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Vishak V

Vishak V

Trivandrum

Summary

Experienced Python Automation Engineer with over 5 years of expertise in Automation testing of OTT Apps in Mobile, Web, HDMI and Smart TV platforms. Skilled in designing and implementing data-driven Python frameworks for both Appium and Selenium. Proficient in industry-leading automation tools such as WitBe and QoEtient, with extensive experience in developing and testing functional, performance, and stability test cases. Possesses a deep understanding of OTT video streaming, including manifest files and ad streaming details.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Engineer - Python Automation Tester

Tata Elxsi
Trivandrum
12.2019 - Current
  • Developed and validated Python automation scripts for 5 platforms (Mobile, Web, HDMI, Smart TVs), enhancing cross-platform testing efficiency.
  • Designed and developed Python-based automation frameworks for mobile and web using Appium and Selenium, improving test coverage by 40%.
  • Created Python automation scripts for 10 OTT applications across 10 devices for Conviva, reducing manual testing efforts by 50% and identifying SDK integration issues.
  • Developed and validated 1200 test cases for MBC's STB Launcher and Mobile Selfcare in 5 months using WitBe tool, improving performance KPIs (bootup time, launcher launch time, app launch time) by 30%.
  • Benchmarked app performance KPIs for Zee5 using QoEtient Automation, enhancing app start time, cold start, and warm start by 25%.
  • Led a team to create a testing framework for BCN AFS Sticks stability testing, enabling long-duration testing and identifying build stability issues early in the development phase.
  • Applied Agile methodology to drive sprints, ensuring timely and effective test execution, resulting in a 20% increase in project delivery speed.
  • Conducted code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, fostering a culture of quality and excellence.
  • Developed accurate project estimates for both automation and manual testing efforts, improving resource allocation by 15%.
  • Delivered technical demonstrations and presentations to clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, showcasing testing capabilities and solutions, leading to a 10% increase in client satisfaction.
  • Mentored and guided new testers, facilitating their seamless integration into the testing domain and improving team productivity by 20%.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

TKM College of Engineering
Kollam, Kerala
07-2019

Higher Secondary -

St. Mary's Senior Secondary School
Sikar, Rajasthan
06-2014

Senior Secondary -

St. Mary's Senior Secondary School
Sikar, Rajasthan
06-2012

Skills

  • Mobile and Web app testing
  • Sanity testing
  • Defect tracking tools - Jira
  • Requirements analysis
  • Test case design, planning and estimation
  • Test automation frameworks - Python
  • Functional, Performance, Stability testing
  • Scripting languages
  • Appium with Python
  • Selenium with Python
  • GIT
  • POSTMAN
  • Wireshark
  • Charles Proxy
  • VNC Viewer
  • WINScp
  • VS Code
  • Pycharm
  • Android Studio and Emulators

Affiliations

  • Member of Tata Elxsi Cricket Team
  • Active member of Tata Elxsi Volunteering team

Languages

Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Accomplishments

  • Tata Elxsi Young Lead Graduate 2024 – A 9-month training for making future Leads.
  • Customer Appreciation – March 2024
  • Tata Elxsi Extra Mile Award – Jan 2023 - for going the extra mile to train and mentor freshers to Automation domain
  • Tata Elxsi Bravo Award – Oct 2021, For Generating a common code base for all HDMI Platform Automation

Certification

  • Complete Python Bootcamp - Udemy
  • Master Wireshark - Udemy
  • Automation testing Jmeter - Udemy
  • CISCO Networking basics - LinkedIn
  • GEN AI - Tata Elxsi Internal
  • Various softskills and other organization level courses

Timeline

Senior Engineer - Python Automation Tester

Tata Elxsi
12.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

TKM College of Engineering

Higher Secondary -

St. Mary's Senior Secondary School

Senior Secondary -

St. Mary's Senior Secondary School
Vishak V