Qa Analyst Api Testing

Naveen Reddy Nandyala

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Professional Summary:

I am willing to relocate and work on site at client locations.

Manual QA Analyst with around 2 years of real-time experience in testing web-based applications, specializing in functional, regression, and API testing in Agile environments.

Proficient in test case design, execution, and defect tracking using tools like JIRA, with a strong focus on GUI testing, usability, and cross-browser validation.

Skilled in SQL for backend data validation and familiar with API testing using tools like Postman and SOAP UI to verify service integration and data integrity.

Excellent at defining test scopes, collaborating across cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality releases in fast-paced projects.

Currently expanding my skills in I18n/L10n testing and exploring automation frameworks to stay on the cutting edge of QA trends.

Professional Work Experience:

Edible Arrangements / Tata Consultancy Services, Chennai, India

Quality Engineer

July 2021 - December 2022

Responsibilities:

Performed manual testing of customer-facing web applications, focusing on GUI functionality, layout alignment, and user interaction flow across browsers and devices.

Designed and executed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on functional specifications and user stories in an Agile environment.

Identified, logged, and tracked bugs using JIRA, working closely with developers and designers to ensure timely resolution and retesting.

Collaborated in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and feature grooming sessions, contributing to defining test scope and coverage for new releases.

Conducted functional, regression, smoke, and exploratory testing for web-based applications supporting e-commerce and promotional campaigns.

Validated backend data integrity using basic SQL queries, verifying transaction records and order data against UI inputs.

Participated in API testing using tools like Postman, validating request/response status codes, payloads, and authentication mechanisms.

Maintained and updated test documentation, ensuring test artifacts reflected current system behavior and business requirements.

Worked closely with cross-functional teams across QA, development, and product design, ensuring seamless delivery of updates and features.

Ensured test coverage for multi-locale (I18n/L10n) web content, supporting regional promotions and product catalogues.

Executed cross-browser testing (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) to ensure UI consistency and responsiveness across platforms and devices.

Participated in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) cycles, gathering feedback from stakeholders and validating final implementation against business goals.

Verified payment gateway integrations and tested order workflows including cart functionality, promo codes, and checkout processes.

Used test data management techniques to create valid input combinations for edge case, boundary, and negative testing scenarios.

Reported critical defects with detailed steps to reproduce, screenshots, and priority labels, improving bug turnaround time and triage accuracy.

Actively involved in QA process improvement discussions, suggesting optimizations in test case maintenance and defect lifecycle tracking.

CERTIFICATIONS

Foundations of Software Testing – LinkedIn

Certified Tester – ISTQB (In Progress)

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Computer Science, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO (05/2024)

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, India (06/2021)

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