I am a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist with solid experience in manual and automated software testing. I design robust testing strategies, leveraging tools such as Selenium, Appium, JIRA, and Postman to ensure high-quality software. I have hands-on experience with API testing, BDD frameworks, and cross-browser compatibility to deliver reliable products. I thrive in Agile environments and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a strong focus on quality and innovation. I am passionate about continuous improvement and delivering business-aligned solutions that enhance user experiences and drive outcomes.

Shirisha Merudi

I am a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist with solid experience in manual and automated software testing. I design robust testing strategies, leveraging tools such as Selenium, Appium, JIRA, and Postman to ensure high-quality software. I have hands-on experience with API testing, BDD frameworks, and cross-browser compatibility to deliver reliable products. I thrive in Agile environments and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a strong focus on quality and innovation. I am passionate about continuous improvement and delivering business-aligned solutions that enhance user experiences and drive outcomes.

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I am a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist with solid experience in manual and automated software testing. I design robust testing strategies, leveraging tools such as Selenium, Appium, JIRA, and Postman to ensure high-quality software. I have hands-on experience with API testing, BDD frameworks, and cross-browser compatibility to deliver reliable products.

I thrive in Agile environments and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a strong focus on quality and innovation. I am passionate about continuous improvement and delivering business-aligned solutions that enhance user experiences and drive outcomes.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Telugu
Advanced
Hindi
Intermediate
Kannada
Intermediate
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Intermediate

Work Experience

Test / QA Analyst II at TD Securities, TD Bank
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Designed and implemented BDD frameworks using Selenium, Java, and Maven to automate repetitive testing tasks, reducing manual effort by 30%. Performed cross-browser testing via BrowserStack (Chrome, Safari, Edge). Conducted API testing (SOAP/REST) with Postman and SoapUI, ensuring accurate data exchange in XML and JSON formats. Executed regression and smoke testing; automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, improving deployment speed and accuracy. Collaborated with Agile teams in sprint planning and retrospectives. Managed defect tracking in JIRA and documented performance metrics to enable data-driven decisions.
Professional Freelancer at Professional Freelancer
December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Performed black-box functional testing; created and executed systematic test cases; authored comprehensive test plans; conducted system integration testing; ensured cross-browser compatibility; validated backend data with SQL queries; documented testing processes and produced instructional courseware for quality management; developed interactive e-learning content for the U.S. education sector.
QA Lead at L&T Infotech - India
August 1, 2009 - August 1, 2009
Managed a QA team to deliver projects on time while meeting quality and performance benchmarks. Created functional, regression, and performance test plans and cases. Implemented automation frameworks (Selenium-based) that reduced manual testing by 40%. Conducted system integration testing and facilitated defect triage with stakeholders. Trained team members in advanced methodologies and tools; documented testing metrics; collaborated with cross-functional teams to align quality goals with project deliverables.
Executive Testing at Cirrius Software - India
May 1, 2005 - May 1, 2005
Developed standardized testing processes for enterprise software, conducted functional testing, and authored user manuals to guide users. Collaborated with development teams to identify and mitigate risks during testing phases. Performed ERP module testing and logged defects manually. Tested across Windows environments and provided usability feedback to improve application functionality.

Education

Master's in Computer Applications at Madurai Kamaraj University, Hyderabad, India
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2003
Bachelor in Computer Science at Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University, India
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2000

Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Selenium Automation Specialist
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Education

Experience Level

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Intermediate

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