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Vaishnavi Devaru

Mississauga,ON

Summary

Experienced Quality Engineer Lead (SDET) with a proven track record in developing and integrating comprehensive testing strategies for both frontend and backend systems. Quick learner skilled in API testing, CI/CD pipeline integration, mobile testing, release management, automation, and Agile methodologies.

Adept at creating automated test frameworks and leading cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and streamline release processes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Engineer Lead

Weight Watchers ( WW )
Mississauga, Ontario
09.2020 - Current
  • Implemented strategy to integrate P1 tests into CI/CD pipeline and enhance test efficiency across Member Experience Streams.
  • Served as a Technical Lead for Internal Tools, overseeing WeightWatchers' Dogfooding and Engineering Operations to maintain strong engineering practices.
  • Conducted API testing with Dredd, Charles, and Postman.
  • Led app release management activities through Runway, overseeing A/B testing, dogfooding, and defect tracking.
  • Provided guidance and support to team members and interns in the Summer Internship program.
  • Development of a Proof of Concept (POC) for the Cypress UI Automation Framework and Created a Node.js utility package a shared util to support writing Integration tests.
  • Led the team in adopting shift-left testing as part of a company-wide initiative, ensuring early defect detection, and improved quality.
  • Stepped into project manager/product owner roles on a timely basis to oversee various projects, ensuring efficient and timely delivery.

Quality Engineer III

Walmart Labs
Bangalore, India
04.2017 - 06.2019
  • Designed and executed a Cucumber-based automation test framework for microservices utilizing RestAssured and wiremock.
  • Executed both regression and end-to-end testing procedures.
  • Mentored and trained interns and new hires.
  • Built services to wrap XML-based backend APIs for Inventory/Order Management.
  • Organized and led bug bashes to coordinate cross-functional teams in identifying, reporting, and prioritizing defects.

Software Engineer

Tesco
Bangalore, India
09.2014 - 04.2017
  • Implemented test cases using Selenium Java for the Online Control Handling features.
  • Tested Purchase Order report by writing database scripts.
  • Built shell scripts for automating daily report status and KPI reports.
  • Written and implemented test cases using a Perl script.
  • Supported release and post-release activities through participation in on-call rotation.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Computer Science

BVB College of Engineering And Technology, Hubli, India
06-2014
  • Data structures; Algorithms; Operating Systems; Databases; Programming Languages; Computer Architecture.
  • Capstone Project: Developed mHealth application for a Incubated company in the final year of B.E

Skills

  • Programming Languages: JavaScript, Java, Typescript
  • Automation Tools: Cypress, Jest, Selenium,Cucumber, TestNG
  • API Testing: Dredd, Charles, Postman, Rest Assured
  • CI/CD: Git Actions, Jenkins,
  • Test Management: Jira, XRAY
  • Frameworks: Swift UI, XCUITest
  • Other: Mobile Testing, Agile Methodologies, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing

Timeline

Quality Engineer Lead - Weight Watchers ( WW )
09.2020 - Current
Quality Engineer III - Walmart Labs
04.2017 - 06.2019
Software Engineer - Tesco
09.2014 - 04.2017
BVB College of Engineering And Technology - Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Computer Science

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