Aruna Chava
About Aruna Chava
Aruna Chava is a Senior QA Engineer at Thomson Reuters with over 13 years of experience in software quality assurance. She specializes in Agile Scrum processes, test automation frameworks, and continuous integration using various tools and technologies.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Aruna Chava has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Senior QA Engineer since 2011. In this role, she actively participates in Agile Scrum processes, contributing to Release Planning, Sprint Planning, and Sprint Review. Her responsibilities include implementing Continuous Integration and Delivery for Automation Testing, utilizing various tools to enhance testing efficiency. Aruna's experience at Thomson Reuters spans over 13 years, during which she has developed a comprehensive understanding of quality assurance practices within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Aruna Chava earned her Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Information Technology from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, completing her studies from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in technology, which she applies in her professional role. Aruna possesses expertise in implementing Test Automation Frameworks using Java and Selenium, as well as automating Web Services testing with SoapUI and Groovy.
Agile and Scrum Contributions
Aruna Chava actively contributes to Agile Scrum methodologies in her role as a Senior QA Engineer. She is involved in key processes such as Release Planning, Sprint Planning, and Sprint Review. Additionally, she tracks Scrum Metrics including Sprint Burndown, Team Velocity, and Defect Density, which are essential for assessing team performance and project progress. Her contributions help ensure that the development process remains efficient and aligned with project goals.
Test Automation and Framework Implementation
Aruna Chava has implemented Continuous Integration and Delivery of Automation Testing, employing tools such as Ant, Maven, and Jenkins. She is skilled in preparing Test Strategy and Test Plan documents, as well as Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM). Her proficiency in using Gherkin and Cucumber supports her implementation of Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD), enhancing the quality of software deliverables.
Technical Skills and Tools
Aruna Chava is proficient in various technical skills relevant to quality assurance. She has experience in integrating Source Control Management tools like TFS and GitHub into Test Automation Frameworks. Her thorough understanding of Web Technologies, Protocols, Systems Design, and Architecture complements her testing capabilities, allowing her to effectively contribute to complex software projects.