Hi, I’m Krishna Harsha Puppala. I’m a seasoned Quality Assurance professional with extensive experience in manual and automated testing across enterprise, web, mobile, and API platforms. I design robust test plans, validate data with complex SQL queries, and drive effective defect triage, always aiming for reliable releases. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders, and I bring hands-on CI/CD, test management, and regulatory/cloud-aware practices to the table. In my recent roles, I led QA strategy for enterprise insurance apps, built 1000+ automated tests, and integrated them into Jenkins pipelines, while leading UAT and ensuring data integrity across complex migrations. I’m known for clear communication, attention to detail, and analytical problem-solving that helps teams ship high-quality software.

Krishna Harsha Puppala

Hi, I’m Krishna Harsha Puppala. I’m a seasoned Quality Assurance professional with extensive experience in manual and automated testing across enterprise, web, mobile, and API platforms. I design robust test plans, validate data with complex SQL queries, and drive effective defect triage, always aiming for reliable releases. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders, and I bring hands-on CI/CD, test management, and regulatory/cloud-aware practices to the table. In my recent roles, I led QA strategy for enterprise insurance apps, built 1000+ automated tests, and integrated them into Jenkins pipelines, while leading UAT and ensuring data integrity across complex migrations. I’m known for clear communication, attention to detail, and analytical problem-solving that helps teams ship high-quality software.

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Hi, I’m Krishna Harsha Puppala. I’m a seasoned Quality Assurance professional with extensive experience in manual and automated testing across enterprise, web, mobile, and API platforms. I design robust test plans, validate data with complex SQL queries, and drive effective defect triage, always aiming for reliable releases. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders, and I bring hands-on CI/CD, test management, and regulatory/cloud-aware practices to the table.

In my recent roles, I led QA strategy for enterprise insurance apps, built 1000+ automated tests, and integrated them into Jenkins pipelines, while leading UAT and ensuring data integrity across complex migrations. I’m known for clear communication, attention to detail, and analytical problem-solving that helps teams ship high-quality software.

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Work Experience

Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst at Sovereign Insurance (SGIC)
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Led end-to-end functional, regression, and integration testing for enterprise insurance platforms. Designed, executed, and optimized automated regression suites with 1,000+ test cases, increasing pre-production defect detection by ~30% and reducing regression cycle time by ~50% using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber BDD, and Java/TestNG. Served as the sole QA in an Agile squad, guiding monthly release cycles for a Tomcat-based front end, and preventing high-severity defects that saved underwriters significant time and costs. Led validation for Windows Server (2016→2022) and SQL Server migrations, performed REST API testing, and maintained Jenkins pipelines to enforce quality gates.
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst at The AppLabb Inc
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Delivered functional, integration, and regression testing for cross-platform mobile applications, achieving ~80% defect detection and collaborating across build release cycles. Validated POS simulators for multi-OS testing, executed end-to-end test plans for iOS and Android, and ensured backward-compatible functionality across devices. Partnered with delivery teams and stakeholders to identify QA risks, and piloted automation for mobile apps using Testim.io and BrowserStack. Conducted load/performance testing with JMeter and supported UAT sign-off for rapid releases.
Senior Verification & Validation Engineer | Technical Lead at Fraank Systems
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Led verification & validation of device systems with focus on reliability, risk assessment, and failure analysis. Designed test protocols and executed validation cycles to ensure compliance with FDA design controls. Maintained test traceability matrices, tracked defects, and supported CAPA investigations. Collaborated with software, hardware, and QA teams to evaluate results and drive continuous improvements for regulated medical products.
Quality Engineer (Design Controls | V&V | Complaints) at Vastek Inc.
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Performed design verification testing for electromechanical devices in alignment with regulatory requirements. Documented defects, ensured traceability to requirements, and contributed to test reports and CAPA processes. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory and quality system compliance for Zimmer Biomet and related projects.
Quality Control Engineer at VOESTALPINE VAE VKN India Private Limited
August 13, 2012 - August 12, 2013
Developed and executed test procedures, SOPs, and inspection workflows. Implemented root cause analysis (RCA) and CAPA, reducing QC process errors and costs. Led APQP/PPAP activities and created process control charts & NCR documentation. Validated mechanical test methods to uphold quality standards.

Education

Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials Science at Missouri State University
August 11, 2014 - December 16, 2016
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at NIT Warangal
August 11, 2008 - September 16, 2012

Qualifications

ISTQB CTFL
August 31, 2024 - August 31, 2024
GitHub Foundations
October 2, 2025 - October 2, 2027
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP)
September 16, 2024 - August 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Healthcare, Professional Services, Manufacturing

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