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Suryakanth C

Suryakanth C

Bangalore

Summary

  • Senior Test Engineer with over 9 years of experience in software testing, specializing in both automation and manual testing, particularly in Web, Mobile and API domains.
  • Possess a solid background in infotainment testing, with 3 years of hands-on experience in validating and ensuring the quality of infotainment systems within the automotive domain.
  • Experienced in working across diverse industry domains including Healthcare, Sports, E-commerce, and Automotive, demonstrating adaptability and versatility in testing methodologies and approaches.
  • Proven track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, define test strategies, and deliver high-quality software solutions that meet client expectations.
  • Skilled in identifying, prioritizing, and resolving defects, leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to ensure the reliability and performance of software products.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Continuously striving for professional growth and development, staying updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software testing.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Consultant

Deloitte USI
Bangalore
03.2020 - Current
  • Develop and implement comprehensive test automation strategies for both web and API applications
  • Design and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using BDD, TDD or Hybrid framework
  • Implement API testing frameworks such as Postman, RestAssured
  • Collaborate with development and product teams to understand requirements and ensure test coverage across all functional areas
  • Analyze test results and collaborate with stakeholders to identify root causes of issues and propose solutions
  • Maintain and enhance existing automation test suites to adapt to changes in the application under test
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior members of the test automation team
  • Participate in sprint planning, and other Agile/Scrum activities to ensure quality deliverables
  • Document test cases, test scenarios, and test results for manual testing and execution of the same
  • Work closely with QA and development teams to integrate automated tests into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline
  • Conduct performance testing and contribute to load testing efforts to ensure application scalability and reliability
  • Provide timely and accurate reports on test automation progress, test coverage, Estimation and defect metrics to project stakeholders

Senior Product Engineer

Harman
Bangalore
12.2018 - 02.2020
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for infotainment systems, covering features such as audio playback, navigation, connectivity (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi), voice recognition, and user interfaces
  • Experienced in working with modules- Diagnostics, CAN,System I/O node, Phone , Phone projection , Media and Vehicle Information.
  • Create and maintain automated test suites for API endpoints using tools such as Postman, RestAssured.
  • Conduct API automation to validate functionality, data integrity, error handling, and performance of backend services supporting the infotainment system
  • Collaborate closely with development teams, product managers, and system integration teams to understand requirements and define test scenarios
  • Perform manual testing as needed, including exploratory testing, usability testing, and regression testing to supplement automated testing efforts
  • Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and work with development teams to identify root causes and propose solutions
  • Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews to provide status updates and contribute to the overall development process
  • Provide clear and concise reports on test results, test coverage, and defect metrics to project stakeholders

Senior Test Engineer

UST Global
Bangalore
03.2017 - 12.2019
  • Develop and execute test plans and test cases for both web applications and API endpoints
  • Conduct manual testing of web interfaces to verify functionality, usability, and cross-browser compatibility
  • Perform API testing to validate data integrity, request/response handling, and error messages
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web applications
  • Implement automated tests for APIs using frameworks such as Postman or RestAssured
  • Prioritize defects based on severity and impact on the application
  • Conduct regression testing to ensure recent changes have not introduced any new defects or regressions
  • Verify data accuracy, consistency, and reliability by conducting SQL queries and analyzing database logs.
  • Perform database validation and verification to ensure that data is stored, retrieved, and updated correctly.
  • Develop performance test plans and test cases to assess the scalability, responsiveness, and reliability of software applications.
  • Utilize performance testing tools such as JMeter, Loader.IO to simulate user traffic and measure application performance under various load conditions.
  • Run performance tests on web applications and APIs to evaluate response times, throughput, and scalability

Test Engineer

LG Soft India
Bangalore
10.2014 - 03.2017
  • Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and test cases for a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, and IoT devices.
  • Conducted extensive testing of infotainment systems in automotive applications, ensuring functionality, usability, and compatibility with vehicle components.
  • Tested mobile applications on various platforms (iOS, Android) to verify features and functionality.
  • Experience in testing camera, video, audio functionalities and network connectivity.
  • Worked on Hybrid and native mobile applications
  • Conducted cross-platform testing to ensure consistent user experience across different operating systems and devices.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and test cases for mobile devices and applications to evaluate Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functionalities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Annamalai University
Bangalore
06-2017

Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Information Technology

NTTF
Bangalore
06-2014

Skills

  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Rest Assured
  • POSTMAN
  • TestNG/Cucumber
  • Hybrid Framework
  • Maven, GIT, Jenkins
  • Page Object Model
  • JMeter/LoaderIO (Load Testing)
  • GenAI
  • Java
  • Azure/AWS (Cloud service testing)
  • Jira/HP ALM

Tools

  • CANalyzer
  • CANoe
  • DLTViewer

Testing Skills

  • Web Application Testing
  • API Testing
  • Mobile Application Testing
  • Infotainment Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • Device Testing
  • System Testing
  • Agile Methodology

Timeline

Senior Consultant

Deloitte USI
03.2020 - Current

Senior Product Engineer

Harman
12.2018 - 02.2020

Senior Test Engineer

UST Global
03.2017 - 12.2019

Test Engineer

LG Soft India
10.2014 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Annamalai University

Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Information Technology

NTTF
Suryakanth C