KANAKA DURGA KATHULA
Hyderabad
Summary
QA Automation Engineer with 6 years of IT experience in designing and executing automated test solutions for web and API applications. Proficient in Selenium WebDriver, Katalon Studio, TestNG, Cucumber, and Maven, with hands-on experience integrating automation suites into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines. Strong background in regression automation, batch job testing, and Agile methodologies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Manual & Automation Functional Tester
Accenture
Hyderabad
12.2019 - Current
- Extensive experience in Manual Testing with focus on Functional, System, Regression, End-to-End, Performance, and Automation Testing.
- Developed, executed, and maintained automated test scripts for web and mobile applications using Katalon Studio.
- Performed API testing using Katalon Studio to validate functionality, performance, and reliability of web services.
- Created and maintained automated QA reports and dashboards to monitor data quality metrics using Katalon and VS Code.
- Conducted root cause analysis on data quality issues and implemented corrective and preventive actions.
- Led data cleansing initiatives by removing duplicates, correcting inaccuracies, and standardizing database records to improve reporting accuracy.
- Hands-on experience with Selenium automation frameworks including Page Object Model (POM), Keyword-Driven, and Data-Driven frameworks.
- Utilized Maven as a build tool for automation framework management and execution.
- Designed and maintained a TestNG-based automation framework with test grouping, parallel execution, and detailed reporting.
- Developed reliable UI automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver to validate end-to-end workflows across multiple browsers.
- Implemented BDD automation using Cucumber, writing clear Gherkin scenarios to enhance collaboration between QA and business teams.
- Built and executed data-driven test frameworks using external data sources to validate multiple scenarios efficiently.
- Integrated automation test suites with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for scheduled and trigger-based test execution.
- Performed batch job testing, including execution and validation of jobs based on release cycles.
- Worked across multiple functional streams including Configuration, Rating, Forms, and API Web Services.
- Conducted API testing using Postman and SoapUI to validate request-response flows and service integrations.
- Optimized resource utilization by prioritizing tasks based on project timelines and risk assessments.
- Received Star Award and Enabler Award for consistent performance and contribution to project success.
- Collaborated with cross-functional and global teams, including support for localization and culturally adapted content.
- Strong experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code using modern programming and database querying languages.
- Actively participated in code reviews, regression planning, Agile ceremonies, and quality improvement meetings to ensure adherence to best practices.
Education
B. Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Swarnandhra College Of Engineering & Technology (Autonomous)
05.2019
Skills
- Java
- SQL
- BigQuery
- Zephyr
- Postman
- SoapUI
- Selenium
- AITAP
- GIT
- Jenkins
- CI/CD
- Cucumber
- Excel
- Katalon
- Data-Driven Frameworks
- Page Object Model (POM)
- TestNG
- Agile
- Waterfall
- JIRA
Test case design
Personal Information
Title: QA Engineer
Timeline
Manual & Automation Functional Tester
Accenture
12.2019 - Current
B. Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Swarnandhra College Of Engineering & Technology (Autonomous)