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D.SANKAR KUMAR

Chennai

Summary

Experienced QA leader and certified professional with a strong background in end-to-end test management, automation framework development, and performance optimization. Possesses a unique blend of technical expertise, including AI/computer vision projects, and a proven track record of improving quality and efficiency in complex software environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

QA Manager

Pride Technologies
12.2024 - Current
  • GRDA (Grand River Dam Authority) End-to-end computer vision system for detecting and analyzing kayaks/rafts in river imagery using AI and data visualization.
  • Significant Accomplishments:
  • Trained YOLOv8 object detection model on custom dataset of 10,000 annotated images, achieving 95% precision in kayak/raft detection across varying lighting/water conditions.
  • Implemented centroid tracking algorithm in Python (OpenCV) to resolve occlusion issues, reducing double-counting errors by 40% compared to baseline methods.
  • Designed SQL database schema to store detection metadata (objects, timestamps, color values)
  • Developed Power BI dashboard with real-time connectivity to SQL backend

QA Manager

Pride Technologies
06.2021 - Current
  • Launch ATS applicant tracking system (ATS) is software for recruiters and employers to track candidates throughout the recruiting and hiring process. This software can come equipped with capabilities ranging from simple database functionality to a full-service suite of tools that makes it easy for businesses of any size to filter, manage, and analyze candidates.
  • Significant Accomplishments:
  • To Lead a team size of 8 members which includes both manual and Automation Testers.
  • Creation of Pytest Automation framework using selenium and Python from scratch.
  • Run selenium Tests in a Docker container with custom docker file.
  • Create entire set of End-to-End Manual Test cases.
  • Orchestration of QA Automation of Microservices using Gitlab runner.
  • Utilized Zalenium for scalable, containerized Selenium test execution across multiple browsers and platforms, enabling efficient parallel testing.
  • Improved test coverage and reduced execution time by 40% through automated cross-browser testing and seamless CI/CD integration
  • Conducted API performance testing using JMeter, designing and executing test plans, analyzing key metrics to identify bottlenecks, and collaborating with development teams to optimize application performance, achieving a 25% improvement in response times and scalability.
  • Performed comprehensive security testing using OWASP ZAP to identify vulnerabilities such as XSS, SQL Injection in web applications.
  • Analyzed scan reports and provided remediation recommendations, improving application security posture.
  • Migrated projects from Jira to Azure DevOps using the Jira to Azure DevOps work item migration tool, ensuring seamless transfer of epics, user stories, tasks, and attachments.
  • Customized migration mappings and validated data integrity post-migration to ensure accurate workflows and traceability.
  • Implemented Meta-LLaMA 3-8B Instruct open-source model to intelligently identify UI locators and labels for automation, reducing manual locator creation effort by 50%.
  • Integrated LLaMA-based inference with HTML parsing pipelines to generate accurate XPath/CSS selectors, enhancing automation efficiency and reliability.
  • Monitored performance of API's using jmeter during AWS to Azure Migration and prepared dashboard using grafana.

QA Manager

Matrixcare
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • MatrixCare’s long-term care EHR system and solutions help skilled nursing and senior living providers, life plan communities (CCRCs), and home health organizations to prosper as we migrate to a fee-for-value healthcare system. Matrixcare product includes SNF, Matrixcare Senior Living, Care community, Care Assist, Enterprise MX1 platform, LPCC.
  • Significant Accomplishments:
  • Led a team size of 30 members which includes both manual and Automation Testers.
  • Improved the performance of the automation testing by using headless and multi- threading (parallel) execution by about 85% (TestNG framework, Java)
  • Replaced the legacy reporting structure with the extent reports.
  • Introduced Multi-Threading and Headless Automation to achieve faster and more effective automation.
  • Using docker-selenium (Zalenium) as selenium grid to achieve distributed test execution.
  • Run selenium Tests in Docker container with custom docker file.
  • Skilled/Trained Manual Testing resources in Selenium Automation Testing.
  • Started the in-sprint automation using the BDD framework with cucumber
  • Creation of hundreds of Test data using Rest Assured API’s without using UI.
  • Automate API testing using Postman collections.
  • Setting up the Test metrics goals and ensure that we achieve the target for every iteration.
  • Developed a Java application for productivity to record and remind resource productivity.

Associate Manager

Accenture
10.2012 - 11.2019
  • AFLIS:(Accenture Freight and Logistic systems) AFLIS Ocean Price product provides/manages the offer price for the transportation of cargo depending on origin and destination, container type, weight and date and thereby converting the offer into a contract. It also calculates the demurrage and detention cost of the cargo.
  • Significant Accomplishments:
  • Led a high-performing Software Testing Team both Manual and automation of 135 personnel through all phases of application development; ensured that information systems, products, and services met or exceeded organization/industry quality standards and end- user requirements.
  • Used automated scripts and performed functionality testing during the various phases of the application development using Selenium.
  • Involved in design and implementation of Selenium WebDriver automation framework for smoke, system and regression test
  • Prepared Test cases for functional API Tests with Xpath and Xquery validations and performed functional and Regression Testing of different Web API’s using the SOAPUI tool.
  • Integrated GitHub with selenium (ie) uploading of selenium script to GitHub using Eclipse as central repository.
  • Integrated GitHub with Jenkins to make frequent build the project from remote repository and trigger a Jenkins build process by a GitHub push using web-hook for regression testing
  • Implemented Jenkins Pipeline to trigger build, deploy and Test jobs as continuous integration and continuous deployment.
  • Supported the scrum framework implementation with the client and ensured smooth transition across multiple teams.
  • Managed offshore QA resources for ensuring timely project completion; developed quality standards through participating in the initial software development stages; validated and enhanced the existing QA plan and strategy
  • Prepared, designed and led the Test Strategy and Test Plan for all projects; reviewed activities such as Requirements Review, Design Review, Test Strategy Review and Test Case Review
  • Rewarded as Best Project under APMM for the year 2015.
  • Performed audits of product requirements, specifications, designs, code and test plans related to the SDLC
  • Reported progress to all stakeholders through Sprint Burn-Down Reports, Iteration Burn-Down Reports, and velocity target updates.
  • Implemented best practices for enhancing the performance of the team and maintaining pace with the current technological change and development

Test Lead

Accenture
04.2007 - 09.2012
  • Medisys is a client server application to enroll all senior members under Medicare in different groups and packages based on their category they fall. Medisys involves enrollment of the senior members, validation of reports and interfaces, UI and backend testing.
  • Accomplishments:
  • Leading the Team of 21 members from offshore.
  • Created comprehensive software testing plans that included resource requirements, schedule assumptions, and scope based on inputs from Development, and System Test Management which included coordinating test plans across multiple test organizations and facilities
  • Preparation of the Test estimation and creation of Risk log and maintenance of the TCER document.
  • Managing the offshore team Test Team as well as onshore team to provide deliverables on time.
  • Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT); supported clients during Testing Weeks to build and strengthen their confidence in products
  • Holds the credit of conducting both manual & automation (Rational Functional Tester) testing.
  • Implemented the automated test suites for the web service application in Windows Environments

Test Analyst

Esquire systems (Scope Intl.)
04.2006 - 02.2007
  • EBBS Indonesia and Nigeria This project implementation is in Indonesia and Nigeria. Earlier SCB Indonesia and Nigeria was using eBranch as their front-end and Hogan as their Back-end. The objective of this project is replacing the back-end system “Hogan” with SCB’s core banking system – “eBBS”. The objective of the testing team is to check whether the message has been properly communicated by both the systems, Functional testing and also handle the role of Business analyst.
  • Interaction with Design Team, Review Functional Specification and Technical Specification documents.
  • Prepare Test Strategy document, Test Plan documents and Defect Report.
  • Prepare effort estimation for Project Testing.
  • Coordinate with support teams like Business, Development, Infra, and SCM for making sure that the team members are supplied with the required information and environment in the right time.
  • Formulate Test cases, Reviewing and Execution of Test Cases.

Senior Officer

ICICI Bank
03.2005 - 03.2006
  • ICICI Bank Handle the operations of retail branch banking such as cash management, Deposits, loans, Demat, investments (mutual funds, bonds, and gold), insurance, etc. Efficiently handled the role of Chief Cash Officer, managing all the tellers, and inter branch items (IBIT) transactions for the branch. Carry out the additional roles of FIVE-S (5S) and CUSTOMER FIRST as a coordinator, which are the basis of creating productive work place.
  • Submitted ABH (After Business Hour) Tracker daily.
  • Prepared all CAT1, CAT2, CAT3, CAT5 Reports and sending it to regional office.
  • Monitor CRL every fortnight regularly.
  • MIS report to regional/corporate office.
  • Five S & Customer First.

Education

BE - Electrical & Electronics

MS University

MBA - IT & Systems

ICFAI University
01-2005

Skills

  • Skilled Software Testing and QA professional with strong expertise in Automation and Manual Testing
  • Proficient in Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Pytest, Zalenium, cucumber and Headless Automation using Java & Python
  • Experienced in UI, API, and Performance Testing using JMeter, Postman, Rest Assured, and SoapUI
  • Hands-on with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub actions and Maven, and source control using GitHub
  • Strong knowledge of MySQL/MSSQL, and tools like JIRA, HP ALM, and QTest
  • Implemented Docker-based Selenium Grid (Zalenium) for distributed, parallel test execution
  • security testing using OWASP ZAP to identify vulnerabilities such as XSS, CSRF, and SQL Injection in web applications
  • Built AI-powered object detection using YOLOv8 and centroid tracking for real-time use cases
  • Promoted Shift-Left Testing—QA involved during requirement grooming itself
  • Created real-time dashboards using Power BI Reports
  • Proven track record in project delivery across Logistics and Healthcare domains using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • Spearheaded test strategy, planning, and execution across multiple projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery
  • Led review activities—requirements, design, test plans, and cases—ensuring alignment with business goals
  • Developed custom productivity tracker using Java Spring and implemented test automation accelerators
  • Delivered 25% performance improvement through optimized API performance testing
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder collaboration skills
  • Vskills Selenium Certified Professional

Certification

  • Holding Vskills Selenium Certified Professional certification.
  • Holding ITIL V3 certification.

Languages

Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

QA Manager

Pride Technologies
12.2024 - Current

QA Manager

Pride Technologies
06.2021 - Current

QA Manager

Matrixcare
09.2019 - 06.2021

Associate Manager

Accenture
10.2012 - 11.2019

Test Lead

Accenture
04.2007 - 09.2012

Test Analyst

Esquire systems (Scope Intl.)
04.2006 - 02.2007

Senior Officer

ICICI Bank
03.2005 - 03.2006

BE - Electrical & Electronics

MS University

MBA - IT & Systems

ICFAI University

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