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Sree Harsha Pilli

Nottingham

Summary

Experienced Automation Test Lead & Test Managerwith over a decade of expertise in manual and automation testing across multiple domains including Telecommunications, Retail, eCommerce, and Healthcare. Proficient in Java and Pega technologies with a deep understanding of Test Automation, DevOps, and Agile methodologies. Adept at test strategy creation, project management, risk assessment, and defect management, ensuring high-quality software delivery. Passionate about implementing AI-driven automation frameworks and streamlining testing processes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Test Analyst Manager

Decision Consultant Solutions
08.2020 - 04.2025
  • Led team of 25 manual and automation testers, defining test strategy, estimations, test planning, and completion reports
  • Designed and implemented test automation frameworks using BDD (Cucumber) with Java & Selenium
  • Conducted functional, database, integration, usability, and exploratory testing, along with defect & release management
  • Ensured test coverage by preparing and executing test scenarios in Agile environments
  • Executed API testing using SOAP UI (SOAP & REST services) and performed Pega-based end-to-end testing
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless integration and testing of enterprise applications

Senior Test Analyst

Bionical Solutions
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Managed complex projects and provided automation expertise, training, and coaching to team members
  • Designed reusable functions for applications under test, optimizing testing workflows
  • Created detailed Architectural Landscape Diagrams to assist in system design and interface development
  • Participated in Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives

Senior Test Analyst

E.ON
07.2016 - 04.2019
  • Conducted gap analysis for existing test packs and recommended optimizations
  • Developed test documentation templates including Test Strategies, Test Plans, User Stories, and Requirement Traceability Matrices
  • Designed and executed test cases for iOS, Android, hybrid, and web applications
  • Assured product quality by developing and executing effective test cases.
  • Supported the transition from manual to automated testing methods, increasing speed and efficacy of tests.

Test Analyst

NHS
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Verified daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for various management teams
  • Conducted SQL-based data validation and regression testing for data exports
  • Created test plans, executed tests, and logged defects in JIRA
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives within the QA team.
  • Improved software quality with meticulous regression testing.
  • Conducted exploratory testing, detected hidden bugs.

Software Tester

Unisys
10.2013 - 06.2015
  • Performed manual and automated testing for financial applications, including Debt Management, Loan Search, Credit Check, and Payment Processing
  • Provided UAT support and maintained test evidence in HP QC
  • Performed regression testing and ensured compliance with business requirements
  • Maintained test logs and documented all tests, providing accurate and timely status updates.
  • Tested web applications across diverse range of desktop and mobile devices.

Education

B.Tech - Information Technology

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Skills

  • Functional Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • System Testing
  • UAT
  • End-to-End Testing
  • Selenium
  • Appium
  • TestNG
  • RestAssured
  • Tosca
  • Postman
  • SoapUI
  • Quality Center/ALM
  • Java
  • Python
  • Groovy
  • Jenkins
  • Azure DevOps
  • Git
  • GitLab
  • Bitbucket
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • JIRA
  • TestRail
  • HP ALM
  • Zephyr
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • BrowserStack
  • Sauce Labs
  • SQL
  • MySQL
  • Oracle
  • AI-based test case generation
  • Test planning
  • Power BI
  • Manual testing
  • API Testing
  • Regression testing
  • Automated Testing
  • Customer Service
  • Team player
  • Team Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Decision making
  • Risk Assessment
  • Java scripting

Certification

  • ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level
  • ISTQB Certified Tester - Test Automation Engineer
  • PCDC - Pega Certified Decisioning Consultant
  • Tosca - Automation Specialist 1 & 2

Custom

ILR in UK (No Sponsorship Required)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Test Analyst Manager

Decision Consultant Solutions
08.2020 - 04.2025

Senior Test Analyst

Bionical Solutions
06.2019 - 11.2019

Senior Test Analyst

E.ON
07.2016 - 04.2019

Test Analyst

NHS
09.2015 - 06.2016

Software Tester

Unisys
10.2013 - 06.2015

B.Tech - Information Technology

Andhra University
Sree Harsha Pilli