Pavan Kalluri
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and seasoned Senior Test Analyst with over 12 years of experience in quality assurance and software testing. Proven track record of leading successful testing initiatives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. Seeking a challenging role to leverage my expertise in test planning, execution, and automation to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.
- Proficient in Agile , Waterfall and V Methodologies with comprehensive knowledge and experience on Test Estimation, Requirement Analysis, Test Approach, Test Strategy, Test Planning , Test Cases Design, Test Execution and Reporting
- Proficient in performing various testing including Functional Testing (Black Box), Integration Testing , Regression Testing , System Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Data migration and Data Integrity
- Proficient in designing, developing, and executing manual test scripts to thoroughly evaluate a diverse range of application products, encompassing websites, web apps, and services.
- Extensive experience in Defect Management – involved in whole defect life cycle starting from isolating, reporting, re-testing, and verifying the defect.
- A deep understanding of Dynamics 365 applications, including Dynamics 365 CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and Dynamics 365 ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). This includes knowledge of various modules such as Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Finance, Supply Chain Management
- Expertise in developing detailed test cases and scripts to validate the functionality, usability, and performance of Dynamics 365 CRM applications. Execute tests rigorously to ensure thorough coverage and adherence to quality standards
- Good experience using the Azure DevOps for test planning, defect management and traceability
- Solid Back End Testing experience by writing and executing SQL Queries
- Expertise in Mobile application testing in various platforms like iOS, Android, and Windows
- Demonstrates exceptional analytical and logical capabilities, adept at pinpointing and resolving functional and performance bottlenecks effectively.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Test Analyst
NTT Data ( Client: Yourtown)
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Collaborated closely with the Business team and Business & IT Business Analysts in requirement analysis, ensuring alignment between business needs and IT solutions.
- Played a pivotal role in supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and conducting Business validations during the UAT phase, ensuring the application met business requirements and user expectations.
- Analyzed user stories, use cases, and requirements for validity and feasibility, contributing to the refinement of project deliverables.
- Developed comprehensive Test Cases and Test Reports across different releases of the application, ensuring thorough testing coverage and adherence to quality standards.
- Actively conducted functional, regression, and performance testing of Dynamics 365 applications to ensure reliability and usability
- Created manual test procedures and meticulously documented software tests and results, facilitating clear communication and traceability throughout the testing process.
- Actively participated in daily scrum meetings to coordinate efforts and deliver sprint's target releases on schedule.
- Leveraged JIRA for defect analysis and reporting, meticulously documenting defects and providing essential insights to support resolution efforts.
- Executed all test cases meticulously, promptly reporting defects and defining severity and priority for each identified issue.
- Demonstrated proficiency in test data preparation, ensuring the availability of relevant and accurate data to support testing activities.
Senior Test Analyst
NTT Data (Department Of Education, Skills And Emp)
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Develop test plans, test cases and test procedures; and effectively conduct developmental, integration and/or acceptance testing within the bounds of technical, schedule and cost constraints
- Prioritise QA tickets and ensure they are tested and documented prior to regular software releases
- Combine customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints
- Release or user acceptance testing – providing ‘hands-on' assistance during the release cycle to ensure software release performance and stability
- Demonstrated effectiveness in collaborating with cross-functional teams within an agile framework. Worked closely with diverse team members including product owners, scrum masters, business analysts, UI developers, architects, and testers to deliver solutions aligned with user and stakeholder requirements as well as broader divisional objectives.
- Develop clear and concise documentation of testing systems and processes
Senior Test Analyst
Infosys Ltd. (Client: MLC)
06.2016 - 11.2021
- Collaborate with project stakeholders, including business analysts and developers, to understand requirements and develop comprehensive test plans and strategies for Dynamics 365 CRM implementations
- ·Validate and test user stories using accepted manual testing processes
- Involved in rigorous testing activities, including functional testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing, to validate the performance and functionality of Dynamics 365 CRM solutions.
- Create and run automation tests with support
- Developed meticulously detailed test cases and scripts to meticulously validate the functionality, usability, and performance of Dynamics 365 CRM applications.
- Executed tests rigorously, ensuring comprehensive coverage and strict adherence to established quality standards
- Contributed to the development and refinement of Agile testing frameworks and methodologies, ensuring efficient and effective testing practices within the Dynamics 365 CRM testing team
- Participate in scrum ceremonies
Senior Test Analyst
Infosys Ltd. ( Client: Allianz Insurance)
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Develop a comprehensive Test Strategy
- Manage and execute functional and non-functional User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Proficient in designing and developing test cases, leveraging suitable tools to define frameworks and develop automation testing suites.
- Conduct various testing types, including System, System Integration, and User Acceptance Testing
- Manage bugs, issues, and defects, collaborating closely with vendors in alignment with agreed SLA/contracts.
Senior Test Analyst/Test Analyst
Infosys Ltd.( Westpac And St. George Bank Group)
11.2010 - 04.2015
- Participate in programmed-level discussions for rapid assessment, backlog prioritization, and planning testing activities
- Manage test artifacts with accuracy and transparency, including Test Strategy and Test Planning documents, to align with programmed release plans and delivery methodology
- Manage the test information repository (Confluence), governance, quality controls across squads and at an Agile train level
- To be accountable for testing services, this includes but not limited to deliverables of Test Lead and Testers
- Identify and plan test activities for the testers to achieve QA deliverables for the project
- Ensure that required test environments and test data are prepared on schedule, and ready for test execution
- Prepare test reports or dashboards as required, on the progress of testing to required respective levels ( project, squad)
- Identify appropriate opportunities for test automation to be utilized, as well as the selection of required tools and training to perform automation testing
- Coordinate tasks and dependencies with developers, business analysts, SMEs, third-party vendors, and other team members
- Participate in defect triage meetings to prioritize and classify incoming issues
- Execute testing as required, including System and System Integration testing, End-to-End testing, Regression testing, and providing support for Production Verification Test (PVT)
- Provide quality assurance inputs into Program Increment (PI) planning, including test effort estimation
Education
BTECH in Computer Science -
JNTU University
HyderabadMaster of Information Technology -
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD03.2007
Skills
- Test Planning and Strategy
- Manual and Automated Testing
- Test Case Design and Execution
- E2E Functional Testing
- Regression Testing
- Defect Tracking and Reporting
- Agile and Scrum Methodologies
- API Testing
- ETL Testing
- SQL
- Excellent Communication Skills
Test Management Tools:
- Jira
- Confluence
- TestRail
- QTest
- Zephyr
- HP ALM (Application Lifecycle Management)
- Postman (API testing)
- SoapUI (API testing)
Certification
- Certified ISTQB Tester
- Certified Global Agile-Infosys
Timeline
Senior Test Analyst
NTT Data ( Client: Yourtown)
05.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Test Analyst
NTT Data (Department Of Education, Skills And Emp)
11.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Test Analyst
Infosys Ltd. (Client: MLC)
06.2016 - 11.2021
Senior Test Analyst
Infosys Ltd. ( Client: Allianz Insurance)
05.2015 - 11.2015
Senior Test Analyst/Test Analyst
Infosys Ltd.( Westpac And St. George Bank Group)
11.2010 - 04.2015
BTECH in Computer Science -
JNTU University
Master of Information Technology -
University of Southern Queensland
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