Vamsi K Alapati
Indian Land
Summary
A Result driven individual with 16+ years of IT experience in Supporting & testing Web-based, Windows-based and Client/Server Applications using HP/Microfocus Tool Suite including, ALM/Quality Center, Microsoft Tool Suite including Azure DevOps/TFS & SharePoint, Confluence, Atlassian Suite, Jira. Qtest. Good knowledge of various domains Financial, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Portal, and Aviation.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with proven track record in leading testing teams and ensuring software quality. Successfully managed multiple projects, enhancing product reliability and reducing bugs. Demonstrated expertise in test automation and team collaboration to deliver high-quality results.
Professional in software testing, prepared for leadership roles in quality assurance. Extensive background in managing testing processes and improving product reliability. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving results in dynamic environments, with key skills in test automation and defect management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Functional Test Lead
NiSource
Columbus OH
07.2024 - 10.2025
- Conducted thorough testing and documentation of detailed forms and work orders, ensuring alignment with functional specifications for new ricefw objects.
- Oversaw work order creation during integration testing, guaranteeing effective communication and functionality between SAP and Salesforce applications.
- Achieved successful project outcomes through effective management of end-to-end testing for WAM project. Created impactful test scenarios for CDC and NIPSCO states. Optimized data flow and validated work order completion in SFS and other downstream applications.
- Adapted and submitted diverse forms, maintaining adherence to operational standards and requirements in Youreka application.
- Analyzed project requirements meticulously to formulate precise test cases for ricefw implementation.
- Analyzed and mapped service lines and main lines through Lemur GIS, confirming proper flow functionality within SFS desktop application.
- Facilitated thorough testing and verification of integration workflows, ensuring efficient and accurate transfer of work order data between SAP and SFS.
- Oversaw work order dispatch and coordinated resource assignments via field service application to ensure comprehensive coverage of assigned areas.
- Crafted and enforced rigorous testing protocols for large-scale software projects, maintaining alignment with predefined quality criteria.
- Analyzed and articulated testing requirements and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve overall project alignment.
- Developed and implemented test strategies for large-scale software projects, guaranteeing adherence to established quality benchmarks.
- Coordinated efforts with cross-functional teams to identify and clarify testing requirements and deliverables, enhancing overall project alignment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify testing requirements and deliverables, enhancing project alignment.
- Led test planning and execution for large-scale software projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
QA Functional tester
KDOL
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked on the Benefits module of KDOL project with primary focus on the GUI testing, cross browser testing, Integration testing.
- Was involved in running daily batch runs for the required digital correspondences for Payments, Re-payments, Overpayments that interacted with the external systems.
- Involved in testing entire Benefits claim process, weekly certifications, Role based testing, Appeal process including creating Miscellaneous appeals.
- Reviewed the CR test cases for accuracy and the core test cases from other state agencies.
- Performed Cross browser testing on IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari and multiple mobile platforms.
- Was involved in creating test data using Squirrel and Postgres database. Tested with both Migration data and freshly created data by fetching the data in both SIT and UAT environments.
- Extensively involved in test case creation with emphasis on End-to-end test scenarios.
- Updated the test Metrix with the defects and participated in defect triage calls with Developers to ensure the closure of the defects.
- Utilized automated testing tools to enhance testing efficiency and accuracy across multiple projects.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives for testing processes, reducing cycle time and improving product quality.
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans to ensure software functionality and reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify, document, and resolve defects in applications.
QA Functional tester
State of Florida
Tallahassee, FL
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed extensive cross-browser testing on fdol website to improve user experience and interface performance.
- Directed daily batch processing of digital correspondences to support seamless interactions with external systems.
- Facilitated collaborative discussions with developers and product owners to clarify and align on project requirements.
- Conducted comprehensive cross-browser testing on Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and multiple mobile platforms to improve application performance.
- Implemented data generation strategies with Squirrel and PostgreSQL to support comprehensive database testing.
- Achieved successful user acceptance testing outcomes through meticulous validation of software against user requirements. Delivered actionable project insights by conducting effective reviews and gathering essential requirements. Developed extensive test case scenarios to guarantee complete testing coverage.
- Achieved effective team communication through daily stand-up calls with onsite teams. Contributed to successful testing outcomes by facilitating test plan and test case review meetings during testing phase.
- Achieved successful execution of test cases in application life cycle management, contributing to overall project quality. Improved data validation testing processes, leading to enhanced reliability. Generated impactful test cases based on business scenarios with Azure DevOps, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Conducted extensive testing procedures and established comprehensive plans to ensure optimal software functionality and reliability.
- Coordinated efforts with cross-functional teams to systematically identify and rectify application defects.
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans to ensure software functionality and reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify, document, and resolve defects in applications.
Quality Assurance lead
Sunbelt Rentals
Fort Mill, SC
06.2020 - 03.2023
- Responsible for In-Sprint testing as well as Regression for the .com/ecommerce application functional testing.
- Supported the Monthly/Quarterly Production releases and the hot fixes and regression Testing to verify the impacted features.
- Created test data for interacted with Cross functional teams to configure any test environment.
- Performed Mobile testing using Browser Stack to cover different browsers, software versions/flavors and mobile devices.
- Involved in report generation and metrics update and provided those to the stake holders.
- Worked on defect triages and mitigating the dependencies when worked with the cross functional teams.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and product reliability.
- Developed and implemented testing protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Quality assurance Test lead
Bank of America
Charlotte, NC
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Monitored and documented defect and change statuses in Jira, delivering timely updates to the team each day.
- Delivered timely project outcomes by executing test cases efficiently and providing consistent defect metrics updates. Managed the requirement traceability matrix (RTM) to ensure all requirements were met.
- Achieved clarity in business requirements by actively participating in the creation of test data and sprint grooming meetings. Fostered collaboration with business analysts and product owners to ensure comprehensive understanding of acceptance criteria.
- Achieved significant improvements in software reliability through comprehensive regression testing. Streamlined defect triage and resolution efforts in partnership with off-shore teams.
- Oversaw production support efforts and conducted thorough validation of features for scheduled releases, ensuring operational readiness.
- Led cross-functional team in developing and executing comprehensive test strategies.
- Designed and implemented automated testing frameworks to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
QA Test Lead
PNC Bank
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Participate in all meetings planned for release and obtain necessary technical automation requirement, design review, test execution timeline, Regression and UAT timelines.
- Experience in RESTFULL web service Testing, using Postman Validated JSON formatted data, different http status code like 200, 201, 400, 415, 500 etc.
- Performed Mobile App testing for the application using Perfecto tool for both iOS and Android platforms.
- Acted as Liaison between Offshore team and the In-sprint testing In USA for Regression and UAT testing processes.
- Mainly responsible for testing, Deposit accounts, Debit cards, Savings and Safe deposit box accounts for both Personal and Business account types.
- Involved in validating RTAO, Real Time Account Opening applications, Part of the detection and resolution unit DRU.
Senior Quality Analyst
Duquesne Light
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Was the primary tester for Duquesne light External web portal ‘Refinement and Re- Deployment.
- Part of the Regression team involved in Smoke test for all the releases Involved in testing different Oracle Enterprise utility applications, CCB, MWM, MCP.
- Participated in Daily scrum stand up meetings, Sprint Review/planning and grooming meetings for each sprint.
- Involved in testing GUI, Browser compatibility testing, Tested the applications in different versions of multiple browsers, IE 9.0-11.0, Mozilla Firefox Chrome
Senior QA Analyst
General Electric
Lewistown, PA
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Worked on NDT based Electromagnetic inspection device, using electromagnetic/eddy current to detect near surface flaws of industrial materials.
- Understand the requirements and change requests for the enhancements and developing Test Cases and Test scenarios for the CR's
- Represented the SQA team in Bi-weekly ‘Sprint Review and Planning meetings’, Updated the senior management team with defect metrics and Validation efforts.
- Discussed with developers the design aspects gathered information for test cases.
- Performed Smoke, Functional, Integration, Regression and System Testing.
- Coordinated the efforts to make sure that the ongoing testing is performed simultaneously across different time zones.
QA Engineer
Comcast Cable
Downingtown, PA
08.2010 - 09.2011
- Thorough knowledge of racking the STB’s, provisioning the Billing (AMDOCS) and evaluating them using the “CATS “vision.
- Performed Regression testing, Smoke testing and exploratory testing to verify if the manual test cases for the STB’s can be automated.
- Created test cases in the HPQC, VOD search test cases both Manual and Automated and executed the test cases.
- Involved in Daily Scrum meetings with the offshore team and followed up and ensured ‘No blockers or issues left for the next scrum meeting.
- Logged tickets for issues and blockers in JIRA test management tool.
- Maintained the Documentation in the Rally tool according to the Version Releases.
QA Engineer
Accumed Inc.
Lawrenceville, NJ
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Conducted comprehensive review of validation processes and compliance documentation prior to internal audit.
- Developed validation master plan to ensure compliance with FDA regulations, specifically 21 CFR Part 11, GLP, and GMP standards.
- Produced comprehensive training manual templates that improved user comprehension. Streamlined design formatting and project planning processes to enhance document effectiveness. Achieved high-quality documentation through meticulous proofing and review.
- Achieved consistent quality assurance by performing smoke tests on all module builds. Delivered comprehensive testing results through basic and extended smoke tests for each build.
- Facilitated manual testing processes for functional integration and regression, identifying and documenting software defects.
- Analyzed and validated XML messages for web services, ensuring alignment with established SOAP standards.
- Developed and executed test plans to ensure software quality and functionality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
JNTU
HYDERABAD05.2004
Skills
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- JQuery
- JIRA
- ALM
- MS-Test Manager
- TFS
- Tricentis QTest
- Oracle
- SQL Server
- POSTGRES
- Squirrel
- Waterfall
- Agile Methodology
- Soap
- REST
- SAP technology
- Salesforce
- Test reporting
- Requirements analysis
- Bug tracking
- Test data management
Timeline
QA Functional Test Lead
NiSource
07.2024 - 10.2025
QA Functional tester
KDOL
10.2023 - 06.2024
QA Functional tester
State of Florida
04.2023 - 09.2023
Quality Assurance lead
Sunbelt Rentals
06.2020 - 03.2023
Quality assurance Test lead
Bank of America
05.2019 - 03.2020
QA Test Lead
PNC Bank
03.2016 - 05.2019
Senior Quality Analyst
Duquesne Light
03.2015 - 02.2016
Senior QA Analyst
General Electric
06.2014 - 10.2014
QA Engineer
Comcast Cable
08.2010 - 09.2011
QA Engineer
Accumed Inc.
06.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
JNTU
Work Authorization
USA Citizen
Personal Information
Visa Status: USA Citizen