Automation Engineer Qa Analyst

Lakshmi Aruna Vundavalli

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QA & Automation Engineer Software Testing Specialist

Results-driven QA Analyst with a passion for delivering high-quality software through meticulous manual and automation testing. Experienced in Agile methodologies, performance testing, and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless functionality across systems. Adept at identifying and resolving defects, optimizing test strategies, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance software integrity.

Proficient in Tricentis TOSCA, with expertise across all modules, including test case design, execution lists, and automation scripting for regression testing. Strong foundation in Database Administration, specializing in performance tuning, replication, disaster recovery planning, and high-availability systems.

Highly motivated, proactive, and an excellent communicator, fostering collaboration between development teams and business stakeholders to drive efficient solutions.

Skills Summary

Test Automation & Manual Testing – Regression, Smoke, Integration, System Testing

Testing Tools – Tricentis TOSCA,Pega, JIRA, qTest, Zephyr

Database Expertise – Sybase ASE and Replication Server, MSSQL

Scripting & Programming – SQL, T-SQL, Shell & PowerShell Scripting

CI/CD & Agile Practices – Continuous Testing, Sprint Planning, User Story Validation

Retail & POS Systems – XStore POS, iOS iPad Testing

Disaster Recovery & High Availability – Failover Testing, Database Optimization

Professional Experience

Genesco, Nashville, TN QA Tester Oct 2021 – Present

Optimized test automation by scripting 50+ regression tests using Tricentis TOSCA, improving test execution efficiency by 40%.

Designed and executed manual and automated test cases, ensuring seamless retail operations across XStore POS.

Validated payment integrations, covering credit/debit cards, e-wallets (Venmo, PayPal), EFT, and cash transactions.

Led end-to-end design and deployment of Pega HRP modules, improving onboarding process efficiency by 40%.

Partnered with HR and IT departments to gather business requirements and translate them into scalable Pega workflows.

Developed case types for recruitment, performance reviews, and succession planning using Pega App Studio.

Led mobile testing for XStore POS on iPads, ensuring compatibility across multiple device environments.

Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium (for UI) and Pega Test Suite (PTS).

Built reusable HRP components and templates for job requisitions, employee profiles, and benefits enrollment.

Performed end-to-end functional, regression, and smoke testing for Pega applications.

Collaborated with developers and business teams, providing insights that enhanced functionality and usability.

Tech Mahindra, Hyderabad, India Sr. Database Administrator Sept 2011 – May 2015

Delivered 24/7 production support, maintaining 99.9% uptime for critical databases.

Led replication server optimization, ensuring seamless real-time data synchronization.

Improved query execution speed by 30%, optimizing system performance for business applications.

Designed and executed disaster recovery procedures, minimizing downtime in emergency scenarios.

Proactively resolved complex replication and database performance issues, ensuring uninterrupted operations.

CAAM Technologies, Visakhapatnam, India Database Administrator July 2007 – Sept 2011

Managed production releases and access configurations, ensuring security compliance.

Provided round-the-clock production and QA support for 50+ Sybase servers, guaranteeing high system availability.

Led database migration projects, improving scalability and operational efficiency.

Reduced log full/log suspend issues by 25% through proactive monitoring and database optimizations.

Certifications & Achievements

ITIL 4 Foundation Certified

Tricentis TOSCA (AS1, AS2, TDS1) Certified

Bug Zapper Award for critical defect identification

Pat on Back Award (Tech Mahindra) for outstanding contribution

KUDOS (Customer Appreciation) for cycle time optimization in critical processes

Projects & Contributions

Automated Regression Suite – Developed TOSCA automation scripts for retail software testing, reducing manual effort by 40%.

POS System Enhancements – Identified and resolved defects impacting credit card transactions, ensuring seamless payment processing.

Disaster Recovery Implementation – Led database failover tests to minimize downtime during critical outages.

Education

Bachelor of Technology

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