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Kavya Tallada

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Well-coordinated Test Lead driven to improve procedures and team effectiveness. Adept at evaluating products for design compliance, sustainability and user-friendliness. Highly productive and resourceful leader bringing 9+ years of IT experience.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Test Lead

TCS
07.2021 - Current
  • Improved software quality by designing and implementing comprehensive test strategies and plans.
  • Streamlined testing processes for increased efficiency and reduced overall test cycle time.
  • Enhanced product performance with thorough troubleshooting and identification of critical defects.
  • Supported test review, defect control and configuration management within delivery pipeline.
  • Verified acceptance by developing and implementing automated and manual application features and regression tests.
  • Teamed on planned tests and time-sensitive ad hoc requests.
  • Defined and identified test cases for new application development.
  • Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
  • Collaborated with developers to ensure timely resolution of identified issues, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
  • Managed cross-functional teams, providing guidance and supervision to junior testers and ensuring proper adherence to best practices.
  • Conducted risk assessments for various projects, prioritizing test efforts based on potential impact and resources available.
  • Developed customized testing tools to streamline the validation process, reducing manual effort required from team members.
  • Provided expert insight into system requirements, collaborating with stakeholders to establish clear expectations for project outcomes.
  • Reduced defect leakage rate by conducting thorough root cause analyses and proactively addressing areas of concern in future release cycles.
  • Delivered high-quality products on schedule through effective use of automated regression tests, minimizing human error during repetitive tasks.
  • Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement within the team by regularly soliciting feedback from peers and incorporating lessons learned into future work efforts.
  • Spearheaded training initiatives aimed at enhancing the competency levels of existing test personnel while building a strong pipeline of new talent in support of future growth objectives.
  • Established regular communication channels between onsite and offshore team members, ensuring seamless coordination despite geographical barriers.
  • Showcased the value of effective testing efforts by consistently delivering high-quality products with minimal post-release issues.
  • Championed process improvements that resulted in cost savings and increased efficiency without compromising product quality.
  • Trained new test employees on equipment and company guidelines to promote productive and high-quality work.
  • Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
  • Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
  • Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
  • Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
  • Recommended changes and corrections to developers for optimal software performance and usability.
  • Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
  • Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.
  • Advised developers on problems with databases, performance and other issues.
  • Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.
  • Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
  • Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
  • Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
  • Developed, implemented and maintained automated testware for scripts, functions and programs to boost testing efficiency.

Senior Automation Engineer

Dx Solutions
03.2020 - 07.2021
  • Improved production efficiency by designing and implementing automated systems for assembly lines.
  • Reduced manufacturing downtime with proactive maintenance strategies and effective troubleshooting of automation equipment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for process improvements, resulting in increased productivity.
  • Developed custom automation software, streamlining processes and saving time on manual tasks.
  • Evaluated new technologies in the field of automation engineering, making informed recommendations to drive company growth.
  • Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices for automation design and implementation.
  • Implemented safety protocols for all automated systems, ensuring a safe work environment and minimizing accidents.
  • Optimized existing automation systems through retrofits and upgrades, enhancing overall performance and reliability.
  • Provided technical support to production teams during critical machine breakdowns, restoring operations with minimal disruption to schedules.
  • Conducted thorough root cause analyses for recurring issues in automated systems, implementing long-term solutions to prevent future incidents.
  • Built strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable terms on components necessary for completing projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.
  • Tested equipment for proper operation and freedom from defects.
  • Assisted maintenance personnel with complex troubleshooting.
  • Tested, automated and whitelisted software to be used in secure environments.
  • Kept on track with deadlines for development cycle times.
  • Inspected and assembled components and consumable parts.
  • Completed automation of functional and regression testing.
  • Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping.
  • Discussed requirements and processes with project managers and developers.
  • Supported Engineering and Maintenance departments with training and technical support.
  • Established best practices and innovative solutions to enhance production rates and output quality.
  • Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
  • Performed gap analysis procedures and detailed data reviews to optimize implementation.
  • Established company automation methodology, frameworks and tools.

Test Engineer

SICE PTY LTD
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Enhanced software quality by designing and executing comprehensive test plans.
  • Reduced product defects by performing thorough root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
  • Improved testing efficiency with the development of automated test scripts using various programming languages.
  • Increased product reliability, conducting rigorous stress testing on new features before release.
  • Streamlined bug reporting processes for faster resolution times and better communication between departments.
  • Contributed to cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
  • Collaborated with development teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve software issues promptly.
  • Developed effective test strategies based on requirements analysis and risk assessment for optimal resource allocation.
  • Optimized regression testing efforts through continuous improvement of test cases and methodologies.
  • Participated in agile development practices to accelerate product iterations and improve overall quality assurance measures.
  • Evaluated system performance by conducting extensive benchmarks under various conditions.
  • Assisted in refining user interfaces, providing feedback on usability and suggesting enhancements to improve end-user experience.
  • Supported customer issue resolution by replicating reported problems in a controlled environment for further investigation.
  • Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking databases for future reference or audits.
  • Mentored junior team members, sharing best practices in test engineering techniques and tools usage.
  • Verified interoperability between hardware components through meticulous integration testing efforts.
  • Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
  • Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.

Software Engineer

United Health Group, Optum
06.2014 - 12.2018
  • Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the code.
  • Enhanced user experience with intuitive interface design and responsive web applications.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products on schedule.
  • Optimized algorithms for faster processing, reducing overall computation time.
  • Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
  • Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
  • Tested troubleshooting methods and documented resolutions for inclusion in knowledge base for support team use.
  • Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology - Information Technology

SR Engineering College
India
05.2014

Skills

  • Testing Procedures
  • Testing Management
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Test Planning
  • Quality Management
  • Vendor Relations
  • Automated Test Development
  • Testing Protocols
  • Quality Assurance Standards
  • Project Planning
  • Quality Assurance Requirements
  • Test Design
  • Test Case Design
  • Behavior-driven Development
  • Agile methodology
  • STLC and SDLC
  • Test Execution
  • ISTQB methodologies
  • Selenium BDD framework
  • Java
  • UI Path
  • HP ALM, JIRA
  • Risk Based Testing and reusability methods
  • PEGA
  • APPIAN
  • SALES FORCE
  • GIT
  • Postman
  • SQL
  • Team city
  • SELC
  • Confluence
  • Zephyr
  • XRAY
  • Bug tracking
  • Data Migration testing
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Test Plans and Test Methodologies
  • Healthcare domain
  • Banking domain
  • Tolling Domain
  • Insurance Domain
  • Finance Domain

Certification

Completed ISTQB foundation level certification (2017)
Completed Selenium Java advanced level Training [2019]
Completed Jira-Xray training [2021]
Completed git hub course [2023]

Timeline

Test Lead

TCS
07.2021 - Current

Senior Automation Engineer

Dx Solutions
03.2020 - 07.2021

Test Engineer

SICE PTY LTD
05.2019 - 03.2020

Software Engineer

United Health Group, Optum
06.2014 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Information Technology - Information Technology

SR Engineering College

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