Dharmapullela

Test Analyst with 5+ years of experience designing and owning test automation frameworks for regulated financial and public sector platforms. Proven track record cutting regression execution time from multi-day cycles to hours, reducing defect escape rates, and enabling faster, safer deployments. Expert in modern testing practices including Shift Left Testing, risk-based prioritization, and scalable test architecture. ISTQB Certified. Right to work in the UK.

Agile Test Analyst - AscentiQ Solutions

(2023-09)

Client: CMA Scotland

• Designed end-to-end UAT and test strategy across functional, integration, and regression phases.
• Built Cypress automation framework using Page Object Model for regression testing.
• Integrated test automation into GitHub Actions with parallel execution.
• Applied Shift Left Testing by embedding QA in sprint planning and design reviews.
• Performed SQL-based data validation to prevent compliance failures.
• Performed cross-browser testing and resolved rendering issues.
• Maintained test plans and defect tracking in JIRA with root-cause analysis.

Test Analyst - AscentiQ Solutions

(2022-11 - 2023-08)

Client: Hamilton Payments

• Delivered UAT strategy for payment processing platform.
• Extended Cypress framework with fixture-driven test data for payments.
• Executed API testing for payment flows using Postman and SoapUI.
• Implemented risk-based testing for high-value payment paths.
• Performed cross-browser testing across multiple platforms.
• Produced test reports and defect documentation in JIRA.
• Collaborated with Change Management and Operations teams on payment testing.
• Executed end-to-end transaction testing covering payment processing workflows.

Test Analyst - HSBC

(2017-12 - 2020-08)

Banking

• Designed UAT strategy for banking applications.
• Built Cypress components and SQL scripts for transaction verification.
• Implemented structured UAT testing to minimize production defects.
• Built SQL validation scripts for transaction verification.
• Supported production releases and compliance testing.
• Executed functional testing across banking applications covering transaction flows.
• Worked with Operations and Compliance teams on UAT readiness and regulatory alignment.

MSc - Computing and Technology - Northumbria University (2022)

BTech - Computer Science and Engineering - Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (2017)