Mekala Hari
@mekalahari
Detail-oriented Software QA Engineer specializing in manual and Selenium automation testing.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented and reliable Software QA Engineer with 8.6 years of experience in manual and automation testing, focusing on functional, regression, UAT, and API testing for web and backend applications.
I have built and executed test plans, designed test cases, performed end-to-end testing, and automated regression scenarios using Selenium, TestNG, Java, and integrated tests with Jenkins for CI reporting. I have worked in Agile/Scrum environments across clients including PayPal and Johnson Controls, contributing to chatbot AI testing, payments platforms, and migration projects.
I collaborate closely with business and development teams for requirement analysis, defect management using JIRA/Redmine, and UAT support; I bring strong communication, organization, and a results-driven approach to ensure high-quality releases.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QA Engineer
Altimetrik India Pvt. Ltd
Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Tested AI-enabled smart building chatbot and integrations for Johnson Controls OpenBlue, and performed end-to-end testing for PayPal Complete Payments, improving defect detection and supporting UAT across releases.
QA Engineer
Collabera Technologies
Mar 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years)
Executed functional, integration, regression and UAT testing for PayPal payments projects (3DS/EFTPOS, Adaptive Payments), developed minimal Selenium-TestNG automation and integrated tests with Jenkins for CI runs.
Trainee Engineer
IVTL Infoview Technologies
Jan 2016 - Jun 2019 (3 years 5 months)
Performed manual and API testing for e-commerce and ERP products, validated payment integrations, created test plans and documentation, and logged defects using Redmine and JIRA to support QA sign-off.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology
Grade: 7.3 CGPA
Completed Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology with a 7.3 CGPA.
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
HSC, Higher Secondary Education
Grade: 86%
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate with 86% marks.
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC)
SSLC, Secondary Education
Grade: 94.5%
Completed Secondary School Leaving Certificate with 94.5% marks.
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Location
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