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Sudarshan UC
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Results-driven Quality Engineering professional with over 4 years of experience in testing and validating web applications, dedicated to delivering high-quality, user-centric solutions across multiple releases. Expertise in manual and automated testing, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and user experience. Strong foundation in defect analysis, workflow validation, and test strategy implementation, complemented by hands-on proficiency in Playwright, Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, and AI-assisted automation tools that optimize test coverage, efficiency, and release reliability. Committed to continuous improvement and leveraging innovative testing methodologies to drive project success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer 1 - QE
Aurigo Software Technologies
Bangalore, India
01.2025 - Current
- Established and refined quality engineering processes that increased pre-release defect identification, thereby bolstering overall product quality assurance.
- Spearheaded teamwork between product engineering and QA teams, resulting in streamlined delivery timelines and superior product quality.
- Analyzed production issues in detail, resulting in significant advancements in system reliability and defect reduction.
- Crafted and deployed innovative test design methodologies with GenAI automation, resulting in improved resource management and comprehensive test coverage.
- Designed and implemented robust test automation frameworks leveraging Playwright, prioritizing accuracy in testing through effective validation techniques.
- Constructed detailed automated testing frameworks, integrating TestNG and JUnit annotations to optimize test coverage and improve execution efficiency.
- Reduced scripting effort by 50% while implementing automation development, leveraging GitHub Copilot AI to uphold rigorous code quality and test reliability standards.
- Developed and refined CRUD workflow alongside automated integration testing protocols to ensure seamless continuous integration and delivery processes.
- Designed and executed intelligent automation frameworks for quality engineering, prioritizing improvements in testing efficiency and defect reduction.
Software Engineer 2 - Quality
Aurigo Software Technologies
Bangalore, India
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Crafted and executed detailed test plans that addressed business and technical needs, significantly increasing pre-release defect identification.
- Executed meticulous planning and documentation of test cases and scenarios, focusing on functional regression, sanity, and edge-case testing for web applications.
- Streamlined QA workflows using Azure DevOps, ensuring accurate test case management, defect tracking, traceability, and clear visibility for all stakeholders.
- Collaborated closely with developers, product managers, and designers in an Agile environment to clarify requirements, review acceptance criteria, and embed quality throughout the SDLC.
- Conducted thorough Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for high-severity and recurring production issues, contributing to a 10% reduction in application downtime and improved system resilience.
- Created and maintained Selenium WebDriver automation scripts for functional and regression testing, improving test execution speed, consistency, and reusability.
- Designed and implemented TestNG-based automation frameworks, leveraging annotations, assertions, test grouping, and configuration management for scalable execution.
- Automated critical workflows and high-impact regression scenarios to improve release confidence and reduce manual testing effort.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing defect trends, test coverage gaps, and execution metrics to enhance overall QA effectiveness.
- Ensured high-quality releases by actively participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, contributing to continuous delivery goals.
Software Engineer 1 - Quality
Aurigo Software Technologies
Bangalore, India
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Analyzed design features and offered detailed recommendations to elevate user interface quality in alignment with established user experience standards.
- Analyzed and documented 150 bugs and inconsistencies, contributing to improved system performance and operational uptime.
- Streamlined test case management processes, resulting in the effective execution of over 200 test scenarios and reduced overall testing cycle time.
- Engineered a robust testing framework, incorporating unit, integration, and performance tests, which resulted in a 50% reduction in defect leakage.
Intern - QE
Aurigo Software Technologies
Bangalore, India
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Executed detailed manual test cases to assess application performance and verify alignment with defined standards.
- Utilized defect management tools to systematically identify, record, and address defects, ensuring efficient resolution processes.
- Compiled and organized detailed test cases, scenarios, and reports to support quality assurance efforts.
- Participated in all stages of software testing life cycle (STLC), focusing on test planning, design, execution, and systematic defect reporting.
- Coordinated efforts with developers and QA leads in an agile setting to optimize product quality outcomes.
- Coordinated efforts among developers and QA leads within agile teams to optimize product quality outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Maharaja Institute of Technology Mysore
Mysore, Karnataka, India08-2021
Skills
- Playwright
- Microsoft Azure DevOps
- Selenium
- Java
- SQL
- Git
- GitHub
- CI/CD
- Page Object Model (POM)
- API Testing
- Regression Testing
- Unit Testing
- Sanity/Smoke Testing
- Test Planning
- Test Design
- Test Strategy
- Test Documentation
- Bug Tracking
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer 1 - QE
Aurigo Software Technologies
01.2025 - Current
Software Engineer 2 - Quality
Aurigo Software Technologies
01.2023 - 01.2025
Software Engineer 1 - Quality
Aurigo Software Technologies
03.2022 - 01.2023
Intern - QE
Aurigo Software Technologies
06.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Maharaja Institute of Technology Mysore