I am a QA/UAT Automation Engineer with a solid foundation in SDLC, databases, and programming. I specialize in building automated test suites with Cypress (JavaScript) and validating APIs with Postman, ensuring robust backend stability and smooth releases. I enjoy collaborating across Agile teams, coordinating UAT sign-offs, and translating business requirements into test plans. I’m expanding my automation toolkit with Python scripting and AWS fundamentals to further improve quality and efficiency.

Meghana Reddy Kottam

I am a QA/UAT Automation Engineer with a solid foundation in SDLC, databases, and programming. I specialize in building automated test suites with Cypress (JavaScript) and validating APIs with Postman, ensuring robust backend stability and smooth releases. I enjoy collaborating across Agile teams, coordinating UAT sign-offs, and translating business requirements into test plans. I’m expanding my automation toolkit with Python scripting and AWS fundamentals to further improve quality and efficiency.

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I am a QA/UAT Automation Engineer with a solid foundation in SDLC, databases, and programming. I specialize in building automated test suites with Cypress (JavaScript) and validating APIs with Postman, ensuring robust backend stability and smooth releases.

I enjoy collaborating across Agile teams, coordinating UAT sign-offs, and translating business requirements into test plans. I’m expanding my automation toolkit with Python scripting and AWS fundamentals to further improve quality and efficiency.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

QA Automation Engineer at ARM Technologies Ltd
November 1, 2024 - Present
Developed and executed automated test cases for a Node.js web platform, covering key business flows. Built Cypress regression tests to replace repetitive manual checks and increase release confidence. Used Postman for quick API verifications, then extended automation in Cypress to validate payloads, status codes, and error handling. Queried database data to validate backend results during UAT and regression. Configured fixtures and environment variables in Cypress to stabilize test data. Replaced flaky selectors with reliable data-test locators to improve test reliability. Performed cross-browser testing to ensure compatibility beyond Chrome. Documented test cases and QA practices in Confluence and created Jira templates for consistent defect reporting. Shared progress, coverage, and quality status in Agile ceremonies with stakeholders.
UAT & QA Automation at People Prime Worldwide Pvt Ltd
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Converted business requirements into UAT scenarios, regression test cases, and automation scripts. Created Cypress automation to streamline repetitive manual testing, increasing release consistency and reliability. Performed API validations to ensure data accuracy and stability across modules. Prepared and validated large datasets using Alteryx workflows and spreadsheets for UAT and automation support. Logged and managed defects in Jira, collaborating with Developers, BAs, and DevOps for quick resolution. Maintained Confluence documentation for UAT sign-off evidence and stakeholder updates. Supported release verification by validating core workflows in UAT and production. Participated in Agile ceremonies to highlight QA findings and risks.
Functional Test Analyst at AKT Health Analytics
November 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Executed functional and regression testing across healthcare workflows, improving traceability of test coverage. Created reusable test scripts and lean checklists to accelerate iterative release cycles. Logged and tracked defects in Jira; coordinated re-tests and closure with cross-functional teams. Contributed user-centric feedback during sprint reviews, highlighting usability and data-quality issues. Supported UAT coordination (timelines, scenarios, evidence) to align product and business stakeholders. Helped reduce post-release defects by improving test readiness and acceptance criteria clarity.
Junior Manual Tester / intern at Interakt Techsol Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Executed guided manual test cases and documented UI-level issues for early-stage features. Built foundation in test design, defect reporting, and Agile teamwork, enabling progression into functional and UAT roles.

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering at JNTU, Hyderabad, India
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering at JNTU, Hyderabad, India
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Healthcare