Veena Potla

Experience

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  New Era Industrial Corp.

  Jun 2003 - May 2007

  QA Analyst

  •Assisted the developers in developing an application for the inventory control system, oriented in QA Methodology.•Tested the various forms developed by the developers and helped the developers validating the various fields in the forms.•Involved in QA analysis of the project and created test plans.•Designed test cases.•Designed number of test scripts and prepared numerous test cases and test procedures for objects like item-master, PO,PO details, vendors, salvages, damages, admin, bill details, booking, tokens, delivery details etc.•Documented errors and implemented their resolutions.•Performed client/server testing.•Performed White Box and Black Box testing.•Analyzed results and conducted tests on the modified version of the software Show less

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  DataScan Technologies

  May 2007 - Oct 2007

  QA Analyst

  Developed test plans and strategies for applications residing in an integrated environment. •Worked in web based applications •Executed tests, logged results, and managed defect process while producing metrics reports as required.•Performed Weblogic testing in UNIX box by accessing it through Putty tool.•Understood use case methodology and translated use cases into detailed test cases •Performed system and integration testing to ensure software products conform to requirement and functional specifications •Contributed in test planning activities including developing documentation, test results and outstanding defects •Utilized a defect tracking tool and clearly communicated the problem, steps to recreate the problem and the expected results as defined in the test case •Have strong knowledge of development software lifecycle methodology concepts Show less

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  Macy's System And Technology

  Oct 2007 - Feb 2008

  Sr. QA Analyst

  •Worked with development teams to test new and enhanced applications for production readiness. •Created User Acceptance Test Case•Created UAT Test Plan and WPR.•Arranging the Bug meeting and Status meeting.•Analyze business/technical requirements to create test scripts.•Created/reviewed test cases •Manage/execute functional/system/integration testing. •Maintained testing issues lists and followed up as necessary •As a QA tester, I was also responsible for Integration and Cross-System testing and communicating issues and status to project management. •Created bug reports, executing and tracking testing assignment•Validated the data against Mainframe. Show less

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  DataScan Technologies

  Feb 2008 - Jan 2009

  Sr. QA Analyst

  •Developed test plans and strategies for applications residing in an integrated environment. •Worked in web based applications •Executed tests, logged results, and managed defect process while producing metrics reports as required.•Performed Weblogic testing in UNIX box by accessing it through Putty tool.•Understood use case methodology and translated use cases into detailed test cases •Performed system and integration testing to ensure software products conform to requirement and functional specifications •Contributed in test planning activities including developing documentation, test results and outstanding defects •Utilized a defect tracking tool and clearly communicated the problem, steps to recreate the problem and the expected results as defined in the test case •Have strong knowledge of development software lifecycle methodology concepts Show less

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  Accenture

  Oct 2010 - Jun 2011

  Test Lead (Project: AT&T)

  Test Lead engaged in mobile testing in several platforms such as OS4, Android, Blackberry and Symbian in an Agile environment.

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  Amdocs

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2018

  •Managing Test team embedded in scrum teams and are engaged in testing T-Mobile applications based on Flex and HTML5•Allocation of resources and assigning tasks to test team•Troubleshooting issues and challenge for the team•Interviewing and training new hires. •Functional and System testing applications based on Flex using JIRA for gathering User Stories and Tasks.•Reviewing Business Requirement Documents, Functional Requirement Documents, Wireframes, Change Requests, Enhancements.•Creating manual Test cases and Business Components with Quality Center v10, v11 for execution.•Creating Test Plan, Exit report, Summary Report, Scope report etc for respective projects.•Orchestrating and facilitating Automation training.•Performing Smoke, Functional, Regression, Sanity, Boundary and System testing.•Performing Device testing with different features and handsets.•Utilizing Amdocs Ensemble(SAMSON billing system) for testing billing servers. •Helping Higher Management track Project and Team progress by producing daily reports, Graphs from QC.•Creating Weekly Design Dashboards, Daily Execution Dashboards and Release graphs for higher management.•Maintaining SharePoint for Project Release Dashboards and Documents. •Creating Test Metrics and Test packages for the respective projects.•Working closely with BA, Developers, Project Managers, Test Lead and offshore team. Show less

  • Technical Delivery Manager/Scrum Master (Project-T-Mobile)

    Mar 2016 - Dec 2018

  • Test Manager/Group Lead (Project: T-Mobile)

    Jun 2011 - Mar 2016
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  ProKarma

  Dec 2018 - Jun 2021

  Technical Delivery Manager/ Scrum Master (Project: T-Mobile)

  Technical Delivery manager with a process-oriented approach, known for facilitating successful releases in Agile environments. My responsibilities included: *Agile/Scrum Methodologies: expertise with Agile frameworks like Scrum or Kanban to manage projects in an iterative and incremental manner.*Project Planning and Coordination: Creating project plans, setting milestones, and coordinating resources to ensure timely delivery.*Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of the technologies and tools relevant to the projects they manage.*Team Leadership: Leading and managing technical teams, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to complete their tasks.*Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure project success. *Stakeholder Communication: Facilitating communication between technical teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure everyone is aligned on project goals and progress.*Budget Management: Overseeing project budgets, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently.*Quality Assurance: Ensuring that the delivered product meets the required quality standards.*Problem Solving: Addressing technical issues and roadblocks that may arise during the course of the project.*Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining project documentation and providing regular status reports to stakeholders.*Continuous Improvement: Striving to optimize processes and improve delivery efficiency.Tools used: Jira, Jira Align, Rally, PowerBI, Microsoft Suite, GitHub. Show less

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  T-Mobile

  Jun 2021 - Nov 2023

  Scrum Master

  Dedicated and certified Scrum Master with a proven track record of facilitating Agile practices and driving successful project deliveries. Adept at fostering collaborative team environments and removing impediments to ensure project success.*Led cross-functional Agile teams in the successful delivery of projects, resulting in a substantial increase in project efficiency.*Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to maintain team alignment and drive continuous improvement.*Implemented Agile methodologies, resulting in significant reduction in project delivery time.*Coached team members on Agile practices, fostering a culture of self-organization and empowerment.*Collaborated with Product Owners and stakeholders to prioritize backlog items and ensure alignment with business goals.*Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of technical projects, overseeing budgeting, resource allocation, and timeline management.*Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in project risks.*Coordinated with development teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products.*Implemented project management tools and processes, resulting in a visible improvement in project tracking and reporting.Skills: Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) • Team facilitation and coaching • Backlog prioritization and management • Stakeholder communication • Conflict resolution • Risk management • Project tracking and reporting Show less

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  FirstKey Homes

  Apr 2024 - now

  Enterprise Program Manager