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Santhosh Kumar N R

Santhosh Kumar N R

QA Engineer
Ooty - Coimbatore,India

Summary

Software-savvy quality assurance professional with 4+ years of experience, committed to ensuring the delivery of reliable and high-quality software products before release. Plans test schedules and strategies according to project scope and delivery dates and monitors and tracks bug resolutions. Reviews software documentation to verify technical accuracy and completeness and to mitigate risks.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Engineer

Code & Theory
Bangalore, India
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed and maintained test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts for new software releases
  • Performed functional, regression, integration, and system testing to identify software defects and ensure product quality
  • Collaborated with developers and product owners to understand software requirements and create comprehensive test scenarios
  • Executed manual test cases for web-based applications, identifying and reporting software defects
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to reproduce and troubleshoot issues and provided detailed defect reports
  • Participated in agile development processes, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
  • Performed compatibility testing across multiple browsers, operating systems, and devices
  • Conducted root cause analysis of software defects, worked closely with development teams to resolve issues, and verified fixes
  • Monitored the resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective
  • Evaluated the function, performance, and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints
  • Mentored and trained junior QA engineers on testing best practices and automation techniques

QA Engineer

Y Media Labs Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, India
09.2019 - 08.2023
  • Tested the functionality and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications
  • Completed in-depth usability testing on Windows, Android, and iOS mobile devices
  • Contributed to root cause analysis to determine the core reason for failures and errors.
  • Partnered with senior management to analyze issues and find appropriate solutions
  • Researched and evaluated new techniques and technologies to improve product quality
  • Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues
  • Built code-less automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
  • Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use
  • Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient, and successful manual test cases for the entire team
  • Collected data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings, and recommended improvements
  • Recommended changes and corrections to developers for optimal software performance and usability
  • Advised developers on problems with databases, performance, and other issues
  • Participated in daily stand-up meetings and provided regular status updates on testing progress and defect resolution
  • Conducted performance and load testing to ensure the stability and scalability of applications

Education

Master of Engineering - Network Engineering

Anna University
Coimbatore
06.2010 - 2012.05

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Tamilnadu College of Engineering
Coimbatore
06.2005 - 2009.05

Timeline

QA Engineer

Code & Theory
09.2023 - Current

QA Engineer

Y Media Labs Pvt Ltd
09.2019 - 08.2023

Master of Engineering - Network Engineering

Anna University
06.2010 - 2012.05

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Tamilnadu College of Engineering
06.2005 - 2009.05

Skills

Functional Testing

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Software

Test planning and execution

Codeless Test Automation

Defect tracking and management

Agile methodologies

Root cause analysis

Cross-browser and cross-platform testing

Test case development Test documentation

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Non functional Testing

Accomplishments

  • Scout by Sutter Health: A personalized digital program built for teens and young adults, offering evidence-based tips, tools, and resources. It offers resilience-based content and resources customized for youth to help them support their mental health journeys.
  • LECET: Works to identify new and emerging markets and position LIUNA and its signatory contractors to capitalize on those opportunities
  • The North Face : Has been a leader in outdoor performance clothing and gear for hiking, skiing, trail running, camping, and other adventures
  • Siebel Scholars : Recognizes the most talented students at the world's leading graduate schools of business, computer science, bioengineering, and energy science, forming an active, lifelong community among an ever-growing group of leaders
  • AT&T : Is a provider of telecommunications, media, and technology services.

Summary

  • Highly skilled QA Engineer with 4+ years of experience in both manual and automated testing environments
  • Proficient in test planning, test case development, and execution across various platforms and devices.
  • Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with codeless test automation tools, such Katalon, Kobiton and BrowserStack and basic understanding on Selenium and Appium
  • Skilled in defect tracking, root cause analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Projects

  • Scout by Sutter Health: A personalized digital program built for teens and young adults, offering evidence-based tips, tools, and resources. It offers resilience-based content and resources customized for youth to help them support their mental health journeys.
  • LECET: Works to identify new and emerging markets and position LIUNA and its signatory contractors to capitalize on those opportunities
  • The North Face : Has been a leader in outdoor performance clothing and gear for hiking, skiing, trail running, camping, and other adventures
  • Siebel Scholars : Recognizes the most talented students at the world's leading graduate schools of business, computer science, bioengineering, and energy science, forming an active, lifelong community among an ever-growing group of leaders
  • AT&T : Is a provider of telecommunications, media, and technology services.

Summary

  • Highly skilled QA Engineer with 4+ years of experience in both manual and automated testing environments
  • Proficient in test planning, test case development, and execution across various platforms and devices.
  • Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with codeless test automation tools, such Katalon, Kobiton and BrowserStack and basic understanding on Selenium and Appium
  • Skilled in defect tracking, root cause analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Santhosh Kumar N RQA Engineer