MRUDULA PATHAKOTA
Email: ***********@*****.***, Mobile: 908-***-****
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.