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I’m Sri Krishna Pavirala, a Quality Assurance and Software Test Lead with nine years of hands-on experience in driving software quality, requirement analysis, and stakeholder collaboration. I excel at turning business needs into robust test strategies and coordinating across cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality releases.
In recent years I built and maintained automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript, led multi-vendor teams, and steered UAT and production support across Insurance, Banking, Telco, and Healthcare domains.
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Work Experience
Functional Test Lead at AmTrust Insurance (Client)
August 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025Collaborated with product owners and developers to gather and document detailed business and functional requirements related to insurance policy modules (Policies, billing, renewals, claims). Designed end-to-end test strategies across multiple modules, defined QA scope, effort estimation, resource planning, and risk mitigation. Managed defect reporting using Radar, created reusable test data for complex insurance scenarios (multi-product policies, age-based premium calculations, claims), performed REST/SOAP API testing, and supported UAT and release activities. Maintained comprehensive QA artifacts including test plans, test cases, traceability matrices, and execution reports.
Functional Test Lead at Apple Inc – India
February 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025Grew and maintained automated test coverage for web/app workflows using TestNG with Selenium WebDriver and Playwright (Python). Coordinated CI/CD integration with Jenkins, performed system integration testing for business users, and conducted workshops and stakeholder interviews to refine requirements. Responsible for pre/post-implementation activities, demos, and facilitating UAT planning and data alignment.
Functional Test Lead at Riyadh Airlines
June 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025Designed test strategies for airline domain processes (booking, reservations, ticketing, check-in, SSRs, ancillaries, PSS modules such as Amadeus). Led end-to-end testing across PNR workflows, tracked defects with stakeholders, and produced regular status updates to ensure on-time delivery and regulatory compliance.
Test Lead at Telenor – Ncell | AsiaCell | Barclays
June 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025Assisted senior BAs in requirement gathering, created use-case diagrams and mockups, supervised project delivery, and managed test case reviews. Led end-to-end testing across multiple channels (IVR, USSD, mobile & web), API validations, and UAT, while coordinating defect tracking and triage with stakeholders.
Assistant Consultant at Ooredoo-Myanmar | BBC | BT | Mobitel-Music App [Web/App]
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025Quality owner for deliverables including reports, test cases, and automation execution. Built gating criteria for System Test, Integration, and API validations using Postman. Led core module flows (Billing & Taxation), tracked defects, conducted peer reviews, and coordinated UAT closures with clients.
Senior Test Engineer at Telenor – Bulgaria
March 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025Led testing activities, conducted comprehensive user story demos for BA, and guided gating criteria for System Test, Integration, and API validations using Postman. Led end-to-end testing for mobile/web, API, and UAT with client, and managed defects with appropriate severities and priorities.
Senior Test Engineer at Grameenphone – Bangladesh
March 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025Implemented gating criteria for system/integration/API testing, led end-to-end testing across core telecom workflows, and coordinated defect management and stakeholder updates to ensure delivery quality.
Test Analyst at DTAC-Telenor
December 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025Analyzed requirements with business team, drafted and reviewed test cases, led team in system/integration/API testing, and supervised UAT with clients. Managed defects and provided weekly/monthly status reports.
QA-Analyst - Test Engineer at UnitedHealth Group
December 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025Understood healthcare domain requirements, prepared test strategy and plans, defined scope and schedule, crafted detailed test cases, executed across API validations, UI/functional testing, data validation with SQL, and performed defect tracking and retesting.
Functional Test Lead at AmTrust Insurance
August 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025Collaborated with product owners and developers to gather and document detailed business and functional requirements for insurance policies, billing, and claims; designed end-to-end test strategies across Policy Admin, Billing, and Claims; defined QA scope, estimates, resource plans, and risk mitigation; created reusable test cases and data for complex scenarios; executed manual tests including regression and integration; validated REST/SOAP API data flows; coordinated defect triage and UAT alignment; maintained QA artifacts and provided dashboards.
Functional Test Lead at Apple Inc – India
February 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025Gained and refined business and functional requirements with product owners; analyzed workflows; contributed to the development of a TestNG framework with Selenium WebDriver and Playwright-based automation for critical workflows; integrated Jenkins for CI/CD efficiency; performed UI and API validations; conducted system integration testing and business-user demos; authored test plans and core scenarios for payment and billing; managed UAT prep and bug triage.
Functional Test Lead at Riyadh Airlines
June 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025Designed test strategies for airline domains including booking, reservations, ticketing, check-in, SSRs, ancillaries, and PSS modules; identified scope, timelines, resources, and risks; coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery; developed end-to-end test cases for PNR creation, fare quoting, inventory, SSR handling, and ancillary services; tracked defects and supported vendor collaboration; provided regular status updates and metrics; ensured compliance with airline standards.
Test Lead at Telenor – Ncell | AsiaCell | Barclays
June 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025Assisted BAs with requirements and stakeholder interviews; led test case reviews, RBT/ RRBT validation, and end-to-end testing across web/app platforms; managed defect tracking and client UAT demonstrations; coordinated team efforts to ensure on-time delivery; contributed to test strategy and gating criteria across multiple features and channels (IVR, USSD).
Assistant Consultant at Ooredoo-Myanmar | BBC | BT | Mobitel-Music App
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025Led quality assurance for core modules (Billing & Taxation); built gating criteria for system tests, integration, and API validations using Postman; supervised end-to-end testing across web and mobile; managed UAT with clients and stakeholders; tracked defects and provided status updates.
Senior Test Engineer at Telenor – Grameenphone | Telenor – Bulgaria
March 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025Led QA activities for multiple modules; conducted comprehensive user story demos; generated data extracts from databases; debugged issues and guided the team on gating criteria for system, integration, and API validations; supported end-to-end testing, load testing, and UAT with clients; acted as SME and single point of contact for the project; delivered UAT demonstrations.
Test Engineer at Telenor - DTAC
December 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025Analyzed requirements with business teams, drafted test cases, and led improvements; reviewed test execution and automation reports; contributed to system, mobile, and web end-to-end testing, API testing, load testing, and UAT; managed defects with appropriate severities and priorities; provided weekly/monthly status updates.
Functional QA Analyst at UnitedHealth Group
December 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025Understood healthcare-specific business and technical requirements; prepared test plans and strategies; defined scope, approach, resources, and schedules; authored test artifacts; created detailed test cases for healthcare workflows (EHR, claims, insurance); performed API validations; logged defects and collaborated with development; participated in stand-ups, sprint planning, and defect triage; produced release QA summaries.
Functional Test Lead at AmTrust Insurance client (via TCS)
August 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025Led end-to-end QA activities for insurance domain programs. Gathered and documented business and functional requirements, analyzed real-world policy workflows, designed test strategies, defined QA scope and risk mitigation, created reusable test cases and data, performed REST/SOAP API testing, mentored team members, and maintained comprehensive QA artifacts and dashboards.
Functional Test Lead at Apple Inc – India [Web/App]
February 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025Collaborated with product owners and developers; developed a TestNG framework with Selenium WebDriver; implemented Playwright (Python) automation for critical workflows; integrated with Jenkins for CI/CD; conducted system integration testing and stakeholder demos; managed defect triage and post-implementation monitoring.
Functional Test Lead at Riyadh Airlines
June 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025Engaged with BAs to convert BRD into test scenarios; prepared test strategies for airline domains (booking, reservations, ticketing, check-in, SSRs, ancillaries, PSS); supervised testing across end-to-end airline processes; tracked defects and provided progress reports to stakeholders.
Test Lead at Telenor – Ncell, AsiaCell, Barclays
June 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025Assisted senior BAs, drafted use cases and diagrams; supervised testing activities across system and integration tests; managed defect lifecycle in JIRA; conducted UAT demonstrations and client sign-offs; provided knowledge transfers and SME guidance.
Assistant Consultant at Ooredoo-Myanmar / BBC / BT / Mobitel-Music App
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025Led gating criteria for System, Integration, API validations; coordinated end-to-end testing activities for web and mobile modules; managed defects and stakeholder communications; supported UAT with clients.
Senior Test Engineer at Telenor – Grameenphone / Telenor – Bulgaria
March 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025Ensured quality across deliverables, led validation demos to BAs, generated data extracts from DB as required, managed defects, and supported end-to-end testing including API, load, and UAT activities.
Test Engineer at Telenor – DTAC
December 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025Analyzed requirements with business teams, drafted and executed test cases; led gating for system, integration, and API testing; facilitated UAT demonstrations and post-implementation support.
Functional QA Analyst at UnitedHealth Group
December 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025Understood healthcare domain requirements; prepared test plans and artifacts; executed system integration, API validations, regression, and UAT; performed SQL data validation and defect logging in JIRA/Radar; collaborated with teams for defect resolution.
Functional Test Lead at AmTrust Insurance
March 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025Provided end-to-end testing services across multiple projects, covering functional, non-functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT). Collaborated with product owners and developers to gather and document detailed business and functional requirements related to policies, billing, claims, procurements, invoicing, and third-party integrations. Designed and owned test strategies for end-to-end testing across Policy Admin, Billing, and Claims modules. Conducted manual API testing (Postman/SOAPUI) validating end-to-end workflows, data flows, and user access. Managed defect reporting and tracking in JIRA, led UAT planning/execution, and coordinated with stakeholders on triaging and resolution priorities. Participated in system integration and system-level testing and validated data flows across enterprise interfaces (e.g., payment gateways, KYC). Produced QA artifacts (test plans, test cases, traceability matrices) and delivered daily defect summaries and KPI dashbo
Functional Test Lead at Apple Inc – India
February 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024Developed and maintained end-to-end automated test scripts using Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript. Designed and implemented test automation frameworks following Page Object Model (POM) principles. Integrated Playwright tests with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Jenkins / Azure DevOps). Created and managed test data, environment configurations, and reusable utilities. Performed cross-browser and cross-platform testing with Playwright’s parallel execution. Generated test reports and dashboards (Allure, HTML reports) and tracked defects in JIRA/Azure Boards. Managed testing phases including Smoke, Sanity, Regression, API testing, Load, NPI, and UAT prep; launched Apple ASA with minimal post-launch issues. Monitored production behavior and provided daily status updates.
Functional Test Lead at Citibank
July 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Understood banking domain requirements and collaborated with product owners and developers to document detailed business and functional requirements. Prepared test artifacts for retail and corporate banking workflows (new accounts, mobile/internet banking, loans) and performed reconciliation testing between financial systems. Ensured regulatory and audit compliance (SOX, GDPR) and supported regulatory testing (IFRS 17, AML/KYC). Executed SIT, Integration, UAT, and OAT; managed defects in JIRA and RADAR; coordinated defect triage meetings and go-live readiness. Maintained test plans, scenarios, and traceability; closed UAT with client sign-off and produced daily status reports.
Test Lead at Telenor – Ncell / AsiaCell
February 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022Assisted senior BAs with requirement gathering and stakeholder interviews. Created use case diagrams, activity flows, and mockups to support development. Supervised team, managed service delivery, and reviewed test cases. Prepared RBT for multiple features across channels (IVR, USSD) and validated end-to-end flows from RBT/RRBT to subscription management and CMS. Logged and tracked defects in JIRA, conducted knowledge transfer sessions, and supported UAT and client sign-off engagements.
Assistant Consultant at Ooredoo-Myanmar / BBC / BT / Mobitel - Music App
April 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Responsible for the quality of all deliverables including reports, test cases, and automation execution reports. Led gating criteria for System Test, Integration, and API validations using Postman. Supported end-to-end testing (system, mobile & web), API testing, and load testing; led UAT with client and coordinated client reviews. Managed defects, conducted peer reviews, and provided regular status updates and risk assessments.
Senior Test Engineer at Telenor – Grameenphone / Telenor – Bulgaria
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021Acted as the single point of contact and SME for the project. Led gating for System Test, Integration, and API validations using Postman; supported end-to-end testing (system, mobile & web) and UAT with clients. Generated data extracts from databases per business requirements; debugged issues and ensured timely defect resolution and retesting. Drove test case peer reviews and verifications, and facilitated production readiness activities.
Test Engineer at Telenor – DTAC
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019Analyzed requirements with Business teams and identified gaps. Drafted test cases and led gating for System Test, Integration, API validations, and UAT. Supported end-to-end testing across IVR/USSD, mobile & web platforms, and coordinated defect management and weekly/monthly status reporting.
Functional QA Analyst at UnitedHealth Group
June 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017Understood healthcare-specific business and technical requirements. Prepared test plans and artifacts, defined scope, approach, resources, and schedules. Developed test cases for healthcare domains (EHR, claims, insurance workflows) and executed API tests, data validation with SQL, and system integration tests. Logged defects with detailed evidence, collaborated with developers for resolution, and participated in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and defect triage. Produced release and progress reports for leadership.
QA Analyst/Test Engineer at UnitedHealth Group
June 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017Understand healthcare-specific business and technical requirements; prepare test plans and strategies; perform system integration testing, API validations, and data integrity checks; log and track defects; execute regression, sanity, and UAT; collaborate with stakeholders; provide test status reports and risk mitigations.
Test Analyst at DTAC-Telenor
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019Analyzed requirements with business, drafted test cases, identified gaps; led gating criteria for System Test, Integration, and API validations using Postman; performed UAT; supported go-live readiness.
Senior Test Engineer at Telenor – Grameenphone
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021Single point of contact and SME; data extraction from databases; debugging and issue resolution; led gating criteria for System Test, Integration, API validations; supported UAT with client; produced test artifacts and reports.
Senior Test Engineer at Telenor – Bulgaria
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021Senior QA; implemented gating criteria; managed testing across system, integration, API validation, and UAT; collaborated with stakeholders; ensured timely defect resolution and go-live readiness.
Assistant Consultant at IMImobile - Ooredoo-Myanmar | BBC | BT | Mobitel - Music App
April 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022Led quality of all deliverables including test cases, execution, and reporting; established gating criteria for System Test, Integration, API validations; coordinated UAT with client; managed defects and stakeholder communications.
Test Lead at IMImobile - NCELL-Nepal/Asiacell
February 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022Assisted senior BAs, prepared use cases, supervised testing across RBT and CMS flows; managed defects, issues, and test case reviews; guided team in system, integration, API testing and UAT; delivered status updates to stakeholders.
Test Lead at Apple Inc – India [Web/App]
February 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024Developed and maintained end-to-end automated test scripts using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript) following Page Object Model; integrated tests with CI/CD (GitHub Actions/Jenkins/Azure DevOps); cross-browser testing and reporting; managed test data and environments; supported Go-Live along with regulatory compliance.
Test Lead at Citibank
July 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Understand banking domain requirements; prepare test plans and test scenarios for core banking flows; validate financial workflows including mortgage, payments, billing and settlements; ensure regulatory compliance (AML/KYC); coordinate SIT, UAT, OAT and production readiness; manage defects and client sign-off.
Test Lead at AmTrust Insurance (Client) / TCS
March 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025Designed and executed end-to-end testing across multiple projects including Insurance policies, billing, and claims; led UAT planning and execution; monitored risk, maintained QA artifacts and dashboards; supported hypercare and post Go-live stabilization.
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science at University of Hertfordshire
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Masters in Computer Science at University of Hertfordshire (UK)
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Bachelors in Computer Science & Engineering at JNTU Hyderabad
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Master of Science in Computer Science at University of Hertfordshire, UK
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Master of Science in Computer Science at University of Hertfordshire
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025Bachelor of Computer Science & Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTU Hyderabad)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025Master's in Computer Science at University of Hertfordshire
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025Bachelor's in Computer Science & Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025Qualifications
ISTQB/ISEB Certified – Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025ISTQB/ISEB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025ISTQB/ISEB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025ISTQB/ISEB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025ISTQB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025Industry Experience
Healthcare, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment
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