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Vikas Prathapuram

Hyderabad

Summary

  • Over 8 years of experience in software testing across gaming, web, and mobile applications. Led QA teams of 15+ members for 4+ years, focusing on mentoring and performance tracking. Proficient in managing the complete software testing life cycle, resource allocation, and process enhancements. Recognized for delivering high-quality software releases through effective cross-team collaboration and communication.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Module Lead

Head Digital Works Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
04.2023 - 09.2025
  • Providing pre-requisite data & estimations before initiation of every sprint cycle.
  • Reviewing the Resource performance & Providing Improvements, Performance ratings.
  • Handling resources, stakeholders, vendors & team management.
  • Identify, Analyze defects in the process & provide process improvement suggestions for better functioning of the QA Team.
  • 95% Accuracy in estimation of timelines & test results in build wise as well as sprint wise basis.
  • Showcasing excellent communication skills, creative ad-hoc testing approaches & Documentation skills & Knowledge sharing them with the team.
  • Guiding & tracking the progress of test coverage on an hourly basis for successful test coverage.
  • Review of all the testing documents before the start of each sprint ensuring for end-to-end coverage during the test cycle.
  • Worked on Cross browser testing with IE, Firefox and Chrome browsers.
  • Creation of test designs, test processes, test cases and test data.
  • Carry out testing as per the defined procedures.
  • Participate in walk-through of testing procedures.
  • Prepare all reports related to software testing carried out.
  • Ensure that all tested related work is carried out as per the defined standards and procedures.
  • Develop test cases and prioritize testing activities.
  • Quick learner with the ability to grasp new technologies.
  • Ability to work independently in a tight deadline.
  • Having ability to finish the tight deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Ensures visibility, traceability, and control of testing process to deliver high-quality software.
  • Excellent at Handling group meetings and status meetings with Project cross teams.
  • Providing KT sessions to new joiners.
  • Worked in couple of projects across multiple teams simultaneously.
  • Worked on various domains like Health Care, E-commerce and gaming domains.
  • Involved in multiple applications from test plan phase to final sign off phase.
  • Expertise in using Bug Tracking tools like Bugzilla and JIRA.
  • Led cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery and collaboration.

QA Automation Engineer

Head Digital Works Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
04.2021 - 03.2023
  • I have two years of experience with the Appium tool for Android.
  • Developed automated test scripts using Appium and Java.
  • Collaborated with developers to identify and resolve software defects.
  • Executed regression tests to ensure software stability and functionality.
  • Participated in code reviews to enhance test coverage and quality.
  • Documented testing processes and created detailed test plans for projects.
  • Trained junior QA engineers on best practices in automation testing.
  • Implemented continuous integration processes using Jenkins for streamlined testing.
  • Maintained test environments and configured testing tools for optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with developers to troubleshoot problems during the QA process.
  • Analyzed test results, identified defects, tracked and reported issues.
  • Designed, developed, implemented and maintained automated regression tests.
  • Trained team members on various aspects of automation testing strategies.
  • Utilized defect tracking systems such as JIRA to monitor bug resolution progress.
  • Performed functional, integration, system and acceptance testing activities.
  • Researched new technologies related to the field of QA Automation Engineering.
  • Assisted in creating user stories, use cases and other related artifacts.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
  • Wrote and updated manual test cases for team use, maintaining optimal organization for maximum productivity.

Sr Software Test Engineer

Head Digital Works Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Developed test cases based on project requirements and specifications.
  • Executed manual tests on applications across various platforms and devices.
  • Collaborated with developers to identify and resolve software defects.
  • Documented test results and reported issues to the quality assurance team.
  • Participated in daily stand-up meetings to discuss project progress and challenges.
  • Reviewed functional specifications for completeness and accuracy before testing.
  • Assisted in creating testing documentation and user guides for future reference.
  • Trained junior testers on best practices for manual testing processes.
  • Performed functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
  • Wrote clear bug reports with detailed reproduction steps for developers.
  • Collaborated with development team to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Analyzed user stories and acceptance criteria to create test plans and test cases.

Software Test Engineer

Head Digital Works Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
06.2017 - 03.2019
  • Developed and executed test plans for web applications and digital platforms.
  • Executed test cases for web applications and mobile platforms to ensure functionality.
  • Participated in daily stand-up meetings to discuss testing progress and challenges.
  • Conducted regression testing to verify fixes and new feature implementations.
  • Verified aspects of integration testing, functional testing and regression testing.
  • Extensively tested mobile apps across multiple devices and platforms.
  • Reviewed project documentation such as requirement specifications, design documents.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in QA techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Swami Ramananda Thirtha Institute of Science And Technology
03-2013

Intermediate -

Narayana Jr College
Tarnaka
01.2009

S.S.C -

Board of Secondary Education
01.2007

Skills

  • Manual Testing
  • Test automation
  • Agile methodologies
  • Problem solving
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Mobile testing
  • Quality tools
  • Test planning
  • Team Training
  • Customer focus
  • Confluence
  • Jira
  • Core Java
  • Windows
  • Apxor
  • Branch
  • Clever tap
  • Figma
  • Appium
  • Selenium
  • Postman

Accomplishments

  • Appreciation from Management for Quality of work
  • Attended National Conference on Social Networking.
  • Worked as a NSS coordinator.
  • Coordinated and organised many college events (UTKRISTA).
  • National level rankings in school competitions.

Projects

A23 Games:

https://www.ace2three.com/, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.ace2three.mobile

Ace2three: 

A23 multi-gaming platform offers online rummy, fantasy cricket, carrom, poker, pool, and many more.

Cricket.com:

https://www.cricket.com/, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crictec.cricket&hl=en

It is a website and application that are related to cricket news, live scores, match predictions, and cricket schedules, and fantasy cricket.

Rummyking:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wittygames.rummyking&hl=en_IN

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wittygames.rummyking&hl=en_IN, 

It offers the popular 13-card Indian Rummy in a fresh avatar, and unique special tactical powers can be deployed during gameplay, compete against other live users across the world, and against your buddies on private tables

Fanfight:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jptech.fan11, FanFight is one of India’s finest fantasy sports portals, which has managed to garner over 4 million fantasy users in no time Here, your knowledge about the sport helps you win big every day

Languages

  • Telugu
  • Hindi
  • English

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 07/17/92
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

QA Module Lead

Head Digital Works Pvt. Ltd.
04.2023 - 09.2025

QA Automation Engineer

Head Digital Works Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 03.2023

Sr Software Test Engineer

Head Digital Works Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 03.2021

Software Test Engineer

Head Digital Works Pvt Ltd
06.2017 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Swami Ramananda Thirtha Institute of Science And Technology

Intermediate -

Narayana Jr College

S.S.C -

Board of Secondary Education
Vikas Prathapuram