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Kabilan Venkatachalapathy

Erode

Summary

Software Test Engineer with over 5 years of experience, specializing in web and mobile application testing. Proficient in using Selenium, Python, and Appium to automate test cases and ensure software quality. Dedicated to fostering collaborative environments, streamlining testing processes, and driving project success. Committed to delivering exceptional client support, ensuring satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships. Adept at staying up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Test Analyst

PixelForce
08.2023 - Current
  • Test Automation: Successfully implemented Selenium automation framework with Python to streamline test execution and improve test coverage.
  • Mobile Testing: Utilized Appium to test mobile applications on various platforms and devices, ensuring compatibility and performance.
  • Test Management: Managed test artifacts, tracked defects, and generated comprehensive test reports using Jira and Confluence.
  • CI/CD Integration: Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous delivery and early defect detection.
  • Version Control: Effectively used Git for source code management, collaborating with development teams and maintaining code integrity.
  • Agile Development: Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, contributing to the team's success by following Agile principles and practices.

Technical Skills:

  • Selenium automation testing with Python
  • Appium for mobile testing
  • Jira and Confluence
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Git
  • Agile methodologies

Quality Assurance Engineer

Lumination
05.2022 - 06.2023

Key Responsibilities:

  • Mobile and Web Application Testing: Leveraged Appium and Playwright to automate testing for both mobile and web applications, ensuring cross-platform compatibility and performance.
  • Test Framework Development: Designed and implemented robust test frameworks using Appium and Playwright, improving test efficiency and maintainability.
  • Test Automation: Created and executed automated test cases, covering various testing scenarios including functional, regression, and performance testing.
  • Test Data Management: Managed test data effectively, ensuring accurate and reliable test execution.
  • Test Reporting: Generated comprehensive test reports, identifying defects and tracking test progress.
  • Agile Development: Collaborated with development teams in an Agile environment, participating in ceremonies like sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Technical Skills:

  • Appium for mobile application testing
  • Playwright for web application testing
  • Test automation frameworks
  • Test data management
  • Test reporting
  • Agile methodologies

Test Analyst

Cognizant
06.2021 - 05.2022

Key Responsibilities:

  • Test Automation Framework: Developed and maintained a robust test automation framework using Selenium with Python, significantly improving testing efficiency and coverage.
  • Version Control: Utilized Git for effective source code management, collaborating with development teams and ensuring code integrity.
  • CI/CD Integration: Successfully integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous delivery and early defect detection.
  • API Testing: Employed Postman to conduct comprehensive API testing, validating API endpoints, responses, and error handling.
  • Performance Testing: Utilized JMeter to perform load and stress testing, identifying performance bottlenecks and ensuring application scalability.
  • Defect Tracking: Leveraged Jira to track and manage defects, collaborating with development teams to resolve issues promptly.


Technical Skills:

  • Selenium with Python
  • Git
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Test automation frameworks
  • API testing with Postman
  • Performance testing with JMeter
  • Jira for defect tracking



Software Test Engineer

Accenture
06.2016 - 08.2018

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manual Testing: Executed comprehensive manual tests to ensure software quality, covering various testing scenarios including functional, regression, and system testing.
  • Test Case Design: Developed clear and concise test cases based on functional specifications, ensuring thorough test coverage.
  • Test Case Maintenance: Maintained test cases, updating them as required to reflect changes in software requirements or functionality.
  • Selenium Automation: Utilized Selenium to automate repetitive test cases, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort.
  • Test Management Tools: Employed Rational Quality Manager (RQM) and Rational Team Concert (RTC) for test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.


Technical Skills:

  • Manual testing
  • Test case design and maintenance
  • Selenium automation
  • Rational Quality Manager (RQM)
  • Rational Team Concert (RTC)

Education

Master of Engineering - Engineering Management

University of South Australia
Adelaide
11.2020

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Instrumentation

Kongu Engineering College
Erode
05.2016

Skills

  • Selenium
  • Test Planning
  • Python
  • Automated testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Agile Methodology
  • Functional Testing
  • JIRA
  • Git
  • Appium
  • Playwright
  • Postman

Certification

  • ISTQB - Certified Tester Foundation Level
  • Microsoft - Azure Fundamentals
  • TOSCA Automation Specialist Level 1
  • TOSCA Automation Specialist Level 2

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Test Analyst

PixelForce
08.2023 - Current

Quality Assurance Engineer

Lumination
05.2022 - 06.2023

Test Analyst

Cognizant
06.2021 - 05.2022

Software Test Engineer

Accenture
06.2016 - 08.2018

Master of Engineering - Engineering Management

University of South Australia

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Instrumentation

Kongu Engineering College
Kabilan Venkatachalapathy