Monica Vidyavathi
55 Cooper St, Toronto.
Summary
Excellence-driven QA professional with 9 years of experience in test automation, Agile leadership, and software testing across diverse domains including embedded systems, connected vehicles, servers and storage, and enterprise applications. Proficient in Python scripting, automation framework development, and CI/CD pipeline integration. A practical problem-solver and strategic thinker skilled at designing and executing end-to-end test strategies. Adept at collaborating cross-functionally to enhance efficiency, improve product quality, and ensure timely delivery under tight deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Automation Engineer (Network Specialist)
Aerotek ULC, Client: Ford Motor Company
09.2023 - Current
- FNV4 & OTA Platform Validation:
Contributed to validating Ford’s Network Vehicle 4 (FNV4) program, which delivers Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates to connected vehicles via the Ford cloud. Ensured end-to-end testing of OTA scenarios across diverse Electronic Control Unit (ECU) configurations, validating seamless software deployment. - SIS & ECU Simulation Testing:
Focused on the Software Inventory Service (SIS), a key vehicle service responsible for tracking and reporting ECU software versions before and after OTA updates. Simulated ECU environments using Docker containers to mirror real-world behavior for accurate system validation. - Python Automation using Slash Framework:
Developed 150+ Python automation scripts with the Slash framework, targeting SIS-specific functionality. Covered functional, negative, and end-to-end test cases to ensure robust validation of OTA reporting and version synchronization logic. - CI/CD Integration via Jenkins:
Integrated automation scripts into Jenkins pipelines to enable continuous test execution for nightly and release builds. Validated build integrity, triaged execution logs, and reported issues early in the development lifecycle. - Test Case Design & Management:
Authored and managed test cases in Test Rail, ensuring alignment with Jira user stories and acceptance criteria. Maintained complete traceability between requirements and test coverage. - Defect Investigation & Reporting:
Investigated failures by analyzing debug and console logs (via DLT log viewer and command-line tools). Logged detailed defects in Jira, collaborated with developers for root cause analysis, and tracked issue resolution across sprints. - Agile Environment & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Actively participated in Agile ceremonies within a 15-day sprint model. Collaborated with developers, architects, and QA teams through daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Used Jira and Confluence for documentation, status updates, and sprint planning artifacts.
QA Team Lead
Dell International Services - R&D
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Test Planning & Execution: Developed and executed test strategies aligned with business goals and client needs. Managed test scope, coordinated execution, monitored progress, and prioritized defects for timely resolution.
- Team & Risk Management: Led an 18-member team, assigning tasks based on expertise. Ensured availability of tools and resources, while proactively identifying and mitigating testing risks.
- Process Improvement & Collaboration: Drove process enhancements that increased testing efficiency by 31%. Fostered strong collaboration within the team and across functions.
- Communication & UAT Coordination: Maintained clear stakeholder communication and tracked key testing metrics. Coordinated User Acceptance Testing to validate deliverables.
- Regression & Automation Testing: Oversaw regression testing to maintain product stability. Championed automation efforts that boosted efficiency by 60% and improved product quality by 18%.
- Agile Ceremonies & Reporting: Facilitated sprint planning, daily scrums, reviews, and retrospectives for 4-week sprints managing 250+ story points. Presented QA accomplishments to 300+ stakeholders and gathered actionable feedback.
Senior Test Engineer
Dell International Services - R&D
04.2018 - 01.2022
- iDRAC Server Management Testing: Managed comprehensive testing of the iDRAC server management tool using GUI, Dell RACADM, Redfish, and WS-Man interfaces.
- Test Case Development: Participated in Scrum ceremonies and requirement reviews to develop 2200+ test cases and scenarios from Behavioral Specifications and Technical Documents, ensuring thorough coverage.
- Automation with Selenium & Python: Developed automation scripts with Selenium WebDriver and Python, boosting testing efficiency and accuracy by 62%.
- Manual & Automated Testing: Executed both automated tests via Axon and Jenkins, and manual tests using qTest, Qmetry, and other reporting tools.
- End-to-End Testing: Performed a wide range of testing types including unit, functional, performance, load, regression, and stress testing.
- Defect & Change Management: Logged nearly 300 change requests and 2000+ defects in Jira, actively addressing design issues in the iDRAC UI.
- Hardware Configuration & Validation: Configured and validated hardware on Dell PowerEdge servers—DIMMs, CPUs, GPUs, PCIe devices, network cards, storage controllers, drives, backplanes, BIOS—and verified RAID configurations and firmware.
- Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Authored 28+ detailed test documents in Confluence to support knowledge sharing and maintain thorough test records.
- Mentoring & Team Leadership: Guided and supported a 27-member team as a technical lead and ‘go-to’ resource, fostering collaboration and enhancing team performance.
Software Engineer
Mindteck India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Comprehensive Testing of Netapp Storage Controllers: Conducted thorough testing of Netapp Storage Controllers of various models and their firmware within a sandbox environment.
- Test Plan Development and Automation Execution: Reviewed and created detailed test plans, test scripts, test cases and use cases. Executed automated testing scripts on various server platforms running ONTAP, adhering to designated cadences.
- Issue Triage and Reporting: Expertly triaged logs and reported script and product issues using BURT tool, contributing to timely issue resolution and product improvement.
- Key Storage Component Management: Demonstrated expertise in creating and managing critical storage components and firmware upgrades.
Validation Intern
Netapp India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Designed, performed manual testing, and developed automation test cases for newly upgraded features of OpenSSH 6.6 on ONTAP. Ensured comprehensive coverage of testing scenarios, including OpenSSH connections between clients and servers, focusing on cipher, key exchange algorithms, and Mac protocols.
- Created and maintained User Login Database for Netapp Server using Extract, Transform and Load(ETL) technique and MySQL.
Education
Master of Technology - Software Technology
Vellore Institute Of Technology (VIT)
Vellore, IndiaBachelor of Engineering - Computer Science And Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, IndiaSkills
Management Skills:
- Backlog Management
- Sprint Planning
- Problem Solving
- Requirements Elicitation
- Scrum Methodology
- Risk Management
- Communication
- Scrum Ceremonies
- Quality Management
- Presentation
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Multi tasking
Agile and Project Management Tools:
- Atlassian JIRA
- Trello
Testing Methodologies and Tools:
- Agile Methodologies
- Manual Testing
- Automation Testing
- User Acceptance Testing
- Regression Testing
- Performance Testing
- Functional Testing
- Test Plan and Execution
- API Automation Testing
- Web Services - GUI Testing
Version Control and Documentation Tools:
- GitHub
- Axon
- Confluence
- Jenkins
- Bit Bucket
Tests and Defect Tracking Tools:
- JIRA
- NetApp - BURT
- Test Rail
- QTest
- Qmetry
- HP - ALM
Programming and Scripting Languages:
- SQL
- Python
- Selenium with Python
- Slash
- PyTest
- Postman
- Appium
Code Editors:
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- Anaconda
- Notepad
- PyCharm
- MySQL WorkBench
Server and Storage Technology:
- Dell PowerEdge Servers
- Netapp Servers
- GUI - IDRAC, Redfish, Dell RACADM
- ONTAP
- DAS, NAS, SAN
- Dockers
linkedin.com/in/monicavidyavathi
Visa Eligibility
Permanent Resident
Certification
Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®)
PRINCE2® Foundation Certificate in Project Management
Accomplishments
Dell Inspire award for implementing a new hire ramp up plan which helped many beginners to quickly adapt and best perform in their roles.
Dell On the spot award for finding highest number of defects in iDRAC - GUI, including legacy issues that were previously missed
Netapp Best Presentation Award in Intern Showcase Event for creatively demonstrating my project to others.
Timeline
Senior Automation Engineer (Network Specialist)
Aerotek ULC, Client: Ford Motor Company
09.2023 - Current
QA Team Lead
Dell International Services - R&D
02.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Test Engineer
Dell International Services - R&D
04.2018 - 01.2022
Software Engineer
Mindteck India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2015 - 03.2018
Validation Intern
Netapp India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science And Engineering
Anna University
Master of Technology - Software Technology
Vellore Institute Of Technology (VIT)
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