I'm a strategic and results-driven Test Engineer with 12+ years of experience across Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, and Retail domains. I specialize in Web API and Manual Testing, with working knowledge of automation frameworks to boost test efficiency. I hold ISTQB, PRINCE2, and ScrumMaster certifications and thrive in fast-paced, data-driven projects. I've led QA teams, designed end-to-end QA strategies, and performed complex data validation, reconciliation, and API testing. I enjoy collaborating with developers, analysts, and product owners to define clear requirements and deliver high-quality solutions while continuously improving processes in Agile environments.

Prashanth Nagathota

I'm a strategic and results-driven Test Engineer with 12+ years of experience across Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, and Retail domains. I specialize in Web API and Manual Testing, with working knowledge of automation frameworks to boost test efficiency. I hold ISTQB, PRINCE2, and ScrumMaster certifications and thrive in fast-paced, data-driven projects. I've led QA teams, designed end-to-end QA strategies, and performed complex data validation, reconciliation, and API testing. I enjoy collaborating with developers, analysts, and product owners to define clear requirements and deliver high-quality solutions while continuously improving processes in Agile environments.

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I’m a strategic and results-driven Test Engineer with 12+ years of experience across Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, and Retail domains. I specialize in Web API and Manual Testing, with working knowledge of automation frameworks to boost test efficiency. I hold ISTQB, PRINCE2, and ScrumMaster certifications and thrive in fast-paced, data-driven projects.

I’ve led QA teams, designed end-to-end QA strategies, and performed complex data validation, reconciliation, and API testing. I enjoy collaborating with developers, analysts, and product owners to define clear requirements and deliver high-quality solutions while continuously improving processes in Agile environments.

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Work Experience

QA Lead at HH GLOBAL
June 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Led end-to-end QA strategy, planning, and execution across multiple releases in an Agile environment. Mentored a QA team, collaborated with developers, business analysts, and product owners to clarify requirements and improve testability. Performed source-to-target data validation, transformation logic verification, and reconciliation of large datasets following migration. Designed and executed data reconciliation reports using SQL and Excel. Validated data completeness, consistency, and integrity; developed complex SQL queries for backend validation. Conducted API testing and managed defects using Azure DevOps. Delivered SIT, UAT, regression, and end-to-end testing to ensure release readiness. Projects: Nestle – Retail Media (ETL testing); NHS, UK – Web API testing.
TEST LEAD at THOVEX Ltd. (LANDSTACK)
July 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Led QA activities with a focus on quality delivery, process improvement, and meeting project timelines. Developed test strategies, test plans, and defect summary reports for manual and automated testing. Promoted QA best practices in defect tracking and early issue identification, improving defect detection efficiency. Executed SQL-based data validation to ensure accuracy within target databases. Managed defect lifecycle using Jira and Azure DevOps. Projects: Landstack (Thovex Ltd.).
SENIOR TEST Specialist at L&T MINDTREE
August 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Conducted ETL testing ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Executed data validation for data ingestion, pipelines, and transformation. Created SQL queries to verify data in Dimensional and Fact tables within the target database post-ETL. Contributed as a member of the Back Office Data Warehouse QA Team. Developed regression test scripts for comprehensive coverage. Conducted API testing for the DCS portal using Azure DevOps; coordinated with Onshore and Offshore teams, providing regular status updates. Performed Build Validation, Functional, Ad-hoc, SIT, Regression, UAT, exploratory, and E2E testing; recognized for delivering quality work.
Senior Associate QA at PUBLICIS SAPIENT
June 1, 2015 - July 1, 2019
Led ETL and Web API testing; coordinated onshore and offshore teams with daily/weekly status updates. Prepared Test Scripts from business requirements and system functionality; performed backend testing with SQL queries. Contributed to the Back Office Data Warehouse QA Team and ensured thorough test coverage across multiple projects.
Test Engineer at HCL Technologies
March 1, 2010 - May 1, 2013
Manual testing for Banking applications focusing on Back-office securities settlement systems and Trade & Settlement processing. Tested interfaces and messages (SWIFT, XML) and developed functionality test cases covering positive and negative scenarios. Projects included MyWealth (Commonwealth Bank of Australia), NexClear DB Trader, and Boris DB Trader.

Education

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Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
PRINCE2
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
ScrumMaster
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment