Sasikumar Kavin G.

Dharapuram

Summary

Results-driven QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience in manual and automation testing, specializing in Playwright, functional testing, and cross-browser automation. Skilled in analysing business requirements, designing detailed test strategies, and ensuring high-quality software releases in Agile environments. Proficient in developing and maintaining end-to-end automation frameworks using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript). Strong collaboration and communication skills with a passion for continuous improvement and delivering high-quality, user-centric applications.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certifications

Work History

QA Engineer

Aezion Pvt Ltd

02.2020 - Current

Collaborated with product teams to translate business requirements into detailed test cases and test specifications.
Designed and implemented Playwright automation frameworks using JavaScript/TypeScript with Page Object Model (POM) architecture.
Developed and maintained end-to-end regression suites for critical workflows including cart and user management modules.
Executed Playwright automation scripts within an MCP server environment to enable centralized test execution and streamlined regression cycles.
Monitored MCP server automation runs, analyzed logs, and improved test stability by resolving flaky test issues.
Utilized Playwright Dashboard for parallel execution and reporting to accelerate release validation.
Conducted API testing and automated REST API validations using Playwright.
Spearheaded performance testing using JMeter (load, stress, scalability), optimizing system performance and reducing downtime.
Created and maintained Selenium WebDriver automation scripts, reducing manual testing effort by 30%.
Managed defect lifecycle in JIRA from identification to closure and performed root cause analysis.
Led knowledge transfer (KT) sessions and supported onboarding of new QA team members.
Managed testing for multiple releases in parallel, ensuring timely delivery under tight deadlines.
Aezion Pvt Ltd is a leading IT infrastructure solutions provider specializing in cutting-edge technology-driven solutions.

Software Tester

Muthu Soft Labs Pvt Ltd

01.2017 - 01.2020

Developed and executed detailed test cases for web and mobile applications, ensuring that all functionalities were thoroughly tested across multiple devices and platforms.
Participated in manual and automation testing efforts for diverse client applications, ensuring that defects were captured early in the development lifecycle.
Performed regression testing to ensure new functionality did not break existing features.
Worked closely with development teams to understand application architecture and troubleshoot issues during testing.
Documented and reported defects in JIRA, following up on their resolution and conducting post-defect analysis to verify fixes.

Education

B.E. - Electronics and Communication Engineering

JEPPIAAR Institute of Engineering

Chennai, India

01.2015

Higher Secondary - Computer Science

Ponnu Matriculation Higher Secondary School

Dharapuram, India

Skills

Testing Tools: Selenium, Playwright

Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript

Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Database: MySQL, SQL

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux

Defect Management: JIRA

Certification

Manual Testing

Timeline