I am a confident, reliable Quality Assurance Specialist with over 18 years of enterprise software QA experience, specializing in test planning, implementation, and execution. I have a strong track record in performance testing, benchmarking, and automation, with proficiency across multiple scripting languages. I excel at quickly identifying high-level test strategies and problems, and I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. I’m passionate about tackling new challenges and continually enhancing QA practices. I am comfortable across Agile/Scrum and V-model environments, and I bring clear communication, problem-solving, and a proactive mentality to every project. My approach combines hands-on technical work with strong stakeholder collaboration, including Product Owners and Business SMEs. I have led onshore/offshore teams, driven test metrics and reporting, and mentored teams on automation, API testing, and data integrity. I’m motivated by delivering robust quality and a positive, proactive influence on project delivery.

Bharitha Boyapati

I am a confident, reliable Quality Assurance Specialist with over 18 years of enterprise software QA experience, specializing in test planning, implementation, and execution. I have a strong track record in performance testing, benchmarking, and automation, with proficiency across multiple scripting languages. I excel at quickly identifying high-level test strategies and problems, and I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. I’m passionate about tackling new challenges and continually enhancing QA practices. I am comfortable across Agile/Scrum and V-model environments, and I bring clear communication, problem-solving, and a proactive mentality to every project. My approach combines hands-on technical work with strong stakeholder collaboration, including Product Owners and Business SMEs. I have led onshore/offshore teams, driven test metrics and reporting, and mentored teams on automation, API testing, and data integrity. I’m motivated by delivering robust quality and a positive, proactive influence on project delivery.

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I am a confident, reliable Quality Assurance Specialist with over 18 years of enterprise software QA experience, specializing in test planning, implementation, and execution. I have a strong track record in performance testing, benchmarking, and automation, with proficiency across multiple scripting languages. I excel at quickly identifying high-level test strategies and problems, and I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. I’m passionate about tackling new challenges and continually enhancing QA practices. I am comfortable across Agile/Scrum and V-model environments, and I bring clear communication, problem-solving, and a proactive mentality to every project.

My approach combines hands-on technical work with strong stakeholder collaboration, including Product Owners and Business SMEs. I have led onshore/offshore teams, driven test metrics and reporting, and mentored teams on automation, API testing, and data integrity. I’m motivated by delivering robust quality and a positive, proactive influence on project delivery.

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Work Experience

Automation Skills Development
August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Focused on building hands-on automation skills in Playwright + TypeScript, improving framework design (POM/Fixtures), and upskilling on AI support for QA activities.
Senior ERP Tester at University of East London (UEL)
April 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Responsible for Systems Integration and UAT Testing activities. Collaborated with stakeholders to understand ERP implementation goals, defined test strategy and scope, analyzed requirements, developed detailed reusable test cases, maintained traceability, and performed end-to-end testing of processes including recruitment and employee data integration. Logged defects, participated in daily stand-ups, and prepared test summary reports highlighting coverage and risks.
Test Lead at IFGL Technology (Investment, Life & Pensions)
April 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Defined test plans, strategies, objectives, scope and timelines; created test cases and scripts for Insurance/Life & Pensions products; conducted functional, integration, system and regression testing; validated data in Oracle databases; led UAT activities and trained end users; ensured data integrity and accurate reporting.
Senior Functional & Automation Test Analyst at Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
May 1, 2020 - November 30, 2023
Led end-to-end testing of IBM SPM modules (case management, eligibility and benefits processing); produced high-quality test collateral in Agile environments; executed daily functional tests across multiple projects; built and maintained automated tests using Selenium WebDriver with a Page Object Model framework; performed root cause analysis and rapid issue resolution; contributed to API testing using Azure; provided ongoing test reporting and defect management.
Senior Test Analyst at Royal Bank of Scotland
May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020
Conducted end-to-end testing of SAP FICO processes (GL, AP, AR, financial reporting); designed and developed test plans and test cases; implemented and executed test automation frameworks; performed data validation with SQL queries; tested web services and backend interfaces; prepared test status and defect reports; coordinated with onshore/offshore teams.
Test Lead at Royal Bank of Scotland
February 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Led test strategy, planning, estimations, and data preparation; verified data transformations and system interfaces; authored complex SQL queries to validate data integration; collaborated with BSAs and Product Owners to define acceptance criteria; oversaw SIT and UAT activities and stakeholder reporting.
Senior Test Analyst at Royal Bank of Scotland
August 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018
Designed test scenarios across functional, non-functional, integration, and end-to-end testing; created and managed test plans, execution reports, and defects in JIRA; contributed to test automation framework development and data verification; coordinated offshore testing and stakeholder communications.
Data Warehouse Test Analyst || ETL Tester at Royal Bank of Scotland
August 1, 2015 - August 31, 2017
Converted business rules into SQL-based validations; performed data integrity checks, scripted tests for ETL processes, validated batch jobs (CA7 MF100), and tested data migration and file transfers across CCR/CRIF systems; collaborated in sprint planning and defect management.
System Tester and UAT Analyst at Zurich Insurance
January 1, 2014 - May 31, 2015
Prepared test plans and reviewed test conditions/scenarios; designed and executed test cases; led UAT and regression testing; tracked defects and produced status reports; maintained strong stakeholder relationships and ensured timely delivery of QA activities.
UAT Test Lead at Tesco Bank
January 1, 2012 - May 31, 2012
Responsible for successful delivery of UAT for BAU projects; planned and executed UAT activities; collaborated with product owners and development teams; established standardized testing processes; maintained daily stats and status reporting.
UAT Test Analyst at Tesco Bank
January 1, 2011 - July 31, 2011
Authored and executed automation scripts (QTP); analyzed requirements and product functionality; procured and implemented testing tools; owned automation suites for Savings & Loans and payments projects; developed test data and led UAT testing.
Test Analyst at Protosoft Technologies
August 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Reviewed BRDs and FSDs; designed and executed manual test cases; developed test strategies and plans; performed system/integration testing, UAT, and regression testing; tracked defects and reported progress.
Change/Outage Analyst at British Telecom
July 1, 2008 - March 31, 2009
Managed changes and outages for multiple business lines; analyzed CAB exceptions, approved outages, and communicated impact to customers; ensured changes followed defined processes and documentation.

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