Debashish Kumar
Test Engineering Specialist
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Forward-thinking Senior Consultant with outstanding knowledge of managing Software testing and project management. Expert in Test Automation with proven history of effective problem-solving. Dedicated to efficiency, entrepreneurship and long-term results. Experience of working in distributed, multi-cultural team environments and has worked for Different Clients in USA, Canada, and UK. Specialize in End to End Telecom (OSS/BSS),Hospitality,Pharmaceuticals,Manufacturing and Utilities domain in various applications including SAP, web based and mobile applications.
Currently managing the Testing portfolio in a Product based company which involves interaction/ co-ordination with multiple teams including the end users. Sound Understanding of Project Management Life cycle covering all Knowledge Areas. Have Knowledge of Cloud Terminology as well.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Consultant
Capita India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru, Karnataka
02.2019 - Current
- Leading a team of test engineers deployed across various scrum in the product development following the agile model.
- Planned, implemented, tested, and documented solutions within integrated testing facility for integration efforts.
- Leading the transformation of manual testing to automation testing for both web and mobile applications using frameworks like TestNG and BDD.
- Tested hardware and software within tightly controlled sandbox environment prior to release to production.
- Developed a peer review process to be followed across the various teams for reviewing all test artifacts including the automated test scripts.
- Completed a POC on Security testing requirements in the project using the OWASP ZAP tool.
- Rolling out test automation tools like Selenium and Appium based on Java/C#.
- Getting familiar with Cloud terminologies and CI/CD implementation.
Test Engineering Team Lead
Accenture
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Certified WorkSoft automation engineer and also lead a team of test engineers with various skillset.
- Managed Testing Services where there is Monthly Production Release, and we have to Coordinate with 37 different Vendors for different Applications.
- Created accurate and successful test scripts to manage automated testing of certain products and features.
- Directed off-site teams completing automated tests to support successful product development stages and releases.
- Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
- Driven test automation to achieve 80% test automation for the regression test cases run every release.
Consultant
Capgemini
Bengaluru, Karnataka
09.2011 - 05.2015
- Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
- Coordinated work with various teams to solve problems and improve efficiency for software testing and automation.
- Carried out tests to identify, report and repair issues such as bugs and glitches.
- Played the role of senior tester validating legacy systems for OSS/BSS. Also involved in testing IVR systems.
- Developed, implemented and maintained automated testware for scripts, functions and programs to boost testing efficiency.
- Hands on experience for webservices testing.
Technical Associate
Tech Mahindra
06.2007 - 09.2011
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and workforce breakdown structures for complete systems.
- Tested software within tightly controlled sandbox environment prior to release to production.
- Reviewed test plans and procedures for adequate coverage of system requirements.
- Established functional and technical specifications and standards.
- Engaged internal and external customers during planning and test phases and interfaced with assigned project managers to comply with entry criteria.
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts and use cases to support testing objectives including automated test scripts
- Researched and selected automation tools, prioritizing cost-effective solutions to shorten diagnostic workflows.
- Participated in test automation code review meetings and provided input on colleagues' coding efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science and Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Belgaum 09.2003 - 06.2007
Skills
Script development
Regression testing understanding
Background in Agile environments
Expertise in Mobile Application
Automation knowledge
Leadership
Test implementation
Advised team members on appropriate testing actions and decisions
Project Management
Bug Report Oversight
Team coordination
Collaborated with project management and developers to coordinate testing activities at all stages
Certification
ISTQB Foundation
Timeline
ISTQB Agile
03-2021
Senior Consultant
Capita India Pvt Ltd
02.2019 - Current
WorkSoft Automation Certified
09-2018
Test Engineering Team Lead
Accenture
05.2015 - 01.2019
ISTQB Foundation
03-2013
Consultant
Capgemini
09.2011 - 05.2015
Technical Associate
Tech Mahindra
06.2007 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science and Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
09.2003 - 06.2007