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Amresh Kumar

Amresh Kumar

Scrum Master | Quality Assurance Specialist
Gurugram,HR

Summary

Certified Scrum Master with over 12 years of experience contributing to Scrum teams as a Scrum Developer, successfully delivering 15+ projects. Reduced software defects by 30%, shortened delivery timelines by 25%, and saved 1,000+ development hours annually through efficient test strategies. Developed 200+ automation scripts in Java and C#, cutting manual testing efforts by 40% and enhancing overall testing efficiency. Earned certifications in JIRA and PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner, driving Agile adoption and boosting team productivity by 20%. Collaborated with 10+ teams to achieve a 95% on-time delivery rate for critical milestones and ensure the successful launch of high-impact products.

"I had the privilege of working closely with Amresh on several modules, and I can confidently say that he is one of the most skilled and dedicated QA Automation Engineers. I’ve had the pleasure to collaborate with.
Beyond technical skills, Amresh is a fantastic team player. He is always willing to share knowledge, mentor junior members, and foster a collaborative working environment. His positive attitude and commitment to excellence make him an invaluable asset to any team." ~ Saroj Chandrabanshi, Associate Manager(SDET) | Automation Test Architect(Selenium, C#, API, SpecFlow) | Azure DevOps | Full Stack QA | Mentor, Nagarro, India

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificate
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Associate Staff Engineer, QA

Nagarro Software Pvt Ltd
Gurugram
12.2012 - Current

● Certified Scrum Master with 12+ years of experience as a Scrum Developer, contributing to the successful delivery of 15+ Agile projects while driving collaboration among cross-functional teams.
● Collaborated in quality maintenance initiatives during 20+ strategic meetings, boosting software reliability by 30% and optimizing test coverage to over 95%.
● Accelerated a team of 5+ testers, devising 10+ detailed test plans and developing 200+ automation scripts in Selenium WebDriver and Java, reducing manual efforts by 40% and saving 500+ hours annually.
● Streamlined defect management processes, reducing resolution time by 35% and collaborating with developers to resolve 50+ browser compatibility issues, enhancing user experience by 25%.
● Championed Agile and Scrum methodologies across 10+ projects, ensuring 95% on-time delivery of milestones and validating software readiness through 500+ tests for 15+ product launches.
● Mediated with stakeholders across 10+ departments to streamline test completion, accelerating product launches by 15%, and provided guidance to 20+ colleagues, enhancing team efficiency by 30%.
● Piloted seamless onboarding for 5+ new hires through knowledge transfer sessions, ensuring 100% readiness within two weeks, and supervised inventory management for 100% material availability.• Contributed key insights in quality maintenance meetings, leading to enhanced software reliability.
• Analyzed the application architecture to identify areas of focus during testing.
• Collaborated with the development team to optimize browser compatibility.
• Guided a team in comprehensive testing methodologies, blending manual and automated approaches for optimum coverage and efficiency.
• Created comprehensive test plans aligning with business needs.
• Wrote and updated manual test cases for team use, maintaining optimal organization for maximum productivity.
• Streamlined defect management process, ensuring swift resolutions and fostering a collaborative environment with the development team.
• Performed functional, system, regression and acceptance tests.
• Tracked metrics such as number of defects found per iteration or cycle time.
• Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
• Developed automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Java programming language.
• Generated weekly status reports highlighting progress against milestones.
• Worked closely with stakeholders to streamline test completion and product launch.
• Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
• Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Facilitated seamless on-boarding with comprehensive knowledge transfer sessions.
• Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communications

Faculty of Science & Technology, ICFAI University
Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
07.2007 - 06.2011

Skills

Technical Proficiency


Programming language(s): Fundamental Java Skills, Fundamental C# programming
Version Control Tool: SVN, SharePoint, GitHub
Database: MS SQL Server, MySQL
Project Management Tool: JIRA, SharePoint


Role-Focused Competence


Testing:

Requirements analysis, Test environment setup, Validation techniques, Test case design, Test data management, Test plan & strategy development, Test method validation, Product inspection, Defect management, Quality metrics analysis, Automation Testing, Performance monitoring
Soft Skills:

Stakeholder management & collaboration, Compliance monitoring, Quality metrics, Document management, Team Training, Agile & Scrum Methodologies

Certification

  • Certified ScrumMaster®, Issued by Scrum Alliance, Badge ID: 2040832, Jan 2025 to Jan 2027 (https://bcert.me/sfnzqxmmj)
  • Certificate of Training (MS SQL Database Basics), Issued by NagarroU, Oct 2024
  • Certificate of Achievement (Python Test Automation Training), Issued by NagarroU, Sep 2024
  • Certificate of Achievement (C# Test Automation Training), Issued by NagarroU, Aug 2024

Accomplishments

  • Monthly Cheerboard
  • Old is Gold

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Websites

Quote

Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill

Interests

Travelling

Exploring local cuisines

Cooking

Reading Books

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave

Software

Eclipse IDE

Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Community Edition

Microsoft Visual Studio Code

PyCharm

GitHub

SVN Repository

Microsoft Sharepoint Repository

MySQL Server

Microsoft SQL Server

Atlassian JIRA

Swagger

Postman

Strengths

  • Strong Leadership,
  • Excellent communication,
  • Attention to details,
  • Problem solving,
  • Team player,
  • Stakeholder collaboration

Hobbies

  • Travelling & exploring places,
  • Capturing moments (Photography),
  • Savoring local cuisines

Timeline

Associate Staff Engineer, QA

Nagarro Software Pvt Ltd
12.2012 - Current

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communications

Faculty of Science & Technology, ICFAI University
07.2007 - 06.2011

Recent projects

  • Payment and Merchant Services: Orchestrated quality testing during payment gateway transitions and spearheaded the migration of an XML-based test automation framework to MS Unit Test frameworks using Selenium and C#, optimizing testing efficiency.
  • Subject-oriented Business Process Management: Engineered and implemented quality management protocols for touch table-based business workflows and a Process Modeler system, revolutionizing process efficiency and collaboration.
  • Energy and Lighting E-Commerce Application: Scrutinized and validated energy-efficient lighting solutions, achieving 20%-30% energy savings through devices like dimmers, sensors, and shades, amplifying sustainability efforts.
  • Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management Systems (RMS): Architected and validated emergency service solutions, mobilizing support for law enforcement, fire departments, and medical services across multiple countries, ensuring operational excellence.

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