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PRAVEENKUMAR MOHAN

Bangalore

Summary

Results-driven SDET with 10+ years of experience in test strategy and automation for web and mobile applications. Proficient in JavaScript, Python, Selenium, and Agile methodologies, committed to delivering high-quality software through thorough testing and collaboration.

  • Hands-on experience in API testing using Postman and RestAssured within a BDD Cucumber framework, ensuring system integration and functionality.
  • Strong JavaScript programming skills, with expertise in OOP and experience in building scalable test automation frameworks for robust QA
  • Adept at creating structured test plans, developing automation scripts, and defining test strategies, scenarios, and deliverables based on business and functional requirements
  • In-depth knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and Defect Life Cycle Management, with experience in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Expertise in test documentation, including Test Plans, Test Designs, Test Execution, and defect management to ensure high-quality software delivery.
  • Experience writing Test Plans from High-Level System Design (HLSD) documents, aligning system specifications with testing objectives.
  • Hands-on experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines, automating build, test, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and reliability.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively lead handle multiple projects simultaneously and delivered successful results on every project.
  • Adaptable and collaborative, excelling in both team and independent settings, with strong problem-solving and communication skills to convey technical concepts to all stakeholders.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test - GlobalQA

Warner Bros. Discovery
Bangalore
09.2021 - Current
  • Automated over 500 test cases for hosted web applications, significantly enhancing release reliability and accelerating the testing process
  • Designed and implemented a robust Selenium WebDriver-based framework, leading to a 50% reduction in manual testing efforts and increasing overall test efficiency
  • Experience working with different device types and operating systems such as Windows, OSX, iOS, tvOS, Android, Roku, FireTV, Xbox, Playstation, Tizen, WebOS & SetTop boxes
  • Good exposure & experience with device farms like Browserstack, Sauce Lab, Headspin.
  • Spearheaded the adoption of API automation testing, expanding test coverage by 25% and uncovering critical backend issues early in the development cycle.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of complex issues, collaborating with development teams to resolve defects and improve overall product quality.
  • Contributed to the strategic planning of test automation infrastructure, ensuring alignment with company goals and technical roadmaps to drive continuous improvement
  • Led and mentored a team of QA engineers, providing guidance, technical expertise, and ensuring strict adherence to industry best practices and standards

Senior Software Engineer - MIUI

Xiaomi
Bangalore
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Led automation testing efforts and issue triaging for MIUI features across both existing and unreleased products, ensuring timely identification and resolution of defects
  • Tested the MiVideo Streaming app across multiple regions (India, Indonesia, Russia) and conducted closed beta trials to gather feedback and ensure app readiness for global markets
  • Specialized in functional and performance testing, including competitor device analysis, gaming performance (FPS), and low power testing, ensuring optimal performance across diverse devices
  • Investigated and resolved a critical performance issue in the application, reducing page load time from 10 seconds to under 2 seconds.
  • Developed comprehensive test cases, tracked issues, and logged detailed bug reports in JIRA, ensuring accurate defect documentation and resolution
  • Proficient in testing tools such as TestRail for test management, JIRA for defect management, and AMON for Android performance monitoring, optimizing testing workflows
  • Contributed to over 20 successful product launches, playing a key role in QA strategy planning to ensure high-quality product releases

Quality Assurance Engineer - FireOS

Amazon
Chennai
07.2015 - 09.2019
  • Hands-on experience in automating Fire TV and Android devices using Appium to ensure robust, scalable test automation across platforms.
  • Involved in functional testing of user stories, ensuring that all features meet specified requirements, and deliver a seamless user experience.
  • Utilized TestRail to write and organize comprehensive test cases for the Amazon FireOS project, ensuring complete test coverage and traceability.
  • Tested Amazon devices (including Fire TV and Fire Tablets), ensuring optimal functionality and performance across a range of Amazon hardware.
  • Conducted performance testing on devices using Google Systrace and AMON tools, identifying potential performance bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
  • Monitored CPU utilization and memory usage for both 1P2P and third-party apps, ensuring optimal app performance and stability.
  • Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, fostering effective team collaboration, and progress tracking.
  • Managed a test suite of 1,500 test cases, supporting applications with over 100,000 users.

Software Test Engineer

Singapore Leads
Puducherry
02.2014 - 04.2015
  • Company Overview: Singapore Leads is a lead generation company, offering real-time market, business data, and ITES for companies to achieve consistent growth and profits
  • Organized and managed test cases in the test case repository
  • Writing test cases for various UI features and review them for automation feasibility & generate test reports
  • Perform Functional Testing in each and every component of the Web Applications
  • Reviewing and updating the test cases as per the requirement for different releases
  • Analyze the flow and user interface of the application & execution, Debugging of Automation Script
  • Singapore Leads is a lead generation company, offering real-time market, business data, and ITES for companies to achieve consistent growth and profits

Education

Electronics & Communications Engineering -

Pondicherry University
09.2013

Skills

  • JavaScript
  • Selenium
  • Postman
  • API-Testing
  • Functional-Testing
  • Performance-Testing
  • Splunk
  • Databricks
  • Looker
  • JIRA
  • Appium

Timeline

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test - GlobalQA

Warner Bros. Discovery
09.2021 - Current

Senior Software Engineer - MIUI

Xiaomi
07.2019 - 08.2021

Quality Assurance Engineer - FireOS

Amazon
07.2015 - 09.2019

Software Test Engineer

Singapore Leads
02.2014 - 04.2015

Electronics & Communications Engineering -

Pondicherry University
PRAVEENKUMAR MOHAN