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NARENDRA KULKARNI

Bangalore

Summary

A skilled Automation and Manual QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience in software testing. Expertise in Automation Testing, Manual Testing, and diverse testing techniques, including Functional, Regression, System, and Smoke Testing. Proficient in leveraging Selenium WebDriver, WebdriverIO, and other tools for efficient test automation. Hands-on experience with Agile methodology, test management tools like JIRA, Zephyr Scale, and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins. Adept at designing test frameworks, analyzing functional requirements, and delivering high-quality testing deliverables.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Automation QA Engineer

Crizal consulting services
01.2024 - Current

Description:
The project involves a Salesforce-based subscription management platform where users can register and manage their subscriptions. It is designed to streamline user registration, subscription renewal, and service management processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Designed an automation framework using Selenium with Java based on the Page Object Model (POM).
  • Developed and executed test scripts using the TestNG framework for robust test coverage.
  • Conducted regression testing to validate fixes and ensure platform stability.
  • Collaborated with the development team to prioritize test cases and facilitate smooth defect resolution.

Sr Automation Tester

SST india
Solapur
04.2023 - 12.2023

Description:
A trade compliance platform simplifying the exchange of product attribute information to ensure regulatory compliance. The platform reduces redundancy, minimizes penalties, and optimizes tariff and ESG benefits for global goods classification and attestation processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Automated test case execution using Selenium WebDriver with Java.
  • Created test cases and scenarios in Zephyr Scale to map functional requirements.
  • Performed testing across various levels, including Functional, Integration, and Regression.
  • Automated regression test suites and executed builds using Jenkins for CI/CD.

Sr. Test Analyst

Upfinit software development India pvt ltd
Bangalore
07.2021 - 04.2023

Description:
A web-based platform for creating and managing various insurance policies such as vehicle, health, marine, home, and travel insurance. The application supports policy issuance, premium calculations, and claims tracking, enhancing the policy lifecycle's efficiency.

Responsibilities:

  • Automated regression suites using WebdriverIO, Mocha, and JavaScript.
  • Created and executed detailed test cases for different modules, ensuring comprehensive testing coverage.
  • Managed defects using JIRA, collaborating with developers to ensure timely resolutions.
  • Participated in daily standups to discuss testing progress and challenges.

Automation tester

Persistent systems on payroll of Pyramid IT solutions
Hyderabad
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • This application into Contract Management Software Systems offer a unified platform for creating, editing, tracking, and renewing contracts across their entire lifecycle
  • A CMS brings many functions into one tool to provide myriad benefits like a centralized contract repository for information so your staff can find what they need easily
  • Involved in identifying the requirements Writing Scripts, Test Scenarios as per the requirements Raising defects & retesting them and closing defect Automating the Web application using Selenium Web Driver Converted manual test cases to Automation scripts
  • Written automation code using java with selenium

Quality Analyst

Drivezy travels India pvt ltd
Bangalore
02.2019 - 05.2020

Description:
A customer-friendly booking platform enabling users to book two-wheelers and four-wheelers via web, app, and mobile web. The system provides real-time availability, pricing details, and booking confirmations to ensure a seamless rental experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Authored and executed test cases for web, mobile, and API functionalities.
  • Conducted Functional, System, and End-to-End Testing to ensure a bug-free user experience.
  • Automated UI and API tests using Selenium WebDriver and Postman.
  • Logged and tracked defects in JIRA, ensuring closure within stipulated timelin

Software Test Engineer

Tech Narayana software pvt ltd
Bangalore
09.2014 - 10.2017

Description:
The project involved developing a web-based system for creating and managing general insurance policies such as motor, medical, and home insurance. This application streamlined the policy creation process, enabling faster activation compared to manual methods. It also provided a centralized platform for tracking insurance policies and their statuses online, improving accessibility for policyholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Gained a comprehensive understanding of the application and its workflows.
  • Collaborated with the product development team to analyze functional requirements and planned enhancements.
  • Reviewed functional specifications, technical designs, and workflows to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Authored and maintained test cases using Excel, ensuring coverage of all functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Performed Functional, Integration, and System Testing, identifying and logging defects using Mantis.
  • Monitored test execution reports to track testing progress and identify critical issues.
  • Participated in daily standup meetings with cross-functional teams to address and resolve challenges.

Education

BE - Computer science and Engineering

HMSIT college
tumkur
12.2013

Skills

  • SQL
  • Core Java
  • JavaScript
  • Functional Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Mocha framework
  • Smoke Testing
  • TestNG
  • Automation Testing
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • WebdriverIO
  • Mantis
  • JIRA
  • Zephyr Scale
  • Azure CI/CD
  • jenkins CI/CD

Timeline

Automation QA Engineer

Crizal consulting services
01.2024 - Current

Sr Automation Tester

SST india
04.2023 - 12.2023

Sr. Test Analyst

Upfinit software development India pvt ltd
07.2021 - 04.2023

Automation tester

Persistent systems on payroll of Pyramid IT solutions
11.2020 - 05.2021

Quality Analyst

Drivezy travels India pvt ltd
02.2019 - 05.2020

Software Test Engineer

Tech Narayana software pvt ltd
09.2014 - 10.2017

BE - Computer science and Engineering

HMSIT college
NARENDRA KULKARNI