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Education
Certification
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Venkata Pavan Kumar Swayampakula

Summary

QA Leader with 7+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance across web, mobile, and enterprise platforms. Proficient in test automation, AI-driven testing, and cloud integration, with a track record of leading teams and optimizing QA processes. Demonstrated success in utilizing modern automation frameworks and Agile methodologies to enhance release cycles and improve product quality.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Sr. Software QA Engineer

Blackhawk Network India
Bangalore
06.2020 - Current

Led end-to-end quality assurance for global payment and gift card platforms across US, Canada, APAC, and Europe.

Supervised QA team of six, implementing robust test automation with Selenium, Karate, and Cucumber to enhance maintainability.

Integrated GitHub Copilot and advanced AI tools (Test.ai), reducing regression cycle time by 30%, and boosting automated coverage by 40%.

Automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and AWS, facilitating rapid deployments and expanding test scalability.

Conducted large-scale performance testing with JMeter and Gatling, ensuring platform reliability during peak loads.

Streamlined defect triage and incident response processes, achieving a 40% reduction in closure times.

Facilitated Agile ceremonies and fostered cross-functional collaboration to improve team performance and project alignment.

QA Engineer

GE Health
SanRoman
10.2017 - 12.2025

Developed and maintained test automation frameworks using Protractor and JavaScript for healthcare cloud applications.

Executed backend testing and data validation through SQL to ensure data integrity.

Conducted functional and regression testing within fast-paced Agile teams to meet project deadlines.

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Blackhawk Network
Pleasanton
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Developed comprehensive test strategies aligned with customer requirements.
  • Created automated scripts to enhance functional testing of software applications.
  • Conducted both manual and automated tests to ensure adherence to quality standards.
  • Participated in peer review sessions to identify and address areas for improvement.
  • Provided feedback on usability issues impacting application interface design.
  • Reported and tracked defects using bug tracking systems like JIRA.

Software Engineer, QA

Apple Inc
Sunnyvale
01.2018 - 07.2019

Developed automated test suites using Selenium WebDriver and Cucumber for Apple Online SelfService platforms.

Executed cross-browser testing and internationalization validation for global releases, including Alipay integration.

Led API validation efforts with SOAP UI, enhancing CI/CD processes through Jenkins.

Performed comprehensive UI, API, and performance testing to uphold high standards for customer-facing applications.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

San Francisco Bay University
Fremont, CA
12-2016

Certification

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), valid until Nov 2024

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Certified Selenium WebDriver Professional – Test Automation University

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Affiliations

Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing complex test plans to ensure comprehensive coverage and defect identification

Strong record of collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and achieve business objectives

Committed to staying current with evolving software testing trends and emerging technologies

Accomplishments

    President, Toastmasters International Club, College and BHN office

    Successfully led the Toastmasters club, organizing events and public speaking sessions to

    Help students and employees improve their communication and leadership skills

Timeline

Sr. Software QA Engineer

Blackhawk Network India
06.2020 - Current

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Blackhawk Network
08.2019 - 05.2020

Software Engineer, QA

Apple Inc
01.2018 - 07.2019

QA Engineer

GE Health
10.2017 - 12.2025

Master of Science - Computer Science

San Francisco Bay University
Venkata Pavan Kumar Swayampakula