Experienced in test automation, quality engineering, and cross-team collaboration. I approach problems methodically, focusing on effective solutions that improve processes and outcomes. I enjoy learning and exploring new ideas, which keeps my curiosity active and helps me tackle challenges efficiently. Comfortable working independently or with a team, I support others’ growth when needed and aim to approach work thoughtfully, contributing to smoother processes and better results.

Aditya Pothula

Experienced in test automation, quality engineering, and cross-team collaboration. I approach problems methodically, focusing on effective solutions that improve processes and outcomes. I enjoy learning and exploring new ideas, which keeps my curiosity active and helps me tackle challenges efficiently. Comfortable working independently or with a team, I support others’ growth when needed and aim to approach work thoughtfully, contributing to smoother processes and better results.

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Experienced in test automation, quality engineering, and cross-team collaboration. I approach problems methodically, focusing on effective solutions that improve processes and outcomes. I enjoy learning and exploring new ideas, which keeps my curiosity active and helps me tackle challenges efficiently. Comfortable working independently or with a team, I support others’ growth when needed and aim to approach work thoughtfully, contributing to smoother processes and better results.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Tech Mahindra Ltd.
January 1, 2022 - Present
Architected system-level automation to validate business rule execution, service orchestration, and downstream behavior across distributed microservices. Reduced manual regression effort by over 15 hours per release cycle by developing automation suite for a Drools-based rules engine, implementing 900+ CI-ready tests from scratch. Led release validation as Release Captain, coordinating sign-off, risk assessment, go-live readiness, and collaborating with developers and DevOps in Agile Scrum/Kanban. Tracked defects in Jira and managed functional/non-functional requirements via Confluence to ensure alignment, traceability, and continuous improvement. Conducted API, functional, and integration testing, including DB validations, S2S/contract testing, and E2E verification via Kafka events and Splunk logs. Performed performance testing of distributed services in Azure environments, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing response times for improved reliability and throughput. Executed test str
Test Automation Engineer at Verizon Wireless
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Owned end-to-end QA for B2B web, mobile, and chatbot apps, automating tests with Java, Selenium, and Appium. Developed and maintained a TDD-BDD hybrid automation framework using OOP and POM with Cucumber and Selenium. Implemented Selenium Grid and Jenkins CI pipelines for parallelized, stable cross-browser test execution. Served as primary QA for high-risk initiatives, including data center migration and IDM migration to ForgeRock, ensuring critical workflows functioned correctly. Enhanced test framework reliability by resolving Java heap space issues and reducing peak JVM memory usage by up to 30%, improving execution efficiency.

Education

MS in Information Systems Technology at Wilmington University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018
BE in Computer Science Engineering at Osmania University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2015

Qualifications

Databricks Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Cloud Computing Fundamentals
May 3, 2026 - May 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet