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Value Addition & Appreciations - Infosys Limited
Value Addition & Appreciations - Harman Connected Services
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Manoj Kumar

Manoj Kumar

Chennai,

Summary

QA Analyst with nearly 4 years of experience in ensuring software quality and performance across diverse applications. Proficient in manual testing, automation testing, performance testing, and API validation. Skilled in designing and executing test cases, developing test strategies. Hands-on expertise in tools and technologies such as Selenium, Python, Pytest, PAF, Postman, Neoload, and JMeter, along with experience in CI/CD testing (Git). Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies, SDLC/STLC processes, and defect tracking tools (JIRA, ALM). Experienced in log analysis, root cause identification, SQL database validation, and test data management. Committed to continuous process improvement and delivering high-quality software products.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Engineer - Engineering

HARMAN Connected Services
Bengaluru
01.2024 - Current
  • Designed and executed manual, automated, and performance test cases for insurance and healthcare applications.
  • Experienced in developing automation test cases using the Pace Automation Framework (PAF), Python with Selenium, and the Pytest Framework.
  • Experienced in developing performance test cases using Neoload, LoadRunner, and JMeter, using web-based and browser-based protocols.
  • Performed functional, regression, smoke, load, spike, and endurance testing to validate end-to-end functional and non-functional workflows across applications.
  • Developed and maintained functional and nonfunctional test plans, test cases, test report documents, and experienced in defect logs using JIRA and ALM.
  • In GitLab, I maintained functional and non-functional test cases in their individual test suites and ran the test cases through the CI/CD pipeline in Git.

Test Engineer

Infosys Limited
Chennai
12.2021 - 01.2024
  • Conducted Performance tests for Insurance, Reinsurance, Corp & International Expansion applications on Monthly & Quarterly releases.
  • Collabrated with functional & Development team for Non functional rquirement gathering & Performance scenarios.
  • Enhanced the efficiency of load testing procedures, reducing the testing time by 30% while maintaing the accuracy.
  • Identfied scalability bottlenecks & recommended solutions, resulting in 20% improvement in handling concurrent users.
  • Implemented performance tuning strategies, leading to 25% reduction in respone time and an overall improvement in system responsiveness.
  • Produced detailed performance reports and presented finding to stakeholders, enabling informed decision making for system enhancements.

Education

B.Tech/B.E. -

Anna University
05-2020

12th Standard - Tamil Nadu, English

Sriram Vidhya Mandir MHSS
04-2016

Skills

  • Manual testing (functional and regression)
  • Test case design and execution
  • Automation testing (Selenium, Pytest, Python, PAF)
  • API testing (Postman)
  • Performance testing (Neoload, JMeter)
  • Test planning and strategy
  • Defect tracking and reporting (JIRA, ALM)
  • Log analysis, monitoring, and route cause identification
  • Agile and Scrum methodologies
  • SDLC and STLC processes
  • Test data management
  • CI/CD testing (Git)
  • SQL and database validation
  • Quality assurance and process improvement

Value Addition & Appreciations - Infosys Limited

  • Optimized performance of a critical claims application during launch, significantly improving response time and earning appreciation from the client CIO and business stakeholders
  • Implemented Real Browser protocol in Claims application to enhance accuracy over HTTP, resulting in improved monitoring precision and positive client and management recognition
  • Honored with 4 consecutive RISE awards for consistent delivery of high quality, on-time solutions, and exceptional dedication across projects for my hard work and on-time quality deliverables

Value Addition & Appreciations - Harman Connected Services

  • Played the maintainer role in GitLab, where I maintain smoke, regression, and performance test suites, and run them through the CI/CD pipeline during deployments and releases
  • Conducted 25+ L1 technical interviews, contributing to team building and talent acquisition for QA roles
  • Led stakeholder demos during major releases, showcasing product quality, and ensuring alignment with business requirements
  • Recognized with the 'RISING STAR' award in Q2 2025-2026 and the 'TEAM PLAYER' award in Q3 2025-2026 for my exceptional performance and collaborative contributions during town hall meetings.

Timeline

Product Engineer - Engineering

HARMAN Connected Services
01.2024 - Current

Test Engineer

Infosys Limited
12.2021 - 01.2024

B.Tech/B.E. -

Anna University

12th Standard - Tamil Nadu, English

Sriram Vidhya Mandir MHSS
Manoj Kumar