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Haritha Chenduluru

Royal Tunbridge Wells,United Kingdom

Summary

Highly skilled QA Test Analyst with over 6 years of experience in both manual and automated testing across diverse sectors, including financial services, government, and insurance. Adept at designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans for web, mobile, and backend applications. Proven track record of reducing post-release defects and improving software quality through functional, integration, regression, and non-functional testing. Expertise in automation tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, and REST Assured, integrated with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Azure DevOps for continuous testing and rapid feedback. Strong proficiency in API testing with Postman, SQL data validation, and performance testing using JMeter. Extensive experience in Agile environments, collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions on time. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior testers, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, including Lloyd’s market regulations, GDPR, and WCAG accessibility requirements.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior IT Test Analyst

P1 Vital Products
Oxford
03.2022 - Current
  • Led manual testing projects and drove the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) for high-quality software delivery across multiple key projects.
  • Collaborated with developers, QA teams, and product teams to gather requirements and develop comprehensive test plans.
  • Coordinated and executed testing activities, including test script creation for web applications, mobile apps, and backend services.
  • Conducted functional, integration, regression, and API testing, reducing post-release defects by 30% and improving system performance.
  • Performed cross-browser testing to ensure compatibility across various platforms and browsers.
  • Worked with the QA Manager to establish testing strategies, delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Executed non-functional testing, including performance, load, stress, and security testing, enhancing system reliability.
  • Monitored QA environments to ensure availability of suitable test data for ongoing testing requirements.
  • Tracked testing progress, prepared reports for ISO audit compliance, and maintained detailed documentation.
  • Designed, implemented, and executed both manual and automated test cases for comprehensive test coverage.
  • Collaborated with development teams to resolve defects and recommend corrective actions for software quality improvement.
  • Utilized SQL databases to query, validate, and manipulate test data as part of testing procedures.
  • Participated in project meetings, providing technical expertise on testing strategies and risk management.
  • Ensured timely delivery of software releases in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.
  • Led the design and implementation of automated test frameworks using Selenium and Cucumber for web applications.
  • Developed and executed test cases for RESTful APIs with Postman and REST Assured, reducing API defects by 20%.
  • Integrated automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Azure DevOps for continuous testing and rapid feedback.
  • Conducted performance and load testing using JMeter, improving system performance by 15% through bottleneck identification.
  • Collaborated with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders in an Agile environment, participating in daily stand-ups and sprint planning.
  • Conducted regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure thorough test coverage.
  • Mentored junior testers, providing training on new tools and processes, resulting in a 30% increase in team productivity.


IT Test Analyst

Solvencia
London
09.2020 - 03.2022
  • Developed comprehensive manual test cases for complex data-driven systems, ensuring that all test scenarios, including edge cases, were identified, documented, and aligned with Lloyd’s market regulatory requirements.
  • Conducted cross-browser and cross-platform testing for web applications, ensuring a consistent and compliant user experience across various devices, browsers, and operating systems, including mobile and desktop environments.
  • Utilized automation tools like Selenium and Postman to execute API, UI, and regression tests, leveraging modern frameworks such as Cucumber and REST Assured to enhance efficiency and coverage, reducing manual testing time.
  • Implemented automated testing practices into a CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins and Azure DevOps, enabling continuous testing, faster feedback loops, and improved release cycles, essential for the fast-paced demands of the financial services sector, particularly in the Lloyd's insurance market.
  • Reported, tracked, and prioritized defects using JIRA and integrated with Confluence for real-time collaboration with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of issues and reducing the risk of regulatory non-compliance.
  • Developed and executed test scripts to ensure compatibility with third-party integration systems, common in the Lloyd’s market, ensuring seamless data flow between brokers, underwriters, and insurance platforms.
  • Collaborated closely with development and DevOps teams to implement performance testing using JMeter and other load-testing tools, identifying system bottlenecks and improving system performance , especially for large-scale data transactions relevant to the insurance domain.
  • Ensured adherence to Lloyd’s market standards, contributing to risk assessment and mitigation strategies to ensure robust and secure solutions for financial data processing and regulatory reporting.

Test Engineer

West Sussex County Council
01.2019 - 09.2020
  • Led testing for critical council systems, including HR, financial management, and public service applications, ensuring compliance with government regulations.
  • Developed and executed manual and automated test cases for council tax, benefits, and housing management applications, ensuring data integrity across platforms.
  • Conducted cross-browser testing to ensure accessibility of web applications, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for a consistent user experience.
  • Collaborated with developers and stakeholders to define test strategies, achieving comprehensive coverage for new features and system upgrades.
  • Utilized JIRA for defect tracking and management, reducing defect leakage by 25% through timely collaboration with development teams.
  • Performed API testing with Postman, validating integrations with third-party services to ensure secure data transactions.
  • Supported user acceptance testing (UAT) by gathering feedback from council staff to enhance user experience.
  • Executed performance and load testing using JMeter to identify bottlenecks during peak usage periods, ensuring system stability.
  • Introduced automation frameworks like Selenium, resulting in a 30% reduction in manual regression testing time.
  • Provided technical expertise in Agile project teams, ensuring alignment of testing activities with sprint goals and timelines.
  • Developed automated test scripts using Cypress for end-to-end testing of insurance applications, validating compliance with Lloyd’s market standards.
  • Managed data testing with MongoDB, creating and validating test data through queries and scripts.
  • Reviewed change requests with change management teams to assess impact and validate implementation.
  • Prepared and presented test reports and metrics to stakeholders, providing insights into testing progress and quality assurance outcomes.
  • Conducted regression testing to confirm that recent changes did not adversely affect existing functionality.
  • Maintained thorough records of testing activities, applying industry best practices and methodologies for high-quality software delivery.

QA Test Analyst

NatWest Group
London, United kingdom
10.2017 - 12.2018
  • Assisted in the testing of banking applications, focusing on critical financial systems, customer-facing platforms, and back-end services to ensure the stability and accuracy of transactional processes.
  • Developed and executed manual test cases for various banking modules, including payment processing, account management, and loan services, ensuring compliance with regulatory and security standards.
  • Performed cross-browser and mobile testing on the bank’s digital platform, ensuring that the user interface (UI) was consistent and functional across multiple devices and operating systems.
  • Worked closely with senior QA analysts and developers to log, track, and resolve defects using JIRA, contributing to an efficient and collaborative defect management process.
  • Conducted API testing using Postman to validate integration between core banking systems and third-party services, ensuring secure and accurate data exchange.
  • Supported end-to-end testing and regression testing during key software releases, identifying defects early and minimizing the impact on live banking operations.
  • Participated in user acceptance testing (UAT) sessions with business stakeholders, gathering feedback on system functionality and ensuring that the software met business and customer needs.
  • Monitored testing progress and prepared status reports for senior QA team members, maintaining detailed documentation of test plans, test cases, and defect logs.
  • Collaborated in an Agile development environment, attending daily stand-ups and sprint planning sessions, contributing to sprint goals and continuous improvement of the QA process.
  • Gained hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, supporting senior testers in automating regression test cases to improve testing efficiency.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer science -

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
India
09.2008 - 04.2012

Skills

  • Manual and Automation Testing
  • Selenium
  • Cucumber
  • JIRA
  • Postman
  • REST Assured
  • JMeter
  • CI/CD
  • Jenkins
  • Azure DevOps
  • MongoDB
  • SQL
  • Agile Methodologies
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Performance Testing
  • Load Testing
  • Stress Testing
  • Expertise in Lloyd’s Market and Financial Services

Certification

  • ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level
  • ISTQB Certified Tester – Advanced Level
  • Selenium WebDriver Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior IT Test Analyst

P1 Vital Products
03.2022 - Current

IT Test Analyst

Solvencia
09.2020 - 03.2022

Test Engineer

West Sussex County Council
01.2019 - 09.2020

QA Test Analyst

NatWest Group
10.2017 - 12.2018

Bachelors Degree in Computer science -

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
09.2008 - 04.2012

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