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Punith Kumar

Bangalore

Summary

Experienced Software Tester with 7.5 years of expertise in Manual and Automation testing for web-based and client-server applications. Adept at using Selenium for functional and regression testing. Skilled in C#/Java, JavaScript, REST Assured, and SQL. Familiar with Agile Scrum methodologies, API testing, CI/CD tools, and defect management.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Rakuten India
Bangalore
08.2022 - Current

Rakuten Symphony makes it possible to launch and operate advanced mobile services in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional approaches, with no compromise to network quality or security.

Responsibilities include:

  • Develop and enhance API and Functional Automation Frameworks from scratch
  • Design and implement detailed Test Plans, encompassing positive and negative test scenarios
  • Identify manual test cases and convert them into automation scripts to improve efficiency
  • Execute, maintain, and update automation test scripts for Sanity, Functional, and Regression testing
  • Log defects, perform re-tests, and participate in defect triage meetings for timely issue resolution
  • Conduct Functional, Integration, System, and Regression Testing to ensure software quality
  • Facilitate and participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily scrums, retrospectives, and stakeholder meetings
  • Contribute to test estimations, strategy planning, and implementation to optimize testing processes
  • Perform comprehensive regression testing after application changes to ensure stability
  • Rakuten Symphony makes it possible to launch and operate advanced mobile services in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional approaches, with no compromise to network quality or security.

Quality Engineer

Publicis Sapient
Bangalore
04.2019 - 08.2022

Albertsons is an American grocery company, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, and is the second-largest supermarket in the country.

Responsibilities include:

  • Involvement in test estimations and test strategy implementation.
  • Developed detailed test plans to ensure comprehensive software evaluation.
  • Converted developed manual test cases into automation scripts effectively.
  • Maintained and executed scripts for automating functional and regression test cases.
  • Logging defects, participating in defect meetings, and creating defect reports.
  • Executed System and Regression Testing to ensure software reliability.
  • Analyzing and fixing failed test cases in nightly run suites.
  • Facilitating sprint planning, daily scrums, retrospectives, and stakeholder meetings.
  • Preparing daily status and execution reports.
  • Responsible for feature and regression sign-offs.

Test Engineer

Meru Info Solutions
Bangalore
01.2016 - 04.2019

Matrimony Web Application provides comprehensive matrimonial services for various communities. The platform includes advanced search features, auto match making, in-portal chat, profile management support, and online payment facilities.

Responsibilities include:

  • Automated regression Test Scripts using Selenium WebDriver Tool.
  • Designed Automation Framework using Selenium WebDriver.
  • Wrote Descriptive Programming using Selenium WebDriver.
  • Developed a framework using C# in Selenium.
  • Conducted Functional, Integration, System, and Regression Testing.
  • Analyzed results and reported bugs.
  • Performed Database Testing using SQL.
  • Interacted with developers for bug fixes and problem resolution.
  • Participated in regular weekly project status meetings with teammates and Project Lead.

Assistance Programmer

BMRDA
01.2013 - 01.2014

Education

B.E - Computer science Engineer

Rao Bahadur Y Mahabhaleshappa College
Bellary

Skills

  • Java Programming
  • JavaScript Development Skills
  • C# Programming
  • REST API Testing
  • Quality Assurance Automation
  • Comprehensive Testing Methodologies
  • Selenium Testing Expertise
  • Visual Studio and IntelliJ
  • Team Foundation Server Expertise
  • Microsoft Test Management
  • Jira Project Management
  • ATAS Tool
  • SQL Developer and Couchbase
  • Jenkins, Postman, and GitHub

Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: India
  • Marital Status: Married

Accomplishments

Excellence in Automation Testing Award – Rakuten India, 2023 Recognized for outstanding performance in developing and implementing automation frameworks.

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Rakuten India
08.2022 - Current

Quality Engineer

Publicis Sapient
04.2019 - 08.2022

Test Engineer

Meru Info Solutions
01.2016 - 04.2019

Assistance Programmer

BMRDA
01.2013 - 01.2014

B.E - Computer science Engineer

Rao Bahadur Y Mahabhaleshappa College
Punith Kumar