08/17/2026 updated

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Senior Test Consultant & QA Architect

ongole, India
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Master of Computer Applications
ongole, India
Only remote
Master of Computer Applications

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About me

Test Architecture: Enterprise Strategy, Framework Design, Quality Gates, Risk-Based Testing, Test Data Management. Automation Engineering: Python, PyTest, Robot Framework, Playwright, Selenium.CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, AWS/Azure Infrastructure.

Testing (Software)Acceptance Test-Driven DevelopmentAutomated Testing FrameworkCloud TestingTest DesignTest Execution EngineTest ManagementTest Management ToolsTesting StrategiesUser Interface TestingAzure AutomationTestingTest EquipmentTest-Driven Development (TDD)Test InstrumentationMicrosoft Test ManagerDeployment AutomationTestDirector (Software)
Test Automation
Design and development of end-to-end test automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Java, Serenity BDD, Maven, Appium, XCUITest, UIAutomator, C#, and Telerik Test Studio. Implementation of Hybrid Automation Frameworks covering UI, API, and DB integration, as well as automated test pipelines for cloud-based applications.

Performance & Security Testing
Planning and execution of performance testing using JMeter to evaluate load and security requirements. Identification and mitigation of performance bottlenecks early in the development cycle, reducing post-deployment defects and maintaining high application uptime.

Project and Team Management
Leadership of QA engineering teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and support in executing testing activities. Coordination of multiple projects in parallel, managing releases, defining quality standards and metrics, and establishing KPIs to measure testing effectiveness.

Mobile Testing
Design and implementation of Android and iOS automation frameworks using Appium, XCUITest, and UIAutomator. Configuration and management of diverse Android and iOS devices, emulators, and simulators in Browserstack for comprehensive cross-platform testing.

API Testing
Execution of API automation using Postman with Newman CLI. Development of data observability scripts and monitoring solutions to detect data discrepancies in production environments.

Cloud & Environment Testing
Environment validation and configuration testing for applications hosted on Payara Cloud, ensuring reliability, scalability, and high availability. Integration testing between cloud-based databases, APIs, identity providers, and monitoring tools.

POC Creation
Creation of multiple proof-of-concept initiatives to evaluate tools and frameworks such as JMeter for performance testing and various automation approaches, transitioning findings to cross-functional teams.

Risk Management
Identification and prioritization of risks associated with software releases. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to mitigate potential issues and ensure high product quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Cross-functional Team Collaboration
Close collaboration with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement in software quality assurance processes.

Resource Optimization & Vendor Management
Resource planning and management to resolve issues that impede testing efforts. Oversight of vendor relationships and optimization of team productivity to achieve desired Software Quality Metrics.

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2019

Languages

EnglishFluent

Project history

Test Consultant

Payara
Designed and implemented automated testing pipelines for applications running on Payara Cloud. Ensured seamless integration between Payara Cloud and existing systems such as cloud-based databases, APIs, identity providers, and monitoring tools. Conducted product testing including functional, integration, regression, performance, and security testing within Payara Cloud environments. Performed environment validation and configuration testing to ensure reliability, scalability, and high availability. Identified defects, logged issues, and collaborated with development teams to resolve cloud configuration and deployment-related bugs.

Test Architect

Freelancer/Self Employed
Led the validation of a Fleet and ADAS platform from ground up, utilized by thousands of users. Leveraged expertise across the entire technology stack including backend, web frontend, and CRON Job validation. Validated various ADAS devices (Mobileye, Jimi, Mitac-Gemini). Implemented Hybrid Automation Framework covering UI, API, and DB. Led performance testing efforts ensuring 99.9% uptime during peak periods. Reduced post-deployment defects by 40% and managed all facets of testing including functional and non-functional testing.

Lead Member of Technical Staff

Athena Health
Developed comprehensive test strategies and plans for software projects. Led a team of QA engineers providing guidance, mentorship, and support. Oversaw the quality assurance process throughout the software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, test design, execution, and defect tracking. Drove the implementation of test automation frameworks and tools. Established KPIs to measure testing effectiveness and provided regular reports to stakeholders.

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

GE Healthcare
Designed and developed e2e test automation framework from scratch using Selenium, Java, Serenity BDD, and Maven. Conducted POC to evaluate JMeter for performance testing requirements. Strategized and aligned long-term solutions for automation including roadmap, tools, framework, and approach. Performed API automation using Postman with Newman CLI.

Technical Specialist

Alcatel Lucent
Validated production deployment changes and provided reports on discovered issues to product management. Participated in test automation code review meetings. Designed framework using Java (Selenium) to test RESTful web services. Designed and implemented Android automation frameworks using Appium, XCUITest, and UIAutomator. Configured and managed diverse range of Android/iOS devices, emulators, and simulators in Browserstack.

QA Automation Engineer

Intel
Developed test automation artifacts to make reusable test components, frameworks, use cases, test cases, and test scenarios using C# and Telerik Test Studio. Played key role in automation test script maintenance, review, and execution of sanity, functional, release, and regression test scripts. Helped cross-functional team migrate older QTP scripts to UFT (Unified Functional Testing). Documented testing procedures for developers.

QA Engineer

Participated in test automation code review meetings and provided input on colleagues coding efforts. Involved in Test Case walkthroughs and assessment meetings. Documented testing procedures for developers for future testing use.

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