TEJA REDDY PALLE

Southeast Missouri State University

• Graduate Assistant – QA Tester (Selenium with Java) for University Portals
• Focused coursework in Software Testing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Web Technologies
• Capstone: Automated UI & Regression Testing for the SEMO Website

GPA: 3.90 / 4.00

Quality Assurance

• Designed and implemented automated UI and regression test scripts using Selenium WebDriver (Java) for the university’s internal systems and public-facing web applications, reducing repetitive manual testing effort by over 60% and accelerating release cycles.
• Identified, logged, and tracked 50+ critical and functional defects in JIRA, directly contributing to the enhancement of platform usability and stability for 10,000+ students, faculty, and staff users.
• Performed extensive cross-browser testing (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to ensure UI consistency and platform responsiveness across multiple environments and devices, improving user experience and minimizing browser-related issues.
• Executed REST API testing and validation tasks using Postman, including response verification, status code checks, and payload analysis to ensure backend service reliability and proper integration with front-end components.
• Collaborated with cross-functional Agile teams, including developers, product owners, and university IT stakeholders, to participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, contributing to a 40% improvement in test coverage.
• Prepared detailed test cases, test data, and execution reports, supporting audit readiness and maintaining high documentation standards in alignment with university quality policies.

Senior Analyst/ Senior Software Engineer

• Automated UI and regression test cases using Selenium WebDriver with Java, reducing manual effort by over 60%.
• Performed API testing using Postman, validating RESTful services for policy, billing, and claims workflows.
• Analyzed and translated Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) and Functional Requirement Specifications (FRSs) into test cases and scenarios.
• Executed manual testing for GUI, functional, integration, regression, and browser compatibility across multiple environments.
• Validated Guidewire Policy Center UI components and backend logic including policy rating tables and insurance algorithms.
• Conducted Kafka and Kite message queue testing to verify payloads, event triggers, and message processing accuracy.
• Logged, tracked, and managed defects using JIRA, ensuring timely bug resolution through coordination with developers.
• Managed test execution, planning, and reporting using Q-Test, linking test cases to JIRA issues and monitoring test progress.
• Participated in Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and client demonstrations.
• Created and executed UAT test cases, collaborated with end users for user acceptance sign-off and production readiness.
• Used SQL to perform backend data validation and ensure data integrity between UI and database systems.
• Mentored junior QA team members by providing guidance on testing best practices, automation strategy, and JIRA/Q-Test usage.
• Conducted weekly QA reporting and created status dashboards for stakeholders, highlighting defect trends and sprint readiness.
• Designed reusable test functions and checkpoints in Selenium to increase automation efficiency and maintainability.
• Tested and validated Out-of-Service transactions, ensuring proper behavior in policy processing and system transitions.
• Identified critical regression scenarios and contributed to the creation of a reusable test automation framework.
• Supported business analysis activities such as requirement clarification, writing user stories, and mapping requirements to test outcomes.

Entrepreneurship Intern – Product Innovation (KisanMate)

• Developed "KisanMate", a ground-level pesticide spraying rover aimed at reducing direct exposure of farmers to harmful chemicals.
• Led prototyping and design of a remote-controlled rover, addressing drone inefficiencies in terrain adaptability and precision targeting.
• Conducted on-site field research with rural farmers to validate usability, gather feedback, and refine rover capabilities based on real-world agricultural needs.
• Identified gaps in existing drone spraying methods, proposing a cost-effective, ground-based alternative with improved safety and control.
• Presented the project to ISB faculty and TASK Telangana, earning recognition for technical innovation, sustainability, and social relevance.
• Demonstrated strong leadership in ideation, cross-functional coordination, and user-centric development in an agricultural technology initiative.

Student Habit Analyzer

• Developed a basic web application using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to help students manually log and track study sessions.
• Designed a clean and minimalistic UI that allowed users to input subject name, start time, and duration of study.
• Implemented form handling and basic input validation using JavaScript to ensure proper data entry.
• Focused on building a responsive layout for smooth functionality across different screen sizes and devices.
• Performed manual testing to identify and fix layout issues, broken inputs, and ensure cross-browser compatibility.
• Tested the application across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge to verify stable and consistent behavior.
• Improved core development skills in front-end programming and QA fundamentals through hands-on learning and debugging.
• Shared the project on GitHub as a learning milestone, showcasing growth in self-initiated coding and practical application of basic web technologies.

Bandwidth Enhancement of Microstrip Patch Antenna

• Designed and simulated a dual-band microstrip patch antenna using Ansys HFSS, applying slot-loaded techniques to achieve enhanced bandwidth performance.
• Achieved dual resonant frequencies at 3.48 GHz and 5.25 GHz, making the antenna suitable for WLAN, WiMAX, and automotive radar applications.
• Conducted detailed electromagnetic analysis including S11 (return loss), VSWR, and radiation patterns to evaluate and optimize antenna efficiency.
• Generated and analyzed 3D radiation plots to visualize lobe directions and gain characteristics for both frequency bands.
• Performed iterative simulation tuning to refine parameters such as substrate thickness, slot dimensions, and patch size.
• Collaborated with faculty mentors on academic RF research, applying theoretical knowledge in practical simulation-driven design.
• Documented the entire design process, simulation results, and conclusions in a formal project report for academic evaluation.
• Gained hands-on experience with HFSS simulation environment, RF design principles, and antenna parameter optimization techniques.