Kavya Neelapala
Automation Test Engineer
About
With over 7.5 years of comprehensive experience in software testing, I bring expertise in both manual and automation testing across various domains, including Retail, Electronics, Banking & Security domains. Proficient in utilizing a range of tools such as POSTMAN, Insomnia, Selenium, Gatling, etc. I have a proven track record in delivering high-quality testing solutions. My strong foundation in Agile methodologies enables me to thrive in dynamic environments, ensuring seamless collaboration and timely delivery. I excel in test planning, design, and functional testing, leveraging various test management tools including ServiceNow, JIRA, and IBM RQM, CQ/BQ.
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Automation Test Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
Aug 2025 - Present
Designed and maintained a robust Selenium automation framework in Java using TestNG, implementing Page Object Model (POM), reusable utilities, and data-driven testing to improve test coverage and reduce regression execution time. Modifying Selenium test scripts as per the new changes in the UI, developing new test cases, and developing YAML. Proficient in understanding Software Requirement Specification and identifying all possible test scenarios. Extensive development and review of test plans.
Quality Engineer
IBM India Private Limited
Sep 2018 - Jul 2025
Responsible for testing the product in various phases of the product life cycle. Prepare and maintain testing reports, metrics covering defect counts, the status of defects, and defects per module. Actively engage in Agile practices by participating in all ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Contribute to the continuous improvement of team processes and delivery outcomes. Designed and wrote test automation scripts for testing new or existing software using specialized tools and frameworks. Adapted testing strategies to accommodate new technologies and software updates. Spearheaded the adoption of API testing tools, extending testing coverage beyond the user interface. Used API testing tools to validate backend services and their integration with front-end systems. Led QA efforts for multiple projects, overseeing both manual and Selenium-based automation testing. Reviewed and enhanced test plans, test cases, and automation scripts to ensure complete coverage and compliance with quality standards. Collaborated with developers, product owners, and business analysts to define test strategies and acceptance criteria in Agile sprints. Mentored QA team members on automation best practices, defect management, and test design techniques. Ensured timely, high-quality software releases by proactively identifying risks and driving root cause analysis of defects. Modified Selenium test scripts as per the new changes in the UI, developing new test cases. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to analyse requirements, design test cases, and execute both manual and automated tests. Conducted system testing through API validation using Postman, ensuring seamless interaction between UI, backend services, and downstream systems. Deliver FAT to the client.
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