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Hi, I’m Keerthana, a Senior QA Automation Engineer with 8+ years of experience specializing in building robust automation frameworks for web, API, and mobile applications. I enjoy turning complex requirements into reliable test strategies and delivering high-quality software through hands-on automation using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, and REST API testing.
I collaborate closely with product and development teams in Agile and DevOps environments, mentor teammates on banking platforms and cloud deployments, and continuously refine CI/CD pipelines. I am passionate about quality engineering and learning new tools to improve testing effectiveness and product reliability.
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Senior QA Automation Engineer at Well Care
March 1, 2024 - PresentCreated automation test scripts using Pytest with Page Object Model (POM) to test web and desktop applications using Selenium WebDriver and Python. Automated API testing using REST calls with Splunk verifications. Worked in Waterfall/SDLC and Agile environments, implemented web UI tests with Cypress and Protractor, and built Docker images with Kubernetes for microservices. Performed database scripting (SQL/PL/SQL) on SQL Server and Oracle, and supported CI/CD with Git, Jenkins, Maven, and Docker. Coordinated cross-team release activities and mentored junior members. Enabled parallel testing with Cypress and end-to-end testing with Playwright for AngularJS apps.
QA Automation Engineer at Fannie Mae
February 29, 2024 - October 8, 2025Implemented a scratch BDD framework, migrated from hybrid to BDD using Page Object Model; authored Feature files, Step Definitions, and Runner classes. Designed and maintained a Java-based POM-driven automation framework with TestNG and Selenium WebDriver; supported AWS/Azure environments. Developed tests in JavaScript, Python, and Robot Framework; integrated REST API tests with Postman and processed results via CI pipelines. Hosted framework in Azure as worker roles to optimize costs and performance.
QA Automation Engineer at Commonwealth of VA
August 31, 2022 - October 8, 2025Gathered requirements and designed automated tests for core banking interfaces (Finacle, nCino, Oracle FLEXCUBE). Performed PL/SQL data validations and API testing with SOAP UI. Implemented cross-browser UI tests using Selenium WebDriver with TestNG; managed QA artifacts in Quality Center/ALM and contributed to CI with Jenkins/Maven. Performed end-to-end automation and SOA testing, and supported Azure builds for QA environments.
QA Analyst at Ford Motor Company
October 31, 2021 - October 8, 2025Configured Selenium WebDriver with TestNG and Maven to automate UI tests; performed cross-browser testing and authored coded UI automation in C#. Conducted SOAP-based API testing via SOAP UI and supported end-to-end testing of FACETS modules (Claims, Processing, Membership, Benefits). Maintained QTP/UFT scripts where applicable and contributed to production readiness through QA/testing across multiple layers.
QA Manual Tester at Aurobindo Pharma
October 31, 2019 - October 8, 2025Performed manual QA testing on feature-rich platforms, wrote SQL queries to validate DB state, and conducted regression testing guided by release notes. Managed requirements in Quality Center, tested web forms for happy path and negative scenarios, and handled installation and configuration of VMs/OSs/Browsers. Documented requirements and tracked defects using HP QC/ALM.
Senior QA Automation Engineer at Well Care
March 1, 2024 - PresentLed automation testing using Pytest with Page Object Model (POM) for web and desktop apps (Selenium WebDriver + Python). Automated API testing with REST calls using Splunk; contributed to SDLC processes (Waterfall, TDD, BDD) and Agile; created UI tests with Cucumber, Gherkin, and Cypress; containerized apps with Docker and managed Kubernetes deployments; wrote SQL scripts for SQL Server and Oracle; automated Angular modules with Protractor/Jasmine; used Jenkins for CI/CD and Git for version control.
QA Automation Engineer at Fannie Mae
February 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025Implemented BDD framework from scratch, migrating from hybrid to BDD with Page Object Model, feature files and step definitions; designed test suites in JavaScript, Python and Robot Framework; web UI automation using Java, TestNG, and Selenium WebDriver; AWS EMR Hive data processing; Playwright tests in TypeScript; hosted framework on Azure; REST API testing with Postman; CI/CD with Jenkins and Azure DevOps.
QA Automation Engineer at Commonwealth of VA
August 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025Automated testing for core banking platforms (Finacle, nCino, Oracle FLEXCUBE) and integration with external services; API testing with SOAPUI; Jenkins with Maven; cross-browser WebDriver testing; data validation via SQL/PLSQL; mobile testing on iOS/Android; participated in SOA testing.
QA Analyst at Ford Motor Company
October 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025Plan test strategies and execute tests in mainframe and web-based environments; document bugs in Quality Center; automate UI tests with Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven; support UFT/QTP for legacy automation; end-to-end testing of FACETS modules; SOAP API testing; implemented serverless CI/CD using AWS SAM; cross-browser testing; contributed to production readiness.
QA Manual Tester at Aurobindo Pharma
October 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025Manual QA for feature-rich applications, analyzed requirements, performed regression testing, and managed defects with HP QC/ALM and Mantis; tested VB.Net/ASP.Net applications with SQL Server; ensured privacy and security configurations; created test plans and documentation; performed installation and configuration of VMs and browsers.
Sr. QA Automation Engineer at Well Care
March 1, 2024 - PresentCreated automation test scripts using Pytest with Page Object Model to test web applications and desktop applications using Selenium WebDriver and Python. Automated API testing with REST calls via Splunk. Worked in SDLC methodologies including Waterfall, SDLC, and Agile (SCRUM). Developed web UI tests using Cucumber, Gherkin, and Cypress; created Docker containers for deployable micro-services and managed Kubernetes deployments. Regularly executed SQL/PL/SQL scripts against SQL Server and Oracle. Automated manual test cases with Selenium WebDriver and utilized Protractor/Jasmine for Angular apps. Leveraged Playwright for end-to-end testing and SoapUI for REST services. Used JIRA for defect tracking and participated in CI/CD efforts with Git, Jenkins, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
QA Automation Engineer at Fannie Mae
February 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025Implemented a BDD framework from scratch, migrating from a hybrid setup to BDD using Page Object Model patterns with Feature files, Step Definitions, and Runner classes. Created and maintained test suites in JavaScript, Python, and Robot Framework. Designed a POM-based automation framework with Java, TestNG, and Selenium WebDriver. Automated AWS EMR Hive data validations and partitions for data ingested from S3. Wrote automated tests in TypeScript/Playwright for browser-based applications. Hosted framework on Azure as a worker role to reduce operational costs. Created JSON POST/GET API tests via Postman. Engaged in SDLC with Agile, CI/CD, and Git/GitHub integration, and maintained Jenkins pipelines.
QA Automation Engineer at Commonwealth of VA
August 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025Gathered requirements and prepared functional specifications for Flexcube interfaces. Designed automated Selenium tests and executed regression suites. Performed PL/SQL database validation and regression testing. Involved in API testing with SOAP/REST using SOAPUI. Conducted manual mobile testing on iOS and Android devices. Worked on data migration from legacy systems to Flexcube using Oracle tooling. Implemented CI/CD with Jenkins/Maven and managed defects via JIRA. Validated reports and supported end-to-end automation across service layers.
QA Analyst at Ford Motor Company
October 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025Coordinated test strategies with BAs and developers for FACETS module testing (Claims, Processing, Membership, Benefits). Developed Selenium automation scripts in Java with WebDriver, TestNG, and Maven. Integrated UI testing across browsers and utilized QTP/UFT for legacy automation. Executed SOAP-based API testing and leveraged TestNG annotations. Explored serverless CI/CD principles by architecting AWS Serverless-based pipelines. Wrote SQL queries for data validation and supported UAT. Contributed to production readiness and cross-team release activities.
QA Manual Tester at Aurobindo Pharma
October 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025Performed feature-rich manual testing of a photo-sharing application with advanced image processing. Analyzed business/technical requirements, wrote test cases, and executed regression testing guided by Release Notes in Mantis HP ALM. Tested web forms and privacy/security configurations, and validated multi-tier setups. Managed test documentation in Quality Center and supported installation/configuration of VMs, browsers, and environments. Used VB.Net/ASP.Net technologies and SQL Server for backend data validation.
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