Niharika Vuppala
Aldie
Summary
Senior QA Engineer with extensive experience in manual and automated testing for IRS projects, utilizing tools such as SoapUI, JMeter, ReadyAPI, Selenium WebDriver, and Playwright. Achieved a 40% increase in regression testing efficiency through innovative strategies. Demonstrated leadership in team coordination and UAT sessions, ensuring high-quality deliverables and stakeholder satisfaction. Strong analytical skills enhance technical expertise in test automation frameworks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior QA Engineer / Test Lead
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
04.2019 - Current
- Executed comprehensive QA activities for test strategy, planning, and execution across multiple release cycles.
- Designed robust test plans and scripts to address business requirements for functional and non-functional testing.
- Executed automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Playwright, improving regression testing efficiency by 40%.
- Developed a test automation framework with Page Object Model pattern, integrating with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline.
- Conducted API testing using Postman and REST Assured to validate backend services and data integrations.
- Performed database testing with SQL queries to ensure data integrity and accurate mapping.
- Maintained Requirements Traceability Matrix, achieving over 95% test coverage by linking requirements to test cases.
- Coordinated User Acceptance Testing sessions with end-users, documenting feedback for business validation.
QA Engineer / Business Analyst
International Financial Corporation (IFC), World Bank Group
11.2012 - 04.2019
- Designed and executed comprehensive test strategies for Credit Risk calculation models (PD/LGD) and financial spreading templates serving multiple industry sectors.
- Created detailed test cases and test scenarios covering functional, boundary, negative, and integration testing for complex financial calculation engines.
- Developed automated test scripts using QTP/UFT and VBScript to validate financial calculations, reducing manual testing effort and improving accuracy of regression testing.
- Performed extensive data validation testing using SQL queries to verify calculation accuracy across diverse client portfolios from Banking, Insurance, and Real Sector industries.
- Conducted requirements analysis and validation sessions with Business Owners, SMEs, and Product Owners to ensure testability and completeness of user stories.
- Translated business requirements into test requirements, creating test scenarios that covered S&P framework compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Built and maintained Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) linking business requirements, user stories, test cases, and defects for full traceability.
- Participated in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, and Sprint Reviews, providing QA perspective on story acceptance criteria and definition of done.
- Executed functional, integration, and regression testing across multiple sprint releases, maintaining detailed test execution logs and results.
- Performed cross-browser compatibility testing to ensure consistent functionality across different platforms and browsers.
- Collaborated with development teams to reproduce, document, and verify defects, providing detailed steps, screenshots, and logs for efficient resolution.
- Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) coordination with business users, documenting test results and obtaining sign-off for production releases.
- Established and maintained quality standards for SDLC processes and testing artifacts, contributing to process improvement initiatives.
- Created test data sets representing various industry sectors and scenarios to ensure comprehensive testing coverage.
- Automated 60% of regression test suite, significantly improving testing efficiency
- Maintained defect leakage rate below 5% across all releases
- Successfully validated complex financial models serving 50+ countries
QA Engineer
Ice.com
12.2011 - 10.2012
- Designed and executed end-to-end test plans for e-commerce platform including frontend shopping experience, backend data management (MConsole), and customer service operations (OpenBravo).
- Developed comprehensive test cases covering functional, system integration, regression, and user acceptance testing scenarios for multiple integrated applications.
- Created automated test scripts for regression testing of critical e-commerce workflows including product search, shopping cart, checkout, and payment processing.
- Performed API and integration testing to validate data synchronization between e-commerce frontend, backend management console, and order processing systems.
- Executed database testing using SQL queries to validate data integrity, created source-to-target mapping documents, and verified ETL transformation logic.
- Conducted extensive cross-browser and compatibility testing across multiple versions of IE, Mozilla Firefox, and Chrome to ensure consistent user experience.
- Performed regression testing post-launch for every deployment, maintaining test suites to catch any functional breaks in existing features.
- Participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies, providing daily status updates and collaborating with developers and business analysts throughout the sprint cycle.
- Managed complete defect lifecycle including logging, tracking, retesting, and closure; prepared defect summary reports for stakeholders.
- Created and maintained Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure all requirements were adequately tested and tracked.
- Coordinated with development and business teams to clarify requirements, validate expected behavior, and ensure alignment on acceptance criteria.
- Prepared and delivered weekly executive summary reports and organized daily scrum status meetings with functional and development teams.
- Facilitated requirements gathering sessions with Business Owners, SMEs, and Product Owners to understand business needs and translate them into testable requirements.
- Successfully tested and validated three integrated applications for synchronized launch
- Identified and prevented critical payment processing defects before production release
- Maintained zero production defects during first 3 months post-launch
QA Analyst
Cisco, Segway
11.2009 - 06.2010
- Executed full QA lifecycle activities including test strategy development, test case design, test execution, and defect management for Oracle Manufacturing and CRM integration modules.
- Designed and developed performance test plans and scripts for load testing with 1000 concurrent users using Quality Center and performance testing tools.
- Created comprehensive functional test cases based on Functional Specification documents and business requirements for CRM-Bentley module integration.
- Performed integration testing to validate bidirectional synchronization of case management data between Salesforce (SFDC) and Oracle CRM applications.
- Executed manual testing for existing functionality and new features, documenting test results and execution status in Quality Center tracking system.
- Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with end-users, capturing feedback and suggesting process improvement methodologies.
- Prepared test data in database using TOAD for both inbound and outbound testing scenarios, ensuring comprehensive data coverage.
- Performed functional and integration testing, logging defects in Quality Center and tracking them through resolution and closure.
- Coordinated offshore and onsite QA activities, facilitating daily status calls for project monitoring and reporting.
- Maintained all test deliverables including Project Plan, Test Plan, Test Scripts, and Defect Reports for multiple sprints.
- Participated in Agile Scrum meetings, providing testing estimates and status updates aligned with sprint goals and end-user specifications.
QA Analyst
SuperValu
12.2008 - 10.2009
- Analyzed business use cases and created comprehensive system integration test cases and UAT scenarios for Oracle Retail module implementation.
- Developed and executed test cases covering functional testing, system integration testing, UAT, regression testing, and ad-hoc testing across all modules.
- Created automated test cases using QTP (Quick Test Professional), executing scripts and analyzing results to improve testing efficiency.
- Prepared complete test documentation including Project Plan, Test Plan, Test Cases, Traceability Matrix, Test Readiness reports, Daily Reports, and Test Scripts.
- Performed SSO (Single Sign-On) integration testing, verifying authentication and authorization across integrated systems.
- Maintained Requirements Traceability Matrix in Quality Center and SharePoint, associating requirements to test cases for complete coverage tracking.
- Conducted UAT sessions with end-users and business users, capturing suggestions and issues, prioritizing observations with Project Manager and Technical team.
- Prepared comprehensive bug summary reports and test summary reports using Quality Center and SharePoint, providing visibility into quality metrics.
- Worked with Oracle Support by opening service requests and collaborating on troubleshooting issues based on severity levels.
- Uploaded and maintained all test deliverables in SharePoint and Quality Center for team accessibility and audit purposes.
- Facilitated daily status meetings for issue resolution and prepared weekly executive summary reports for stakeholders.
- Managed defect lifecycle through identification, documentation, tracking, and verification phases ensuring timely resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
JNTU
HyderabadSkills
- Selenium WebDriver and Playwright
- QTP/UFT and Quality Center
- JIRA and TestRail
- Postman and SoapUI
- Data-driven testing
- Keyword-driven testing
- Hybrid framework development
- TestNG and JUnit
- Java and Python programming
- JavaScript and Shell scripting
- SQL and SQL Server
- Oracle and MS Access
- TOAD database management
- REST Assured and JMeter
- Load testing with LoadRunner
- Windows, UNIX, and Mac OS proficiency
- Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Waterfall project management
- SAFe framework implementation
- MS Visio for diagramming
- Rational Requisite Pro for requirements management
- MS Office Suite proficiency
Certification
- ISTQB Certified Tester
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Timeline
Senior QA Engineer / Test Lead
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
04.2019 - Current
QA Engineer / Business Analyst
International Financial Corporation (IFC), World Bank Group
11.2012 - 04.2019
QA Engineer
Ice.com
12.2011 - 10.2012
QA Analyst
Cisco, Segway
11.2009 - 06.2010
QA Analyst
SuperValu
12.2008 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
JNTU