Kilaru Mounika

Associate Consultant

Hyderabad, Telangana, India7 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 7 years of experience in IT and QA Automation.
Expert in optimizing test automation frameworks.
Proven track record in enhancing testing efficiency.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech-focused QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in test automation and CI/CD practices.

Contact

mounikakilaru4@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Test AutomationCi/cdEnd-to-end TestingManual Testing

Other Skills

API TestingContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Functional TestingJIRAJavaJavaScriptJenkinsMobile AutomationPerformance TestingPlaywrightRegression TestingSeleniumSelenium WebDriverSoftware Testing Life Cycle (STLC)WebdriverIO

About

With over seven years of experience in the IT industry, I am an accomplished SDET and QA Automation Engineer, specializing in the development and implementation of automation frameworks, software testing, and quality assurance. I have worked across diverse sectors such as Retail, Finance and Banking, where I have built a strong technical expertise in Java, SQL. My deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving techniques enables me to craft effective and efficient solutions, complementing my extensive experience in optimizing test automation frameworks. I am proficient in managing the entire testing lifecycle, from requirement analysis and test script development to executing functional and API validation tests. Leveraging industry-leading tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Rest Assured, Appium, TestNG, and Maven, I have streamlined testing processes to achieve robust automation solutions. My experience extends to CI/CD practices, where I am adept at using Jenkins for continuous delivery and GitHub and Bitbucket for version control, ensuring seamless integration throughout the development cycle. I am a highly analytical professional who excels in both team-oriented and independent roles, consistently delivering high-quality results under pressure. With a strong focus on thorough testing and continuous improvement, I thrive in fast-paced environments that require attention to detail and clear communication. My proactive problem-solving approach allows me to contribute effectively to any team dynamic. Technical Expertise: Java, Selenium WebDriver, Appium, TestNG, JIRA, GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Maven, OOPS, TestNG, Cucumber

Experience

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2 roles

Senior Consultant

Promoted

Nov 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

Project: Customer Onboarding End-to-End Automation
Client: American Express (AMEX)
Project Description:
As part of this initiative, we automated the end-to-end customer onboarding journey, spanning multiple upstream and downstream applications (including Dash, GO2, GCF, and Risk). The goal was to streamline onboarding processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance testing efficiency.
Key Responsibilities & Contributions:
Automation Development & Optimization:
Automated 13+ critical scenarios, covering diverse customer onboarding workflows.
Played a key role in maintaining, optimizing, and consolidating redundant test scripts by clubbing similar flows, improving maintainability and execution speed.
Framework Enhancements & Utilities Integration:
Integrated da-test-utils (AMEX’s in-house library of reusable methods) into the automation suite, eliminating redundant base page development and accelerating script creation.
Leveraged Orion, AMEX’s internal UI automation tool, to enable data-driven testing by fetching test data directly from Excel via API integration.
CI/CD & Reporting:
Configured Jenkins jobs via Orion for seamless test execution, with automated email reports and Slack channel alerts for failures, ensuring real-time visibility.
Ensured scripts were adaptable to UI changes, minimizing maintenance overhead post-deployment.
UAT Team Enablement:
Developed automation suites to support UAT teams, reducing their reliance on manual end-to-end testing in the E2 environment and improving release cycle efficiency.
Impact & Outcomes:
Reduced manual effort for UAT teams by automating previously manual validation processes.
Improved testing accuracy & speed through optimized scripts and reusable utilities.
Enhanced cross-team collaboration via seamless integration with AMEX’s internal tools (Orion, da-test-utils).
Increased framework resilience by ensuring scripts dynamically adapt to UI updates.

JavaSelenium WebDriverJenkinsAPI TestingTest AutomationCI/CD

Consultant

Aug 2021 – Nov 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

Project: SIPP ODD (Online Drawdown)
Client: Fidelity International (FIL)
Description:
The SIPP ODD (Self-Invested Personal Pension Online Drawdown) project transformed an offline pension withdrawal process into a seamless digital experience. Previously, customers had to visit physical offices to withdraw or reinvest their pension funds upon reaching 60 years of age. This initiative automated the process, enabling online withdrawals and significantly improving customer convenience.
Key Contributions:
End-to-End & Product Testing: Played a pivotal role in ensuring system functionality by conducting comprehensive product testing and end-to-end validation.
Risk Identification & Requirement Analysis: Uncovered critical issues and risks during testing, prompting a thorough reassessment of requirements to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Test Automation & Efficiency Gains: Automated ~200 test cases for the regression suite using Java and Selenium, significantly reducing manual effort.
The automated suite is triggered in every release, leading to a 60% reduction in manual testing efforts while improving accuracy and speed.
Team Onboarding & Knowledge Transfer: Took ownership of onboarding new QA team members, providing structured KT sessions, and assisting with necessary setup configurations.
Reliable Team Contributor: Recognized as a go-to problem-solver due to meticulous attention to detail, proactive approach, and commitment to quality.
Production Support: Provided dedicated support during weekend production releases, ensuring smooth deployments and minimal downtime.
Impact:
Delivered a seamless digital experience for pension withdrawals, reducing manual dependency.
Enhanced testing efficiency through automation, cutting manual effort by 60% and accelerating release cycles.
Strengthened system reliability by identifying and mitigating critical risks early in the cycle.
Enhanced team productivity through effective mentorship and automation efforts.

JavaSeleniumAPI TestingRegression TestingJIRATest Automation+1

Tata consultancy services

2 roles

System Engineer

Promoted

Dec 2019 – Aug 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

Project: Kronos Training Environment (KTE)
Client: Woolworths Supermarket
Description:
KTE serves as a replica of the UAT environment, providing real-time hands-on experience and training for newly onboarded members of the Kronos business team.
Roles and Responsibilities:
1.Automated testing processes using API and Java within a BDD framework to ensure quality and efficiency.
2.Actively contributed to test planning, design, and execution phases, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
3.Developed a robust regression test suite using API and Java, streamlining testing for recurring functionalities.
4.Created and managed an environment replicating the UAT setup to facilitate training for new managers, enhancing onboarding effectiveness.
5.Practiced Agile methodologies, leveraging JIRA for requirement and bug tracking, fostering collaboration and transparency.
6.Successfully led the project from offshore, ensuring seamless communication and delivery within tight timelines.
Key Achievements:
Improved training efficiency by designing a realistic and functional UAT-like environment.
Enhanced automation coverage, significantly reducing manual testing efforts.

JavaAPI TestingJIRATest Automation

Assistant System Engineer

Dec 2018 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

Project: WORKJAM
Client :Woolworths Supermarket
Description: Tested and ensured the quality of an application designed for supermarket employees to punch attendance and access work schedules.
Roles and Responsibilities:
1.Designed and executed manual test cases to validate the application's functionality, GUI, compatibility, and integration.
2.Developed and maintained automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver in a BDD framework and automated API testing.
3.Performed mobile device automation testing using the SeeTest tool and automated the WorkJam web application using TOSCA.
4.Conducted manual and automated test executions to ensure high-quality application performance.
Coordinated with overseas clients to understand and clarify requirements.
5.Tracked and managed bugs using JIRA, ensuring issues were resolved promptly and efficiently.
Key Achievements:
1.Improved test coverage and reduced test execution time through effective automation.
2.Played a critical role in delivering a seamless and user-friendly employee scheduling application.