Dhanasekar Pathmanathan

QA Automation Tester with 4+ years of extensive experience in both automation and manual testing. Skilled in maintaining automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver with Java and TestNG/Cucumber. Proficient in Agile methodology, STLC, test planning, defect tracking, and delivering high-quality solutions. Adept at cross-browser testing, implementing reusable automation methods, and ensuring efficient test execution. Strong ability to analyse business requirements and translate them into comprehensive test strategies.

QA Automation Tester skilled in analyzing   requirements, creating test plans, and executing manual and automated tests   using Selenium WebDriver with Java. Experienced with JUnit, Cucumber, Hybrid   frameworks (Data-Driven, POM), cross-browser testing, and Jira for defect   tracking. Adept at building reusable methods to improve automation   efficiency.

Royal   Shakespeare Company

The Royal Shakespeare Company   (RSC) is a leading British theatre company based in Stratford-upon-Avon,   performing and sharing world-class productions of Shakespeare’s plays   globally. RSC’s mission is to make Shakespeare accessible to all, enhancing   audience engagement across multiple channels, including ticket booking, visit   access, membership services, retail, and educational programs.

As part of the QA   and Automation team.

• Implemented Selenium WebDriver, automated and executed scripts across different browsers and platforms using Eclipse IDE and Java.
• Created and maintained automation Selenium scripts for user stories to ensure quality deliverables.
• Developed BDD tests using Cucumber with Maven by writing feature files and step definitions.
• Designed and implemented the Page Object Model (POM) pattern to enhance script reusability and maintainability.
• Utilized Cucumber frameworks for automation scripting and integrated Data Driven testing with Maven.
• Extensively automated regression and functional test suites to improve testing efficiency.
• Participated actively in all Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily scrum, sprint review, and sprint retrospective.
• Maintained source code versioning with Git by managing check-ins and checkouts.
• Worked effectively in a highly dynamic Agile environment and contributed to sprint goals and deliverables.

Huddle Insurance 

Huddle Insurance is a modern,   customer-focused online insurance provider offering products such as car,   home, contents, and travel insurance. The platform emphasizes flexibility   with features like “Pay As You Drive” and 24/7 online policy and claims   management, while integrating sustainability initiatives such as carbon   offsetting options.

As part of the QA and Automation team, I:

• Implemented Selenium WebDriver, automated and executed scripts across multiple browsers and platforms using Eclipse IDE and Java.
• Created and maintained Selenium automation scripts for user stories to validate core insurance workflows.
• Developed BDD tests using Cucumber with Maven by writing feature files and step definitions.
• Designed Page Object Model (POM) pattern to improve reusability, scalability, and maintainability of test automation.
• Applied Cucumber frameworks for automation scripting and integrated Data Driven testing with Maven.
• Extensively automated regression and functional test suites for policy, claims, and customer journeys.
• Participated in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
• Managed source code versioning and collaboration through Git.
• Worked in a fast-paced Agile environment ensuring high-quality software delivery aligned with business goals.