Quality Assurance Continuous Improvement

Vinay Kumar Pendyala

Sterling, Virginia *****

www.linkedin.com/in/vinay-kumar-pendyala-50b9a91a6

Phone: 757-***-**** Email: *.************@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven IT professional with 3 years of experience in manual and automation testing, Quality Assurance (QA), and infrastructure management. Expertise in supporting automation framework design, system integration, and security, with a focus on improving efficiency and usability across platforms. Proficient in scripting languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, and PowerShell, with hands-on experience in DevOps CI/CD tools including Ansible, Jenkins, and Terraform. Adept at supporting automation frameworks, troubleshooting access issues, and collaborating across teams to drive continuous improvement. Skilled in API programming, user acceptance testing (UAT), and working with tools like Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow. A proactive team player by delivering high-quality automation solutions, optimizing workflows, and ensuring security and compliance. Passionate about leveraging new technologies to simplify and enhance end-to-end automation processes.

CORE COMPETENCIES & KEY SKILLS

• Automation Framework Design & Implementation

• Test Strategy & Planning

• Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

• Automation Tools & Scripting: Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, Java, Python, PowerShell, YAML

• CI/CD & DevOps Tools: Jenkins, Git, Ansible, GitHub, Terraform, Bitbucket

• API Testing & Integration: REST API, Postman

• Version Control & Collaboration Tools: Git, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow

• Defect Management & Risk Management

• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies

• Compliance & Standards Adherence

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Technical Documentation & Training: MS Word, Confluence, Jira Vinay Kumar Pendyala

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quality Engineer

Self-Employed Sterling, Virginia February 2024 - Present

• Spearhead the development and execution of automation frameworks to enhance the testing of IT infrastructure platforms.

• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate automation frameworks with core P&I tools and services, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.

• Provide end-to-end quality assurance support for integration with ServiceNow, Ansible, and other critical tools.

• Support the testing of backend services and monitor integration dashboards for performance optimization.

• Conduct UAT testing and document results in Jira/Confluence, ensuring quality deliverables aligned with business requirements.

Quality Engineer

Mastercard - Contract Arlington, Virginia February 2022 - January 2024

• Led the creation and maintenance of automated test suites using Selenium, Java, TestNG, and Cucumber, improving testing efficiency and reducing manual testing efforts.

• Supported API testing and integration with backend systems using Postman, validating RESTful web services and ensuring compliance with security standards.

• Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git, facilitating continuous testing during code commits and deployments.

• Worked closely with developers to identify issues early and participated in the design of new features to enhance automation frameworks.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create detailed documentation for training and quality assurance procedures in Confluence.

Quality Analyst

Zensoft IT Solutions Inc Northborough, MA July 2021 – January 2022

• Developed automation scripts using Java, Selenium WebDriver, and TestNG for web application testing, optimizing test coverage and reliability. Vinay Kumar Pendyala

• Managed defect logs and coordinated with development teams to prioritize issue resolution and enhancements.

• Participated in system integration testing and documented QA activities in alignment with internal reporting standards.

• Created training materials and documented best practices for automated testing and defect management.

EDUCATION

• Master’s in Computer and Information Systems California University of Management and Sciences Graduated: 2021

• Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Graduated

• Student at CCBI Cornerstone Chapel February 2024 – Present (December 2025) CERTIFICATIONS

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Scripting Languages: Java, Python, PowerShell

• Automation Tools: Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber

• CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Bitbucket

• Version Control: Git, GitHub

• API Testing: Postman, REST

• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows

• Project Management & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Volunteering in the Production team at Cornerstone Chapel

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