RAJU MANDAPATI
QA Engineer
Bracknell
Summary
Professional Summary:
- An ISEB / ISTQB certified Senior Test Analyst / Team Leader with more than 11 years of commercial experience.
- In QA/Software testing experience on Client Servers, Digital projects, Web-based, distributed web applications, Web services like SoapUI 5.4.0 and REST services, API and desktop thick client applications across implementing solutions.
Delivered solutions in various industry sectors like E-commerce, TFL (ULEZ), Rail, retail, travel smart-cards, Public (HMRC Digital), healthcare and defence sectors.
Experience in Automation Testing using Selenium Web Driver, Appium, Cucumber, JUnit, and TestNG framework using Java.
Strong experience in coordinating with clients on various projects, customer representatives to gather requirements, and stakeholder management.
Extensively involved in Agile Scrum Development, Sprint Planning, Sprint review, and sprint meetings. Hands-on experience with Mobile, I pad and Zebra Tablet applications on mobile platforms such as Android, iOS, windows, and blackberry.
Involved in writing test plans (System, UAT), strategy, and scheduling test execution. Involved in planning and executing UAT phases by working up to a maximum of 8 members of business users.
Experience in full SDLC lifecycle (unit, integration, system, regression, AWS, UAT, OAT, PVT, BAU, and SIT).
Involved in coordination with Release Team, Defect triage, liaising with a 3rd party, and other departments and assisting team members in installing Apps or configuring phones based on TOCS.
Excellent knowledge in Database testing (Oracle, SQLite Browser, SQL Server2000, SQL Server2008 R2 and Microsoft SQL Server 2012)
Proficient in analyzing Business / System Requirement documents / User Stories. Running Load tests using J-meter and using stress testing tools such as Piano roll for Service availability and breaking point of the system.
Experience in defining and developing test cases, writing test scripts, raising defects, and tracking defects and modifications. Extensively involved in Test and Defect management tools like QC, Jira, Bugzilla, TFS and Microsoft Test Manager.
Payments Service using Ingenico for making Contactless, offline and Online payments.
Effective quality professional bringing proven success in driving continuous improvement initiatives in Quality Engineer roles.
Consistently acknowledged for implementing an actionable initiative to reduce error rates and optimize company processes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Test Engineer
NATS
Southampton
04.2022 - Current
- Defined and tracked test results, defect counts and performance discrepancies.
- Translated product drawings into workable schematics, verifying proper adherence to standards.
- Integrated collected data into business process enhancements to address ongoing business goals.
- Completed regression tests of new software builds to assess performance and success of bug fixes.
- Developed formal test plans for personal use and use by colleagues.
- Trained junior testers in company standards, testing protocols and testing software.
QA Lead Tester
HMRC Digital
Worthing
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Got appraisals from Integration teams that i am the best resource in overall 6 different teams.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Completed in-depth usability testing on Mac,Browser stack and Cross Browser testing.
- 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.
- Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
- Performed Accessibility,Performance,Automation and Exploratory testing and Giving Demo's in Review meetings.
QA engineer
Elsevier
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Specialists in Health Sciences books & e books for students & professionals
- Medical Books, E-books for Students and Professionals
- Direct from Elsevier
- Experts In Research and Over 700 Journals
- Roles and Responsibilities:
- Creating Automation framework for some of the new features and increasing the test coverage
- Liaising with Release cycles and coordinate with multiple teams for successful deployments
- Monitor certain feature files on regular basis and report any issues to relevant teams
- Creating Jobs and running Regression and Smoke in Different environments for Test, SIT and UAT environments
- Performing manual testing in different environments to check code quality and specific tasks
- Prepare Test plans and Defect lists when preparing for different releases
- Technologies used: Intelli j, Postman, Java, Jira, Confluence, Agile methodology, Web/Windows/Mobile/Mac Applications, GitHub, Jenkins, Selenium Web Driver, SQL developer, CI/CD process
Selfridges Co, Wunderman Commerce
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Worked on Worlds Best departmental store, developing complex E-commerce site SPA (Single Page Application) and upgrading to latest payment methods, delivery options, Global Address for 240 countries Selfridges plus like Amazon prime and Lot more features to derive a brand user experience
- Roles and Responsibilities:
- Creating Automation suite based on the stories in the sprint along with Exploratory testing that includes Cross browser and Cross Device testing
- Triaging and raising any Regression issues on daily basis in stand up’s/Bugs based on complexity of Bugs
- Ensuring the Regression packs can run independently when growing in rapid pace remove duplicates where necessary and keeping a check on execution time
- Creating Jobs and running Regression and Smoke in Different environments for Test, SIT and UAT environments
- Technologies used: React JS, Postman, Java, Zephyr, Agile methodology, Web/Windows/Mobile/Tablet/Mac Applications, Jira, GitHub,Jenkins, Selenium Web Driver, SQL Server, JS, CI/CD process, SOAP UI Pro
Lead Tester
HMRC – Capgemini
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Working on several applications as part of Web solutions that includes VAT, ATWD, DDI, ECSL and RCSL applications, supporting bespoke applications from HM Customs & Excise
- Roles and Responsibilities:
- Worked on CR’S and testing in multiple environments which include System, Regression and Stress environments
- Coordinating with Integration partners in liaising with any issues or defects as part of the integration
- Working on Automation to get as much Test coverage as possible.
Lead Tester
KCOM, Capita, TFL
03.2018 - 09.2018
Senior Test Analyst/Lead
FUJITSU
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Documented current production methods to identify points of limitation to target for quantification through testing procedures.
- Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
Lead Tester
DEFRA
08.2015 - 06.2016
Test Lead
Landmarc
12.2014 - 07.2015
Senior Test Analyst
Universe PLC
Southampton
01.2014 - 11.2014
Automation Test analyst
ACT Limited
08.2011 - 12.2013
Education
Master’s -
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, United Kingdom 09.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics
Anna University
SKP Engineering College 08.2002 - 01.2006
ISEB Foundation qualified Agile Extension for ISEB Tester -
ISTQB
Online 06.2009 - 01.2010
Certificate of appreciation for Match and More card delivery in -
Htec Limited
Southampton,United Kingdom 06.2013 - 01.2014
Skills
Testing tools : Selenium Web Driver, Appium, SOAP UI, Rest API, J meter, Test Director 8 and Load UIModels /Methodology : Agile-Scrum, V-Model, WaterfallLanguages & Scripts : Java, C#, HTML, C,React Java ScriptTest Management Tools : ALM, QC, JIRA, Confluence, Bugzilla, MantisContinuous Integration : Jenkins, Hudson, Cruise Control, and TFSIDE : IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio, Net beansDatabase : SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2008 R2, Oracle 10g, 11gOperating Systems : Windows7 NT/98/2000/XP, Windows 8 and 10 Linux, DOSNetwork Protocols : TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP
Timeline
Senior Test Engineer
NATS
04.2022 - Current
QA Lead Tester
HMRC Digital
11.2021 - 04.2022
QA engineer
Elsevier
05.2020 - 10.2021
Selfridges Co, Wunderman Commerce
05.2019 - 04.2020
Lead Tester
HMRC – Capgemini
10.2018 - 04.2019
Lead Tester
KCOM, Capita, TFL
03.2018 - 09.2018
Senior Test Analyst/Lead
FUJITSU
07.2016 - 02.2018
Lead Tester
DEFRA
08.2015 - 06.2016
Test Lead
Landmarc
12.2014 - 07.2015
Senior Test Analyst
Universe PLC
01.2014 - 11.2014
Certificate of appreciation for Match and More card delivery in -
Htec Limited
06.2013 - 01.2014
Automation Test analyst
ACT Limited
08.2011 - 12.2013
ISEB Foundation qualified Agile Extension for ISEB Tester -
ISTQB
06.2009 - 01.2010
Master’s -
University of Hertfordshire
09.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics
Anna University
08.2002 - 01.2006