Qa Tester Manual

Manasa Jella

United States ● +1-203-***-**** ● *************@*****.*** ● linkedin.com/in/manasa-jella

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Manual QA Tester with 2+ years of experience in web and mobile application testing, specializing in ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508, and ADA standards. Proficient in creating and executing test plans, test cases, and defect reports in Agile environments. Expertise in using JAWS and other assistive technologies to validate accessibility compliance. Strong knowledge of test methodologies, defect tracking processes, and object-oriented programming concepts. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, accessible software solutions.

EDUCATION

Rivier University, Nashua, USA May 2024

Master of Science, Computer Science GPA: 3.86

B.V. Raju Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India March 2020

Bachelor of Technology, Electrical & Electronic Engineering GPA: 9.46

CERTIFICATIONS

DHS Trusted Tester – Expertise in WCAG & Section 508 testing

IAAP CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) (In Progress)

Python 101 for Data Science – Fundamentals of Python & data manipulation

JAWS Freedom Scientific Certified – Proficiency in screen reader testing

ISTQB Certified Tester – Software testing principles & best practices

Lean Six Sigma Certified – Quality improvement & defect reduction

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Accessibility Testing: WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508, ADA

Assistive Technologies: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, Screen Magnifiers

Testing Tools: AXE, WAVE, Accessibility Insights, Web Accessibility Toolbar, Color Contrast Analyzer

Electronic Document Testing: PDF, Word, Excel for accessibility compliance

Software Testing: Functional, Regression, UAT, Cross-Browser, and Mobile Testing

Test Management Tools: JIRA, Azure DevOps, GitHub

Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Appium (basic knowledge)

Coding & Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, ARIA, JavaScript

Agile Testing & Collaboration: Scrum, Hybrid Environments

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Software Tester (Onsite) Dec 2020 - Dec 2022

HCL Technologies Hyderabad, India

Performed manual and automated accessibility testing for web and mobile applications, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508, and ADA standards.

Conducted functional, regression, UAT, and cross-browser testing across platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android).

Validated digital content and interactive elements using JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and screen magnifiers.

Developed and executed test plans, test cases, and defect reports using JIRA and Azure DevOps.

Documented and tracked defects, reducing post-production defects by 30%.

Provided remediation guidance to developers and UX designers, ensuring integration of accessibility best practices.

Ensured multi-browser and multi-device compatibility through rigorous testing.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams (developers, designers, business analysts) in Agile (Scrum) environments.

Conducted training sessions and workshops on accessibility compliance, enhancing team awareness and adherence.

PROJECTS

Microsoft C+AI Project

Led accessibility audits for AI-driven platforms, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

Developed and executed test cases for web and mobile platforms, validating compliance and identifying defects.

Provided remediation recommendations to developers and designers.

Conducted regression testing post-remediation to validate fixes.

Microsoft MSIT Project

Performed accessibility evaluations of Microsoft’s internal tools and enterprise applications.

Developed and maintained test strategies, plans, and reports documenting accessibility issues.

Executed manual and automated testing across desktop and mobile platforms.

Collaborated with development teams to implement accessibility improvements during Agile sprints.

Microsoft GLD Project

Conducted document accessibility testing for training materials, internal guidelines, and user manuals.

Automated document validation processes, improving efficiency and reducing manual remediation by 30%.

Collaborated with UX and content teams to implement accessibility features in training materials.

Led knowledge transfer sessions and accessibility awareness initiatives to promote compliance standards.

ACHIVEMENTS

Automated document accessibility validation processes, reducing manual remediation by 20%.

Ensured 100% compliance with WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 for enterprise platforms.

Reduced post-release accessibility defects by 30% through early detection and proactive remediation.

Developed reusable automation frameworks, enhancing accessibility testing efficiency by 45%.

Received Best Performer Award for two consecutive years (2021 & 2022).

KEY STRENGTHS

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent collaboration and communication abilities

Proactive in identifying and mitigating accessibility risks

Passionate about enhancing digital inclusivity and user experience

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