BHAVANA PEDDOLLA
Summary
ISTQB-certified Software Test Engineer with over five years of industry experience specializing in manual functional testing, web applications, and database verification. Strong background working within structured Agile teams, translating user stories into reusable test documentation, and managing defect lifecycles from initial triage through to verification. Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders, handle test data preparation, and execute root cause analysis. Accustomed to working within process-driven, highly regulated environments that demand strict documentation accuracy, continuous improvement, and adherence to operational compliance guidelines (SOPs/GxP).
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
QA Analyst
Kelkoo Group
2023.07 - 2026.07
- Analyze functional requirements and user stories within Agile development sprints to map out and document effective test coverage.
- Design, maintain, and execute reusable manual functional and regression test cases for high-volume web platforms, ensuring a high standard of accuracy and correctness.
- Own the defect management lifecycle in Jira, documenting clear replication steps, managing issue status updates, and performing initial triage and problem isolation.
- Prepare and configure specific test data sets to validate system logic and challenge core business requirements.
- Utilize SQL to perform backend data verification on relational databases, ensuring data compliance and accuracy below the presentation layer.
- Produce clean, accurate documentation at all stages of the software development lifecycle in accordance with strict team processes.
Software Test Engineer
RAMP Technologies ltd
2020.08 - 2023.06
- Tested multi-tier web applications and client-server mobile environments by breaking down complex end-to-end business workflows.
- Collaborated daily with software engineers and senior SQA team members during sprint planning and retrospective sessions to deliver updates on schedule.
- Balanced manual exploratory testing duties while proactively developing skills in automation frameworks and script maintenance.
- Conducted root cause analysis on system issues encountered during test cycles, delivering detailed technical summaries to accelerate bug resolution.
- Communicated confidently with internal stakeholders and technical project teams to ensure clear alignment on test plans and release statuses.
- Demonstrated an ongoing commitment to professional development by independently expanding skills in SQL and emerging testing technologies.
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.) -
University of Hertfordshire
Bachelor of Technology & Science (B.Tech) - undefined
JNTU Hyderabad
Skills
- Certifications: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
- Testing Core: Agile/Scrum, Requirement & User Story Analysis, Test Case Design, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Test Data Preparation
- Defect & Lifecycle Management: Jira, Issue Triage, Problem Isolation, Root Cause Analysis
- Databases & Back-End: SQL Server, Relational Databases, Query Writing, Data Integrity Verification
- Technical Interests: Automation Frameworks, API Testing Concepts, Cloud Environments
Timeline
QA Analyst
Kelkoo Group
2023.07 - 2026.07
Software Test Engineer
RAMP Technologies ltd
2020.08 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Technology & Science (B.Tech) - undefined
JNTU Hyderabad
Master of Science (M.Sc.) -
University of Hertfordshire