I’m a results-driven test engineer with 3+ years of experience in manual and automated testing within Agile teams. I focus on early defect detection and building a quality-first culture, working closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to improve product quality and release confidence. In my roles, I design test strategies, apply structured test design techniques, and develop automation where it adds value. I enjoy translating requirements into thorough test plans, maintaining testware, and sharing quality insights that help teams ship reliable software.

Sireesha Gajjavarapu

I’m a results-driven test engineer with 3+ years of experience in manual and automated testing within Agile teams. I focus on early defect detection and building a quality-first culture, working closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to improve product quality and release confidence. In my roles, I design test strategies, apply structured test design techniques, and develop automation where it adds value. I enjoy translating requirements into thorough test plans, maintaining testware, and sharing quality insights that help teams ship reliable software.

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I’m a results-driven test engineer with 3+ years of experience in manual and automated testing within Agile teams. I focus on early defect detection and building a quality-first culture, working closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to improve product quality and release confidence.

In my roles, I design test strategies, apply structured test design techniques, and develop automation where it adds value. I enjoy translating requirements into thorough test plans, maintaining testware, and sharing quality insights that help teams ship reliable software.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Telugu
Fluent

Work Experience

Quality Assurance Specialist (Software Tester) at LifeBonder
June 1, 2025 - Present
Manual testing to validate functional and system behaviors; designed and executed test cases for functional, integration, and system testing; developed and implemented automated test scripts; collaborated with backend developers to identify, reproduce, and resolve bugs; participated in code reviews; documented test results and defects with traceability; contributed to process improvements to enhance testing workflows.
SW Test Specialist- QA at IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2025
Manual and automation testing for AIC Singapore interRAI 2.0 web app; developed and executed test cases using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and Cucumber; performed functional, regression, and cross-browser testing; collaborated in Agile sprints; applied Risk-Based and Shift-Left Testing; designed manual and automated tests for RBC Samara blockchain project; UI and integration testing between Asset and Cash ledgers; supported regression suite maintenance and release activities.
Quality Assurance Test Specialist at LifeBonder
July 1, 2025 - Present
Drive and maintain the test strategy within the Agile team to improve test coverage and release confidence. Test a social networking Android app focused on user engagement and content sharing. Design and execute test cases for key user flows using structured test design techniques. Maintain testware (test plans, cases, scripts) aligned with evolving requirements. Perform risk-based testing to prioritize critical areas enabling focused coverage and faster release cycles. Provide actionable quality insights and release-readiness recommendations, contributing to a reduction of production defects through early defect detection. Communicate and influence stakeholders on quality risks, priorities, and release decisions; collaborate early with developers and product owners to shift-left testing; guide team members on testing practices to raise overall quality awareness.
Software Test Specialist – QA at IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2025
Delivered QA for enterprise web applications in an Agile team of 5–8. Designed and executed manual and automated tests across multiple releases. Built and maintained automation frameworks using Selenium, Java, and Cucumber. Contributed to test strategy and coverage with risk-based analysis. Applied structured test design techniques (boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning) to create effective test cases and improve defect detection in critical scenarios. Maintained testware across release cycles and mentored team members. Practiced shift-left testing by collaborating early with developers and business stakeholders to identify defects in initial development stages. Integrated tests into CI/CD, reducing execution time by ~30%. Reported defects, risks, and quality metrics, improving detection rate by ~25%.

Education

Masters in Computer Applications at Adikavi Nannaya University, India
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Bachelors in Computer Science at Adikavi Nannaya University, India
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Masters in Computer Applications at Adikavi Nannaya University, India
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Bachelors in Computer Science at Adikavi Nannaya University, India
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at Adikavi Nannaya University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Computer Science at Adikavi Nannaya University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
CU™ Certified Cloud Test Practitioner (CTP)
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
CU™ Certified Cloud Test Practitioner (CTP)
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
Certified Cloud Test Practitioner (CTP)
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics