I am a MSc Cybersecurity candidate preparing to graduate in 2026, with 1.5+ years of QA Automation experience across financial and enterprise platforms. I am proficient in Selenium, Java, Playwright, Postman, TestNG, and SQL, with hands-on experience in functional, API, regression, security, and database testing. I am familiar with non-functional testing concepts including performance and load testing methodologies (JMeter, BlazeMeter). I have a solid understanding of OWASP guidelines, Agile/DevOps practices, and shift-left testing. I enjoy working in client-facing environments, mentoring junior teammates, and delivering high-quality outcomes on schedule.

Keerthana Musku

I am a MSc Cybersecurity candidate preparing to graduate in 2026, with 1.5+ years of QA Automation experience across financial and enterprise platforms. I am proficient in Selenium, Java, Playwright, Postman, TestNG, and SQL, with hands-on experience in functional, API, regression, security, and database testing. I am familiar with non-functional testing concepts including performance and load testing methodologies (JMeter, BlazeMeter). I have a solid understanding of OWASP guidelines, Agile/DevOps practices, and shift-left testing. I enjoy working in client-facing environments, mentoring junior teammates, and delivering high-quality outcomes on schedule.

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I am a MSc Cybersecurity candidate preparing to graduate in 2026, with 1.5+ years of QA Automation experience across financial and enterprise platforms. I am proficient in Selenium, Java, Playwright, Postman, TestNG, and SQL, with hands-on experience in functional, API, regression, security, and database testing.

I am familiar with non-functional testing concepts including performance and load testing methodologies (JMeter, BlazeMeter). I have a solid understanding of OWASP guidelines, Agile/DevOps practices, and shift-left testing. I enjoy working in client-facing environments, mentoring junior teammates, and delivering high-quality outcomes on schedule.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Implementation Support Engineer – QA Analyst at CDK Global
February 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Developed automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and Apache POI to automate data extraction and entry workflows, reducing manual effort by approximately 35% and improving test execution efficiency. Designed and executed automated test cases for user management and workflow automation modules, validating RBAC and functional correctness. Performed database testing using SQL queries and stored procedures to ensure data integrity during system migration and maintenance activities. Applied data structures and algorithms to optimize automation script performance, improving test cycle throughput. Collaborated with on-shore and off-shore teams in an Agile environment, contributing to sprint planning, defect triage, and quality reporting. Created traceability records mapping test cases to business requirements; reported quality metrics to stakeholders.
Quality Assurance Engineer – Intern at MassMutual
February 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Developed 20+ automated test scripts using Selenium (Java, POM) for UI and API testing, reducing manual testing effort by 30% and improving regression coverage across financial workflows. Designed and executed comprehensive test plans covering functional, integration, regression, and boundary testing; ensured traceability from test cases back to business and system requirements. Performed root cause analysis and defect tracking in Jira, ensuring timely resolution of critical issues and reporting quality metrics to the QA lead. Integrated automation framework improvements to streamline test execution within a CI pipeline, supporting DevOps practices and shift-left testing principles. Mentored test approaches for API validation workflows using Postman, contributing to test documentation and team knowledge sharing.

Education

MSc Cybersecurity at National College of Ireland
January 1, 2025 - May 14, 2026
B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering at JNTUH
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

SC-900 Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals
September 1, 2025 - May 14, 2026
API Testing & BDD Framework (Cucumber/Gherkin)
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
QA Automation (Selenium, Java)
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Java & Python Programming
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Version Control (Git, GitHub)
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
ISTQB Foundation
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Other