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Kusuma CN

Quality Assurances Analyst (Testing)
Bangalore

Summary

Experienced Quality Assurance Tester adept at developing and implementing comprehensive test plans to maintain software quality standards. Proficient in creating test cases, automation, defect tracking, and collaborating with development teams to resolve issues. Skilled in utilizing industry-standard testing methodologies such as ISTQB and CMMI to guarantee optimal software performance. Committed to delivering high-quality software solutions that meet customer requirements and exceed expectations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA - Automation Testing

William O'Neil India Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 05.2025
  • Designed and implemented automation frameworks from scratch, such as Hybrid Data Driven Testing and POM Design.
  • Expertise in Selenium automation using Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, and Maven.
  • Used XPath and DOM to work with dynamic and static objects in Selenium.
  • Expertise in grouping test suites, test cases, and test methods for regression and functional testing using TestNG annotations, such as Groups, Parameter, Data Provider, and Tags.
  • Used Test NG Parameter, TestNG.xml, and Data Provider for parameterization.
  • Used Selenium automation (TestNG) on different types of browsers to perform cross-browser testing.
  • Utilized the Apache POI jar file to read test data from Excel spreadsheets and load them into the required test cases.
  • Generated report using Extent Report and Allure Report.
  • Pushed code from local to remote using GIT commands (git pull, push, merge, commit, approve), etc.
  • Used the Jenkins CI/CD tool for continuous integration and continuous delivery.

Quality Assurance Analyst

William O'Neil India Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 05.2025
  • Developed and implemented test plans and test cases for new software features and enhancements, resulting in a 25% reduction in defects.
  • Conducted performance and load testing on software applications, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
  • Analyzed and interpreted test results, identifying and documenting defects, and recommending corrective actions.
  • Participated in code reviews and release management processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
  • Utilized defect tracking systems, and collaborated with development teams to resolve defects and improve software quality.
  • Created and maintained test automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium.
  • Collaborated with business analysts to define and verify software requirements, ensuring alignment with business needs.
  • Performed exploratory testing to uncover potential defects and edge cases.
  • Conducted regression testing to ensure that new changes and updates do not introduce new defects.
  • Participated in quality assurance risk assessments, and developed mitigation plans to address potential risks.
  • Provided training and guidance to development teams on best practices for software quality assurance.
  • Utilized agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Scrum, and Kanban to manage testing activities.
  • Participated in defect triage and worked with development teams to prioritize and resolve high-impact defects.
  • Performed acceptance testing to ensure that the software meets user requirements and business objectives.
  • Worked with product managers and stakeholders to define and verify user stories, and acceptance criteria.
  • Participated in customer beta testing programs to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for new QA analysts.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication

Jananavikas Institute of Technology (JVIT)
Bidadi, India
08.2012 - 09.2016

Skills

    Test Case Writing

    Test Execution

    Defect Reporting

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Certification

Software Testing (Manual & Automation)

Timeline

Quality Assurance Analyst

William O'Neil India Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 05.2025

QA - Automation Testing

William O'Neil India Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 05.2025

Software Testing (Manual & Automation)

03-2018

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication

Jananavikas Institute of Technology (JVIT)
08.2012 - 09.2016
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