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Srinivasa SriKiran. Vempati ***********@*****.***

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Professional Experience

15+ years of Experience in Software Quality Assurance

12+ years of Experience in Microsoft – Driving Windows Testing teams

6+ years of Experience in working on Test Automation, Debugging, triage, failure analysis and automated test coverage goals for Windows Client and Server OS platforms

5+ years of experience in defining and implementing service level testing strategies

2 years of experience in personal business banking projects and Database testing.

1 year of experience in Insurance, Web Domain and CRM Application testing projects

2 years of experience in continuous integration and deployment projects

6 years of onsite experience in leading onshore, offshore co-ordination, managing and driving teams to meet quality and customer satisfaction Experience Summary:

Worked on test automation framework – Selenium, MaUI, xAcc, MITA.

Experience on usage of MS Proprietary tools, Windows Testing Tools (WTT), Product Studio (PS), Virtual Machines, SCVMM

Test Ownership for eHome and Windows 7 Customer Experience OS components

Planned, directed, and managed designated projects.

Test plan, Test Strategy, Test Automation Triage, Debug and working with the team to ensure high quality deliverables to client, code coverage analysis, regression testing, Load and Stress Testing, RCA, Test Reviews, Effort tracking and sign-off.

Involved in Project Initiation phase to closure phase activities over last 6yrs in both lead and program management roles. Exposure to CI/CD projects.

Defined the project scope of work, financial plan, its goals and deliverables.

Windows Universal App Development. Exposure to Telecom Billing, Payment, Order Fulfillment process, invoice, payment processing with Agile and SCRUM process

Excellent in client communication, interaction and customer satisfaction skills

Involved extensively in unit testing, Functional testing, Performance/Load testing, Regression testing, Black box testing, database testing, Accessibility, Usability, Compliance, user acceptance testing and White box testing.

Presentations to Client on new process implementations, monthly reviews, efficiency plans and to establish cordial/effective professional relationships.

Negotiated contracts that ensured quality and multi-year contracts – T&M, FPP. Educational Qualifications:

Completed MS Software Systems from BITS – Pilani, India during 2004-2006.

Bachelor of Technology from Nagarjuna University with 72% during 1996-2000.

Intermediate, from Board of Intermediate Education, A.P, with 85% during 1994 - 1996.

S.S.C, from Board of Secondary Education, A.P, with 81% during 1995-1996. TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Operating systems – Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, Win XP, Win 2K, Win NT, Redhat Linux (Open Source)

Server OS: Server2016, Server 2012 R2, Server 2012, Server 2008, Server 2003 & Linux.

Database – SQL, Postgres SQL

Programming Languages: C++, Core Java, Open Source (QT\KDE)

Scripting: PowerShell, Visual Basic, HTML and Java Script.

Client/Server and web based software architecture testing, design, CRM and integration.

Defect Tracking: TFS, VSO, Product Studio and Quality Center (HP ALM).

Test Automation Tools: WTT, Selenium, QTP, SOAP UI, Web/REST API testing

Worked on Lean, Agile, SCRUM and Six Sigma Green Belt projects WORK EXPERIENCE: -

Project #1: Windows Server

Test Lead: Mar’ 2015 –contd... at Redmond (USA), Wipro Technologies Client: Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, USA

Description: This is an Automation test triage and development project of the WSD Group of Microsoft Corporation, USA. End to End Test Ownership of Windows Server 2016/2012R2/2012/2008 R2/2003 Features under Windows Server – Active Directory, File Server and Clustering, Cloud Infrastructure, Group Policy and Remote Desktop. Test triage of automation failures, fix command line and Power Shell scripts across Server features. Contribution:

100% test automation failure triage, finding regression Code Defect issues, Fix Verification and Validation

Handling a team of 10 members @ Onshore.

Analyze the test holes and develop automation test cases for the test holes.

Driven multiple initiatives like fixing test holes, proposing fixes for test defects, improving test efficiency, end to end test collateral ownership across 7 Datastore for Win 10/8.1/8/7/LH.

Good Knowledge on Client and Server Applications in various languages & Testing the functionalities of different SKUs like Enterprise, Professional, Core Connected, Server Core, Server Standard, Server Datacenter, Nano Server.

Test bed automation, Test Case setup automation, reporting & Bug Tracking

Analyzing the test results to verify the defect trends to optimize the test efforts.

Stabilization and optimization of test cases using PowerShell scripting.

Engineering Reviews, Test Plan reviews, Test Result Review, Failure Analysis, PM level test triage of bugs, release and test sign-off.

Risk Mitigation and cost management.

Project #2: Windows 8.1 Customer Experience Testing Test Lead: Feb’ 2013 –Feb 2015 at Hyderabad (India), Wipro Technologies Client: Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, USA

Description: This is a testing project of the WinCXE Group of Microsoft Corporation, USA. End to End Test Ownership of Windows 8.1/8/7 Features under Client user interface. Contribution:

Handled a team of 30 members @ offshore – tracking and ensuring quality deliverables.

Prepare Test plan, Test Strategy, review, triage, reporting, monthly reviews

Driven multiple initiatives like fixing test holes, proposing fixes for test defects, improving test efficiency, end to end test collateral ownership across 17 Datastore for Win8\8.1 – transition and code coverage

Good Knowledge on Client and Server Applications in various languages & Testing the functionalities of different SKUs like Enterprise, Professional, Core Connected, Server Core, Server Standard.

Implemented Scenario Based Test Approach for creating use case level test scenarios.

Implementing Lean, SEI – CMM, CMMI level models in project quality activities.

Understanding of agile software development and SCRUM implementation along with the traditional SDLC model.

Test bed automation, Test Case setup automation, reporting & Bug Tracking

Stabilization and optimization of test cases using PowerShell\Coded UI scripting.

Development of automation scripts using MS Automation tools and Framework and C# Language.

Project #3: Credit Portfolio Management - SBSA

Test Manager: Sept’ 2010 – Jan 2013 at Johannesburg (SA), Wipro Technologies Client: Standard Bank of South Africa, Johannesburg, SA Contribution:

Manage to work as a Test Manager at onsite, handling project deliverables, reviews, Weekly, Monthly Status Reports, Tele-cons, onsite-offshore communication and resource management.

Handled a team of 20 members – 5 @ onsite and 15 @ offshore.

Involve in Planning, Estimation, Risk Mitigation and contingency plans for the project, Customer Satisfaction and customer reviews.

Effective Monitoring of project goals in terms of schedule, Quality, effort, productivity etc.

Preparing project specific trainings, Team coordination, audits and effective communication.

Ensuring Test Reviews, Failure Analysis, test completion and sign-off done for all deliverables by the team.

Implementing Lean, SEI – CMMI level models in project quality activities. Project #4: Windows 7 – User Experience Automation testing Test Lead: Apr’ 2010 – July’ 2010 at onsite, Wipro Technologies, USA Client: Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA

Contribution:

Test Owner for 10 UI components in CXE area – Logon, Desktop Themes, Notepad etc.

Fixed 2 OEM bugs and DWM graphic adapter issue by completing test follow-up.

Worked on MSRC repro verification and update Reprodit tool.

Ensured Test Pass signoff by reviewing the test results and ensuring test coverage is done for the Serviceability.

Worked with OEMs by setting up customer scenarios fixing them and verifying the fixes after deploying the Build before Release to Market.

Reproducing bugs logged by end customer, triage and debug of the failure scenarios.

End to End setup automation using WTT WF’s and scripting.

Tracking the bugs and reporting in PS.

Test Pass – Manual\Automation, MSRC/Private/SSIRP/Quick fix testing and verifying the updates are working

Project #5: eHome - Windows Media Center Automation testing Test Lead: Mar’ 2008 – Mar’ /2010 at onsite, Wipro Technologies, USA Client: Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA

Contribution:

End to End Test Ownership of Windows Media Center feature on Client SKUs – Win7, Vista and Win XP. Test Ownership for the feature and acted as SPOC for all Sustenance deliverables.

Troubleshooting various customer issues, debug, finding resolution and propose fixes.

Worked with Dev/PM/Test Managers for test planning, strategy, release cycles, post- mortem, analysis and attended WAR meetings for reporting.

Improved test execution productivity, fixed test automation issues for MCE and MCX components.

Performed quality assurance work for both the TV and Core Platforms

Participated in project planning, budgeting, resource management, onsite – offshore coordination, requirement analysis, failure analysis, time and cost management.

Handled a team of 10 members – 5 @ onsite and 5 @ offshore, tracking daily test deliverables

Coordinating and tracking with all other vendor teams and MS IDC teams based on work request allocations (Multiple geographical locations) Project #6: Windows XP/Vista –Tablet PC & Shell Automation testing Project Lead: Feb’ 2004 – Feb’ /2008 Wipro Technologies, Hyderabad Client: Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA

Contribution:

Participated in project planning, budgeting, resource management, onsite – offshore coordination, requirement analysis, failure analysis, time and cost management.

Ensured that risks or problems are identified and managed in the project at all deliverable phases.

Handled a team of 30 members – 3 @ onsite and 27 @ offshore with a budget of $1.5 million per year contract.

Involved in Client WAR meetings, review meeting and Bug triages.

Work allocation and resource management – Leave, billability, training new team members, appraisal, efforts, test reviews and resolving Conflicts. Project #7: Ameriquest – Insurance domain web based testing Project Engineer: July’ 2003 – Dec’ 2003, Applabs Technologies (now CSC), Hyderabad Client: Lewtan Technologies, Inc, USA

Contribution: www.lewtan.com

Performed Functional, Regression, integration, security testing

Played a key role in a team of 10 members.

Execution the test cases, Review test result reports, preparation of Test plan and Test case development, Bug triage in Defect tracking tool (Bugzilla).

XML Reports: DMS is a group of applications used for collecting deal performance data and publishing it on the ABSNet website (www.absnet.net). Project #8: Unsealer – Security testing

Project Engineer: Jan’ 2003 – Jun’ 2003 @ offshore, Applabs Technologies, Hyderabad Client: Sealed Media, UK

Contribution: www.micro-media.demon.co.uk/signedsealeddelivered.

Preparing Test Plan, execution of Test Cases, Functional testing,

Language Testing on English, German and French on different OS, IE Version with Anti- Virus software.

Browser Compatibility testing with IE 5.0, 5.5 and 6.0 on English, French and German.

Played a key role in a team of 10 members.

Execution the test cases, Review test result reports, preparation of Test plan and Test case development, Bug triage in Defect tracking tool (Bugzilla). Project #11: CRM Application – Development and Testing Project Engineer: Oct’ 2000 –Dec’ 2002 @ offshore, Bitplus Information Technologies, Bangalore Contribution: Design, Development, implementation and deployment of the application till release phase to market. Played a key role in a team of 5 members.

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