Sumanth K S
Accessibility Champion For P2O
Bengaluru,Karnataka
Summary
Dynamic Quality Engineering Senior Analyst with a proven track record at Accenture and IBM, excelling in defect management and automation frameworks. Spearheaded accessibility compliance, significantly enhancing project outcomes. Renowned for exceptional leadership and communication skills, adept at fostering team collaboration and driving efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Accomplishments
- 2018: Best Graduate Hire award of the Year
- 2019: Eminence Award winner
- 2020: Patent submission (P201911058) for SEARCH-3 Final Ranking
- 2021: Appointed A11y Accessibility Champion for P2O
- 2022: Recognized for contributions to LWC platform and transition to P2OD React platform
- 2024: Acknowledged as Accessibility Champion for P2O; praised for QA leadership and commitment towards the high quality delivery.
Work History
Quality Engineering Senior Analyst
Accenture
Bengaluru
08.2021 - Current
- Led accessibility compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to WCAG standards and enhancing user experience for all.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including TPOs, BAs, SMs, developers, and QA leads to streamline processes and resolve defects efficiently.
- Managed Digital Channels Centre of Expertise (DCCOE) to log, track, and close defects reported by external audit teams using Jira.
- Conducted fortnight meetings with internal and external stakeholders to maintain alignment on accessibility goals and project milestones.
- Executed regression and progression automation scripts, maintaining high standards of software quality and performance.
- Led defect metrics, leakage management, and Jira hygiene, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Received appreciation from Team Golems in 2024 for exemplary QA lead and accessibility champion work, significantly enhancing project outcomes.
Software Development Engineer in Test
IBM
Bengaluru
02.2018 - 08.2021
- Developed and executed detailed test scenarios and cases, ensuring thorough testing coverage.
- Conducted functional, GUI, and regression testing, utilizing SOAP UI for web services.
- Automated key test cases using Selenium WebDriver and Java, enhancing testing efficiency and accuracy.
- Reported and tracked defects using TDP and Jira, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Led end-to-end defect management, from identification to closure, contributing to successful project deliveries along with Backend Testing.
- Experience in Automation Tool like Selenium Web Driver, very good in analyzing, understanding the Functional flows and Raising the Defects. Logged 600+ Defects in REUAM project - IBM.
- Experience in analysing functional requirements and translate them to test case, Good Exposure to Testing Life Cycle and Bug Life Cycle.
Skills
Defect Management - Strong analytical skills for defect raising tracking, reporting, and resolution Overall raised 1000 Defects
Automation Frameworks - Skilled in automation using Selenium WebDriver and Java BDD framework
CRM and E-Commerce Workflows - Proficient in Salesforce CRM and e-commerce workflow testing
Accessibility Expertise - Proficient in WCAG standards, accessibility testing tools, and ensuring compliance to improve user experience for all users
Test Design and Execution - Expertise in designing and executing comprehensive test scenarios and cases
Knowledge Sharing & Great Team Player - Conducted over 30 sessions to promote awareness related to accessibility, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Communication and Leadership - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead and motivate teams
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Computer Science And Engineering
East West Institute of Technology
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
Pre-University Course - Computer Science And Programming
Sri Vaishnavi Chethana PU College
Davangere, India 04.2001 -
Certification
Microsoft Accessibility and MS Office Trainings