Vidya Sagar Bokka
Chapel Hill,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Test Lead with extensive experience at the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety, excelling in automation testing and project coordination. Proven track record in enhancing test strategies and achieving comprehensive test coverage. Strong communicator and mentor, dedicated to fostering team collaboration and driving quality outcomes in software development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Test Lead / Automation / Senior Test Analyst
Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety
11.2018 - Current
- Led a team of 9 test analysts, ensuring thorough test coverage through strategic planning and execution.
- Delivered over 47 applications to support frontline services for Queensland’s public sector.
- Designed and implemented test automation frameworks using AccelQ, creating regression suites for nightly and weekly testing.
- Automated API testing for REST and SOAP services, achieving zero-code API test automation in the cloud.
- Integrated automation frameworks with Azure Pipelines, producing real-time reports during deployment processes.
- Conducted UAT sessions with stakeholders and external users to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Maintained source code repositories and version control across multiple products under the framework.
- Provided training and support to new team members and BAU teams, promoting a culture of continuous learning.
Senior Test Analyst
Department of Education(DOE)
Perth
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Maintained the quality of award-winning applications, including ICT Dashboard, across 1000+ sites in Western Australia.
- Developed and executed test scenarios, test cases, and scripts for web, mobile, and performance testing.
- Enhanced test automation capabilities by executing scripts from existing frameworks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams using ALM-QC, Jira, and Confluence for project management.
- Conducted SQL queries to validate data integrity and accuracy during testing.
- Performed manual and automated testing under CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless integration.
Technical Test Specialist
NeoPos Pvt.Ltd
Perth
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Documented test procedures to ensure compliance with standards and replicability.
- Designed and executed test cases, enhancing testing processes through functional techniques.
- Coordinated user and beta testing to evaluate software performance and usability.
- Managed defects using TFS and Confluence, ensuring timely resolution and accurate reporting.
Test Analyst
Business Tesco
Sydney
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Tested and maintained the Library Self-Service (LSS) application, improving data management for council libraries.
- Created performance tests using JMeter and managed defects using Jira.
- Planned and executed test schedules, including smoke and sanity testing.
- Conducted UAT at client sites, ensuring user satisfaction and system readiness.
Application Tester/Desktop Services
IBM
Perth
08.2014 - 04.2016
- Tested real-time applications for oil, gas, mining, and accounting industries using HP QC.
- Logged, verified, and validated defects, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Conducted software compatibility tests and troubleshooting for desktop support issues.
- Participated in knowledge transition sessions and prepared test plans and estimations.
Education
Certificate IV - Cyber Security
TAFE QLD
QLD12-2025
Masters of Engineering - Post Graduate
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Western Australia01.2012
Skills
- Automation testing
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 testing
- Agile methodologies
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Cross-browser testing
- Test strategy development (auto/manual)
- Project coordination
- Automated test development
- Security testing
Certification
- Recognized Software Tester by Australian Computer Society (ACS) ANZSCO 261314
- ACCELQ Automation Engineer
- ISTQB FL & Microsoft Testing with Visual Studio (497)
References
Upon Request.
Technical Experience
Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Android, iOS, Azure DB, Devops-AF, Postgres, SQL server 2012/2018, MS tePostman, JMeter, Azure Load Testing, Azure Devops, Confluence, GIT Repository, Cucumber, Python, Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, CI, CD, Dynamics 365, VSTS, Jira, HP QC, SharePoint, Azure Devops, Service Now Management 2.0, SAP-HANA, SAP-NetWeaver, Cisco packet tracer, Netcad, Splunk, Tera Term, AccelQ, Selenium Web-driver
Accomplishments
- Over 6 Years of experience as QLD Public Servant.
Timeline
Test Lead / Automation / Senior Test Analyst
Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety
11.2018 - Current
Senior Test Analyst
Department of Education(DOE)
04.2018 - 10.2018
Technical Test Specialist
NeoPos Pvt.Ltd
03.2017 - 03.2018
Test Analyst
Business Tesco
07.2016 - 02.2017
Application Tester/Desktop Services
IBM
08.2014 - 04.2016
Certificate IV - Cyber Security
TAFE QLD
Masters of Engineering - Post Graduate
The University of Western Australia
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