Narendra Buvana

Validation Analyst with 4+ years of experience executing computer system validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and manual QA for regulated healthcare, clinical trial (IRT), retail, and fleet management systems. Proven track record ensuring GxP and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance across randomization, drug dispensation, and inventory management modules, while maintaining Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM) and closing 92%+ of defects within sprint cycles. Skilled in functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing using Playwright, Postman, Apache JMeter, and SQL, within Agile/Scrum teams.

Validation Analyst at Sitero Solutions (2024-10 – Present)

• Executed functional, integration, regression, and system testing for IRT (Interactive Response Technology) applications supporting live clinical trials.
• Authored and reviewed IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols against business and functional requirements, ensuring full GxP and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
• Validated randomization, drug dispensation, and inventory management modules critical to patient safety and study integrity.
• Led UAT support by preparing test data, executing test scenarios, and documenting results for stakeholder sign-off.
• Maintained Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) and validation documentation, ensuring full audit-readiness.
• Tracked and resolved defects in Jira in close collaboration with development teams, supporting on-time release cycles.

System Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services (2021-11 – 2024-10)

Delivered manual QA and testing across three client engagements (PPG, RIVUS Fleet Solutions, and a healthcare client) spanning enterprise, ETL/data, and healthcare domains.

System Engineer - Healthcare Client Project at Tata Consultancy Services (2023-01 – 2024-10)

Project: Healthcare Client — Electronic Medical Forms

• Performed end-to-end manual testing of electronic medical forms and healthcare workflows, safeguarding data accuracy for patient-facing systems.
• Designed and executed detailed test cases, test scenarios, and regression suites across multiple application modules.
• Identified, documented, and tracked defects in Jira; partnered with developers, BAs, and stakeholders to expand test coverage.
• Validated data flow, field-level validation, and user experience across healthcare application modules.

System Engineer - RIVUS Fleet Solutions Project at Tata Consultancy Services (2023-08 – 2023-12)

Project: RIVUS Fleet Solutions — ETL & Data Testing

• Executed ETL test cases (unit, integration, regression) for data ingestion and transformation pipelines, closing 92% of defects within the sprint cycle.
• Ran performance and load testing using Apache JMeter, analyzing system metrics to identify and flag bottlenecks under stress conditions.

System Engineer - PPG Project at Tata Consultancy Services (2021-11 – 2023-06)

Project: PPG — Enterprise Application Testing

• Authored test plans, test cases, and scenarios aligned to Agile sprint requirements for enterprise applications.
• Executed manual, regression, and functional testing; logged and tracked defects in Jira through resolution.
• Participated in sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming; validated user stories and acceptance criteria with product owners.
• Drove testing process improvements as part of a continuous quality improvement initiative.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science and Engineering – DBS Institute of Technology, Kavali, Nellore (2017 – 2021)