Karthikayeeni Arumugam
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven Automation Quality Engineer with 2+ years of experience in Functional, Manual, and Automation Testing at IBM. Focused on Python scripting, data validation, ETL testing, web scraping, and automation frameworks. Adept at working with large datasets, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing test processes using Python and industry-standard tools.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automation Quality Engineer
IBM
Bengaluru
12.2023 - Current
Project 1: POS NextGen-Emerald
- Identified data discrepancies between Storeline (9996) and Emerald (9997) using Kafka tlogs
- Automated test execution and data extraction from Jenkins server, ensuring seamless defect tracking
- Helped reduce production defects, streamline processes, and enabled FoodLion’s successful go-live
- Recognized for contributions in improving test efficiency by lead Nandini
Project 2: Canonical Model Enablement - EDS
- Developed Automation Framework for regression and E2E testing in an Agile environment
- Integrated Storeline, Toshiba, and TDM tlogs into a single canonical tlog for better data processing & validation
- Automated data validation workflows, saving 3 days of manual effort
Project 3: eSourcing Integrations
- Automated data delivery from CLM to Workday (Esource) using Mule API and webhooks
- Optimized data ingestion and processing to enhance system efficiency
- Appreciated by the Product owner for the early delivery & Precise validations
Application Developer
IBM
Bengaluru
11.2022 - 11.2023
Project Name: WPP-SG (Osprey-APAC)
- Responsible for the deployment activities across APAC markets including Singapore,India, SriLanka, Philippines, China,Japan etc.,
- Performed 100+ deployments, including full-package deployments,DB refresh and Minor deployments like Datafixes, QRP and EXEs deployment in multiple Opcos.
- Validated data integrity and performed testing for Adept's financial modules
- Collaborated with development teams to ensure smooth deployment of E-suite applications(Timesheet and Travel & Expense)
- Aided in resolution of VDI issues and deployment related issues(including P2 issues)
- Been a part of many Incremental and Baseline testings in the application named Adept for all financial modules (Creditor, Debtor, General Ledger, Job Billing etc.,) and E-suite modules.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Electronics & Communication Engineer
Sona College of Technology
01.2022
Skills
- Programming Languages: Python (libraries including BeautifulSoup, lxml)
- ETL & Data Tools: Azure Databricks, Confluent Cloud, SQL Server
- Automation: Postman (API Testing), Azure Databricks, Azure portal (data lake), Azure data factory (Triggering DevOps Pipeline)
- Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall
- Version Control & Deployment: Git, Jenkins
Project Highlights & Contributions
- Reduced manual testing effort by 3 days through Python automation in EDS Canonical Model Enablement.
- Enabled FoodLion’s go-live by identifying and resolving key data issues in POS NextGen-Emerald.
- Developed automation frameworks for data validation, transformation, and API testing in multiple projects.
Key Qualifications
- Experience in data analysis, automation, and web scraping using Python → Automated ETL workflows, validated data integrity, and implemented BeautifulSoup for web scraping.
- Strong Python skills with Pandas & NumPy → Hands-on expertise in data manipulation and transformation in Python.
- Background in multiple technology platforms → Worked with Azure Databricks, Confluent Cloud, SQL Server, Oracle EBS.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills → Automated regression/E2E test cycles, reducing validation effort by 3 days.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills → Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline data processing and improve test automation.
Affiliations
TITLE: Liver Disease Prediction using ML Algorithms.
- DESCRIPTION: To detect liver disease by getting inputs of various attributes and to display whether the patient has liver disease or not using a GUI (Graphical User Interface).
TITLE: Comparison of Dilated Temporal Convolutional Neural Networks for dynamic COVID-19 diagnosis using acoustic cough characteristics.
- DESCRIPTION: Built a model that has huge capabilities towards estimation and detection of COVID-19 based on the recorded cough samples of individuals.
Certification
- Media and Entertainment Industry Jumpstart - 2023
- IBM Consulting – Communicating Value - 2023
- Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner - 2023
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals - 2023
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2022 Certified Foundations Associate - 2023
Accomplishments
- Received the Certification of Merit for the academic year 2018-19 (Appreciation Award) and Rank Holder Award, holding 2nd place in the Department.
- Secured 1st place in Line Follower in "ELECTROBLITZ'19" conducted by Ultra Nova Electro Comms of Sona.
- Secured 3rd position in the 36-hour Non-Stop Technical Coding Contest (Impathon - Image Processing Hackathon).
Attributes
- Analytical thinker with a detail-oriented approach.
- Passionate about automation, data integrity, and process optimization.
- Strong collaboration and leadership abilities in Agile teams.
Timeline
Automation Quality Engineer
IBM
12.2023 - Current
Application Developer
IBM
11.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor’s Degree - Electronics & Communication Engineer
Sona College of Technology
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