Malleswari Tharigopula

Embedded Test Engineer with 10+ years in automation and quality assurance. Proven success improving software reliability and reducing testing times using Squish, Playwright, and Python. Seeking to leverage expertise in embedded systems testing to drive innovation and quality.

Cambridge, UK

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System Testing Engineer

Videojet

May 2025 — Nov 2025

Conduct system testing for Videojet printers, ensuring robust performance and reliability
Reproduce and report customer issues, validating fixes to enhance user experience
Execute regression testing, reviewing and documenting issues to safeguard software quality
Create, review, and update test cases for new features, ensuring comprehensive coverage
Participate in daily Scrum meetings, reporting progress and addressing issues
Maintain hardware, perform installations, and execute firmware updates to optimize functionality
Log and track issues using Jira, maintaining detailed documentation on Confluence
Test updates and developments to the test harness for compatibility and functionality

Regression Test Engineer

Qualcomm

Oct 2022 — Feb 2024

Manage testing of tools deployed in factory settings, improving operational efficiency
Test audio projectors and applications using audio devices to evaluate ADK toolkit, MDE, and Bluesuite
Verify audio calibration tool for BVT and compatibility, ensuring product quality
Execute updates and developments in the test harness, maintaining system integrity
Configure test hardware per release requirements for accurate testing
Execute and maintain automation framework using Behave and Python, enhancing efficiency
Analyse test results, debug failures, and communicate via email
Utilise Windows image management system with Macrium for efficient data management
Generate Test Summary Reports and manage follow-up on approvals
Analyse results, report issues, and ensure timely resolution using container and cloud technologies

Test Automation Engineer

Cambridge Assessments

Sep 2012 — Jul 2018

Provide automation support and guidance to agile teams using WebDriver and Python
Develop automation test strategies and plans with accurate project timeline estimations
Define, implement, and maintain automation test framework using POM model for SAP and Oracle modules
Review and optimise existing automation processes, improving testing outcomes
Collaborate with stakeholders to finalise regression test requirements and data
Automate high priority support tasks, saving 25% of support team hours

Test Automation Engineer

The Pensions Regulator

Sep 2011 — Aug 2012

Conduct manual systems testing to assist ITSS and UAT, ensuring thorough evaluation
Save 30% regression test run schedules using a well-prepared smoke test suite
Liaise with Test Analysts from implementation partners to synchronise efforts and share insights

Test Automation Engineer

Wipro Technologies

Jan 2006 — Sep 2011

Achieved 50% additional revenue from client through analytical and root cause analysis

Product Verification and Support Group Engineer

SAP Labs

Mar 2004 — Jan 2006

Reduced Beta testing time by 40% with improved tools and strategies from previous release
Engaged in product previews with developers and management for early feedback
Designed, developed, and executed manual and automated tests to ensure software reliability

Skills

GUI TestingJavaEmbedded TestingIntegration TestingSecurity TestingEnd2End TestingDebuggingTest AutomationSquishPythonPlaywrightPytestMicrosoftOracleAcceptance testingPostmanBehaveCI/CDGitHub ActionsJenkinsTFSJIRABug ZillaUnixRestful API'sAzureAWSGit hubVirtualBoxSubversion

Education

Bachelor of Technology

N. I.T Warangal, India

May 1996 — May 2000

Certifications

ISEB/ ISTQB Foundation Certification in Software Testing

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification

ITS-303 Python Certification

Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure

Languages

English

Fluent

References available upon request.