Mahlakshmi Manchanapalli
QA Automation Engineer
About
High-performing QA Automation Engineer with 2.8 years of experience in driving software quality through the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). Expert in architecting scalable Automation Frameworks (Data-Driven, Hybrid) using Python and Selenium to enhance testing efficiency. Proven track record of delivering business-critical applications for global logistics and Government Defence Agencies. Strategic thinker skilled in API Testing, Agile (Scrum), and reducing time-to-market through optimized regression suites.
Skills & Expertise (27)
Work Experience
Quality Engineer
DRDO (MSQAA-BDL)
Present - Present
Mission-Critical Testing: Executed high-precision manual test cases for the Prithvi Missile system, ensuring zero-defect leakage in components accredited by government agencies. Requirement Integrity: Managed 100% traceability for tactical ballistic missile requirements, utilizing a Descriptive Test Methodology to validate complex pipelining systems. Stakeholder Reporting: Automated the generation of Quality Metrics, providing real-time project health visibility and data-driven insights to Strategic Forces Command. Process Documentation: Recorded and accredited test case execution results, maintaining high-fidelity audit trails for defence-grade software components.
Associate Software Engineer
Object Technology Solutions (OTSI) India Pvt. LTD
Aug 2025 - Present
Optimized Test Efficiency: Spearheaded the transition from manual to automated testing for the CTBMS project (WATCO, Australia), achieving a 30% reduction in regression testing time. Framework Architecture: Designed and implemented a Hybrid Automation Framework using Python and Selenium, increasing test coverage by 45% across critical operational railway workflows. Agile Collaboration: Facilitated weekly project status meetings, identifying high-risk areas and ensuring 100% alignment with functional requirements for international clients. Defect Management: Leveraged JIRA to track and report 100+ defects, collaborating with a team of 20+ to achieve a 95% defect resolution rate prior to production deployment.
Education
B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering) - SRKR Engineering College, Bhimavaram (Affiliated with Andhra University)
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