YEMINEDI VENKATA PHANEENDRA BIKSHALU

Quality Engineer

Accenture

Hyderabad

08.2023 - Current

Played a key role in requirement analysis, collaborating closely with Business Analysts and Developers to understand the scope and expectations before crafting test scenarios.
Involved in complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) processes from planning to deployment.
Participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
Created detailed test cases based on functional specifications and executed test cycles for web and SaaS-based applications with a focus on usability, functionality, and regression testing.
Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams in Agile environments, ensuring timely delivery of sprint goals.
Managed defect lifecycle using tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps, Bugzilla, and ServiceNow—documented, tracked, and coordinated with developers for resolution.
Prepared and executed UAT plans, worked alongside stakeholders, and incorporated feedback from business users to ensure a smooth sign-off.
Developed comprehensive test documentation including test data sheets, reports, and logs to ensure audit readiness and traceability.
Frequently extended working hours during production releases and worked under strict deadlines to ensure successful and stable delivery.
Demonstrated strong attention to detail by maintaining meticulous accuracy in test planning, execution, and documentation.
Used AWS environments for backend validation and log monitoring during testing and production support.
Performed API testing using Postman, validating RESTful services, status codes, JSON payloads, and request/response flows for both positive and negative scenarios.
Utilized database queries to perform cross-verification between UI and backend data, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
Identified critical design gaps and inconsistencies before production, coordinated timely fixes, and helped avoid major release escalations.
Participated in Change and Incident Management processes, ensuring all updates and fixes were implemented without disrupting business operations.
Improved product quality by implementing root cause analysis (RCA) and post-release defect reviews to reduce recurring issues.