I am a seasoned QA Analyst with 10+ years of experience specializing in data exchange, interoperability, and implementation for public health and state government systems. I have a track record of onboarding external partners, validating HL7/FHIR interfaces, and ensuring the quality of Medicaid, immunization, and clinical systems across the SDLC—from new builds to platform conversions and COTS configurations. I have extensive experience testing EDI transactions (837P, 837I, 837D, 834, 835, 270/271, 276/277, 278) and 999, 835, and more than ten years in QA, including over three years dedicated to UAT. I perform gap analysis to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, PHI, SOX, 21 CFR, FDA, and CMM. I am proficient in backend validation with SQL, HL7/FHIR validations for secure interop, and experienced with various testing methodologies across the entire software life cycle.

Chandra Baddam

I am a seasoned QA Analyst with 10+ years of experience specializing in data exchange, interoperability, and implementation for public health and state government systems. I have a track record of onboarding external partners, validating HL7/FHIR interfaces, and ensuring the quality of Medicaid, immunization, and clinical systems across the SDLC—from new builds to platform conversions and COTS configurations. I have extensive experience testing EDI transactions (837P, 837I, 837D, 834, 835, 270/271, 276/277, 278) and 999, 835, and more than ten years in QA, including over three years dedicated to UAT. I perform gap analysis to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, PHI, SOX, 21 CFR, FDA, and CMM. I am proficient in backend validation with SQL, HL7/FHIR validations for secure interop, and experienced with various testing methodologies across the entire software life cycle.

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I am a seasoned QA Analyst with 10+ years of experience specializing in data exchange, interoperability, and implementation for public health and state government systems. I have a track record of onboarding external partners, validating HL7/FHIR interfaces, and ensuring the quality of Medicaid, immunization, and clinical systems across the SDLC—from new builds to platform conversions and COTS configurations. I have extensive experience testing EDI transactions (837P, 837I, 837D, 834, 835, 270/271, 276/277, 278) and 999, 835, and more than ten years in QA, including over three years dedicated to UAT. I perform gap analysis to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, PHI, SOX, 21 CFR, FDA, and CMM. I am proficient in backend validation with SQL, HL7/FHIR validations for secure interop, and experienced with various testing methodologies across the entire software life cycle.

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Language

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Work Experience

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst at Gainwell Technologies
June 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025
QA of Capitation payments, Rx POS Claims, EDI transactions, and related processes across multiple state programs; validated 999/835; ensured QA across staging and UAT environments for Vue360 RxWeb & POS Claim systems across KS, OH, WV, TX and commercial platforms.
QA Analyst at Advantasure
June 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Verification of 508-related features and end-to-end workflow from Enrollment Gateway to claims and billing modules; identified and reviewed test cases; published results; API testing (SOAP/REST) and regression testing; collaborated with teams.
QA Analyst/UAT Coordinator at Conduent
April 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Performed 508 testing; defect triage; peer reviews; designed test cases; tracked defects; engaged in daily status and test metrics.
UAT Analyst at Javelina
January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
EDI validation (837/999/835), data mapping, 834 enrollments; analyzed enterprise impact; created and tested test cases; regression with EDI.
Analyst - QACC at Dignity Health / Zensar
September 1, 2012 - November 1, 2015
Tested HL7, ADT, and various interfaces; contributed to EMR initiatives; maintained HIPAA guidelines; performed system and UAT testing and Go-live readiness; tested Cerner Millennium components.
QA Analyst at CareSource / eHealth Partners
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2012
Tested Facets configurations for contracts, pricing, and claims processing; performed 4010/5010 conversions; post-production troubleshooting; provider portal and enrollment testing.
QA Analyst at CNSI
January 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009
HIPAA EDI testing (837P/837I/837D, 834, 835, 270/271, 276/277, 278); tested void and adjustments; defect tracking and QA lifecycle.
UAT Analyst at DHHS State of Maine / Deloitte / Ness USA
January 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010
UAT for MIHMS MMIS; tested claims adjudication, 834 enrollments, EDI interfaces; developed test scenarios and scripts; executed tests.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Kakatiya University, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Government, Professional Services