Test Engineer Qa Tester
Resume:
Pavani Reddy Mulla
QA Test Engineer
: ***************@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/pavani-reddy-mulla-9298a313b
Omaha, NE, USA
SUMMARY
QA Tester with 11 years of experience in software testing, doing end-to-end testing, both manual and automation testing of desktop, web-based, and client/server applications.
Professional Experience in Insurance/Banking & Railways web-based/desktop applications
Experience in Ad-Hoc Testing, Smoke testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Integration and User Acceptance testing (UAT), BlackBox Testing, and Positive/Negative Testing.
Experience in using HP Tools, like QTP (Quick Test Professional), ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) Quality Center, and UFT (Unified Functional Testing)
Experience with Katalon Studio, including the types of testing you've performed (functional, regression, integration, etc.).
Experienced in using Test Rigor with Selenium and Java to automate web application testing.
Experience in web user interface Automation testing with Selenium WebDriver, Java, Junit, TestNG, Maven, ANT, Jenkins, and Cucumber frameworks.
Strong experience in Test Automation framework design and development, have strong knowledge and expertise in developing Data Driven, Keyword Driven, and Hybrid Driven automation frameworks in Quick Test Professional (QTP) and Unified Functional Testing (UFT).
Well-experienced in Test Cases Preparation, Execution, Traceability Matrix, Bug Analysis, and Reporting using HP ALM, JIRA, and XRAY
Good knowledge of AWS Services like EC2, S3, EBS, ELB, Roles, IAM Policies, Auto scaling, RDS, VPS, SG, CloudWatch, EKS.
Good Knowledge of Jenkins integrations with GitHub and DevOps methodologies CI/CD Process.
Knowledge of CI/CD Azure pipelines and AWS Code Pipeline DevOps
Good Knowledge of IAAS, PAAS, and SaaS
Created S3 buckets and S3 life cycle management for old data and logs. Also adding EBS and EFS whenever required.
Collaborate with DevOps to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth, continuous delivery.
Strong experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as well as Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and the Role of QA in different testing methodologies like Agile and Waterfall.
Experienced in Black Box testing with a complete QA Life Cycle through Development, Analysis, testing, Defect logging, and verification of fixed bugs.
Involved in test strategy planning, scheduling, risk analysis, reporting, and tracking. CERIFICATIONS
ChatGPT for Everyone (Feb 2025)
AI for beginners HP (Feb 2025)
Agile Project Management Foundation HP (Feb 2025)
ChatGPT for SEO and Content (Dec 2024)
AI Appreciate Badge - AI For All (Dec 2024)
AWS Certifications (Nov 2024)
AI Aware Badge - AI For All (Nov 2024)
Selenium WebDriver with Java & Cucumber BDD (Nov 2023)
Linux Shell Scripting_ A Project-Based Approach to Learning (Nov 2023)
DevOps_ CI_CD with Jenkins pipelines, Maven, Gradle (Nov 2023)
AZ-303 Azure Architecture Technologies Exam Prep (Nov 2023)
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) Exam Training (Oct 2023)
GCP Associate Cloud Engineer Certification _ Google Cloud (May 2022)
Selenium WebDriver + Java. Complete step-by-step course (Dec 2019) EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Working as Quality Analyst in Info Way Software Technologies from 05/07/2024 to till now
Worked as Senior Test Engineer in Tech Mahindra, from 08/27/2018 to 01/29/2024.
Worked as a Software Test Engineer at Entech Technologies from 02/12/2014 to 05/25/2018. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Manual Testing: Test planning, test case design, test execution, bug reporting, defect tracking, regression testing, and exploratory testing.
Automation Testing: QTP/UFT, Selenium, Katalon Studio, test automation framework design, data-driven testing, keyword-driven testing, hybrid testing, API testing (REST, SOAP), database testing, performance testing.
DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, automation scripts, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Programming Languages: Core Java, Python, Shell, Bash, VBScript.
Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall.
Defect Management Tools: HP ALM, JIRA, XRAY
AI Tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Test Rigor, Copalite PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1.Project Title : Positive Train Control (PTC) Testing Domain : Railways
Client : Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), USA
Tool : Python, Selenium, UFT, Test Rigor, DPMS, CADX. HP ALM, GitLab, JIRA(XRAY), Redmine, Virtual Environment : VMware, VirtualBox.
Role : Quality Analyst (Manual & Automation)
Duration : May-2024 to till Date
Description:
Positive Train Control (PTC) System Testing – Union Pacific Railroad Worked on testing the Positive Train Control (PTC) system, a U.S. government safety initiative designed to prevent train collisions, derailments, and unauthorized movements. Tested core modules including Onboard (CDU), BOS, CAD, MDM, and Subdivision Files. Verified communication between locomotives, wayside devices, and office systems, including direct remote messaging. Helped ensure movement authority, automatic braking, and operational safety across Union Pacific’s 23-state rail network.
Responsibilities:
Developed and maintained automation scripts using Selenium, UFT, and Test Rigor for web and mobile applications.
Created reusable automation frameworks to improve testing efficiency
Integrated automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to enable continuous testing and faster feedback
Performed cross-browser testing using Selenium Grid to ensure compatibility on multiple browsers
Analyzed automated test results, reported defects, and collaborated with development teams for fixes
Mentored junior testers in automation best practices and tools
Created and executed manual test cases for functional, regression, and integration testing.
Reported defects and tracked them using JIRA or HP ALM.
Coordinated User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business users and stakeholders.
Conducted exploratory testing to identify critical issues beyond formal test cases.
Worked closely with development teams to ensure the quality of the application before release.
Managed and maintained test documentation for traceability and reporting. 2.Project Title : Positive Train Control (PTC) Testing Domain : Railways
Client : Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), USA
Tool : Selenium, Egg Plant, HP Quality Center, SVN, JIRA, Redmine, Python. Virtual Environment : VMware, VirtualBox.
Role : Sr. Test Engineer
Duration : August-2018 to Jan-2024
Description:
Positive Train Control (PTC) System Testing – Union Pacific Railroad Contributed to testing and validation of PTC, a federally mandated safety system designed to prevent train collisions, overspeed derailments, and unauthorized movements. Involved in end-to-end testing of key modules, including Onboard
(locomotive CDU), BOS, CAD, MDM, and Subdivision Files. Supported direct and indirect communication testing between locomotives, wayside devices, and office systems to ensure safety and compliance across a 23-state railroad infrastructure
Responsibilities:
Automated test cases using Selenium WebDriver, Eggplant, and QTP for functional and regression testing.
Developed reusable automation scripts to improve test coverage and efficiency
Integrated automated tests with Jenkins for continuous integration and faster feedback.
Performed cross-browser testing using Selenium to ensure compatibility across different browsers.
Utilized Eggplant for automating GUI testing and improving test coverage on mobile applications.
Wrote data-driven tests to validate applications with different inputs and scenarios.
Analyzed automated test results, identified issues, and collaborated with developers to fix defects.
Enhanced automation frameworks to support scalability and reduce test execution time
Created and executed detailed manual test cases for functional and regression testing
Conducted exploratory testing to uncover issues beyond scripted test cases
Reported defects and tracked them using JIRA or HP ALM
Tested application functionality on different devices and platforms for compatibility
Verified bug fixes and performed re-testing to confirm issues were resolved
Coordinated with development teams to ensure timely defect resolution and smooth product release 3.Project Title : Development Banking of Singapore, Singapore. Client : DBS
Tools : Selenium, Maven, Jenkins, GIT, GitHub, Docker, Core Java, Junit, TestNG Role : Software Test Engineer
Duration : Sep-2016 to May-2018
Description:
DBS Group will divest the ANZ Bank by building a technical platform and business operations to support all Credit Card banking in DBS. This platform will be a mirror of the current ANZ Credit card platform. The data associated with the ANZ Bank business (e.g., Credit Card, Payment, and Page Analysis) will be transferred to a separate technical and operational platform. After Legal Closing, the platform could be enhanced and optimized as per the new DBS strategic agenda. Responsibilities:
Performing automation using the Hybrid Driven framework.
Multi-Browser, Parallel Testing using TestNG.
Tracking the bugs in bug-tracking tools as well as project maintenance tools
Attending Test Plan meetings with stakeholders and team members
Participating in Agile Daily stand-up meetings
Configuring Maven for regular test builds and managing dependencies.
Executing a Maven build regularly using Jenkins.
Management and regular updating of user stories on time 4.Project Title : The Renters' Insurance
Client : Elliot Insurance Company, USA
Testing Tool : Manual, HPALM, JIRA
Role : Manual Test Engineer,
Duration : Feb-2014 to Aug-2016
Description:
Renters' insurance is designed for home insurance that protects the holder against accidents, damage, and losses that occur in a rented residence. Renter's insurance provides coverage both for the insured’s belongings and for liability that may result from an accident in the insured's home. Many policies cover replacement cost, meaning that the insured will receive the money necessary to purchase a new item that is equivalent to the damaged one instead of a portion of that cost adjusted for depreciation.
Responsibilities:
Understanding the Requirement Specifications and Design Documents of the application.
Prepared Test Cases as per the System Requirement Specifications and Design Documents using Black box Testing Techniques.
Participated in Peer Reviews of Test Cases.
Actively involved in Requirement reviews and conference calls with the client.
Performed Test Case Execution and Defect Reporting using Bugzilla.
Communicating with other team members (Development Team, Technical Support, and Business Support) to resolve the issues.
ACHIEVEMENTS
BRAVO Award (May 2022)
AQT NINJA Award (February 2022)
BEST Team Award (April 2021)
BRAVO Award (November 2019)
EDUCATION
B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) from Singhania University. (2011)
Global Junior College, Hyderabad. (2008)
Jyothi Public School, Hyderabad. (2006)
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