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I’m a Functional Test Lead with over 14 years of experience delivering high-quality software across banking and fintech transformations. I specialize in functional, data/ETL, API testing, and end-to-end QA across complex programs at Commonwealth Bank and Westpac. I combine hands-on testing with strategic test planning, risk-based delivery, and strong defect management to ensure traceability from requirements to release outcomes. I’m proficient in Postman API testing, SQL data validation and reconciliation, and CI/CD-enabled automation. I’ve piloted AI-assisted testing approaches to accelerate delivery quality and foster high-performing, cross-functional squads. I enjoy mentoring teams and driving collaboration to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.…I’m a Functional Test Lead with over 14 years of experience delivering high-quality software across banking and fintech transformations. I specialize in functional, data/ETL, API testing, and end-to-end QA across complex programs at Commonwealth Bank and Westpac. I combine hands-on testing with strategic test planning, risk-based delivery, and strong defect management to ensure traceability from requirements to release outcomes. I’m proficient in Postman API testing, SQL data validation and reconciliation, and CI/CD-enabled automation. I’ve piloted AI-assisted testing approaches to accelerate delivery quality and foster high-performing, cross-functional squads. I enjoy mentoring teams and driving collaboration to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.

Venkata Battini

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I’m a Functional Test Lead with over 14 years of experience delivering high-quality software across banking and fintech transformations. I specialize in functional, data/ETL, API testing, and end-to-end QA across complex programs at Commonwealth Bank and Westpac. I combine hands-on testing with strategic test planning, risk-based delivery, and strong defect management to ensure traceability from requirements to release outcomes. I’m proficient in Postman API testing, SQL data validation and reconciliation, and CI/CD-enabled automation. I’ve piloted AI-assisted testing approaches to accelerate delivery quality and foster high-performing, cross-functional squads. I enjoy mentoring teams and driving collaboration to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.…I’m a Functional Test Lead with over 14 years of experience delivering high-quality software across banking and fintech transformations. I specialize in functional, data/ETL, API testing, and end-to-end QA across complex programs at Commonwealth Bank and Westpac. I combine hands-on testing with strategic test planning, risk-based delivery, and strong defect management to ensure traceability from requirements to release outcomes. I’m proficient in Postman API testing, SQL data validation and reconciliation, and CI/CD-enabled automation. I’ve piloted AI-assisted testing approaches to accelerate delivery quality and foster high-performing, cross-functional squads. I enjoy mentoring teams and driving collaboration to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.

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I’m a Functional Test Lead with over 14 years of experience delivering high-quality software across banking and fintech transformations. I specialize in functional, data/ETL, API testing, and end-to-end QA across complex programs at Commonwealth Bank and Westpac. I combine hands-on testing with strategic test planning, risk-based delivery, and strong defect management to ensure traceability from requirements to release outcomes.

I’m proficient in Postman API testing, SQL data validation and reconciliation, and CI/CD-enabled automation. I’ve piloted AI-assisted testing approaches to accelerate delivery quality and foster high-performing, cross-functional squads. I enjoy mentoring teams and driving collaboration to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.

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Work Experience

Test Lead at AEMO (Australian Energy Market Operator)

August 1, 2025 - Present

Leading end-to-end QA activities for a national energy market integration program, with hands-on API testing (Postman), advanced SQL-based data validation, UI testing, defect management, and requirements traceability across migration and integration landscapes. Designing risk-based test strategies and coordinating across business, data migration, and development teams to ensure robust delivery of market and compliance requirements.

Test Lead at Commonwealth Bank of Australia

October 1, 2021 - July 31, 2025

Led multi-application test delivery across banking projects, driving Agile QA practices from backlog refinement to post-release reporting. Managed SAP migration to cloud, championed test strategy, automation, and CI/CD integration, and oversaw ST, SIT, regression, staging, and UAT testing. Delivered comprehensive test plans and progress reporting with strong defect triage and cross-team coordination.

Test Lead at Westpac Banking Group

February 1, 2011 - September 30, 2021

Led end-to-end testing across long-running initiatives and platform migrations, including data migration testing, ETL validation, cutover readiness, and UAT support. Directed test planning, execution, and reporting across multiple streams, ensuring data integrity and business rule compliance post-migration.

Test Analyst at Westpac Banking Group

February 1, 2011 - June 30, 2018

Contributed as a Test Analyst across major initiatives, analyzing requirements to design test scenarios and cases for ST, SIT, and end-to-end testing. Executed functional, integration, and regression tests, maintained traceability, supported audits, and delivered risk registers for continuous process improvement.