I'm Hema Reddy, a ISTQB-certified Senior Test Engineer with 10 years of hands-on experience in the full Software Testing Life Cycle. I specialize in bridging firmware (embedded devices) and software (Web/Mobile) to ensure safe, reliable systems for critical infrastructure. I thrive in Agile environments, lead risk identification, mentor junior engineers, and apply both manual and automated testing approaches across IoT, e-commerce, and retail projects. I'm expanding into AI-assisted testing, recently completing ISTQB AI Testing, and exploring how AI tools can enhance test design, coverage, and defect detection while maintaining rigorous quality in safety-critical domains.

Hema Reddy

I'm Hema Reddy, a ISTQB-certified Senior Test Engineer with 10 years of hands-on experience in the full Software Testing Life Cycle. I specialize in bridging firmware (embedded devices) and software (Web/Mobile) to ensure safe, reliable systems for critical infrastructure. I thrive in Agile environments, lead risk identification, mentor junior engineers, and apply both manual and automated testing approaches across IoT, e-commerce, and retail projects. I'm expanding into AI-assisted testing, recently completing ISTQB AI Testing, and exploring how AI tools can enhance test design, coverage, and defect detection while maintaining rigorous quality in safety-critical domains.

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I’m Hema Reddy, a ISTQB-certified Senior Test Engineer with 10 years of hands-on experience in the full Software Testing Life Cycle. I specialize in bridging firmware (embedded devices) and software (Web/Mobile) to ensure safe, reliable systems for critical infrastructure. I thrive in Agile environments, lead risk identification, mentor junior engineers, and apply both manual and automated testing approaches across IoT, e-commerce, and retail projects.

I’m expanding into AI-assisted testing, recently completing ISTQB AI Testing, and exploring how AI tools can enhance test design, coverage, and defect detection while maintaining rigorous quality in safety-critical domains.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Test Engineer at Highway Resource Solutions (Ramudden Digital)
February 1, 2023 - Present
Lead QA for digital safety services integrating safety hardware with cloud-based support software. Directed testing of dashboard applications connected to real-time firmware devices. Validated iOS and Android apps via Apple TestFlight and Google Play Console. Collaborated with Scrum teams, managed defect tracking in Jira and documentation in Confluence. Designed and executed functional and non-functional tests for Web React applications and new hardware prototypes. Oversaw release procedures in Azure DevOps and actively identified risks in the hardware-software handshake with proactive risk responses.
Senior Test Engineer at Wearable Technology Ltd (Blackline Safety Group)
March 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Tested data-driven 'Connected Worker' platforms where sensor devices transmit real-time data to safety dashboards. Performed IoT device testing on Firmware Hubs and validated synchronization with the web dashboard. Managed the defect lifecycle in Jira and escalated blocking issues to development teams. Validated Service Packs (Sprints) prior to release, ensuring critical safety features functioned correctly. Supported replication of complex customer support issues to provide actionable data for developers.
QA Analyst at Aptos MLM Solutions UK Ltd
June 1, 2016 - February 28, 2022
Key QA member for the TXTPLM Retail project, ensuring quality for a complex Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution. Conducted integration testing with Adobe Photoshop and other third-party connectors. Managed test cases and traceability using Microsoft Test Manager and TFS. Created traceability matrices, executed tests, and tracked defects across multiple concurrent releases. Led process improvements by migrating test designs from Excel to Test Manager. Mentored junior team members and supported high-priority product issues.
Test Analyst at GSA Ltd (Geoff Smith Associates)
June 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016
Tested sensitive software for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice sectors (Cyclops, Vetting). Performed security, auditing, and database testing (SQL). Managed upgrading of Core and Solution databases.
QA Tester at Whiz Solutions
January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
QA Tester; Tested bespoke government systems for airports and railways (Lost & Found Property). Executed mobile browser compatibility testing and prepared test environments.

Education

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Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Test Analyst
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
ISTQB Agile Foundation Course
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
ISTQB AI Testing Course
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Degree in Business Management
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
ISTQB Certified Test Analyst
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
ISTQB Agile Foundation Course
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
ISTQB AI Testing Course
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Degree in Business Management
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Other

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

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