ANISHKUMAR U P
Chennai,India
Summary
Skilled test automation specialist with expertise in Selenium, Java, Playwright, and Cypress. Proficient in API testing using Automation and Postman/Bruno, alongside performance testing with JMeter. Strong capabilities in database testing with SQL and BigQuery data validation. Committed to enhancing software quality assurance through innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lead 1 Software Tester- Alberton’s
UST
Chennai
2025.01 - 2026.04
- Spearheaded the creation of automation regression scripts to align with product enhancements.
- Drove the development of innovative testing scenarios to enhance product performance.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to elevate testing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Automation framworks created using Java , Selenium +Cucumber.
- API Test automation Framewrok Developed using java RestAssured
Sr Pega Tester and Automation tester
UST
Chennai
2023.09 - 2024.12
- Automation testing frameworks. Supported implementation of Selenium and Cucumber to enhance testing processes. Contributed to project success through technology application and support.
- Assisted teams by leveraging Pega API testing as well as API testing using Postman and Bruno,Experience in Database Testing
- Assisted testing team by classifying multiple inputs. Supported identification of key areas for improvement in testing processes. Contributed to documentation of test cases and results.
- Optimised automation regression scripts to enhance efficiency and reliability using Playwright Framwork.
- Conducted regression testing using Pega Blueprint AI services and Playwright to enhance software reliability and performance.
- Executed Pega BPM, CLM, and KYC processes to enhance compliance workflow efficiency.
- Experience in API performance testing using jmeter and Pega PAL
AMP Engineer and Pega Specialist in shchroders
UST
Chennai
2023.09 - 2024.02
- Delivered high-quality results in PLP project by enhancing testing processes within team of 12. Achieved improved testing efficiency by automating regression tests and updating existing scripts. Facilitated thorough API testing with Bruno and Pega, ensuring robust application performance. Executed comprehensive test cases based on functional specifications, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Project Associate
Cognizant
Chennai
2021.05 - 2023.06
- Executed testing protocols for Pega and API within Verizon's project framework.
- Assisted teams in utilising pega, API, SQL, and automation testing tools. Supported project execution by implementing effective testing strategies. Contributed to quality assurance processes through continuous testing efforts.
- Facilitated preparation and execution of test cases in alignment with functional specifications.
- Conducted peer reviews for test cases to ensure thorough evaluation and adherence to quality standards.
- Assisted in tracking defects and generating reports. Supported functionality testing and regression testing activities. Contributed to automation testing efforts.
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer
Tech Star Company
Chennai
2019.06 - 2021.04
- Assisted teams in achieving project objectives within established timelines and budgets. Supported project planning and execution activities to meet deliverables. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.
- Administer test cases according to functional specifications.
- Facilitated peer reviews for test cases to ensure thorough evaluation and quality assurance.
- Executed comprehensive reporting and defect tracking processes to ensure quality assurance and product reliability.
- Conduct functionality testing and regression testing to ensure software reliability and performance.
Software Tester :DMS-Document Management System
Zelot Technology
Chennai
2018.08 - 2019.06
- Spearheaded preparation and execution of test cases for DMS project to ensure thorough assessment. Facilitated peer reviews to promote software quality improvements. Produced comprehensive reports to highlight defects and enhance project transparency.
Software Tester: LMS-Legal Management System
Zelot Technology
Chennai
2016.01 - 2019.06
- Assisted in overseeing testing activities for LMS-legal management system project with three-person team since August 2018. Supported preparation and execution of comprehensive test cases to improve system reliability. Contributed to peer reviews and generated reports while tracking defects to enhance project processes.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Electronics and Engineering
SNS college of Technology
Coimbatore, India 2012.01 - 2015.01
Skills
- Automated testing with Selenium and Java
- Playwright test automation
- cypress
- TestNG,Maven
- Java-RestAssured
- GitHub
- AI Tools :WindSurf /GitHub Copilot
- Pega testing
- API testing using Postman and Bruno
- Big Query Data validation
- Database testing using SQL
- API performance testing using Jmeter
- Performance testing using Jmeter and PAl
Certification
Pega CSA 8.7
Timeline
Lead 1 Software Tester- Alberton’s
UST
2025.01 - 2026.04
Sr Pega Tester and Automation tester
UST
2023.09 - 2024.12
AMP Engineer and Pega Specialist in shchroders
UST
2023.09 - 2024.02
Project Associate
Cognizant
2021.05 - 2023.06
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer
Tech Star Company
2019.06 - 2021.04
Software Tester :DMS-Document Management System
Zelot Technology
2018.08 - 2019.06
Software Tester: LMS-Legal Management System
Zelot Technology
2016.01 - 2019.06
Bachelor's Degree - Electronics and Engineering
SNS college of Technology
2012.01 - 2015.01