MRUDULA PATHAKOTA

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OBJECTIVE

A young enthusiastic professional with 6+ years of work experience in software development life cycle (SDLC). Proven ability to work in a team in fast paced environment. Easily collaborate with developers and project managers to accomplish milestones.

Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).

Proficient in Defect management and Bug Reporting.

Experience in programming languages and tools like C, C++, Java, HP ALM/ QC, SQL server studio, Visual Studio, MS office.

Experience with Selenium IDE.

Experience in designing effective Test Cases and Test Plans.

Extensively involved in all stages of Quality Assurance.

Expertise in performing testing in Unit, Integration, Module, Functional, Regression, UI, UAT and System Testing.

Experience in using Microsoft Excel.

Strong knowledge in OOPS Programming.

Extensive knowledge in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Experience of working in waterfall and agile methodology – Scrum.

Played an active role MOM Meetings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Company: Vanguard Financial Services.

Role/Position: Software Quality Analyst

Financial Advisor Services (FAS):

Duration: Feb 2019 to Current

Technical / Statistical Skills Used: HP Application Lifecycle Management, Selenium, Excel.

Responsibilities:

Thorough hands-on experience with development and execution of Test Plans, Test Scripts and Test cases for Functional, Integration, Regression Testing based on business requirements for Manual and Automation Testing.

Solid experience of AGILE Methodologies, AGILE Manifesto and Scrum processes.

Expertise in all quality related docs, Traceability Matrix, SQA signoff Doc, Defect management etc.

Experience in Black Box testing, Gray Box testing, Smoke Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing and Integrated Testing.

Quick learner and has the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Team player and possesses good organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Company: ITC INFOTECH

Role/Position: Software Quality Analyst

Duration: July 2013 to May 2015

Technical / Statistical Skills Used: MS SQL, Excel, Selenium, Jira, Web Application.

Responsibilities:

Analyzing different user requirements and coming up with specifications for the various database applications.

Writing SQL queries for backend testing.

Worked on manual and Integration testing on E-Commerce ERP/CRM application

Owns Certain areas of Products and be responsible for the testing.

Worked in Agile methodology and working closely with the team members.

Writing Test cases, reviewing and involving in bug bashes.

Testing of the entire process including reports and back-end data validation.

Performing and validating positive, negative, integration testing and part of security testing

Involved in all quality related docs, Traceability Matrix, SQA signoff Doc, Defect management etc.

Analysis of regression cases and Automation script design using Selenium framework.

Demoing the developed application user stories/functionality to business.

Frequently communicate with developers and business line team members to assist in clarification of technical issues.

Participate in Grooming Session.

Test cases review meetings, Retrospective Meetings etc.

Company: Tata Consulting Services

Role/Position: Software Quality Analyst

Duration: 15 May 2009 to 30 June 2011

Technical / Statistical Skills: MS SQL, Java, HP QC, QTP, MS Office, VB scripts, Excel.

Client: United Services Automobile Association (USAA), San Antonio, Texas.

Responsibilities:

Performed role as Software Quality Analyst in the Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, which is the second-largest India-based provider of business process outsourcing services.

Handling overall coordination of the team and Planning, task allocation and monitoring Module activities.

Involved in the creation and execution of automation scripts using QTP

Gathering requirements.

Preparation of System Test plan, Regression Test Plan, System Test

Results, and Regression Test Results.

Analyse the requirements and develop user test cases.

Involved in debugging of the errors during execution and documentation of defects.

Monitoring the quality improvement related work carried out by TCS offshore team.

Attended daily telecoms with clients during System Testing Phase and Onsite co-ordination.

Company: Precision Group

Internship: Java Developer

Project on "3-Dimensional Password" using cryptographic algorithms.

Duration: April 2008 to March 2009

Technical / Statistical Skills Used: Core Java, Applets, Swing, Java Beans

The 3-D password is a multifactor authentication scheme. To be authenticated, we present a 3-D virtual environment where the user navigates and interacts with various objects. The sequence of actions and interactions toward the objects inside the 3-D environment constructs the user's 3-D password. The 3-D password can combine most existing authentication schemes such as textual passwords, graphical passwords, and various types of biometrics into a 3-D virtual environment.

Certified Classical Hatha Yoga Trainer by Isha Foundation

Duration: 27 July 2018 – 23 Dec 2018 (21 weeks)

Classical Hatha Yoga offered in its purest form in a 21-week residential program in India. The program is an extensive exploration into the full depth and magnitude of Hatha Yoga

EDUCATION

Post-Graduation: Master of Management, NIFT University - 2.26 (July 2011 to May 2013)

Under-Graduation: Computer Science Engineering, RVR & JC collage - 2.85 (Aug 2005 to April 2009)

Test Automation Skills:

QTP/UFT, Selenium, Mainframe & web automation, HP Quality

Center, Jira

Testing Type:

Regression Testing, Functional Testing- UI & Mainframe.

Testing Concepts:

STLC, Test Management, Waterfall, Agile, Kanban

Scripting Languages:

VB Scripting, Java, SQL

Test Management Tools:

HP ALM/ QC, Jira, Microsoft Excel

Test Tools:

Selenium, Quick Test Professional/Unified Functional Tester

Programming Languages:

C, C++, JAVA, SQL, C#

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

Conducted a session on International Day of Yoga to a group of 100 people in Albany, NY.

TATA Consulting Services: Award for “Outstanding Quality of Work”

United Services Automobile Association – TCS: “Star of the Month Award” for dedication and commitment to work

Style One: “Appreciation on strategically Analysing Sales” by the CEO due to the remarkable increase in sales and instant effect on profits

INVINCIBLE Of SOIEREE in Cissoiry: “Level 1 Organizer” event was a remarkable success

Sri Venkateswara Bala Kuteer Music competition: “First Prize” for singing melodies

“Innovative and Future Concepts” certification by JNTU University

“Maithree”, appreciated and applauded for philanthropic work conducted in a village by adopting it and providing the villagers with food, clothing and other essential needs.

STRENGTHS

Zest to take on a new challenge and work with dedication to come victorious

Good communication and convincing skills at the same time having open mind to listen to other’s opinions for the betterment of the work as well as to improve myself with new skills and upcoming market trends

Flexible and can adapt to different environments/adverse situations while meeting deadlines, working within a team or being the lone player.

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