Hi, I'm Sita Ram Golladi
A seasoned SDET engineer with nearly 8 years of experience in web and mobile application testing, I bring a robust understanding of SDLC and QA processes, complemented by an AWS Cloud Practitioner certification. Beyond my professional life, I'm an avid AI enthusiast, a passionate cricketer, a devoted moviephile, and a pet lover. You'll often find me hiking trails or exploring new horizons, always eager for the next adventure or technological breakthrough.
Discover More About Me
An overview of my profile, technical skills, and professional credentials.
Profile & Personality
Skilled SDET Engineer
Accomplished SDET engineer with approximately 8 years of comprehensive experience in manual and automated testing for diverse web and mobile applications. Deep understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and contemporary QA processes, including meticulous requirement analysis and strategic test case development.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner, demonstrating a strong foundational knowledge of AWS cloud services, architecture, and best practices, ready to contribute to cloud-based testing strategies.
Collaborative & Analytical Problem-Solver
A highly analytical and results-oriented professional, adept at leveraging diverse knowledge in manual and automated testing to analyze complex requirements, develop robust test strategies, and ensure application stability. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve quality objectives.
Key Skills & Tools
Test Tools & Automation
Selenium, Maven, Perfecto Mobile, Jira, Bugzilla, ALM, Rally (CA Agile Central), Postman, Katalon Studio.
Technologies & Platforms
Java, MySQL, JSON, XML, Jenkins, Oracle, SQL Server, UNIX, Linux, Windows, Salesforce.
Cloud & Mobile
AWS (Certified Cloud Practitioner), Salesforce (Certified Administrator). Extensive experience with iOS & Android platforms (emulators/simulators).
DevOps (Beginner)
Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Jenkins (CI/CD), Terraform.
Credentials Overview
Software Testing Specializations
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0), ISTQB Certified Tester - AI Testing (CT-AI).
Cloud & CRM Platform Expertise
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Salesforce Certified Administrator.
Key Digital Credentials
Security and Privacy by Design Foundations (IBM, 2024), Maximo Application Suite Foundation (IBM, 2023), Verified International Academic Qualifications (WES, 2021).
Continuous Learning
Completed courses in Salesforce platform development, Mainframe testing. Currently enhancing expertise through Cybersecurity training.
My Creative Endeavors
A showcase of projects I've passionately built or contributed to.
Benefits/Pension Test Automation & Operations Excellence
Led and executed critical Year-End Statement of Record (SOR) production and dress rehearsal tasks for multiple clients at Phoenix, ensuring flawless processing and zero major production issues. Architected and implemented robust automation scripts using Selenium and Java for functional and regression testing of complex Benefits and Pension systems, achieving a 40% reduction in manual testing efforts and significantly improving testing cycle velocity. This strategic initiative involved meticulous coordination of testing on system configurations, enhancing data accuracy, and proactive management of Change Requests (CRs) and Incident Requests (IRs), leading to a 30% faster resolution time.
Test Automation Strategy
Selenium WebDriver
Java
Benefits & Pension Systems
ALM/Quality Center
Operations Support
Agile Testing
Regression Suite Development
Mobile App Destructive & Resilience Testing Initiative
At BMO, spearheaded the design and implementation of a comprehensive destructive testing framework for flagship mobile applications. Developed innovative edge cases and negative test scenarios to simulate extreme user interactions and identify potential vulnerabilities proactively. Conducted systematic crash testing, meticulously assessed application recovery capabilities, and evaluated the impact of data corruption on functionality and integrity, ensuring high resilience and data protection. Collaborated closely with performance engineering teams to integrate destructive testing into broader quality assessment strategies, delivering actionable insights and risk mitigation recommendations to stakeholders.
Mobile Application Security
Destructive Testing
Resilience Engineering
QA Methodology
iOS/Android Platforms
JIRA
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Stakeholder Reporting
Enterprise Mobile QA & Automation Leadership (Citi)
Drove mobile quality assurance initiatives at Citi Bank by leveraging Selenium for creating and executing extensive Regression Suites for high-traffic mobile applications. Implemented and maintained sophisticated automation scripts using Device Anywhere and Perfecto Mobile across diverse mobile platforms (iOS, Android, iPad, BlackBerry, Windows), including the development of a custom mobile Driver class. Gained substantial expertise in native mobile app testing, focusing on functionality, UI/UX, and performance. Proficiently utilized Appium Inspector and UI Automator Viewer for efficient element identification and script optimization. Successfully guided mobile applications through Alpha, Beta, UAT, and production phases, ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards and integrating with CI/CD pipelines (TestNG, Jenkins).
Mobile QA Leadership
Selenium Automation
Perfecto Mobile
Device Anywhere
Appium
iOS/Android Testing
CI/CD (Jenkins, TestNG)
Agile Methodologies
Professional Journey
Milestones and roles that have shaped my career.
Senior Tester / Automation Specialist (Client: Phoenix)
IBM Canada
Feb 2024 - Present
- Spearheaded critical Year-End Statement of Record (SOR) production and dress rehearsals, ensuring flawless execution and zero major production incidents for the client.
- Directed comprehensive testing of Benefits and Pension system configurations, enhancing data accuracy and ensuring strict compliance with business and regulatory requirements.
- Drove efficient management of Change Requests (CRs) and Incident Requests (IRs), achieving a 30% reduction in resolution time through meticulous diagnosis and swift solutions.
- Engineered and deployed robust automation scripts (Selenium, Java) for functional and regression testing, slashing manual testing efforts by 40% and accelerating testing cycles.
- Championed cross-functional collaboration with business analysts, project managers, and client teams to translate complex business needs into actionable test strategies.
- Authored and curated extensive documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, and detailed test cases, fostering project clarity and stakeholder alignment.
- Steered User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for large-scale initiatives, ensuring modules consistently met client expectations and were delivered on schedule.
Destructive Tester QA Mobile (Client: BMO, Contract)
IBM Canada
May 2023 - Jul 2023
- Innovated and implemented advanced destructive testing methodologies for the client's mobile applications, proactively identifying vulnerabilities by simulating extreme user scenarios.
- Designed and executed comprehensive edge cases and negative test scenarios to rigorously evaluate application resilience against unexpected user interactions.
- Systematically performed crash testing to pinpoint system failure points and validate graceful recovery capabilities, enhancing overall application stability.
- Assessed the impact of data corruption on application functionality and integrity, developing strategies to safeguard data and prevent loss.
- Developed sophisticated test scripts to manipulate data inputs, meticulously evaluating application behavior under invalid or altered data conditions.
- Partnered with performance testing teams to seamlessly integrate destructive testing into broader performance assessment strategies, ensuring a holistic quality view.
- Delivered insightful reports detailing test findings, results, and potential risks, empowering development and management teams with actionable data.
Mobile QA Analyst (Client: BMO)
IBM Canada
Oct 2021 - Jan 2023
- Executed comprehensive manual and automated testing for the client's mobile applications within an Agile (Scrum) framework, utilizing JIRA with Zephyr for meticulous test case management and defect tracking.
- Championed a wide array of mobile testing types, including functional, performance, smoke, sanity, usability, accessibility, and security testing, ensuring robust application quality.
- Actively participated in all sprint ceremonies, contributing to test planning, scenario creation, and detailed test case development in JIRA.
- Proficiently identified, logged, and tracked defects, collaborating closely with development teams to prioritize and resolve issues efficiently.
- Conducted thorough end-to-end (E2E), regression, and system integration testing across diverse mobile platforms (iOS, Android) and browsers.
- Leveraged SQL for database querying to validate client data and manage test account lifecycles in specialized environments (RIS).
- Utilized Chrome DevTools and Postman for UI debugging, network log analysis, and backend API testing, ensuring seamless front-to-back-end integration.
Mobile Tester / Automation Engineer
Citi Bank, Canada
Sep 2019 - Oct 2021
- Developed and executed extensive automated regression suites using Selenium, significantly enhancing testing efficiency for high-traffic mobile applications.
- Expertly implemented automation scripts leveraging Device Anywhere and Perfecto Mobile across a wide range of devices (iPhones, Android, iPads), including creating custom mobile Driver classes.
- Demonstrated deep expertise in mobile application testing (Android, iOS, emulators, simulators), focusing on native app functionality, UI/UX, and performance.
- Utilized Appium Inspector and UI Automator Viewer for precise mobile element identification, streamlining test script development and maintenance.
- Successfully tested and maintained mobile applications throughout their lifecycle (Alpha, Beta, UAT, Production) across multiple operating systems, ensuring quality releases.
- Contributed to a Continuous Delivery (CD) pipeline integration using TestNG and Jenkins, accelerating release cycles and improving feedback loops.
QA Analyst / Mobile Tester
CIBC Bank, Canada
May 2016 - Jul 2019
- Designed and executed comprehensive test cases using Quality Centre (ALM), performing thorough manual testing for critical mobile and web banking applications.
- Conducted diverse mobile application testing, covering functional, performance, security, and usability aspects to ensure high-quality and secure user experiences.
- Played a key role in Agile sprint cycles, contributing to test planning, scenario development, and meticulous defect tracking in Quality Center.
- Ensured application accessibility and user-friendliness through diligent GUI/API usability and accessibility testing from an end-user perspective.
- Performed extensive cross-browser and cross-platform testing (Windows, macOS, IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari) in virtualized and remote environments.
Quality Analyst
Sameeksha Technologies, India
Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
- Contributed to software quality assurance within a Waterfall development model, collaborating closely with Business Analysts, System Analysts, and development teams to deliver robust software solutions.
- Actively participated in client-facing activities, including requirement walk-throughs, product demonstrations, and go-live support, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Authored detailed test cases and acceptance tests, ensuring developed features met specified requirements and adhered to stringent quality standards.
- Performed a range of testing activities including Functional, Data Validation, Integration, Regression, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Certifications & Education
My academic qualifications and professional credentials.
B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering
Vignan's LARA Institute of Technology & Science (VLITS), India
2015Completed: 2015
- Completed Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree, establishing a strong theoretical and practical foundation in software development principles, algorithms, and system design.
Security and Privacy by Design Foundations
IBM SkillsBuild
2024
- Acquired foundational knowledge in integrating security and privacy principles throughout the software development lifecycle, crucial for building secure and trustworthy applications.
Maximo Application Suite Foundation
IBM SkillsBuild
2023
- Gained foundational understanding of the IBM Maximo Application Suite, focusing on enterprise asset management capabilities and its role in optimizing operational efficiency.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
2023
- Validated cloud fluency and foundational AWS knowledge, covering core AWS services, security best practices, architectural principles, and cloud economics.
Verified International Academic Qualifications
World Education Services (WES)
2021
- Successfully verified international academic credentials, confirming Canadian equivalency for educational qualifications, facilitating professional integration.
Salesforce Certified Administrator
Salesforce
CertifiedCertified
- Demonstrated expertise in Salesforce administration, including user management, data security, process automation, platform customization, and report generation.
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0
ISTQB® - International Software Testing Qualifications Board
CertifiedCertified
- Internationally recognized certification validating comprehensive knowledge of software testing fundamentals, terminology, processes, and best practices.
ISTQB Certified Tester AI Testing (CT-AI)
ISTQB® - International Software Testing Qualifications Board
CertifiedCertified
- Specialized certification in testing Artificial Intelligence systems, covering AI-specific quality characteristics, testing methodologies, and ethical considerations.
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