Professional Summary: 15 years of IT experience, including 10 years Power Platform development (Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI) and 5 years in Manual & Automation Testing, delivering scalable business solutions. • Extensive experience in full software development lifecycle (SDLC) requirement gathering, analysis, design, development, unit testing, integration, and deployment. • Hands-on expertise in Power Platform, including Power Apps Canvas and Model-driven apps, Power Automate flows, AI Builder, and SharePoint Online. • Proven expertise in designing and developing scalable business intelligence dashboards, automated data flows, and integrated analytics using Power BI and Power Platform. • Hands-on experience in developing end-to-end business intelligence solutions — from data modeling in Power BI to embedding dashboards within Power Apps and automating data refreshes via Power Automate. • Led Power Platform & Dynamics 365 initiatives, designing reusable components, defining technology roadmaps, and automating key business processes across enterprises. • Skilled in SharePoint migrations and integrations with third-party systems, ensuring seamless transitions with data integrity and minimal downtime. • Designed and implemented automated workflows to optimize operations, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency using Power Automate and Power Fx logic. • Proficient in building custom dashboards and visualizations using Power BI, integrated with Power Apps for real-time insights and informed decision-making. • Experienced in responsive UI/UX design for Power Apps and Power BI, ensuring cross-platform consistency and improved end-user adoption. • Proficient background in SQL Server, Oracle, and Excel, writing complex queries, stored procedures, and data validation for backend operations. • Solid knowledge of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), defect tracking using JIRA, HP QC, Clear Quest, and performing functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing. • Expertise in analyzing business requirements, translating them into scalable applications, and implementing role-based access control and security measures. • Experienced in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, backlog grooming, user story mapping, and collaborative team delivery. • Recognized for problem-solving, analytical thinking, and effective communication, consistently achieving targets and stakeholder satisfaction. • Quick to adapt to new technologies, AI integrations (CoPilot), and business processes, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions. • Adept at mentoring and guiding teams on Power Platform best practices, coding standards, and process automation strategies.

Manasa Chada

Professional Summary: 15 years of IT experience, including 10 years Power Platform development (Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI) and 5 years in Manual & Automation Testing, delivering scalable business solutions. • Extensive experience in full software development lifecycle (SDLC) requirement gathering, analysis, design, development, unit testing, integration, and deployment. • Hands-on expertise in Power Platform, including Power Apps Canvas and Model-driven apps, Power Automate flows, AI Builder, and SharePoint Online. • Proven expertise in designing and developing scalable business intelligence dashboards, automated data flows, and integrated analytics using Power BI and Power Platform. • Hands-on experience in developing end-to-end business intelligence solutions — from data modeling in Power BI to embedding dashboards within Power Apps and automating data refreshes via Power Automate. • Led Power Platform & Dynamics 365 initiatives, designing reusable components, defining technology roadmaps, and automating key business processes across enterprises. • Skilled in SharePoint migrations and integrations with third-party systems, ensuring seamless transitions with data integrity and minimal downtime. • Designed and implemented automated workflows to optimize operations, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency using Power Automate and Power Fx logic. • Proficient in building custom dashboards and visualizations using Power BI, integrated with Power Apps for real-time insights and informed decision-making. • Experienced in responsive UI/UX design for Power Apps and Power BI, ensuring cross-platform consistency and improved end-user adoption. • Proficient background in SQL Server, Oracle, and Excel, writing complex queries, stored procedures, and data validation for backend operations. • Solid knowledge of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), defect tracking using JIRA, HP QC, Clear Quest, and performing functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing. • Expertise in analyzing business requirements, translating them into scalable applications, and implementing role-based access control and security measures. • Experienced in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, backlog grooming, user story mapping, and collaborative team delivery. • Recognized for problem-solving, analytical thinking, and effective communication, consistently achieving targets and stakeholder satisfaction. • Quick to adapt to new technologies, AI integrations (CoPilot), and business processes, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions. • Adept at mentoring and guiding teams on Power Platform best practices, coding standards, and process automation strategies.

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Professional Summary: 15 years of IT experience, including 10 years Power Platform development (Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI) and 5 years in Manual & Automation Testing, delivering scalable business solutions.
• Extensive experience in full software development lifecycle (SDLC) requirement gathering, analysis, design, development, unit testing, integration, and deployment.
• Hands-on expertise in Power Platform, including Power Apps Canvas and Model-driven apps, Power Automate flows, AI Builder, and SharePoint Online.
• Proven expertise in designing and developing scalable business intelligence dashboards, automated data flows, and integrated analytics using Power BI and Power Platform.
• Hands-on experience in developing end-to-end business intelligence solutions — from data modeling in Power BI to embedding dashboards within Power Apps and automating data refreshes via Power Automate.
• Led Power Platform & Dynamics 365 initiatives, designing reusable components, defining technology roadmaps, and automating key business processes across enterprises.
• Skilled in SharePoint migrations and integrations with third-party systems, ensuring seamless transitions with data integrity and minimal downtime.
• Designed and implemented automated workflows to optimize operations, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency using Power Automate and Power Fx logic.
• Proficient in building custom dashboards and visualizations using Power BI, integrated with Power Apps for real-time insights and informed decision-making.
• Experienced in responsive UI/UX design for Power Apps and Power BI, ensuring cross-platform consistency and improved end-user adoption.
• Proficient background in SQL Server, Oracle, and Excel, writing complex queries, stored procedures, and data validation for backend operations.
• Solid knowledge of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), defect tracking using JIRA, HP QC, Clear Quest, and performing functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing.
• Expertise in analyzing business requirements, translating them into scalable applications, and implementing role-based access control and security measures.
• Experienced in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, backlog grooming, user story mapping, and collaborative team delivery.
• Recognized for problem-solving, analytical thinking, and effective communication, consistently achieving targets and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Quick to adapt to new technologies, AI integrations (CoPilot), and business processes, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Adept at mentoring and guiding teams on Power Platform best practices, coding standards, and process automation strategies.

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Work Experience

Power Platform Lead at Volvo
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and implemented custom Power Apps Canvas and Model-Driven applications to streamline internal processes, reducing repetitive task completion time by approximately 80% and boosting operational efficiency. Developed interactive Power BI dashboards embedded in Power Apps to provide real-time insights into vehicle sales data and safety metrics for NHTSA reporting. Built Power Automate workflows to automate approvals, notification triggers, and data integration across multiple internal systems, increasing productivity by 30%. Developed advanced DAX measures and calculated columns for real-time NHTSA safety analytics, improving defect-trend and vehicle-performance insights. Integrated Power BI dashboards with Snowflake data warehouses for high-volume data and optimized analytics refresh cycles. Created dynamic Power Apps forms using Power Fx logic to implement conditional visibility, validations, and user-specific data filtering. Implemented role-based access controls and environmen
Solution Architect at Scotia
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Migrated a legacy Audit Management environment from Lotus Notes/Teammate AM to Power Platform, delivering a modern, scalable solution for managing audits, findings, and corrective actions used by VPs and SVPs across multiple business units. Designed a responsive Canvas App enabling auditors to manage internal audits, reviewer assignments, and escalations. Built dynamic, reusable audit forms for multiple audit types with templates stored in SharePoint Online, enabling version control and rapid onboarding. Developed automated Power Automate workflows to initiate audits, send notifications, assign reviewers, and escalate delays, reducing manual intervention and improving SLA compliance. Embedded Power BI dashboards within Power Apps to provide real-time visibility into open issues, pending audits, and SLA breaches. Implemented role-based access control for auditors, managers, and compliance teams. Automated PDF report generation for audit summaries using Power Automate with dynamic ShareP
Power Apps Developer at Matalan
January 1, 2020 - September 1, 2022
Developed a robust Power Platform solution for Customer Master Data Management, including onboarding, updates, and deactivation, while complying with GDPR and corporate data governance. Designed a Canvas App to manage all customer data requests, expediting onboarding and data changes. Implemented multi-level Power Automate approvals to enable regional and global data stewards to review changes efficiently. Built dynamic form controls using Power Fx to tailor fields and validations based on customer type (Retail, Wholesale, Distributor, E-commerce), improving usability. Automated customer record creation in SQL Server via Power Automate with data validation and error logging, reducing manual intervention by 60%. Integrated SharePoint Online lists to store request history, attachments, and audit logs. Created notification/reminder workflows to track pending approvals and highlight discrepancies, improving SLA compliance. Built Power BI dashboard components to monitor KPIs like open reque
Power Apps Developer at BCBSAZ
August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2019
Developed a Power Platform solution for store operations management across 200 stores in the UK and overseas, enabling real-time audits, stock checks, and reporting. Designed a responsive Canvas App with role-based access for Store Managers, Area Managers, and Regional Admins. Created Power Automate flows for daily reports, escalation notifications, and automatic email alerts, improving accuracy and timeliness. Implemented data synchronization between SharePoint Online and SQL Server to maintain KPI consistency across multiple stores. Built and customized dashboards for management to monitor open issues, completed tasks, and SLA adherence; enabled offline-capable mobile UI for field teams. Automated PDF generation of audit summaries and daily checklists using Power Automate and SharePoint templates. Developed auto-reminder flows for overdue tasks and pending approvals to improve accountability. Integrated Power Apps with Power Automate for seamless collaboration with store teams and co
Power Apps Developer at Capita
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Designed and developed Power Apps solutions for Capita Education Services, supporting policy requests, claims processing, and approvals across multiple licensees. Built Canvas Apps for dynamic routing of requests with conditional logic and integration with SharePoint for templates. Implemented multi-level Power Automate approvals and secure role-based access controls to ensure data privacy. Created dynamic forms with Power Fx to tailor data capture by claim type, maximizing accuracy. Automated SQL Server data storage via Power Automate, including data validation and error logging, reducing manual intervention. Developed Power BI dashboards for management to monitor metrics such as request volumes, processing times, and SLA adherence. Established governance for ALM, environment lifecycle, and COE initiatives; provided end-user training and documentation to promote platform adoption across business units.
Test Specialist at Deutsche Bank – Money Transfer New Architecture (MTNA)
April 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Performed end-to-end testing of MTNA, a component-based high-value payments system, ensuring secure transaction processing across US and Germany. Developed and maintained test plans, monitored execution, and reported progress. Created and executed test scenarios and cases covering functional and integration requirements. Coordinated with development teams to resolve dependencies and supported defect resolution. Executed functional, regression, and integration tests validating payment workflows; verified data integrity across multiple systems. Traced test results, wrote defects, and tracked resolutions; supported UAT with end users. Contributed to test lab execution and end-to-end scenario testing; documented lessons learned to improve future testing cycles. Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements for cross-border payments; participated in daily stand-ups and sprint reviews to align testing with development. Tools used included HP ALM, Java/J2EE, and Web Services.
Test Specialist at AT&T – Global Integrated Order Manager (GIOM)
December 1, 2013 - March 1, 2014
Executed testing of AT&T’s GIOM platform, validating web-based and client-server applications for multiple telecom services. Prepared and maintained detailed test plans and schedules, monitored execution progress, and provided status reports. Coordinated with development and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and dependencies; performed defect management using HP ALM. Conducted functional, regression, and integration testing, validated interfaces, and performed UAT with end-users. Documented lessons learned to improve testing efficiency and knowledge transfer. Environment included Java/J2EE, Web Services, and HP ALM.
Test Engineer at AT&T – Global Integrated Order Manager (GIOM)
May 1, 2011 - December 1, 2013
Supported AT&T GIOM by analyzing business processes to design test scenarios and ensure coverage of system requirements. Developed and executed test cases for multiple GIOM modules; performed database validation using SQL and PL/SQL. Logged and tracked defects in Rational ClearQuest; monitored test execution and reported status. Conducted functional, regression, and integration testing for multiple services (AVPN, BVoIP, Data, Switched Voice) and validated data integrity across over 40 integrated applications. Collaborated with development, operations, and business teams to resolve issues and ensure successful delivery. Documented test results and best practices to improve testing efficiency.

Education

B.Tech. (C.S.E) at VITS Engineering College, JNTU University, Hyderabad, India
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025

Qualifications

Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
ISTQB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Agile L1/L2
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Selenium (Mastek company)
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics