I am a dedicated and results-driven QA professional with 9+ years of experience in manual and automation testing of UI, API, and database, leveraging Hybrid Frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, and Cucumber to deliver reliable software. I excel at test planning, strategy, creating and executing comprehensive test cases, and driving quality across UI, API, and data layers. I am also actively involved in AI-enabled QA initiatives, exploring tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot to enhance automation, defect detection, and test efficiency. I have led offshore and onshore QA teams, mentored professionals, and ensured timely and high-quality releases. My experience spans UAT, ETL testing, cloud-based solutions (Azure, AWS), and Agile practices (Scrum & Kanban). I enjoy collaborating with Developers, BAs, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to improve test coverage and release quality, and I continuously explore new AI tools to optimize QA workflows.

Naga Shanthi Emani

I am a dedicated and results-driven QA professional with 9+ years of experience in manual and automation testing of UI, API, and database, leveraging Hybrid Frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, and Cucumber to deliver reliable software. I excel at test planning, strategy, creating and executing comprehensive test cases, and driving quality across UI, API, and data layers. I am also actively involved in AI-enabled QA initiatives, exploring tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot to enhance automation, defect detection, and test efficiency. I have led offshore and onshore QA teams, mentored professionals, and ensured timely and high-quality releases. My experience spans UAT, ETL testing, cloud-based solutions (Azure, AWS), and Agile practices (Scrum & Kanban). I enjoy collaborating with Developers, BAs, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to improve test coverage and release quality, and I continuously explore new AI tools to optimize QA workflows.

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I am a dedicated and results-driven QA professional with 9+ years of experience in manual and automation testing of UI, API, and database, leveraging Hybrid Frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, and Cucumber to deliver reliable software. I excel at test planning, strategy, creating and executing comprehensive test cases, and driving quality across UI, API, and data layers. I am also actively involved in AI-enabled QA initiatives, exploring tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot to enhance automation, defect detection, and test efficiency.

I have led offshore and onshore QA teams, mentored professionals, and ensured timely and high-quality releases. My experience spans UAT, ETL testing, cloud-based solutions (Azure, AWS), and Agile practices (Scrum & Kanban). I enjoy collaborating with Developers, BAs, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to improve test coverage and release quality, and I continuously explore new AI tools to optimize QA workflows.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Quality Engineer Lead at Santander Consumer USA (TCS)
April 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Led QA team and acted as SPOC in Agile ceremonies for Auto-Loan Originations projects, coordinating across cross-functional teams including Developers, BAs, UAT, Product Owners, and Project Managers. Executed manual UI, API, and database validation to ensure comprehensive coverage across diverse originations workflows and multiple data sources (RouteOne, DealerTrack, Dealer Portal, Drive SaaS, Chrysler Capital, Santander Online). Designed and executed end-to-end testing, including smoke, regression, rollback, and E2E scenarios. Analyzed and estimated QA effort, prepared Test Strategy, RTM, and other artifacts, and led Sprint demos for business stakeholders. Implemented and maintained automation scripts in Selenium WebDriver (Java) within Hybrid/Data-Driven frameworks, integrated with Azure DevOps for CI, and maintained test repos in GitHub. Verified Splunk logs and system logs for debugging and issue resolution.
Software Quality Engineer at BNSF Railway (Tech-M)
April 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Worked on ArcGIS Engineering Analytics applications (Geo Car Scheduler, Track Chart, Atlas) and ETL/data migration projects from on-prem to Azure. Designed and executed data- and UI/API-focused tests, validated data transformation rules, and performed end-to-end data integrity checks. Conducted API testing with SoapUI and Postman; maintained and enhanced Selenium-based automation within Hybrid Frameworks; performed backend data validation against SQL Server, DB2, SAP HANA, and Oracle. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile setting, supported UAT, and leveraged Azure Databricks for data validation tasks.
Software Quality Engineer at SDH Systems LLC
June 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Contributed to Cash Management/Wire Transfer project testing. Defined test plans and strategies; designed and executed manual and automation tests using Selenium WebDriver (Java) within a Hybrid Framework (TestNG & Data-Driven). Automated API tests with Rest Assured and validated REST services, while performing backend data validation across Oracle, DB2, SAP Hana, and Azure Databricks. Engaged in API testing with SoapUI and Postman, participated in UAT, and supported defect tracking and closure.
Quality Analyst at Datapro Information Technology Ltd
March 1, 2010 - March 1, 2013
Gained hands-on experience in ticketing and incident management tools; performed functionality, integration, and regression testing. Created test cases, executed them, and collaborated with developers for bug fixes and requirement tracing. Documented test results and defect reports, and contributed to requirement traceability activities.
Quality Engineer Intern/Trainee at Platform by Per Scholas / Cognizant Technology Solutions
January 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Participated in a rigorous QE training program as part of a Home Insurance project. Covered SDLC/STLC, Agile-Scrum, SQL, Core Java, JDBC, JUnit, Selenium, Cucumber, and Spring MVC. Collaborated in a team environment to deliver test cases, scripts, and code components for a Home Insurance Web Application.
Quality Engineer Intern/Trainee at Cognizant Technology Solutions (Platform by Per Scholas)
January 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Participated in an intensive QE internship program, focusing on SDLC/Agile-Scrum, SQL, Core Java, Selenium, Cucumber, JDBC, JUnit, and MVC Spring. Developed a Home Insurance Web Application as a project, delivering test cases, test scripts, and collaborating in a team environment to apply QE practices.

Education

Diploma in Advanced Software Technology at CMC Limited, New Delhi, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Diploma in Medical Electronics at Board Of Technical Education, New Delhi, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate at Coursera/Per Scholas
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025
Selenium WebDriver with Java Basics to Advanced Frameworks at Rahul Shetty Academy – Udemy
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025
Diploma in Advanced Software Technology at CMC Limited, New Delhi, India
January 1, 2002 - December 8, 2025
Diploma in Medical Electronics at Board Of Technical Education, New Delhi, India
January 1, 2000 - December 8, 2025

Qualifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025
Microsoft AI Enthusiast Community Beta Cohort
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025
IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025
Selenium WebDriver with Java Basics to advanced Frameworks
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 1, 2020 - December 8, 2025
IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Selenium WebDriver with Java Basics to Advanced Frameworks
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Microsoft AI Enthusiast Community Beta Cohort
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other

Experience Level

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