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Ananth Palle

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Experience Level

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior QA Engineer/SDET at Wells Fargo
July 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and implemented automation frameworks for Web applications using Selenium WebDriver/Java/Maven/TestNG. Developed API automation with REST Assured and validated APIs via Postman. Executed Functional, End-to-End, Integration, System, Smoke and Regression tests for complex enterprise apps. Introduced Playwright for modern UI automation, enhancing reliability and cross-browser coverage. Performed Mobile testing on Android and iOS using real devices and emulators. Wrote complex SQL queries to validate backend data and data integrity. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Git. Collaborated with BAs and Developers in Agile ceremonies and supported sprint activities.
Senior QA Engineer/SDET at Bank of the West/Bank of Montreal (BMO)
October 1, 2012 - March 1, 2024
Contributed to the Testing Center of Excellence (TCoE) initiative to standardize QA practices across multiple development teams. Designed and implemented Enterprise Automation Frameworks using Selenium. Established Test strategy, Automation Standards, and reusable test libraries. Automated API services using Karate DSL framework for unit, integration and regression testing. Implemented CI/CD Test Pipelines using Jenkins to enable continuous testing. Defined Test Metrics, Quality dashboards, and Defect KPIs for leadership reporting. Conducted database validation using SQL for backend data integrity. Developed and executed Comprehensive Test Plans and performed Risk Analysis with mitigation strategies. Performed Mobile testing on iOS and Android platforms and tested applications migrated to AWS cloud. Implemented BDD Automation using Selenium/Maven/Cucumber and mobile automation with Appium. Performed Accessibility testing for ADA/WCAG compliance.
QA Engineer at Monsanto
June 1, 2009 - September 1, 2012
Served as a key member of the software testing team, executing Functional, Regression, and Integration testing for multiple applications. Assisted in creation and maintenance of test documentation, including Test Plans and Test Strategies. Executed Test Cases, detected and reported Defects, and collaborated with developers to ensure timely resolution. Worked with product managers to understand project specifications and testing requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Technology at Osmania University
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering Technology at Osmania University
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services