BALAPOORNALAKSHMI K
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven Automation and Manual Test Engineer with 8.5 years of experience in Web, Mobile, and API testing. Specializes in UI automation using Selenium and Playwright within Agile/Scrum environments. Experienced in regression test execution, defect triage, and release validation, effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver quality products.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Lead
HCLTech
03.2024 - Current
- Developing and maintaining UI automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Playwright.
- Executed full regression cycles, conducting detailed analysis of test run results to ensure software quality.
- Analyzed test failures, identified flaky tests, and coordinated with developers to determine root causes.
- Prepared comprehensive test plans and detailed test cases, along with regression reports to document testing outcomes.
- Working in Agile/Scrum methodology and participating in sprint ceremonies.
- Supporting release cycles and providing quality sign-off.
- Client: Applied Materials
Test Engineer
Xmplar Management Solutions Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Developed automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, TestNG, and JUnit.
- Automated mobile testing using Appium with Cucumber framework.
- Executed automation and manual testing to ensure quality before production releases.
- Created JMeter scripts for thorough API and performance testing to identify potential bottlenecks.
- Contributed to code reviews and conducted defect root cause analysis to enhance software reliability.
Software Test Engineer
TechcMantix
06.2017 - 07.2021
- Performed manual and automated testing with strong regression coverage.
- Executed manual and automated tests to identify software defects effectively.
- Collaborated with development teams to analyze and resolve software issues promptly.
- Designed test plans and procedures for software applications at TechcMantix.
- Implemented QA methodologies and standards.
Education
BCA - Computer Applications
Jairam Arts and Science College
SalemB.Ed - Education
Bangalore North University
BangaloreSkills
Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Appium
Frameworks: Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit, POM, Data-Driven Testing
Languages: Core Java, Javascript
Testing Types: Automation Testing, Manual Testing, Regression Testing, API Testing, Mobile Testing
Methodologies: Agile / Scrum
Build & CI: Jenkins
Defect Tracking: JIRA
Version Control: Git
Timeline
Technical Lead
HCLTech
03.2024 - Current
Test Engineer
Xmplar Management Solutions Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 03.2024
Software Test Engineer
TechcMantix
06.2017 - 07.2021
BCA - Computer Applications
Jairam Arts and Science College
B.Ed - Education
Bangalore North University