Lavanya Kumar R
QA Lead
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced QA Lead with over 10 plus years of expertise in both manual and automation testing. Proficient in creating comprehensive test strategies, and implementing automated frameworks using Java and Selenium. Proven ability to ensure high-quality software delivery through detailed test planning, execution, and defect management across various domains including healthcare,Mailing platform and Time tracking application.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Lead
Encora Innovation Labs Pvt Ltd
3 2019 - Current
- Working as a QA Lead in planning and executing manual and automation testing strategies for a web application.
- Well versed in developing Automation Test Scripts for assigned user stories using Selenium Web Driver and Java with BDD framework.
- Good experience in working with Page Object Model design pattern-using Selenium with Java
- Expertise in locating web elements using XPATH and CSS Selectors
- Designed and implemented Selenium-based automation frameworks for regression and functional testing using Java
- Collaborated with developers, product managers, and business analysts to ensure comprehensive test coverage in Agile Scrum environments
- Automated over 85% of test cases using Selenium Webdriver, significantly improving test efficiency and accuracy.
- Performed manual testing of critical features and new functionalities, ensuring high-quality deliverables
- Conducted API testing using Postman, integrating automated API test cases into the CI pipeline with Jenkins.
- Mentored and trained team members in automation practices and manual testing best practices, leading to increased team productivity and cohesion.
- Created detailed test plans, test cases, and test data to support functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing.
- Utilized tools like JIRA for defect tracking and QTest for test case management.
QA Analyst
Exilant Technologies
12.2016 - 02.2019
- Performed manual and automated testing for complex Mailing Platform application
- Developed and maintained automation scripts using Java and Selenium, optimizing test coverage
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues in development and testing phases
- Conducted regression testing on multiple browser platforms to ensure compatibility
- Engaged in database validation testing using SQL queries for backend verification
- Assisted in implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for automated builds and test execution.
QA Engineer
Emids Technologies
03.2014 - 10.2016
- Conducted manual testing for web applications
- Participated in requirement reviews, ensuring that testing considerations were included in project planning
- Created detailed test documentation, Test cases, and reports
- Performed cross-browser testing and compatibility checks.
Education
Skills
Manual Testing: Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, Integration, UAT
Automation Testing: Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins, Git, CI/CD
Testing Tools: AxeDevTool (Accessibility testing), Postman (API Testing)
Frameworks: Data-driven, BDD, Hybrid Frameworks
Database: SQL (MySQL, Oracle)
Version Control: Git, GitHub
Methodologies: Agile (Scrum)
Test Management – Jira, QTest
Testing Tools: AxeDevTool (Accessibility testing), Postman (API Testing)
Awards and Recognition
- Received STAR ALLIANZ for the project at organization level.
- Part of the team which received Super Squad Award.
- Received Silver Service Award.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above-cited information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and if given a chance, I can prove myself.
Lavanya Kumar R
Timeline
QA Analyst
Exilant Technologies
12.2016 - 02.2019
QA Engineer
Emids Technologies
03.2014 - 10.2016
QA Lead
Encora Innovation Labs Pvt Ltd
3 2019 - Current
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