Vishnu Kasula NV2
Senior Test Engineer
Canberra
Summary
Accomplished Senior Test Engineer with a proven track record at DXC Technology, enhancing product robustness through expert regression testing and innovative test case design. Skilled in fostering team performance and employing JIRA proficiency, excel in driving projects to completion with a keen focus on quality and efficiency. Well-versed in writing, executing and maintaining test plans for module and regression tests. Familiar with supporting developers with reproducing bugs, testing fixes and validating code. Highly analytical and organized with good multitasking skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Test Engineer
DXC Technology
ACT
04.2021 - Current
- Conducted root cause analysis on defects discovered during testing, enabling quick resolution and minimising risk of future occurrences.
- Reproduced defects and documented findings.
- Streamlined testing processes for increased efficiency in identifying and resolving defects.
- Mentored junior test engineers, enhancing their skill sets and overall team performance.
- Collaborated with developers to resolve issues identified during testing phase, resulting in robust final product.
- Developed testing strategies tailored to each project''s unique requirements, ensuring thorough evaluation of product functionality.
- Completed regression tests of new software builds to assess performance and success of bug fixes.
- Wrote test case parameters, test scripts and automation guidelines.
- Reviewed results and produced daily reports for developers.
- Operated API testing tools such as ALM
- Established effective communication channels between engineering teams for better collaboration on projects.
Test Engineer
ASG Group
ACT
12.2018 - 03.2024
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking databases for future reference or audits.
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
- Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve software issues promptly.
- Supported customer issue resolution by replicating reported problems in a controlled environment for further investigation.
- Improved testing efficiency with the development of automated test scripts using various programming languages.
- Coordinated with user groups to conduct beta testing, incorporating feedback into final product enhancements.
- Conducted comprehensive system, integration, and user acceptance testing, ensuring software met all functional requirements.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions among testing team, elevating overall team expertise.
- Engaged in continuous learning to stay abreast of latest testing methodologies and tools, applying best practices to daily work.
- Investigated and replicated user-reported issues, providing detailed reports to facilitate quick resolutions.
- Analyzed test results to identify patterns, driving continuous improvement in software quality.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
Software Tester
Vision-Box Australia
Sydney
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Defined and identified test cases for new application development.
- Improved software quality by executing thorough test cases and identifying critical defects.
- Optimised test cases to maximise success of manual software testing.
- Wrote and optimised test cases to maximise success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
- Carried out tests to identify, report and repair bugs and glitches.
- Conducted thorough post-release testing on software updates, ensuring seamless functionality and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with QA team to test software quality through manual and automated testing.
- Created satisfied customers by providing attentive customer service and quick problem solving.
- Supported agile development methodologies by actively participating in sprint planning meetings and providing valuable input during daily stand-ups.
- Established practical test strategies that aligned with project requirements while adhering to strict deadlines, contributing to successful releases without delay.
- Assisted team with development of web-based applications in Agile environment.
- Championed quality assurance initiatives that drove continuous improvement and fostered a strong culture of accountability and excellence.
- Completed in-depth usability testing on Windows, Android and iOS mobile devices.
- Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
Education
Masters in Information Systems - Information Technology
University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC 04.2004 - 06.2007
Skills
Regression testing
Test case design
Writing test cases
Mobile testing
Test automation
JIRA proficiency
Test procedures
Performance testing
Cloud platforms
Virtualization technologies
Manual testing
Test planning
Creating test cases
User acceptance testing
Integration testing
Timeline
Senior Test Engineer
DXC Technology
04.2021 - Current
Test Engineer
ASG Group
12.2018 - 03.2024
Software Tester
Vision-Box Australia
03.2015 - 12.2018
Masters in Information Systems - Information Technology
University of Ballarat
04.2004 - 06.2007