I am Sreedhar Popuri, an IT professional with over 16 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Programming, and Debugging across Windows and UNIX/Linux environments. I have a solid background as a Software Test Analyst in web-based, client-server, web services, and middleware applications, and I am ISTQB-certified with hands-on leadership experience. I am highly adaptable, proactive, and enjoy proposing innovative ideas, taking ownership, and delivering high-quality results. I aim to grow into a senior management role through deep domain knowledge, practical application, and continuous learning. I have strong expertise across financial systems, healthcare, public sector, telecom, and maritime domains, with a track record of designing comprehensive test strategies, test data, and environments, along with automation, API testing, middleware, and performance/security testing. I thrive in cross-functional collaboration and continuously seek opportunities to improve testing processes and outcomes.

Sreedhar Popuri

I am Sreedhar Popuri, an IT professional with over 16 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Programming, and Debugging across Windows and UNIX/Linux environments. I have a solid background as a Software Test Analyst in web-based, client-server, web services, and middleware applications, and I am ISTQB-certified with hands-on leadership experience. I am highly adaptable, proactive, and enjoy proposing innovative ideas, taking ownership, and delivering high-quality results. I aim to grow into a senior management role through deep domain knowledge, practical application, and continuous learning. I have strong expertise across financial systems, healthcare, public sector, telecom, and maritime domains, with a track record of designing comprehensive test strategies, test data, and environments, along with automation, API testing, middleware, and performance/security testing. I thrive in cross-functional collaboration and continuously seek opportunities to improve testing processes and outcomes.

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I am Sreedhar Popuri, an IT professional with over 16 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Programming, and Debugging across Windows and UNIX/Linux environments. I have a solid background as a Software Test Analyst in web-based, client-server, web services, and middleware applications, and I am ISTQB-certified with hands-on leadership experience. I am highly adaptable, proactive, and enjoy proposing innovative ideas, taking ownership, and delivering high-quality results. I aim to grow into a senior management role through deep domain knowledge, practical application, and continuous learning.

I have strong expertise across financial systems, healthcare, public sector, telecom, and maritime domains, with a track record of designing comprehensive test strategies, test data, and environments, along with automation, API testing, middleware, and performance/security testing. I thrive in cross-functional collaboration and continuously seek opportunities to improve testing processes and outcomes.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

QA Automation Tester at DEFRA / Eviden, UK
November 1, 2023 - Present
Defined and implemented QA strategy for Generative AI for Learning, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure solutions. Built and maintained UI & API automation frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, Cucumber) integrated with Azure DevOps CI/CD. Streamlined API testing, including contract testing and service virtualization for dependent services. Developed reusable, data-driven test suites for regression and functional testing. Conducted performance and load testing for critical endpoints. Produced quality metrics and dashboards (defects, coverage, execution trends) for stakeholders. Mentored junior QA engineers and collaborated with developers on TDD/BDD adoption.
QA Automation Tester at Gain Theory, UK
March 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Designed and implemented UI & API automation frameworks using Cypress integrated with Azure DevOps CI/CD. Optimized test execution to reduce pipeline run time and accelerate feedback cycles. Led QA efforts across sprints, delivering high-quality, performance-optimized applications. Performed QA validation on NICE CXone, including call-flow behaviour, routing logic, and basic agent handling workflows. Tested voice and digital interaction paths to ensure correct routing and user experience. Conducted cross-browser, API, and regression testing for key workflows.
Senior Automation Test Engineer at National Trust, Swindon, UK
June 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Managed regression automation frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, Tosca, and SpecFlow. Conducted API testing with RestSharp and accessibility testing with WAVE and Axe. Designed end-to-end automated scenarios aligned with business requirements. Improved test reliability with custom wait strategies and error handling. Performed cross-platform testing across desktop and mobile.
Senior QA Engineer at Nationwide, Swindon, UK
November 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Developed automated UI & API tests with WebdriverIO and Cypress. Executed cross-browser and API validations to ensure application quality. Implemented parallel execution and tagging strategies to optimize regression cycles. Assisted in defect triage and root cause analysis to enhance product stability.
QA Automation Engineer at Quicksilva, Chippenham, UK
February 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Built regression frameworks using Selenium, Cucumber, and Serenity. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for faster, reliable releases. Performed cross-browser and mobile testing, ensuring application compatibility. Automated repetitive workflows, reducing manual effort and improving coverage.
SDET at Polestar Space Applications, London, UK
April 1, 2017 - February 1, 2020
Developed QA frameworks for functional, API, and load testing from scratch. Validated APIs and microservices using Rest Assured and Postman. Designed automated data validation scripts for large datasets. Implemented containerized test execution using Docker for scalability. Conducted security testing for authentication and authorization flows.
Automation Test Analyst at National Trust, Swindon, UK
February 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Designed Selenium and Oracle OATS frameworks and automated EBS CRM forms testing. Created reusable test libraries to support multiple modules. Conducted database validation testing using SQL queries. Supported UAT and provided audit-ready test evidence.

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Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Government, Telecommunications, Education