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Hi, I’m Kalyani Kothwalguda, a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with eight years of experience delivering robust manual and automated testing across web, mobile, and API platforms. I’m passionate about building scalable automation frameworks and driving QA best practices that accelerate release cycles and improve test coverage. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor offshore QA professionals to boost automation adoption. My strengths include REST API validation, SQL data testing, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines to provide fast, reliable feedback and high-quality product delivery.…Hi, I’m Kalyani Kothwalguda, a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with eight years of experience delivering robust manual and automated testing across web, mobile, and API platforms. I’m passionate about building scalable automation frameworks and driving QA best practices that accelerate release cycles and improve test coverage. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor offshore QA professionals to boost automation adoption. My strengths include REST API validation, SQL data testing, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines to provide fast, reliable feedback and high-quality product delivery.

Kalyani Kothwalguda

QA Engineer, Developer, Full Stack Developer, +2

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Hi, I’m Kalyani Kothwalguda, a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with eight years of experience delivering robust manual and automated testing across web, mobile, and API platforms. I’m passionate about building scalable automation frameworks and driving QA best practices that accelerate release cycles and improve test coverage. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor offshore QA professionals to boost automation adoption. My strengths include REST API validation, SQL data testing, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines to provide fast, reliable feedback and high-quality product delivery.…Hi, I’m Kalyani Kothwalguda, a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with eight years of experience delivering robust manual and automated testing across web, mobile, and API platforms. I’m passionate about building scalable automation frameworks and driving QA best practices that accelerate release cycles and improve test coverage. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor offshore QA professionals to boost automation adoption. My strengths include REST API validation, SQL data testing, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines to provide fast, reliable feedback and high-quality product delivery.

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Hi, I’m Kalyani Kothwalguda, a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with eight years of experience delivering robust manual and automated testing across web, mobile, and API platforms. I’m passionate about building scalable automation frameworks and driving QA best practices that accelerate release cycles and improve test coverage.

I thrive in Agile environments, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor offshore QA professionals to boost automation adoption. My strengths include REST API validation, SQL data testing, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines to provide fast, reliable feedback and high-quality product delivery.

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Work Experience

Software Development Engineer in Test II at DVG Tech Solutions – Kroger Technologies (Client), OH

December 1, 2024 - Present

Designed and executed automation scripts using Playwright with Cucumber and TypeScript, reducing regression suite execution time and improving test coverage. Validated migrated SSRS reports to Power BI, ensuring data accuracy and integrity of KPIs via SQL queries. Built test plans and scenarios from BRD and user stories, achieving >95% requirement coverage. Integrated automated test suites with GitHub Actions to enable continuous testing, ensuring faster feedback and more reliable CI/CD pipelines. Documented manual test cases in QMetry for DMSE projects, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and traceability to requirements. Collaborated in PowerApps automation initiatives, improving workflow efficiency across business teams. Actively contributed to automation adoption decisions, ensuring high ROI on test coverage.

Software Development Engineer in Test II at Sitetracker

September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024

Developed and maintained an automation framework with Playwright (TypeScript), reducing regression execution cycle by 50%. Automated smoke and regression test suites and integrated into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, TeamCity). Authored and executed comprehensive regression test plans, improving release quality and reducing defects in production by 30%. Standardized QA documentation, creating best practices and knowledge repositories for cross-team usage. Coordinated test data suite maintenance, reducing test preparation time by 40%. Mentored offshore QA team, improving automation adoption and efficiency across distributed teams.

QA Engineer at DVG Tech Solutions – Kroger Technologies (Client), OH

October 1, 2019 - September 1, 2021

Performed manual and automation testing on large-scale retail applications. Validated SAP Business Objects, Crystal Reports, and SSRS reports using SQL queries and file comparison tools. Conducted Web Services testing via SOAPUI and Postman for REST endpoints. Initiated and managed test data strategy, reducing regression rework. Actively contributed to bug-bashing sessions, improving defect discovery pre-release.

QA Analyst at Great American Technologies – American Express (Client), AZ

August 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019

Executed manual and automated tests (Selenium + Cucumber + Java) for payment processing apps. Validated REST APIs using Postman and Swagger; ensured JSON request/response compliance. Collaborated on traceability matrix for end-to-end coverage of business requirements. Improved defect reporting efficiency by 25% through enhanced documentation in Confluence.

QA Analyst at Kairos Technologies, TX

January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018

Conducted manual testing of mobile apps (iOS & Android) using physical devices. Designed test plans, test strategies, and weekly QA metrics to track defect trends. Performed UI validation from wireframes and reported documentation/implementation gaps. Partnered with developers and BAs to resolve requirement conflicts early in the SDLC.