Hari Shankar

With 4+ years of experience, bringing automation efficiency and manual testing expertise to deliver exceptional software quality.

• Python: The Complete Guide for Software Testers (2024-04 to 2025-07)
• Selenium WebDriver with Python + frameworks (2024-09 - 2024-11)
• Playwright with Python + Pytest (2025-05 - 2025-07)

• English
• Tamil

• Collaborated cross-functionally with developers, product managers, and technical program managers to maintain product quality and alignment with objectives.
• Developed and implemented device-specific test strategies and release processes, including post-release analysis documentation to track improvements and lessons learned.
• Analyzed product requirements to create targeted automation strategies, optimizing test coverage and resource utilization.
• Created and executed test cases for thorough software quality assurance through manual testing and defect identification.
• Designed and maintained automated test scripts to streamline repetitive testing processes, enabling increased focus on exploratory testing.
• Led defect triage sessions and root cause analysis, collaborating with teams to implement preventive measures and reduce recurring issues.
• Conducted comprehensive knowledge transfer sessions and created onboarding materials to ensure smooth integration of new team members.

The project involves monthly updates aimed at enhancing the features of a specific SMP (Streaming Media Player) and Fire TV Devices.

Tasks:

• Conducted thorough analysis of project requirements and specifications, implementing process improvements that reduced errors by 30% and enhanced project efficiency
• Developed new automated test cases and prioritized regression fixes, resulting in 30% improvement in consumption efficiency and expanded test coverage
• Successfully managed QA processes for 20+ software releases, ensuring comprehensive defect identification and resolution for reliable product delivery
• Executed detailed functional, API, and regression testing protocols, with systematic defect logging that reduced post-release issues by 20%
• Utilized Kibana for crash testing and performance monitoring, effectively identifying and addressing backend system issues
• Led implementation of Jira for defect tracking, improving issue visibility by 30% and significantly reducing resolution time
• Established comprehensive defect documentation practices, resulting in 30% reduction in customer support escalations
• Performed regular audit reviews of daily reports and implemented data testing guidelines to maintain testing accuracy and reliability