I am an ISTQB Foundation Level certified tester with proven experience in understanding and translating business requirements into robust test plans, test data, and execution strategies. I have hands-on experience across functional, regression, integration, and mobile testing, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality releases in Agile (SCRUM), Waterfall, and Iterative delivery models. I have also worked on EPOS testing and creating web pages using SharePoint, and I have developed automation scripts using XPath, CSS, XML, XSLT, and Page Object Model. My domain knowledge spans Media, Education, Government, Email Servers, and Retail, and I am proactive in driving QA improvements and collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders.

Soumya Kovuru

I am an ISTQB Foundation Level certified tester with proven experience in understanding and translating business requirements into robust test plans, test data, and execution strategies. I have hands-on experience across functional, regression, integration, and mobile testing, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality releases in Agile (SCRUM), Waterfall, and Iterative delivery models. I have also worked on EPOS testing and creating web pages using SharePoint, and I have developed automation scripts using XPath, CSS, XML, XSLT, and Page Object Model. My domain knowledge spans Media, Education, Government, Email Servers, and Retail, and I am proactive in driving QA improvements and collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

QA Engineer at Cigniti Technologies Pvt Ltd (ACoforge Company)
August 1, 2021 - Present
Lead sprint-level QA efforts using Agile methodologies, participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives; develop and execute test cases; authorizing QA approvals using Azure DevOps; focused on functional, regression, and integration testing with strong attention to detail.
QA Engineer (Mobile Testing) at Synchroserve Global Solutions
June 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021
Setting up and maintaining test environments, including devices and simulators; manual testing using iOS/Android simulators; design, development, and execution of manual and automated test cases for web and mobile apps; experience with Saucelabs and mobile device farms; collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand objectives and troubleshoot issues.
Test Analyst at BP Australia, Melbourne
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Extensively worked on payment switch testing across platforms (Base24-eps, Connex/Ideal); functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing for card transactions; validation of ISO 8583 message formats and authorization logic; support for platform upgrades, DR testing, and cross-vendor coordination.
QA Analyst at Atmail Pty Ltd, Sunshine Coast, QLD
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
End-to-end QA activities including mobile, web, UI, and accessibility testing; defect triage meetings; writing test cases and scenarios; using Kanban boards to manage workflow and defect triage.
QA Analyst at Australia Post (Secure Pay), Melbourne
September 1, 2013 - March 1, 2014
Researching and understanding data behavior from XML/XSLT; validating EFTPOS services; testing card transactions and transaction switching; defect management and retesting; test data preparation and risk identification.
Test Specialist at AAP News Centre, Sydney
November 1, 2012 - September 1, 2013
Quality Assurance for Medianet ecosystem; writing automated test scenarios using Gherkin/Specflow and Cucumber; cross-browser/manual testing; maintaining internal SharePoint site.
Test Analyst at Senath Pty. Ltd., Melbourne
August 1, 2011 - October 1, 2012
Writing, reviewing, and executing test cases for a cloud collaboration project; documenting risk and test strategy; testing cloud-deployed applications.
QA Engineer at Synchroserve Global Solutions
June 1, 2018 - May 31, 2021
Designed, developed, and executed manual and automated test cases for web and mobile apps; maintained test environments; leveraged mobile device farms (Sauce Labs); identified functional tests for automation; collaborated with cross-functional teams to align project objectives and troubleshoot issues.
Test Specialist at AAP News Centre, Sydney, Australia
November 1, 2012 - September 30, 2013
Responsible for quality assurance; wrote Gherkin-based acceptance criteria; created automated test scenarios using Cucumber; executed cross-browser/manual tests; maintained internal SharePoint site.
Test Analyst at Senath Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, Australia
August 1, 2011 - October 31, 2012
Wrote, reviewed, and executed test cases for cloud-based collaboration projects; documented risks in test strategies and plans; tested deployments from cloud service providers.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology at JNTU University, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Master of Information Technology at University of Ballarat, Australia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Master of Information Technology at University of Ballarat, Australia
January 1, 2010 - May 11, 2026
Bachelor of Information Technology at JNTU University, India
January 1, 2007 - May 11, 2026

Qualifications

ISTQB Foundation Level Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
ACS Certification – Associate Level Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
TOSCA Automation – Level 1
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
TOSCA Automation – Level 2
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Sauce Labs Specialist – API and Mobile Testing
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
ISTQB/BCS - Foundation Level Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
ACS Certification – Associate Level Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
TOSCA Automation – Level 1
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
TOSCA Automation – Level 2
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Sauce Labs Specialist (API and Mobile testing)
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services