Senior Qa Engineer

Chandrika Sreenivasa – 703-***-**** - *************@*****.***

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Chandrika Sreenivasa - Senior QA Engineer

Chantilly, VA 703-***-**** *************@*****.*** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chandrika-sreenivasa-6aa306214 U.S. Citizen FCC Public Trust – Active

Flexible for Onsite (VA/DC/MD), Hybrid, or Remote Roles Professional Summary

Senior QA Test Engineer with 14+ years of federal government QA experience, specializing in large-scale enterprise and web applications for the Federal Communications Commission

(FCC). Proven expertise in functional, regression, UAT, 508 compliance, API, and performance testing within highly regulated environments. Holds active FCC Public Trust clearance. Skilled in Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies, with strong collaboration and defect-tracking skills to ensure mission-critical application quality. Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Bangalore University-India Diploma in Financial Management, AIIMS – India

PG Diploma in Computer Applications, First Computers – India Certifications & Clearance

FCC cybersecurity training, FCC - February 2024

Certified Safe 5 Agilist, Lithe Speed - August 16, 2022 FCC Public Trust Clearance – Active

Technical Skills & Domain Expertise

Domain Knowledge

• Federal QA Testing & Compliance

• FCC Auction Systems, Regulatory Portals, Grants, Financial Systems

• Bidding Credit Algorithms, Auction Market Scenarios & Credit Computation Rules

• GIS Map Validation, FCC Shapefile Tools, County Code Accuracy

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Technical Skills

• Automation Testing: Java, Tosca, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, JUnit, TestNG, Maven

• API Testing: REST Assured, Postman, Swagger, JSON, HTTPS Client

• Manual Testing: Mobile, Functional, Integration, System, Security, Regression, UAT, Smoke, Exploratory

• Test Planning & QA Strategy: RTM, Test Metrics, Exit Criteria

• CI/CD & DevOps: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git

• Agile QA Practices: Sprint Planning, Stand-Ups, Peer Reviews, Sprint-End QA Reporting

• SDLC Methodologies: Agile (Scrum), Waterfall

• Tools & Platforms: JIRA, Redmine, HP ALM, ClearQuest, SharePoint, BOX

• Tech Stack: SQL, XML, HTML, UNIX, Java (basic)

• Support & Data Files: . CSV metadata, XML schemas, shp, .dbf, .shx,. prj, Professional Experience

Federal Communications Commission, Senior QA Engineer, Spectrum Auction Technatomy Corporation, Fairfax, VA, Nov 2015 –Present The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) conducts electronic auctions for licenses to use portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. These auctions are open to any eligible company or individual that submits an application and an upfront payment and is deemed a qualified bidder by the Commission. Conducted online, FCC auctions enable qualified participants to place bids, monitor auction progress in real time, and view results at the end of each round.

• Created and executed UAT test cases for multiple FCC auction web applications, including: RABS, FABS, ARBS (Incentive Auctions), Public Reporting System, SMRA, SBA (ABS Auctions), CAF II, MF II, CABS, Auctions 103, 105 (3.5 GHz), 107, 108, 110, 113, 904, Universal Service Fund auctions, WTB and MB ISAS forms (short and long), USF, AWS-3 Optionality, and auction 113.

• Performed GIS and broadband coverage validation using FCC shapefile tools and geospatial overlays; verified county code accuracy and boundary integrity

• Tested broadband data collection workflows and validated features for Admin Portal, Broadband Map, Broadband Fund Map, and Entity Application (AT environment)

• Tested 5G network data and features for FCC applications, ensuring accurate mapping, coverage reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements

• Uploaded Excel input files and configured system settings to support multi-round bidding in the CAF II auction

• Executed and verified complex bidding credit calculations across diverse market conditions to ensure compliance with regulatory rules

• Performed end-to-end testing on bidding credit logic across high-volume auction markets for accuracy and adherence to business rules

• Verified accuracy of RPT files within the Public Reporting System

• Ensured integrity of GIS maps and confirmed correct rendering of geographic coverage and service availability for mobile and fixed broadband

• Authored business requirements for the FCC Online Auction System, aligning functionality with federal regulations and stakeholder expectations

• Created and maintained Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure test coverage matched requirements and functional specifications

• Generated comprehensive test reports and defect summaries highlighting test results, issues, and recommendations

• Produced exit criteria reports summarizing testing completion, defect resolution status, and project readiness for closure

• Logged and tracked defects using Jira and Redmine, and followed up on resolution and verification

• Performed various testing types including Functional, System, Regression, Integration, Security, and Smoke Testing

• Participated in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to align QA efforts with development priorities

• Reviewed backlog tickets and verified implementation of defects, enhancements, and new features

• Utilized Box for secure file sharing, document collaboration, and access management

• Used SharePoint for centralized documentation review and technical knowledge gathering

• Maintained test case metrics to monitor execution progress, coverage, and defect tracking

• Attended weekly status meetings to report QA progress and ensure milestone adherence

• Participated in client-led training sessions and self-reviewed auction training materials to build domain knowledge and ensure accurate testing Chandrika Sreenivasa – 703-***-**** - *************@*****.*** Page 2

REI Systems Inc, Quality Assurance Engineer, Performance.gov Sterling, VA, June 2015 – Oct 2015

Performance.gov is a window to the Administration’s efforts to deliver a more effective, smarter, and leaner government. The site provides the public, agencies, members of Congress, and the media a view of progress underway in cutting waste, streamlining government, and improving Performance. Performance.gov advances the President’s commitment to communicate candidly and concisely what the Federal Government is working to accomplish, how it seeks to accomplish its objectives, and why these efforts are important. Each cabinet department and major federal agency has a dedicated page on Performance.gov, outlining its mission, strategic goals, objectives, and Priority Goals. These pages also provide access to key documents such as strategic plans, annual performance plans, and reports. The platform tracks agency progress on government-wide initiatives and highlights contributions to Cross- Agency Performance (CAP) goals, promoting transparency and accountability across the federal government.

• Verified user roles and permissions (Agency Editor, OMB Reviewer, Public User) across Agency Priority Goals, Strategic Goals, and Objectives.

• Tested predictive search, fiscal year filters, reports, and goal tracking functionality for usability and accuracy.

• Validated CSV, XML, and PDF report outputs to ensure data consistency with system records.

• Performed system, integration, functionality, regression, 508 compliance, and API testing for each release.

• Reviewed and validated user stories across multiple browsers and devices, ensuring cross-browser compatibility.

• Tracked, logged, and managed defects using Jira; created detailed defect summary reports for stakeholders.

• Environment: HTML, XML, API, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Drupal, Jira REI Systems Inc, Quality Assurance Engineer, Checkbooknyc.com Sterling, VA, Nov 2014 – May 2015

The New York City Comptroller’s Office launched Checkbook NYC, a groundbreaking online transparency platform that publicly displays the City’s daily financial transactions for the first time. Featuring an intuitive dashboard with interactive graphs and user-friendly data tables, the tool offers real-time insights into the City’s financial health. Recognized as the nation’s top government spending transparency tool by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, Checkbook NYC was also awarded “Best External Application” by Government Technology Magazine in 2013. Comprehensive testing was conducted across QA, UAT, and production environments to ensure application stability, accuracy, and performance in the final release.

• Participated in daily SCRUM meetings, contributing suggestions to optimize testing processes.

• Documented and tracked defects using JIRA; collaborated with developers to resolve issues related to data alignment, UI discrepancies, and performance lags.

• Created comprehensive defect summary reports.

• Performed API testing and validated alerts and data feeds in CSV and XML formats.

• Conducted functional testing on widgets, transactions, smart search/advanced search features

• Utilized JMeter for performance and load testing of key application components.

• Validated featured trends under General Fund Revenues and Expenditures

• Validated graphical visualizations (bar charts, trend lines) by cross-verifying displayed values against actual backend numerical data to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Tested financial data accuracy across NYC Checkbook modules, including Budget, Revenue, Spending, Contracts, and Payroll, ensuring data integrity and correctness at both category and subcategory levels.

• Verified data drill-down functionality and consistency between summary dashboards and detailed views across multiple financial categories.

• Collaborated with data and development teams to identify and resolve discrepancies between visual data representations and underlying data sources.

• Performed regression and functional testing of NYC Checkbook dashboards to ensure updates and enhancements did not impact existing functionality.

• Designed and executed test cases for complex data visualizations, focusing on filter accuracy, sorting logic, trend representation, and export consistency (CSV/XML).

• Ensured compliance with UI/UX standards for data presentation and supported cross-browser testing for consistent graphic rendering. REI Systems Inc, Quality Assurance Engineer, Business.usa.gov Sterling, VA, Feb 2014 – Oct 2014

Business USA is a federal initiative designed to support small businesses and exporters by leveraging technology to quickly connect them with relevant services and information. The platform integrates resources—including support programs, training, and tools—from over a dozen Federal agencies. Featuring responsive web design, it ensures strong usability across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. The Business USA mobile app offers business owners a centralized, user-friendly experience to access essential tools and information in a single, multi-functional application

• Created comprehensive Test Plans and Test Cases to validate the functionality of the Business USA web application.

• Conducted browser compatibility testing across IE 8–11, Safari, Chrome, and Firefox.

• Performed testing in QA, UAT, staging, and production environments to ensure application stability.

• Executed system, integration, functionality, regression, 508 compliances and API testing.

• Supported release activities, coordinating with development teams during version and monthly builds.

• Worked in an Agile/Scrum environment; participated in sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.

• Tracked and reported bugs using Jira; generated detailed defect reports and summaries.

• Tested key features such as training videos, PDFs, calculators, event listings, and microsites by industry, region, and audience.

• Validated Drupal CMS admin features for creating/editing content, modifying layouts, styles, and UI elements.

• Tested social media sharing capabilities via Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

• Performed mobile testing across iOS, Android, Windows, and Blackberry phones and tablets.

• Validated responsive web design, ensuring consistent behavior across breakpoints for desktop, tablet, and mobile.

• Verified UI/UX elements like text alignment, color schemes, font consistency, padding, and click areas.

• Ensured proper functionality of user interactions such as hover, scroll, swipe, tap, and pinch-to-zoom.

• Checked layout integrity, readable content, and scrolling behavior across various resolutions and orientations. CR Software Inc. QA Analyst, Credit Bureau Reporting, FICO Fairfax, VA, Feb 2012– Dec 2013

Titanium Open Receivables Environment (ORE), an enterprise debt recovery software used by collection agencies, to ensure all functional, system, and performance requirements were met. Focused on the Credit Bureau Reporting (CBR) module, a client-server application used to validate delinquent account information reported to credit bureaus. Testing included verification of user permissions, administrative functions (e.g., credit bureau configuration, reporting rules, account search and flagging), and core operations such as creating, modifying, viewing, deleting, and generating trial reports. Ensured data accuracy, compliance, and system reliability throughout the credit reporting process.

• Created Test Strategy, Test Plan, and Test Cases to validate end-to-end functionality of Titanium, a Java-based client-server debt recovery application.

• Designed and executed functional, regression, and negative test cases for critical modules including Credit Bureau Reporting (CBR), Online Payment Processing, Overpayment Handling, Payment Schedules, Partial Payments, and Reporting.

• Performed data interface testing to ensure accurate reporting to credit bureaus using the METRO 2 data format standard.

• Developed and executed SQL scripts for sensitive data scrubbing and data migration across test environments; optimized complex queries to enhance system performance.

• Tested CRS Check Writing functionality that generates physical checks from consumer checking account details.

• Created and validated test cases for CRS Skip Trace Plus, covering both batch and online skip tracing to retrieve demographic, public record, and bankruptcy data from external vendors.

• Parameterized and enhanced automation scripts to align with dynamic test scenarios. Chandrika Sreenivasa – 703-***-**** - *************@*****.*** Page 3

• Analyzed and reviewed data models to map data flow within the CBR system and designed data validation test cases accordingly.

• Conducted back-end database and ETL testing by executing validation queries on the target Oracle database.

• Environment: Java, XML, Oracle 9i, ETL, JIRA, Quality Center KPMG I QA Tester, Reporting system

Montvale, NJ, Jun 2008 – Oct 2010

KPMG staff use this application to administer inquiries from the field during client engagements, to establish an efficient and effective technical inquiry administration system, to produce log reports and to initiate reference documents. The application uses content management modules for generating and managing inquiry documents. Role based security and workflows for document publishing were key features of the application. Created Test Strategy, Test plan and Test Cases to cover overall functionality of the Titanium application, a java-based client-server application.

• Created Test Plans and Test Cases covering overall functionality of the web application

• Executed functional, regression, security, UAT, and performance testing

• Prioritized test cases based on critical functional areas to optimize test coverage

• Collaborated with developers to identify, report, and resolve functional defects and operational issues

• Generated daily status reports for management, tracking defect resolution percentages

• Identified test cases suitable for automation, created test data, and executed automated test scripts

• Participated in daily meetings to prioritize bug fixes and coordinate retesting activities

• Defined and reported Product Quality Metrics to measure testing effectiveness and product stability

• Worked in environments utilizing Rational ClearQuest, Oracle, JavaScript, XML, Windows, JIRA, Java, ETL, Oracle 9i, and Quality Center Deloitte I QA Consultant, TIERS project system

Austin, TX, July 2007 – May 2008

The TIERS (Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System) project was developed to provide the Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) with a unified, integrated system for managing eligibility and enrollment across multiple public assistance programs. These include food assistance (SNAP), cash benefits (TANF), medical aid (Medicaid/CHIP), and aged and disabled services. The project aims to modernize legacy systems and streamline business processes related to eligibility determination and case management for Texans in need.

• Created comprehensive Test Plans and Test Cases to validate end-to-end functionality of the TIERS web application

• Reviewed business requirements and policy documentation (Texas-DHS Handbook) to develop accurate and thorough test cases

• Developed and executed browser compatibility tests to ensure consistent application behavior across supported browsers (IE 6.x, Firefox 1.x)

• Identified and reported critical usability issues impacting user experience; recommended enhancements to improve application efficiency and service delivery

• Performed regression testing on the Scheduling Track and coordinated testing efforts across related modules such as Data Collection, Eligibility Determination, and Benefit Calculations

• Authored detailed test plans to provide management and development teams with insight into test strategies, timelines, and risk areas

• Executed various test types, including functional, system, regression, and smoke testing

• Attended weekly status meetings with management to report QA progress and ensure alignment with project timelines

• Conducted re-testing of defects prior to patch deployment in the production environment

• Created and maintained test metrics to track execution progress vs. planned test coverage

• Actively participated in release meetings to review open critical issues and release readiness

• Executed comprehensive test scenarios for the Scheduling module as well as the overall TIERS application, ensuring end-to-end functionality and integration across modules.

• Environment: Oracle 8i, Rational Suite 2000, Internet Explorer 6.x, Firefox 1.x

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