Varsha VK
Software Test Engineer
Bangalore
Summary
- Over 7.5 years of expertise in executing comprehensive software testing life cycles within avionics and locomotive domains.
- Skilled in high-level requirement analysis, traceability, verification, and validation of complex subsystems.
- Proficient in designing and executing test cases, procedures, and scripts for requirement-based testing (RBT), black-box testing, software integration testing (SSIT), and hardware-software integration testing (HSIT).
- Extensive experience in manual testing and automation using Python, with a proven track record in DAL-A and DAL-D avionics software requirements testing.
- Strong knowledge of DO-178B/C standards, V-model and foundational understanding of Agile methodologies.
- Demonstrated expertise in reviewing and optimizing test procedures, cases, delivery documents such as svr , trace record and svcp and skilled in preparing detailed review checklists.
- Experience in preparing the software test plan/software verification plan,performing impact analysis, estimation and raising and prs and crs and pr closures.
- Proficient in Software Configuration Management tools, including Integrity, AEC, and Doors, and in defect tracking with TFS, Clear Quest, and basic knowledge of Jira.
- Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of high-reliability systems.
- Recognized for the ability to work independently or within a team environment, ensuring optimal results in fast-paced, high-stakes projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Software Test Engineer
Boeing India Pvt Ltd.
12.2023 - Current
- Conducted requirement analysis to ensure compliance with RBT (Requirement Based Testing) standards
- Developed and executed comprehensive test cases and procedures for both manual and automated testing using Python and Java
- Updated and maintained test cases in IBM DOORS to ensure alignment with project requirements and testing standards
- Validated the user interface (UI) for loading builds/LSAPs, testing hosted applications, and generating downloadable reports for ground or maintenance laptops
- Collaborated in the review process of test cases, scripts and delivery documents such as SVR, contributing to quality assurance efforts
- Performed impact analysis and executed regression testing to verify system integrity and performance
- Generated and managed problem reports (PRs) in TFS, overseeing the lifecycle from identification to closure
- Creation of Customized Build leveraging VM for efficient testing execution
- Authored and delivered SVR (Software Verification Review) and trace data delivery documents to support project milestones
- Contributed to the successful delivery with no escalations of multiple projects, including Master Configuration, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways
- Led status meetings in the absence of the team lead, ensuring effective communication and project progress updates
- Participated in Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), preparing documentation and presentations to ensure alignment before formal testing phases
V & V Designer
Alstom Transport India Ltd.
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Perform Functional testing at Sub-system level and related Verification activities
- Prepare Manual Test Cases and verify them against the requirements
- Reproduce site related issues in the simulator environment to analyse the issue
- Raise CRs (Issues) in Clear quest and perform regression Tests
- Support Architects and developers in issue analysis by reproducing the issues and collecting logs using S2k trace client and playback
- Utilize Actis messaging tool and vis-à-vis tool for data verification and validation and prepare the verification reports
- Configure the Test cases and documents in AEC
- Conduct kicks off meeting and dyrs(delivery meetings)
- Provide knowledge transfer to new joiners and perform proofreading of test cases
- Update Syrs document in IBM DOORS
Validation and Verification Engineer
Tata Consultancy services
11.2016 - 12.2021
- Study and analysis of the Requirement based Functional Testing (RBT) and performed black box testing
- Regression Analysis of Requirement and Generation of Test scripts based on the analysis
- Requirement Based Testing (RBT) for the verification of the Application software for Electronic Engine Controller (EEC)
- Raised Issues (PRs, NFPRs and CRs)
- Involved in Problem Report Analysis and updated the same to the client
- Attending IPT meetings
- Produce test evidence (SVT and SVR) review report at the end of each build
- Involved in PR Closure review activity at the end of each build
- Delivered all the artifacts with nil defects
- Failure Analysis
- Report Generation and Root cause analysis (RCA)
- Trained new team members to understand the process of testing and tools used
- Interaction with clients and raising clarification requests
- Performed estimation
- Impact Analysis
Education
B.E - medical electronics Engineering
Dr. Ambedkar institute of technology
Bangalore, Karnataka12th std - CBSE Board
Kendriya Vidyalaya Mg Railway colony
Bangalore, Karnataka10th std - CBSE Board
Kendriya Vidyalaya Mg Railway colony
Bangalore, KarnatakaSkills
Manual Testing
Automation Testing
Verification and Validation
Black Box Testing
Basic understanding of programming languages such as Python
MS Office
Multi-Tasking Abilities
Computer Literate
Project Presentations
Good at Grasping things
Communication Skills
Teamwork Skills
Accomplishments
- Received an appreciation - 'star of the month'
Timeline
Software Test Engineer
Boeing India Pvt Ltd.
12.2023 - Current
V & V Designer
Alstom Transport India Ltd.
12.2021 - 12.2023
Validation and Verification Engineer
Tata Consultancy services
11.2016 - 12.2021
B.E - medical electronics Engineering
Dr. Ambedkar institute of technology
12th std - CBSE Board
Kendriya Vidyalaya Mg Railway colony
10th std - CBSE Board
Kendriya Vidyalaya Mg Railway colony