Mrs. Swetha Talakola holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Information Technology from JNTU University, Hyderabad, India, where she built a solid foundation in programming, database management, and software development principles.

With over 18 years of experience in software development, testing, and automation, she has built a successful career in driving excellence across diverse domains, including Web, Mobile, E-commerce, Finance, POS, and Client/Server applications. Her strong expertise in Agile-Scrum methodologies and proficiency in a wide range of testing and development tools have allowed her to deliver high-impact results consistently.

In her recent role at Walmart, she led the development of a complex JavaScript application that automated financial reporting, reducing manual input by 70%. She also developed and maintained a robust end-to-end automation testing suite using Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright, which lowered defect rates by 60%. Her deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure SQL and Power BI DAX enabled her to validate front-end data accurately, improving the reliability of financial dashboards.

Additionally, she optimized backend performance by implementing server-side applications using NestJS, reducing response times by 44%. Through continuous integration and deployment pipelines, she also applied AI-driven testing strategies to enhance regression, smoke, and UAT testing processes, ensuring high-quality product delivery. Through collaboration and Agile methodologies, she contributed to a 15% increase in project delivery speed while maintaining stringent quality standards.

Her contributions have been recognized with multiple awards, including the Verizon Ovation Awards (2013, 2014) and the Walmart Make A Difference Awards (2022, 2023, 2024). She has also been acknowledged with Verizon CIO, Vice President, and Managing Director recognitions for “Performance Excellence.”

As a strong team player with excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, she continues to drive innovation and deliver high-quality software solutions, exceeding organizational goals and ensuring customer satisfaction.