Chandra Cherukuri
Senior QA
Reading,WBK
Summary
Proven skills in completing black, white and grey box tests. Background writing and implementing test cases, developing testing plans and identifying use cases. Fully versed in complete SDLC. Software-savvy quality assurance professional committed to confirming proper functionality and usability of software products before release. Plans test schedules and strategies according to project scope and delivery dates and monitors and tracks bug resolutions. Reviews software documentation to verify technical accuracy and completeness and to mitigate risks. Perceptive well-versed at identifying and documenting complex software problems and causes. Designs test plans and procedures and equips and trains newer colleagues. Demonstrates practiced expertise in product design and participates in design reviews to offer early input on functional requirements and potential problems. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior QA Tester (Trade Surveillance)
TP ICAP
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Analysis of Business Requirements and development of Test scenarios, Preparing detailed test cases and Test Plans based on those scenarios
- Identified and tracking Bug/Defects and maintained in JIRA
- Experience Testing Real time data services likes Trades and Orders, Performed reconciliation between Prod and pre-prod environment data by using excel, Managing data in ore extensive table format by using Pivot Table
- Executed projects under AGILE–SCRUM (Iterative)
- Performed Smoke, Sanity, Regression testing and responsible in maintaining daily activities in Test Rail
- Testing XML, HTML and JSON files with mapping documents, to confirm data is flowing correctly in system
- Performed API testing using Postman, to test Integrations
- Performed End to End Testing to satisfy requirements in positive and negative approach against Acceptance Criteria Report and manage defects to ensure that all issues are resolved according to established guidelines and expectations Extensively involved in functional testing in scrum development environment and Integration and regression testing in Agile environment manner
- Assist development team in troubleshooting and determining root-cause of application defects and issues Creating System understanding documents and shared on Confluence/Share point for team members.
- Provided timely feedback to developers on identified issues, enabling rapid resolution of bugs before launch deadlines.
- Performed manual exploratory testing when necessary, uncovering hidden defects not detected by scripted tests.
- Enhanced user experience for applications through rigorous usability testing and identifying areas for improvement.
- Successfully identified critical issues during smoke tests, ultimately reducing potential risks in production environments.
- Reduced product defects by implementing automated testing processes to streamline quality assurance efforts.
- Reviewed technical documentation such as user guides and release notes for accuracy and clarity prior to distribution amongst end users.
- Participated in agile development processes, contributing effectively to sprint planning and daily stand-up meetings.
- Managed bug tracking systems efficiently, ensuring all issues were logged, prioritized, and resolved in timely manner.
- Supported post-release activities including troubleshooting customer-reported issues and coordinating with development team for quick resolutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure software met functional requirements, leading to successful product releases.
- Developed detailed test cases based on business requirements documents, ensuring accurate coverage of all functionalities under review.
- Improved software quality by executing comprehensive test plans and meticulously documenting results.
- Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.
- Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
- Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
- Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Conducted thorough regression testing of previous builds to verify bug fixes and maintain application stability.
Senior QA Tester (Salesforce)
Vision Direct
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Involved in Test planning and identifying, prioritizing testing tasks for each requirement
- Executed projects under AGILE–SCRUM (Iterative)
- Performed End to End Testing to satisfy requirements in positive and negative approach against Acceptance Criteria Report and manage defects to ensure that all issues are resolved according to established guidelines and expectations Performed End to End Testing on Mobile Devices (Android, IOS) to satisfy requirements in positive and negative approach against Acceptance Criteria
- Performed testing the API’s on Postman, to test the integrations between Commerce Cloud, Service Cloud & Marketing Cloud
- Modified test scripts to accommodate GUI changes in new versions of product
- Extensively involved in functional testing in scrum development environment and Integration and regression testing in Agile environment manner
- Performed exploratory testing for each requirement as part of definition of done in each sprint cycle
- Assist development team in troubleshooting and determining root-cause of application defects and issues Document test results and communicate to Project Management and other Project Stakeholders Extensively involved in end-end testing which includes functional testing, system Integration testing, re-testing & regression testing.by using both manual and automation in agile methodology
- Used JIRA for managing test execution and to track of all issues
- Defect tracking and follow-up with developers for resolution.
- Maintained strong communication with stakeholders throughout project lifecycle, ensuring expectations were managed effectively regarding timelines and deliverables.
- Provided timely feedback to developers on identified issues, enabling rapid resolution of bugs before launch deadlines.
- Contributed to establishment of QA best practices within organization, fostering aculture of continuous improvement among team members.
- Reduced product defects by implementing automated testing processes to streamline quality assurance efforts.
- Improved software quality by executing comprehensive test plans and meticulously documenting results.
Senior Test Analyst (Hardware/Software)
Accesso
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Involved in reviewing business/functional requirements, Use case docs and work flow diagrams of application Designing High level and In-detail test Scenarios and test Cases Produced Detailed Test plans, Test approach, Test conditions, Setting up Test environments and Test outcome reports across UAT/Business Test phases Involved in Test planning and identifying, prioritizing testing tasks for each requirement
- Executed projects under AGILE–SCRUM (Iterative)
- Performed End to End Testing on Enhanced Browser versions (Chrome) to satisfy requirements in positive and negative approach against Acceptance Criteria Performed End to End Testing on Qbands (Prism), to satisfy requirements in positive and negative approach against Acceptance Criteria Performed End to End Testing on Point Of Sales (Kiosk), to satisfy requirements in positive and negative approach against Acceptance Criteria Performed Usability Testing on Point Of Sales (Kiosk), Performed End to End Testing on Mobile Devices (Android, IOS) to satisfy requirements in positive and negative approach against Acceptance Criteria
- Performed Usability Testing on Tablets and Mobiles (IOS7, Android)
- Prepared Regression and UAT test scripts and executed them successfully for each release
- Modified Test scripts to accommodate GUI changes in new versions of product
- Extensively involved in functional testing in scrum development environment and Integration and regression testing in Agile environment manner
- Performed exploratory testing for each requirement as part of definition of done in each sprint cycle
- Extensively involved in end-end testing which includes functional testing, system Integration testing, Performance testing, Database testing, re-testing & regression testing.by using both manual and automation in agile methodology
- Performed Back-End integration testing to ensure data consistency on front-end by writing and executing SQL queries on database
- Used QA Complete for managing test execution and Fogbugz to track of all issues
- Defect tracking and follow-up with developers for resolution.
- Improved testing processes by implementing new test strategies and methodologies.
- Developed custom test scripts for complex applications, increasing defect detection capabilities.
UAT Co-ordinator [Fund-raising Application]
Charity Link
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Designing High level and In-detail test Scenarios and test Cases Produced Detailed Test plans, Test approach, Test conditions, Setting up Test environments and Test outcome reports across UAT/Business Test phases Involved in Test planning and identifying, prioritizing testing tasks for each requirement
- Prepared Regression and UAT test scripts and executed them successfully for each release
- Performed End to End Testing on Android Tablet Devices (Nexus) to satisfy requirements in positive and negative approach against Acceptance Criteria
- Performed End to End Testing on Different Browsers versions (I.E, Chrome) to satisfy requirements in positive and negative approach against Acceptance Criteria Modified test scripts to accommodate GUI changes in new versions of product
- Extensively involved in functional testing in scrum development environment and Integration and regression testing in Agile environment manner
- UAT Testing: Reviewed Test Plan and Test cases written for UAT, Coordinated UAT sessions with different User groups and Test phase UAT reports
- Performed exploratory testing for each requirement as part of definition
- Performed Back-End integration testing to ensure data consistency on front-end by writing and executing SQL queries on database
- Defect tracking and follow-up with developers for resolution
- Produced Daily/Weekly Test reports to Senior Project Managers and Programme Team
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts, coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires effectively.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering unified approach toward shared goals.
Functional/Integration QA
Hitec Labs
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Reviewed User Stories and Acceptance Criteria for each iteration
- Attended daily scrum meetings, each sprint length of 2 weeks
- Created Test Plans and Derive Test cases from Test Plans written for testing Functionality
- Performed Functional testing Derived test conditions to satisfy requirements in positive and negative approach against Acceptance Criteria
- Performed Continuous Integration testing on Both Datastore DSX and Process Director to test workflow and to discover any performance issues between two systems
- Tested API responsive time for message queuing between DatasStore DSX and Process Director using SoapUI
- At end of each Sprint performed regression testing on each newly release build
- Prioritised defects and documented accordingly in DevTrack with sufficient information to reproduce.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to leverage external resources effectively in support of project goals.
- Reduced data processing time with implementation of efficient ETL pipelines.
Functional Web/Mobile Tester
Oxford University Press
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Reviewed Test Plan and Test cases written for testing Functionality
- Performed End to End Testing on Different Browsers versions (I.E, Chrome, Safari and Firefox) to satisfy requirements in positive and negative approach against Acceptance Criteria Performed End to End Testing on Mobile Devices (Android, IOS) to satisfy requirements in positive and negative approach against Acceptance Criteria Performed accessibility, Usability Testing on Different Browsers (I.E, Chrome, Safari and Firefox)
- Performed Accessibility, Usability Testing on Tablets (IOS5, IOS7, Android 4.4 and above)
- Prioritised defects and documented accordingly in Red Mine with sufficient information to reproduce
- Executed tests to verify URLs, front end design, user experience and cross browser testing
- Streamlined testing procedures by implementing automation tools, increasing efficiency in testing process.
- Ensured seamless integration of new features into existing software platforms by executing thorough integration tests during each release cycle.
- Increased product reliability through continuous monitoring of production environments, identifying anomalies indicative of potential issues before they impact end users..
- Provided valuable input on user interface designs to optimize usability based on feedback from usability tests conducted.
Software Tester
3Chillies
03.2013 - 11.2013
- Reviewed test plans for new Websites
- Reviewed test cases and written test scripts for Sanity, Comprehensive, Regression, Accessibility and Usability testing using User Stories, Functional requirement documents
- At end of each Sprint performed regression testing on each build
- Performed Functional testing Derived test conditions to satisfy requirements in positive and negative approach
- Performed Functional, accessibility, Usability Testing on Mobile apps, on Android, IOS and Windows 8 devices
- Performed Functional and Accessibility Testing on Different websites ( Two birds and West Oxfordshire District council site) following WCAG ( 1&2) Standards in different browsers ( I.E, Chrome, Safari, Firefox) Performed the Back-End integration testing to ensure data consistency on front-end by writing and executing SQL queries on the database Prioritised defects and documented accordingly in JIRA with sufficient information to reproduce Executed tests to verify URLs, front end design, user experience and cross browser testing
- Championed quality assurance initiatives that drove continuous improvement and fostered strong culture of accountability and excellence.
Tester
Tesco
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Reviewed test cases and written test scripts for Sanity, Comprehensive, Regression and Usability testing
- Attended daily scrum meetings, each sprint length of 2 weeks depend on requirements
- At end of each Sprint performed regression testing on each build
- Performed Functional testing On Tesco Club card (Reward/loyalty Points) Functionality on IOS and Android Platforms
- Performed Functional testing on Android and IOS handsets, and Conducted UAT sessions with different user groups and executed tests manually
- Run Xcode to check memory leaks and log crash reports on different version of IOS for mobiles
- Performed UI and accessibility testing for mobile applications using real devices and emulators
- Raised defects, logged in Quality Center tool, and dealt with Developers to fix them
- Prioritised defects on their severities and documented accordingly with in detailed information to reproduce
Web Tester
Virgin Atlantic
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Reviewed user story cards to understand requirements and designed test cases in-detail
- Derived test conditions to satisfy requirements in positive and negative approach
- Written test scripts for Regression testing, UAT and documented in Quality Center tool
- Implemented test process according to test plan and executed tests for integration, system and regression
- Executed tests to verify URLs, front end design, user experience and cross browser testing
- Performed database testing using SQL queries to validate data generated from system and users
- Recorded and documented test results and generated progress reports
- Raised defects, logged in Quality Centre tool, and dealt with Developers to fix them.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Anna University
Liverpool 01.2011 - 04.2012
Skills
Automated Testing Frameworks
undefinedTimeline
Senior QA Tester (Trade Surveillance)
TP ICAP
02.2022 - 01.2024
Senior QA Tester (Salesforce)
Vision Direct
03.2020 - 12.2021
Senior Test Analyst (Hardware/Software)
Accesso
07.2017 - 12.2019
UAT Co-ordinator [Fund-raising Application]
Charity Link
01.2015 - 05.2017
Functional/Integration QA
Hitec Labs
09.2014 - 12.2014
Functional Web/Mobile Tester
Oxford University Press
01.2014 - 08.2014
Software Tester
3Chillies
03.2013 - 11.2013
Tester
Tesco
01.2012 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Computer Science
Anna University
01.2011 - 04.2012
Web Tester
Virgin Atlantic
01.2011 - 12.2011
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