RAPOLU ABHINAY

Senior QA Engineer
With a passion for excellence in testing, I am a dedicated Senior Test Analyst ready to make a significant impact at Project people. Throughout my career, I
have demonstrated my proficiency in multiple delivery methodologies such as Agile, V-Model, and Waterfall, delivering outstanding results in each.My ability to
identify test data, collect relevant metrics, and organize test materials has been instrumental in the successful completion of projects. I thrive in collaborative
environments and am excited to lead a team of testers while working closely with all project stakeholders.(Available Immediately).

abhinayrapolu@gmail.com +44 7404834874 Liverpool, United Kingdom(Open to relocation)

WORK EXPERIENCE SKILLS

Senior Software Engineer Functional Testing Test documentation Agile CI-CD
Cisco Systems
06/2020 - 01/2022, Hyderabad,India SDLC/STLC SQL
Achievements/Tasks
Led a team of Testers and collaborated with project stakeholders to Web Services Testing (API and SOAP UI) Cybersecurity
ensure successful delivery of software projects, resulting in a 20%
reduction in defects reported by end-users. Siebel CRM Test Planning and Execution
Successfully contributed to a CPaaS and cloud product development
team (AWS and AZURE), leveraging expertise in manual testing to Mobile and Web applications Cloud Services(AWS and Azure)
ensure the functional and non-functional quality of software products.
Javascript JIRA, QAC,Zephyr, and HP ALM Linux/unix
Utilized API testing tools and frameworks to validate the functionality
and integration of API-driven applications, ensuring seamless
Mentoring & Coaching Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
communication between different system components.
Prepared detailed test plans and reports, effectively communicating Selenium e-Commerce, Telecom, IoT and e-Learning Java
test progress, risks, and incidents to project stakeholders and
facilitating informed decision-making. SIT & UAT Test metrics Test cases
Demonstrated excellent communication skills by effectively conveying
technical concepts to cross-functional teams, facilitating seamless Vmodel/Waterfall
collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Conducted thorough root cause analysis of defects, identifying and
implementing corrective actions, reducing defect leakage by 15%.

Software Engineer EDUCATION

ATMECS Technologies
06/2018 - 03/2020, Hyderabad, India
MSc Cyber Security
Achievements/Tasks
Edge Hill University
01/2022 - 05/2023, Ormskirk,UK
Optimized testing efforts by implementing risk-based methodologies
and conducting in-depth exploratory testing, resulting in a 30% Courses
reduction in overall testing time. Project (Security problems and Strong understanding of
Effectively tracked and reported defects, collaborating with cyberterrorism): Addressed the various cybersecurity
development teams to ensure timely resolution and improved overall challenges posed by cyber frameworks, including NIST
product quality, resulting in a 20% reduction in post-release defects. security and cyberterrorism in Cybersecurity Framework,
managing the effectiveness of ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber security
Leveraged strong SQL skills to perform in-depth data validation and cyber security applications for Essentials and CIS Critical
integrity checks, reducing data discrepancies by 25%. IT business performance Security Controls.
Led the enhancement of the regression test suite, resulting in more FREELANCE PROJECTS: OCT Participated in practical
thorough testing coverage and improved product stability. 2022–JAN 2023—Uber Testers exercises and labs using tools
Platform—App/Payment such as Kali Linux, Nmap, Nikto,
Test Engineering Analyst Testing, and Bug reporting. May and Google hacks for various
Accenture 2023–AUG 2023: Testlio pen testing tasks
Platform-App Testing, Test
01/2015 - 05/2018, Hyderabad,India
cycle runs, Bug Reproductions
Achievements/Tasks
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to perform end-to-end testing
of telecom order management systems, achieving a 20% improvement
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and
in order accuracy and fulfillment time. Communication Engineering
Created and maintained test data sets to simulate real-world scenarios, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological UNIVERSITY,
resulting in a 25% reduction in testing time and improved test accuracy. Hyderabad
Identified and tracked defects using JIRA and HP ALM and assisted 08/2010 - 05/2014, Hyderabad,India
developers in problem resolution by performing additional
tests,resulting in a 40% increase in defects discovered.

CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals(SC-