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NAGAMALLESWARA CHALUVADI

Warrington,Cheshire

Summary

A highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in quality assurance and software testing, specialising in automated and manual testing methodologies. Proficient in a wide range of tools and technologies including Appium, Postman.Demonstrates strong capabilities in Agile methodologies, BDD, and continuous integration to ensure robust software delivery. Adept at API testing, end-to-end testing, and performance testing to maintain data integrity and system functionality. Committed to leveraging skills in cloud services and database management to drive innovation and efficiency within dynamic development environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Test engineer

Zempler Bank
London
12.2022 - 02.2025
  • Collaborate with digital and modernization teams to understand project scope and establish a shared understanding of business requirements.
  • Work in multi-disciplinary Agile teams, following a shift-left testing approach to ensure early defect detection.
  • Contribute to Agile ceremonies within Scrum and Kan ban frameworks, enhancing team collaboration and delivery efficiency.
  • Validate critical functionalities on Online Banking Platforms, testing Debit Card and Credit Card transactions under various scenarios.
  • Test various Banking products such as Overdraft, Extended Payment Terms, and Credit Builder, ensuring a user-friendly experience across web and mobile applications.
  • Perform the CVT testing during every Regression to analyse the Payments Stats and make sure the new changes are not impacting the Payment cycle
  • Develop and execute automated test scripts using Selenium (C#), ensuring robust test coverage across web applications.
  • Conduct API testing using Postman and automation frameworks like Rest-assured to validate backed services.
  • Maintain and optimize existing test automation frameworks while developing salable and reusable solutions.
  • Prioritize and automate test cases based on business impact to maximize efficiency and product quality.
  • Perform manual testing when necessary, ensuring comprehensive validation across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms.
  • Execute system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to align with banking governance frameworks.
  • Manage test estimation, planning, design, execution, and progress reporting to ensure transparency and efficiency.
  • Work with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, to integrate testing within the development pipeline.
  • Monitor system performanceJ MeterJMeter, optimizing response times under stress conditions.
  • Conduct defect management, ensuring proper tracking, resolution, and documentation of issues in JIRA
  • Ensure traceability of tests and capture test evidence, maintaining compliance with the bank’s regulatory standards.
  • Create and maintain key test artifacts such as Test Strategies, Traceability Matrices, and Test Completion Reports.
  • Support test environment setup in complex technical landscapes, ensuring smooth execution of test cycles.
  • Identify and mitigate test risks while ensuring software meets functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Facilitate sign-off of features and user stories with Product Owners and Business Analysts.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot CI builds, pipelines, and test failures to maintain test stability.
  • Suggest and implement improvements to the QA process, enhancing efficiency and test effectiveness.

Test engineer

Cash plus Bank
London
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Implemented robust quality assurance methodologies and controls, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and banking compliance standards.
  • Developed and executed test plans and strategies covering functional, database, regression, integration, API, UAT, and end-to-end testing to ensure comprehensive validation.
  • Facilitated User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sessions, collaborating with clients to gather feedback and enhance product functionality and user satisfaction.
  • Execute test scripts, analyze results, and collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve defects effectively.
  • Deploy and test new builds for Android and iOS applications, ensuring a smooth and intuitive user experience.
  • Monitor system performance using JMeter, identifying and optimizing response times under stress and load conditions.
  • Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), gathering client feedback to enhance product functionality and usability.
  • Maintain a 0% fraud-free environment by implementing and monitoring security rules, ensuring compliance with banking standards.

Consultant

HCL Technologies LTD
Hyderabad, India
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Lead the testing efforts for various modules within Mobile Network Portal, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and quality releases
  • Develop and implement test plans and strategies for functional testing, database testing, regression testing, integration testing, API testing, UAT, and end-to-end testing
  • Conduct database testing to validate data integrity and consistency across various databases
  • Test integrations with AWS services including API Gateway and S3, ensuring seamless data flow and storage
  • Created and maintained detailed test documentation, including test cases, test plans, and bug reports

Team lead

Infosys BPM Limited
Hyderabad, India
02.2015 - 09.2021
  • Tested web applications across diverse range of desktop, tablet and mobile devices
  • Liaising with developers
  • Performed manual functional testing, Automation testing, Regression testing, integration testing, cross browser testing, End to End testing
  • Test case creation, Test Report creation, bug reporting and closure
  • Ensured data integrity and consistency through rigorous database testing, utilizing SQL in MySQL for data validation and manipulation
  • Participating in Agile Events like Sprint planning meetings, Stand-up, Review and Retrospective
  • Allocated resources to manage planning and operations throughout testing cycle
  • Organizing Weekly Calls with the Junior Testers and Share the Knowledge transfer and various testing areas
  • Conduct Performance Reviews for the Resources reporting and guide them in proper Track
  • Managed and mentored team of 15 to deliver exceptional service

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
02.2009 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Instrumentation

Jawaharlal Technological University
India, Hyderabad
06.2003 - 12.2007

Skills

Testing Methodologies: Manual Testing, Automated Testing, Database Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, API Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), End-to-End Testing

Testing Tools: Selenium, JIRA, Cypress, TestRail, Postman, Cucumber

Programming languages - Java

Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban

Version Control - GIT

Accomplishments

  • Enhanced Test Coverage: Increased test coverage by 30%, reducing defects by 20% in six months.
  • Automated Test Suites: Automated 75% of test cases, reducing manual testing time by 50%.
  • Fraud Free Transactions: Led team to achieve 0% fraud in transactions over 12 months.
  • Reduced Regression Bugs: Implemented regression testing methodology, reducing bug count by 40% within three months.

Certification

ISTQB Certified

Timeline

Test engineer

Zempler Bank
12.2022 - 02.2025

Test engineer

Cash plus Bank
06.2022 - 12.2022

Consultant

HCL Technologies LTD
09.2021 - 03.2022

Team lead

Infosys BPM Limited
02.2015 - 09.2021

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Wolverhampton
02.2009 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Instrumentation

Jawaharlal Technological University
06.2003 - 12.2007

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