Naveen Thota
About Naveen Thota
Naveen Thota is a Senior Automation and Performance Engineer at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in automation and performance testing, having held various roles at notable companies including Yahoo!, T Rowe Price, and JCPenney.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Naveen Thota has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Senior Automation and Performance Engineer since 2013. He has accumulated over 11 years of experience in this role, contributing to various automation and performance testing initiatives within the organization. His position is based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, where he applies his extensive knowledge of automation frameworks and tools to enhance the efficiency and reliability of software products.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Naveen Thota held several positions in quality assurance and automation testing. He worked at Yahoo! as a Quality Assurance Engineer for five months in 2007. He then transitioned to T Rowe Price, where he served as an Automation/Performance Test Lead Consultant from 2007 to 2008 for seven months. Following this, he was employed at JCPenney as a QA Lead (Performance and Automation) from 2009 to 2013, where he worked for four years.
Educational Background
Naveen Thota studied at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering. His studies took place from 2001 to 2005, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles that support his career in automation and performance engineering.
Certifications and Technical Expertise
Naveen Thota holds multiple certifications in quality assurance and automation testing, including QTP, Load Runner, Quality Center, and ISTQB. He has expertise in various automation frameworks and tools, such as HP Mercury, Segue, IBM, iTKO, SAP, and Open Source technologies. His proficiency extends to web, mobile, and API technologies, including HTML, JavaScript, C#, Appium, Espresso, Postman, and Rest-assured.
Domain Knowledge in SAP and Retail
Naveen Thota possesses domain and industry knowledge in SAP and retail sectors. His expertise covers critical areas such as logistics, allocation, assortment planning, and mutual funds. This knowledge enhances his ability to implement effective automation and performance testing strategies tailored to specific industry needs.