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
Tarnaka01.2009
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