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Kulu Uthappa K

Kulu Uthappa K

Bengaluru

Summary

Detail-oriented and proactive Apps Tester with a strong background in end-to-end website validation and content management. Proficient in managing test cases, bug tracking, and release processes with hands-on experience in tools like Spira, JIRA, DIVA, and HIPPO. Quick learner with a proven ability to adapt to new technologies and drive quality assurance processes effectively.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Apps Tester

Victoria Secret
08.2018 - Current

Professional Experience

Apps Tester – QA Team


  • Developed, updated, and maintained comprehensive test cases in Spira to ensure thorough coverage and quality standards.
  • Handled release management processes for the QA team, ensuring seamless deployments and timely issue resolution.
  • Utilized JIRA for efficient bug tracking, reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to resolve issues swiftly.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process enhancement and suggesting optimizations.

Validation Team Member – International Team

  • Validated end-to-end website functionality, ensuring a seamless user experience and adherence to project requirements.
  • Collaborated with development teams to identify, document, and resolve validation issues effectively.

Content Management Specialist – DIVA & HIPPO Tools

  • Gained proficiency in DIVA, a content management tool, to efficiently upload and manage website content.
  • Transitioned to HIPPO, quickly adapting to the new system within a few weeks and becoming proficient in its functionalities.
  • Supported content updates, troubleshooting, and ensured data integrity across platforms.

Tester (Site Operations Team)

AJIO.com
01.2016 - 08.2018


  • Usability and functionality testing of AJIO and TRENDS Application on all channels.
  • Full system development lifecycle experience, including designing, developing and implementing test plans, test cases and test processes that are fault free.
  • I was responsible for the content and functionality that is signed-off and goes live on www.ajio.com
  • I was also helping in deploying content as per business requirement using the tool SAP-HYBRIS
  • Independently identify areas of gap in site experience.
  • Monitoring issues raised by team in JIRA and acting upon closures upon priority defined.
  • Ensuring content accuracy on all channels pre and post go-live date.
  • Weekly sanity on all channels to ensure there is no broken experience for users, if issues found then communicate to Dev team for prioritizing it for upcoming sprint.
  • SEO copy checking pre and post go-live, to ensure relevant Meta tag page information is flown to Google before it gets indexed.
  • Execute detailed UAT for new functionality and enhancement releases.
  • Work closely with cross functional teams to understand requirements and insight by problem solving.
  • Managing /Setting Facets/Filters using BACKOFFICE tool of SAP to give a seamless user experience.
  • I had also been involved with the redesigning of the portal as part of FALCON group and have worked on the processes from scratch being a part of layout plan to Q&A final release.
  • Research on competitor’s website and give recommendation to leadership for improvements on AJIO if any.
  • Stay up-to-date with new features and functionalities implemented on website.
  • To plan the requirements for the team which will enhance the knowledge of the team and help them to execute the process better.
  • Managing /Setting Facets/Filters using BACKOFFICE tool of SAP to give a seamless user experience.

Education

B.E - Computer Science

GSSSIETW
Mysore, India
06-2015

Skills

  • Manual testing
  • Test strategies and coverage
  • End-to-End Testing
  • Website & App Testing
  • Test case creation
  • Jira issue tracking
  • Functional requirements
  • Regression testing
  • Defect tracking
  • Functional testing
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Test planning
  • Requirements analysis
  • Quality assurance
  • Full test lifecycle
  • Usability testing
  • Performance testing
  • Committed to continued learning and training
  • Dedication of staying on to the job till finished
  • Willingness to take responsibility and follow instructions
  • Patience and perseverance
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and obtain desired results
  • Easy going, approachable and open to change
  • Self-motivated and creative team player
  • Problem solving ability
  • Detail Oriented

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Kannada
Advanced (C1)
Malayalam
Intermediate (B1)
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
Kodava
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Apps Tester

Victoria Secret
08.2018 - Current

Tester (Site Operations Team)

AJIO.com
01.2016 - 08.2018

B.E - Computer Science

GSSSIETW
Kulu Uthappa K