Tulasi Aadala
Scrum Master
Hyderabad
Summary
- Dedicated and Results-driven professional with 15+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, specializing in Property and Casualty insurance and Life Insurance projects.
- Extensive experience in SDLC and Agile methodologies, with a focus on Property and Casualty Insurance, Life Insurance, Retail, and Banking domains.
-Strong project delivery experience, including managing resources in an Onsite-offshore delivery model.
- Proficient in various roles such as Test Manager, Project Lead, Scrum Master, Test Lead, Mentor, and Onshore Coordinator.
- Collaborative approach, working with SMEs, project managers, and external resources to achieve project goals and meet timelines. 6.5 Years of automation testing experience (UFT, Selenium with C# using Test NG, Selenium with C# using BDD Specflow), and 8.5 years of manual (Functional, Regression, Smoke) testing.
- Collaborated with international clients such as GEICO, MetLife Insurance, Wal-Mart, Progressive Insurance, and Wells Fargo bank.
- Quick learner of recent technologies, excellent communication, and people skills.
- Experience in Test Planning, Automation, Team Leadership, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Usability Testing, Stakeholder Communication.
- Experience in Pre-Sales Support, CMMI Audit Reports, Recruitment Activities, Team Management & Mentoring, Organizing & Conducting Trainings, and Executive Reports & Presentations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Senior Test Lead - Automation
ValueMomentum
- Current
- Provided Quality Leadership for the CA 2.0 project, overseeing a team of 22 members
- Responsible for Test Planning, Test Strategy, Design of Test Suites, Defect Management, and Risk Mitigation Plans
- Coordinated with teams to define and migrate schedules
- Collaborated with Global Delivery Test team members in troubleshooting critical defects
- Conducted automation testing using various tools
- Analyzed high-level business requirements and identified relevant functional and technical requirements
- Prepared and executed test plans, test analysis reports, and risk assessment reports
- Reviewed test cases, requirements, defects, and test execution
- Prepared daily and weekly reports.
Senior Project Lead - Automation
ValueMomentum
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided Quality Leadership for the DMV project, overseeing a team of 28 members
- Responsible for Test Planning, Test Strategy, Design of Test Suites, Defect Management, and Risk Mitigation Plans
- Coordinated with teams to define and migrate schedules
- Collaborated with Global Delivery Test team members in troubleshooting critical defects
- Conducted automation testing using various tools
- Analyzed high-level business requirements and identified relevant functional and technical requirements
- Prepared and executed test plans, test analysis reports, and risk assessment reports
- Extensively involved in team recruitment and annual performance appraisal
- Prepared release reports and CMMI reports
- Tracked team tasks and sprint efforts.
Project Lead
ValueMomentum
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided exemplary Quality Leadership, support, and guidance to the SSP project, ensuring adherence to client technical requirements
- Managed a diverse team of 18 members, encompassing both manual and automation testing expertise
- Proficiently executed various Testing Methodologies, including Functional Testing, Usability Testing, and Regression Testing, employing both manual and automated approaches
- Formulated and communicated the automation testing strategy for the project, aligning it with organizational goals
- Skillfully identified application areas suitable for automation, prioritizing test cases accordingly
- Established well-defined objectives and metrics to gauge the effectiveness of automation efforts
- Ensured the synchronization of automated tests with application changes, maintaining their relevance
- Successfully integrated and sustained automated testing within the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline
- Continuously evaluated and enhanced the performance and reliability of automated test scripts
- Recognized training needs among automation testers and provided resources to enhance their automation skills
- Prepared high-level design documents, ensuring clarity of project objectives
- Generated daily and weekly reports, summarizing project status and milestones
- Meticulously prepared and executed test cases in compliance with System Requirements using ADO
- Proficiently conducted Functional Testing, effectively combining manual and automated approaches
- Consistently reported defects and meticulously tracked their status on a daily basis
- Collaborated in peer reviews of Test Cases, fostering a culture of quality assurance
- Expertly automated test cases using the ETM tool, streamlining testing processes
- Identified test cases suitable for Regression and optimized them for efficiency
- Conducted Root Cause Analysis for production defects, facilitating process improvements
- Prepared comprehensive Executive Reports and delivered presentations to stakeholders
Automation Test Lead
ValueMomentum
06.2015 - 12.2019
- Proficiently grasped the Requirements and Functional Specifications of the application, ensuring a comprehensive understanding
- Methodically prepared and executed Test cases in strict accordance with System Requirements, utilizing MTM and JIRA for precision
- Conducted a wide array of Testing Methodologies, encompassing Functional Testing, Usability Testing, and Regression Testing, employing both manual and automation techniques
- Diligently reported Defects and meticulously tracked their progress on a daily basis, fostering efficient issue resolution
- Actively participated in Daily Standup Meetings alongside developers, business analysts, and fellow Team Members, promoting effective collaboration
- Engaged in weekly review meetings, contributing to project evaluation and refinement
- Collaborated in peer reviews of Test Cases, fostering a culture of quality assurance and knowledge sharing
- Expertly automated test cases using Coded UI with Selenium C# technology, streamlining testing processes
- Discerningly identified test cases suitable for inclusion in Regression and optimized them for enhanced efficiency.
Automation Team Lead/Consultant
Capgemini
- 05.2015
- Conducted thorough Requirement Analysis, meticulously categorizing them into actionable tasks
- Proficiently estimated the tasks at hand and effectively assigned them to the team, ensuring efficient resource allocation
- Methodically identified and authored Test cases, aligning them with project requirements
- Demonstrated excellence in the design, review, and execution of Test cases, promoting precision and reliability
- Skillfully managed the design, review, and execution of test scripts, enhancing testing efficiency
- Provided adept Prospect and Client management, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction
- Maintained a daily reporting regimen, offering comprehensive updates on project status
- Diligently reported and managed bugs and defects, facilitating their resolution in a timely manner
- Conducted Smoke, Manual, and regression testing of builds, assuring software integrity
- Managed submission and quote generation processes with precision
- Effectively oversaw policy issuance and its ongoing management
- Vigilantly monitored test results, upholding stringent standards for Quality delivery
- Tracked the progress of team members' tasks from initiation to closure, ensuring project milestones were met
- Proficiently utilized HP tools for scripting, data preparation, test execution, and comprehensive reporting.
Onsite Test Lead
Infosys
04.2011 - 10.2012
- Provided effective mentorship to the team, fostering skill development and collaboration
- Assessed the feasibility of automation, determining its suitability for the project
- Conducted meticulous effort estimation, ensuring resource allocation aligned with project needs
- Orchestrated comprehensive Test Plan preparation, outlining testing strategies and objectives
- Thoroughly analyzed business requirements, aligning testing efforts with project goals
- Skillfully prepared test scripts, laying the foundation for rigorous testing procedures
- Executed tests with precision, meticulously validating system functionality
- Offered valuable support for User Acceptance Testing (UAT), facilitating client satisfaction
- Conducted rigorous defect analysis and maintained comprehensive bug reports
- Provided essential support for production installations, ensuring seamless deployments
- Regularly reported project status updates, promoting transparency and informed decision-making
- Effectively resolved issues and maintained open communication with offshore teams, fostering collaboration and issue resolution.
Test Analyst
Infosys
04.2009 - 10.2010
- Provided valuable mentorship to nurture team members' skills and expertise
- Assessed the feasibility of automation, determining its suitability for the project's objectives
- Conducted meticulous effort estimation to ensure efficient resource allocation
- Spearheaded the comprehensive preparation of the Test Plan, outlining testing strategies and objectives
- Thoroughly analyzed business requirements to align testing efforts with project goals
- Skillfully crafted test scripts, laying the foundation for rigorous testing procedures
- Developed and maintained automated scripts to enhance testing efficiency
- Executed tests using QC-QTP, ensuring comprehensive coverage of test cases
- Conducted rigorous defect analysis and consistently reported bugs for resolution
- Acted as the anchor for defect prevention (DP) in the project, proactively mitigating issues
- Facilitated effective onsite coordination and provided regular status reports to stakeholders.
Test Engineer
Infosys
11.2007 - 04.2009
- Provided mentorship and guidance to foster team development and growth
- Conducted a thorough assessment of automation feasibility, gauging its applicability to the project's objectives
- Accurately estimated efforts, ensuring optimal resource allocation
- Led the comprehensive preparation and review of the Test Plan, aligning testing strategies with project goals
- Analyzed intricate business requirements to align testing efforts with the project's overarching objectives
- Methodically prepared and reviewed test cases, ensuring their alignment with project requirements
- Facilitated detailed test design walkthroughs with stakeholders, ensuring clarity and consensus
- Obtained stakeholder signoff on the test design, ensuring alignment with project objectives
- Executed test cases meticulously, adhering to established test plans and procedures
- Generated comprehensive test status reports to provide stakeholders with accurate project insights
- Conducted rigorous defect analysis and reported bugs promptly for resolution
- Provided onsite and client reporting to maintain transparency and effective communication
- Spearheaded defect prevention (DP) activities as a dedicated anchor, proactively mitigating issues
- Actively participated in Knowledge Management (KM), Test Center of Excellence (TCoE), and Configuration Management (CM) activities
- Ensured seamless onsite coordination and provided regular status reports to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (E.C.E) -
VNR Vignan Jyothi Institute of Technology (JNTU)
Intermediate Public Examination - undefined
Gitanjali college
10th Grade - undefined
Atomic Energy Central School
Bachelor of Technology (E.C.E) - undefined
VNR Vignan Jyothi Institute of Technology (JNTU)
Intermediate Public Examination - undefined
Gitanjali college
10th Grade - undefined
Atomic Energy Central School
Skills
Application Tools: Azure DevOps, Visual Studio, SQL Server, MS Office
Certification
LOMA 280
Timeline
Senior Project Lead - Automation
ValueMomentum
05.2022 - 08.2022
Project Lead
ValueMomentum
01.2020 - 05.2022
Automation Test Lead
ValueMomentum
06.2015 - 12.2019
Onsite Test Lead
Infosys
04.2011 - 10.2012
Test Analyst
Infosys
04.2009 - 10.2010
Test Engineer
Infosys
11.2007 - 04.2009
Senior Test Lead - Automation
ValueMomentum
- Current
Automation Team Lead/Consultant
Capgemini
- 05.2015
Bachelor of Technology (E.C.E) -
VNR Vignan Jyothi Institute of Technology (JNTU)
Intermediate Public Examination - undefined
Gitanjali college
10th Grade - undefined
Atomic Energy Central School
Bachelor of Technology (E.C.E) - undefined
VNR Vignan Jyothi Institute of Technology (JNTU)
Intermediate Public Examination - undefined
Gitanjali college
10th Grade - undefined
Atomic Energy Central School
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