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Hi, I’m Shirish Merudi. I am a results-driven QA/Test Automation Specialist with 8+ years of experience delivering high-quality software across banking, telecommunications, ERP, and mobile platforms. I excel at building scalable BDD/Selenium automation frameworks that reduce manual testing effort and accelerate release cycles.
I thrive in Agile teams, partnering with developers and product owners to drive quality from planning through production. I enjoy mentoring teammates, sharing automation strategies, and continuously improving CI/CD workflows to minimize risk and maximize product reliability.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Telugu
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Kannada
Advanced
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Intermediate
Work Experience
Test / QA Analyst II at TD Securities, TD Bank
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Designed 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, 2015Performed 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, 2009Managed 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, 2005Developed 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.
Test / QA Analyst II at TD Securities, TD Bank
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Architected BDD automation frameworks using Selenium, Java, and Maven; enabled cross-platform QA with BrowserStack for multi-browser testing across Chrome, Safari, and Edge; executed regression and smoke testing to catch critical defects before production releases; integrated Jenkins CI/CD to improve deployment speed and feedback loops; built automated end-to-end test suites (Playwright) and managed end-to-end defect lifecycle in JIRA; actively participated in Agile planning and reviews.
QA Consultant (Freelance) at Independent
August 1, 2009 - December 1, 2015Delivered end-to-end QA for web applications; validated backend data integrity with SQL to ensure accurate data retrieval and processing; designed comprehensive test plans and test cases to improve system reliability; ensured cross-browser compatibility across IE, Firefox, and Edge; produced instructional courseware for the U.S. education sector.
QA Lead at L&T Infotech
May 1, 2005 - August 1, 2009Led a QA team to on-time, on-quality delivery across multiple concurrent mobile and multimedia software projects; reduced manual testing by 40% by implementing Selenium-based automation; designed functional, regression, and performance test cases across end-to-end product lifecycles; facilitated defect triage meetings and mentored junior testers; verified end-to-end module compatibility through system integration testing.
Software Test Executive at Cirrius Software
May 1, 2003 - May 1, 2005Standardized testing workflows for an enterprise ERP system; conducted module testing to ensure stability and reliability; authored user-facing documentation; collaborated with development teams to mitigate risks early in the testing lifecycle; evaluated software across Windows environments for broad compatibility.
Education
Master's in Computer Applications at Madurai Kamaraj University, Hyderabad, India
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2003Bachelor in Computer Science at Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University, India
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2000Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at Madurai Kamaraj University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2003Bachelor of Computer Science (BSc) at Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2000Qualifications
Certified Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025Selenium Automation Specialist
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026Selenium Automation Specialist
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026Industry Experience
Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Education, Telecommunications
Skills
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