Varun Varma Sangaraju

About Varun Varma Sangaraju

Ph.D. Research activities include thesis on fog computing (extension to cloud computing) security, zero trust security, application of quantitative methods, and performing statistical tests on collected data.Skills Summary: Data Analysis Tools: IBM SPSS, R, JASP, Microsoft Power BI, R, Tableau, Weka.Programming Languages: Java, PL/SQL, C, Python, JavaScript.Testing Tools: HP ALM, Selenium, CA Devtest, HP Performance CenterWeb Technologies: HTML5, CSS, AJAX, REST, XML, JSON.Databases: MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (SQL), SQLite.Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, MacOS.CRM: SalesforceMethodologies: Agile & Waterfall Methodologies, Quality Assurance Life Cycle.Professional Summary: Achieved the highest level of degree in the field of Computer Science and Information Technology. More than 8 years of professional experience in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) that include Requirement Gathering, Analysis/Design, Documentation, Development, and Testing. Leading the Analytics and Testing teams to deliver results to the client. Independent researcher and peer reviewer for journals and conferences. Distinguished speaker in international conferences. Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Medicaid/Medicare area. AWS Certified Solutions Architect with real-time experience in cloud platforms. Data Analysis hands-on using Python, IBM SPSS, R, JASP, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and Tableau is a strong suite. Experience in performing Integration, System, Product, Regression, Functional, Mobile, and Performance Testing. Solid experience in writing Test scenarios, Test Conditions, Defining Test Cases, developing and maintaining Test Scripts, Test plans, Defects, and Status Reports. Managed defects logging, tracking, and complete Defect Life Cycles using HP Quality Center, Rally, and Salesforce. Worked in various domains such as Healthcare, Pharmacy PBM, Auto, and Home Insurance.Other Accomplishments: Peer-reviewed the book chapter “Research on Intelligent Control and Integration Technology for Visual Inspection of TEC components” in the book “Advances and Challenges in Science and Technology” for BP International. Acted as a Distinguished speaker in the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Innovative Research in Technology and Management (ICMIRTM 2023). Peer-reviewed multiple conference papers in International Conference on Knowledge Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (ICKEAI 2024).

Experience

1. Senior Qa Engineer Lead

   Cognizant

   Mar 2022 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

   Lead and mentor a QA team of 7-8, providing expertise in healthcare PBM concepts (accumulations, copayments, drug utilization review, Part B, formulary, NDC, network pricing). Design and maintain automated test frameworks using Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, and Cypress, integrating scripts in Python, Java, and Visual Basic for data analysis and test automation (UI and Web based applications). Analyze large datasets and develop dashboards/reports with Excel, PowerBI, and Salesforce. Develop and test mainframe applications (RxClaim), use internal applications like EzQuery++ and EzTest to validate system configuration and pharmacy claims. Engineer and optimize AI prompts for LLMs to inject domain-specific healthcare knowledge. Recreated and analyzed production issues in pre-production environments, implementing fixes to enhance system performance. Actively managed Salesforce to track team activities and distribute tasks efficiently, ensuring streamlined operations. Conducted stakeholder meetings to present findings and walkthrough results with clients, facilitating clear communication and decision-making.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  Master's degree, Computer Science

  2014 — 2015

• University of the Cumberlands

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Information Technology

• Sathyabama University

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science and Engineering

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Xml
• Ca Lisa Tool
• Databases
• Perfecto Mobile
• Ant
• Microsoft Excel
• Dynatrace
• C
• Programming
• Html
• Sql
• Linux
• Jpa
• Postgresql
• Mysql
• Spring Mvc
• Python
• Javaserver Pages (Jsp)
• Core Java
• Hp Load Runner
• Javascript
• Pl/Sql
• R
• Hp Quicktest Professional (Qtp)
• C++
• Android Development
• Shell Scripting
• Json
• Css
• Hp Performance Center
• Mvc
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Weka
• Netbeans
• Java
• Html5
• Sqlite
• Servlets
• C#
• .net