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GUNJA LATH

Ontario

Summary

Software Test Lead with over six years of experience in delivering high-quality software solutions through rigorous testing methodologies. Expertise in API testing, database validations, and defect triaging, with a strong background in the Telco domain. Proficient in utilizing advanced testing tools to ensure comprehensive test coverage and high pass rates prior to releases. Focused on continuous improvement and proactive issue resolution, achieving significant reductions in defect aging and QA turnaround time.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Software Test Engineer

Amdocs (Client: T-Mobile)
05.2022 - Current
  • Conducted API testing using Postman and analyzed logs from Kubernetes, Kibana, and Splunk.
  • Worked in both REST APIs, as well as GraphQL.
  • I led and guided my team to triage defects effectively in a client-facing role, enhancing efficiency by 10%.
  • Facilitated communication between client and third-party vendors for seamless project execution.
  • Validated asynchronous flows with Kafka and Kafdrop, ensuring data integrity across SQL, Cassandra, and PostgreSQL databases.
  • Performed integration and functional API testing to confirm system reliability.
  • Achieved 100% execution rate and over 95% pass rate prior to each release.
  • Led migration of legacy systems to AWS, contributing significantly to successful releases.
  • Coordinated with development and testing teams to resolve defects swiftly, reducing defect aging by 15%.

Functional Test Engineer

Amdocs (Client: Bell Canada)
08.2017 - 11.2017
  • Identified bugs in early stages, achieving 20% efficiency increase.
  • Managed defects while validating database against user interface.
  • Reduced QA testing turnaround time by 30%, enabling additional project completions without extra manpower.
  • Conducted content and UI testing to ensure optimal functionality.

Functional Test Engineer

Amdocs (Client: AT&T)
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Identified and documented bugs within proprietary software applications for AT&T.
  • Reduced regression test case count by 15% through effective re-writing strategies.
  • Created effective test data and managed change requests proactively to enhance testing processes.
  • Drafted concise test reports, revealing insights that improved team efficiency by 30%.
  • Executed test cases across various product areas, surpassing team efficiency averages by 20%.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough integration testing.
  • Developed a traceability matrix ensuring complete test coverage across all functionalities.

Test Engineer (Automation & Manual)

Infosys (Client: British Telecom)
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Identified defects in early stages of development, reducing rework by 25%.
  • Developed automation scripts for new functionalities, decreasing manual effort by 35%.
  • Executed comprehensive testing with diverse test data, ensuring effective analysis of test reports.
  • Utilized Boundary Value Analysis and Equivalence Partitioning Techniques to achieve 100% test coverage.

Test Engineer (Automation)

Infosys (Client: CGC)
05.2014 - 06.2015
  • Developed automated scripts to validate fund data, reducing manual work by 40%.
  • Enhanced efficiency of automation scripts by 27% through regular maintenance.
  • Migrated test scripts to a new environment, achieving a cost reduction of 30%.
  • Executed and analyzed scripts across multiple test environments, reporting defects identified during testing.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology
Burla, Odisha, India
01.2014

Skills

Tools:

Postman, HP Quality Center/ALM, IBM TDP, Apache JMeter, SOAP UI, HP UFT/QTP, Putty, JIRA, Kibana, Kubernetes, Splunk, Kafka, Kafdrop, Camunda

Technologies:

Selenium, JAVA, REST APIs, Graphql, HTML, XML, VB Scripting, IMS Online, CSS, JavaScript

Databases:

SQL, OrientDB, Oracle, Couchbase, Cassandra, Postgres

Others:

SDLC & STLC Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall Operating Systems: Windows, Unix, Mac Manual Testing: Smoke, Functional,
Regression, Defect Tracking, Reporting & Logging, Defect Triaging Test Management: Planning, Controlling, Tracking, Monitoring
Project Cycle Automation Testing: Script Creation & Maintenance Performance Testing: Load Testing API Testing: Testing of REST & SOAP APIs

Certification

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Timeline

Lead Software Test Engineer

Amdocs (Client: T-Mobile)
05.2022 - Current

Functional Test Engineer

Amdocs (Client: Bell Canada)
08.2017 - 11.2017

Functional Test Engineer

Amdocs (Client: AT&T)
06.2016 - 07.2017

Test Engineer (Automation & Manual)

Infosys (Client: British Telecom)
06.2015 - 06.2016

Test Engineer (Automation)

Infosys (Client: CGC)
05.2014 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology

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