Chaithanya Yarlagadda
@chaithanyayarlagadda
QA Lead with 12+ years of software testing expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a QA Lead with over 12 years of experience in software testing, performance engineering, and leading cross-functional teams across various sectors, including retail, banking, insurance, aviation, and manufacturing. My expertise lies in delivering robust testing strategies in both Agile and Waterfall environments, ensuring high-quality software products.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed teams, developed comprehensive test plans, and implemented end-to-end testing strategies. My role at Expleo involved leading synthetic testing for a major warehouse automation initiative, where I collaborated closely with Business Analysts and Solution Architects to validate requirements and drive test case approvals. I take pride in mentoring my team and ensuring timely delivery across all project phases.
My technical skills include performance and functional testing, defect lifecycle management, and extensive experience with tools such as HP LoadRunner, JMeter, and various databases. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to enhance software quality and contribute to organizational success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QA Lead
Expleo
May 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Led SIT and synthetic testing for the BOR warehouse automation initiative, partnering with Business Analysts and Solution Architects to validate requirements and drive test case approvals. Managed and mentored a team of four offshore QA resources, overseeing test execution, issue resolution, and timely delivery across project phases. Designed and implemented end-to-end test strategies for multiple
Functional Test Lead
Bank of Ireland
Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Led functional testing across multiple projects by coordinating a 10-member QA team (onshore and offshore), driving requirement reviews, test planning, execution, and defect management via Jira. Defined test strategies, estimations, and closure reports, while conducting walkthroughs with stakeholders. Reviewed test cases, SQL queries, and supported UAT cycles by coordinating with business users, m
IT Test Analyst
Dubai Ports World
Jun 2016 - Present (9 years 1 month)
Led functional and regression testing across various business application projects, preparing test plans, strategies, estimations, and sign-off documents. Managed testing for the UAE VAT implementation in port billing systems, including defect tracking, vendor coordination, UAT support, and debugging. Conducted interface and data validation testing for the Zodiac (IAAA) application and solely mana
Performance Engineer
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Feb 2015 - Present (10 years 5 months)
Led end-to-end performance testing for multiple monthly projects, including requirements gathering, test planning, execution, monitoring (Wily Introscope/Tivoli), bottleneck analysis, and reporting, with signoffs from business stakeholders. Developed and executed scripts using Web (HTTP/HTML), Web Services, and Java protocols in Vugen; conducted baseline, load, peak, degradation, and high-volume t
Sr. SAP Performance Engineer
Harley-Davidson
Apr 2014 - Present (11 years 3 months)
Developed performance test scripts using SAP GUI, SAP-Web, and Web (HTTP/HTML) protocols in Vugen across multiple SAP modules (APO, STP, OTC, MII, ME, FICO, HCM, PD); gathered system architecture insights and requirements from process teams. Planned and executed end-to-end performance testing (load, stress, endurance, baseline) for business-critical scenarios; created test data, ran batch jobs, mo
Sr. SAP Performance Engineer
The Anderson's
Mar 2013 - Present (12 years 4 months)
Performed load and stress testing on Grain web facility integrated with BI and ECC 7 (FI, HR) via CRM portal, developing automated scripts using HP LoadRunner across SAP GUI, SAP Web, Citrix ICA, and Performance Center. Led test data preparation, dry runs, execution, and monitoring of ECC, BOBJ, Tomcat, and CMC servers; collaborated with cross-functional teams (Basis, Network, Portal, BOBJ, App De
SAP Performance Tester
KPMG
Dec 2012 - Present (12 years 7 months)
Developed performance test scripts using SAP and Web (HTTP/HTML) protocols; executed load tests (300–600 users) simulating real-life scenarios across Portal-BOBJ-BW in DEV and QA environments. Designed scenarios in Performance Center 11, conducted test execution via HP VUGen, and analyzed results using HP Analysis and LoadRunner to identify bottlenecks and system tuning opportunities. Collaborated
Performance Tester
Paychex
Mar 2012 - Present (13 years 4 months)
Gathered requirements from stakeholders and created test plans, assessment, and strategy documents; designed and implemented load testing strategy and environment setup. Conducted load testing (800 concurrent users) using Web (HTTP/HTML) and Web Click protocols; developed LoadRunner scripts and scenarios, monitored system performance with Aternity, and configured HPQC and Performance Center. Analy
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Northern Virginia
Master's, Computer science
2010 - 2011
Pursued advanced studies in computer science. Focused on key areas within the field, culminating in a Master's degree.
RVR & JC College
Bachelor's, Civil engineering
2005 - 2009
Completed foundational coursework in civil engineering principles. Gained knowledge in areas essential for the field, earning a Bachelor's degree.
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