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SANTOSH KUMAR  S

SANTOSH KUMAR S

Chennai,Sembakkam

Summary

Results-driven QA specialist with 7 years and 10 months of experience, including 3 years focused on Android application development. Lead and guide the quality assurance team, providing direction and support. Demonstrated expertise in manual and automated testing processes, with a comprehensive skill set in functional, UI, and regression testing. Knowledgeable in SQL for database validation and experienced in Agile environments, contributing to Scrum activities. Adept at requirement analysis, test design, and reporting, ensuring thorough testing and quality assurance. Resourceful Associate known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in time management, client relationship building, and data analysis. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration and project success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate

Cognizant Technology solutions
Chennai
08.2021 - Current

Verizon (4G/5G/Home Internet E2E Services) - Verizon is one of the leading telecom service providers in the US. We are working on the development and deployment testing of 5G Home Internet and router services ordering flow applications. Home Internet and mobile Internet services are provided with different web platforms and channels, which we need to test across the flows. • Channels: Digital, ACSS, Telesales, Retail Store, Indirect Store Services.

  • Analyzed functional flow and requirements to drive system enhancements.
  • Developed test plans and scenarios while conducting feasibility analysis for automation.
  • Reviewed and uploaded scenarios to Qtest for effective tracking.
  • Executed in-sprint validations through detailed scripting and rigorous testing processes.
  • Identified bugs, facilitated retesting, and managed test closure activities.
  • Uploaded test results and assigned stories to UAT team for thorough evaluation.
  • Maintained regression suite and validated end-to-end scripts.
  • Utilized Git for project management, including mirroring, fetching updates, and merging changes.

Tester & Android Developer

Lakshmi Machine Works
Chennai
10.2020 - 06.2021

LMW - diversified into CNC machine tools and is a brand leader in manufacturing customized products. Manufactures CNC lathes, boring, and milling machines. In addition to selling the machines in the domestic market. LMW is supplying the required tools, such as spares and services, for every machine. The app interacts with the manager and user according to user requirements.

  • Conducted requirement analysis and understood existing functional flow.
  • Developed test plans and created comprehensive test cases.
  • Executed tests, identified bugs, and reported findings.
  • Performed retesting and finalized test closure documentation.
  • Contributed to development of login features, dashboard interfaces, and data visualization tools including pie and bar charts.

Tester & Android Developer

Zebronics India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
10.2018 - 06.2020

ZEBFIT - is a smart fitness band with Bluetooth, a heart rate sensor, step records, a sleep monitor, calories burned, an alarm, blood pressure monitoring, and messaging functions, such as the ability to receive and disconnect calls through Bluetooth. Communications use confidential protocols provided by the BLE device manufacturer (Zebronics), services, and characteristics.

  • Conducted requirement analysis and understood functional flow for Smart Fitness Band development.
  • Utilized Java, XML, and Android Studio to create efficient Android applications.
  • Developed user-friendly Android applications featuring intuitive interfaces.
  • Performed testing, identified bugs, reported issues, and conducted retesting for quality assurance.

ZebSpkRemote - is an IoT project to control speakers through Bluetooth. Communications using confidential protocols provided by the BLE device manufacturer (Zebronics), services, and characteristics. This application contains a separate Music Player feature, like Google Play Music, where the user can customize the playlist. Included an Equalizer option where the user can enhance their hearing experience.

  • Conducted requirement analysis to understand existing functional flow for IoT project.
  • Developed Android applications using Java, XML, and Android Studio, enhancing user experience.
  • Created highly functional applications with a clean, intuitive interface.
  • Performed testing, identified bugs, reported issues, and executed retesting to ensure quality.

Tester & Android Developer

Avancer software solutions Pvt Ltd
Chennai
09.2016 - 02.2018

Employee Time Sheet - This mobile app is used to fill in the number of working hours and daily updates on the employee activities. User login with EMP ID and password. And also, we can track the user with the IMEI number.

  • Took ownership of mobile app development to enhance user experience and security.
  • Contributed to creation of new authentication features, improving app stability.
  • Collaborated with project manager to define and implement required functionalities.
  • Facilitated updates for tracking employee activities and working hours effectively.

Mudrapoint - The project involved developing an Android application for a mobile device, which is part of an app. This app is used by merchants and shoppers to raise top-up requests, i.e., Mobile Prepaid, Mobile Postpaid, Data Card Prepaid, Data Card Postpaid, Electricity Bill, Money Transfer, and Payment Integration for all banks and all networks.

  • Analyzed business requirements during client interaction sessions.
  • Developed end-to-end functionality for login, dashboard, top-up requests, and money transfer modules.
  • Collaborated with developers through peer-to-peer code reviews to enhance code quality.
  • Contributed to development of Android application enabling merchants and shoppers to request top-ups.

Fill Belly - This mobile app is used to order food items by the user. Users can sign up for the application and order food from a single outlet.

  • Conducted requirement analysis to understand the functional flow of the mobile app for food ordering.
  • Developed login and dashboard features to enhance user experience.
  • Prepared test design documents to ensure comprehensive testing coverage.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

MEENAKSHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Chennai
06-2016

Skills

  • Manual testing
  • JIRA and Qtest
  • Automation testing
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Version control with GitHub
  • Maven and TestNG
  • HTML and JavaScript
  • IntelliJ IDE

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Telugu
Proficient (C2)
C2

Accomplishments

  • I worked on device launches from start to finish until the production release for the 5G device, Multisku testing, and location validation without any escalation from the client. I received multiple appreciations from the client, tested on NSA migration exchange flow, returns, and device upgrade email flows.
  • Given ideas to the organization to improve the process, and I have provided knowledge transfer to new joiners and other team members whenever required

Timeline

Associate

Cognizant Technology solutions
08.2021 - Current

Tester & Android Developer

Lakshmi Machine Works
10.2020 - 06.2021

Tester & Android Developer

Zebronics India Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 06.2020

Tester & Android Developer

Avancer software solutions Pvt Ltd
09.2016 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

MEENAKSHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
SANTOSH KUMAR S