GitHub Actions Runner
  • Carry out Regression testing every time when changes are made to the code to fix defects. Identifying the defects, raising them to the corresponding teams for fixtures, and retesting the fix for defect closure

Accomplishments

  • I proficiently identified a substantial number of defects using automated processes
  • Detected a revenue-impacting bug in production, mitigating a projected 40% revenue loss
  • Got the Wizards of Domain award in insurance
  • Best performer award for the first quarter of joining
  • Received "Dream Team award" to my contribution towards the Team and client satisfaction.

Timeline

Associate

Cognizant
11.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Sri Venkateswara Engineering College For Women
Swathi Sai