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I am a detail-oriented software engineer with 1.5 years of experience in Quality Assurance and functional automation, along with hands-on backend development exposure in the insurance domain. I am passionate about delivering reliable and efficient solutions by balancing test coverage, validation, and scalable backend logic. I am open to opportunities in QA and semi-development roles within fast-paced teams. I enjoy collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and performance, continuously learning new platforms and technologies to contribute effectively.…I am a detail-oriented software engineer with 1.5 years of experience in Quality Assurance and functional automation, along with hands-on backend development exposure in the insurance domain. I am passionate about delivering reliable and efficient solutions by balancing test coverage, validation, and scalable backend logic. I am open to opportunities in QA and semi-development roles within fast-paced teams. I enjoy collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and performance, continuously learning new platforms and technologies to contribute effectively.

Vishnu Vandana Ponnam

QA Engineer, Back-End Developer, Programmer, +2

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I am a detail-oriented software engineer with 1.5 years of experience in Quality Assurance and functional automation, along with hands-on backend development exposure in the insurance domain. I am passionate about delivering reliable and efficient solutions by balancing test coverage, validation, and scalable backend logic. I am open to opportunities in QA and semi-development roles within fast-paced teams. I enjoy collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and performance, continuously learning new platforms and technologies to contribute effectively.…I am a detail-oriented software engineer with 1.5 years of experience in Quality Assurance and functional automation, along with hands-on backend development exposure in the insurance domain. I am passionate about delivering reliable and efficient solutions by balancing test coverage, validation, and scalable backend logic. I am open to opportunities in QA and semi-development roles within fast-paced teams. I enjoy collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and performance, continuously learning new platforms and technologies to contribute effectively.

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I am a detail-oriented software engineer with 1.5 years of experience in Quality Assurance and functional automation, along with hands-on backend development exposure in the insurance domain. I am passionate about delivering reliable and efficient solutions by balancing test coverage, validation, and scalable backend logic. I am open to opportunities in QA and semi-development roles within fast-paced teams. I enjoy collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and performance, continuously learning new platforms and technologies to contribute effectively.

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Backend Developer (Billing Core Platform) at GEICO

July 31, 2025 - August 20, 2025

Transitioned to the Core Development & Query Service team, owning and maintaining the Notification Center backend service critical for notification delivery to upstream teams. Used Golang to design, develop, and optimize backend services and query logic. Implemented end-to-end message flow including HTTP API intake, Temporal workflow scheduling, Azure Service Bus message queuing, Kafka topic publishing, and database validations. Collaborated across product and UI/UX teams to understand needs, participated in code reviews, and ensured code quality. Debugged using Splunk and coordinated root cause analysis. Deployed services using Docker, Rancher, and Kubernetes aligned with CI/CD. Wrote unit and integration tests maintaining over 90% coverage. Participated in on-call rotations supporting production issues.

Backend Developer (Billing Core Platform) at GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company)

July 31, 2025 - August 20, 2025

Transitioned to Core Development & Query Service team, responsible for owning and maintaining the Notification Center service which handles notification delivery for upstream teams such as Billing and Collections. Developed backend services in Golang, designing the end-to-end message flow involving HTTP API ingestion, Temporal workflow scheduling, Azure Service Bus queues, Kafka topic publishing, and response handling. Managed schema changes and DB validation on PostgreSQL and SQL Server. Worked closely with cross-functional teams including product and UI/UX, conducted code reviews, debugging using Splunk, and deploying backend services with Docker, Rancher, and Kubernetes aligned with CI/CD. Ensured 90%+ code/test coverage and participated in production on-call rotations.

Functional Automation Engineer at GEICO

February 28, 2025 - August 20, 2025

Contributed as a Functional Automation and QA Engineer in the Billing Platform, ensuring reliability across premium, refund, and collection processes. Took ownership of SpecFlow regression suite reporting, optimizing performance and resolving critical issues. Developed and maintained SpecFlow and Playwright test suites validating UI and API workflows. Managed GTR pipelines, ensuring smooth execution of automated test suites. Acted as the PACE team focal point, providing daily updates on test suite status. Collaborated on integration certification and system-wide validations, raising test suite success rates to over 95%. Worked with developers to triage bugs and align tests with features. Participated in DevOps pipeline integration and gave knowledge transfers for onboarding peers. Utilized Postman, Swagger, and internal tools for end-to-end validation. Participated in on-call rotations for production support and incident validation.

Functional Automation Engineer at GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company)

February 28, 2025 - August 20, 2025

Worked remotely from St. Louis, Missouri as a Functional Automation and QA Engineer in the Billing Platform, ensuring system reliability across multiple processes like premium, refund, and collection. Owned SpecFlow regression suite reporting, resolving critical issues and optimizing performance. Developed and maintained SpecFlow and Playwright test suites for UI and API workflow validation. Handled GTR pipelines and provided daily status updates as the PACE team lead. Collaborated across teams to improve integration certification and implemented QA best practices to reach 100% test success rates. Participated in bug triage, backend fix verification, DevOps pipeline integration, and production incident on-call rotations.

Programmer Analyst at Parabola9 LLC.

May 31, 2024 - August 20, 2025

Designed and developed automation frameworks to optimize software testing and reduce manual test effort. Utilized .NET, SQL Server, and TypeScript to build and maintain robust test cases. Contributed to CI/CD pipeline deployment ensuring seamless integration and deployment. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve software functionality and system requirements. Tested APIs and monitored system performance using Splunk and Postman.

Programmer Analyst at Parabola9 LLC.

May 31, 2024 - August 20, 2025

Designed and developed automation frameworks for software testing using .NET, SQL Server, and TypeScript to build robust test cases. Contributed to CI/CD pipeline deployments to ensure seamless integration and deployment processes. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance software functionality and tested APIs using Splunk and Postman for system performance monitoring.

Data Engineer Intern (CPT – Curricular Practical Training) at Vajra Soft, LLC.

December 31, 2023 - August 20, 2025

Worked extensively with Python programming for data engineering solutions. Developed source-to-target data mappings to ensure data lineage. Designed, developed, and maintained data infrastructure supporting both batch and real-time processing of large datasets. Gained expertise in data management and database technologies. Oversaw data quality processes including lineage, metadata, and cataloging, improving data pipeline reliability through monitoring, validation, and failure detection.

Data Engineer Intern (CPT – Curricular Practical Training) at Vajra Soft, LLC.

December 31, 2023 - August 20, 2025

Engaged in Python programming for data engineering solutions, developing source to target data mapping for data lineage. Designed, developed, and maintained data infrastructure capable of batch and real-time processing of large datasets. Oversaw data quality processes, lineage, metadata, and cataloging leading to improved pipeline reliability and validation.