arunkumar anthagiri
@arunkumaranthagiri
ISTQB Certified Test Consultant with 7.5+ years in Automation Testing.
What I'm looking for
I am an ISTQB Certified Software Test Analyst with over 7.5 years of experience in Automation Testing and Quality Assurance. My expertise spans various domains, including Finance, Banking, and E-commerce, where I have successfully tested multi-tier applications and web services. I have a strong foundation in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, allowing me to adapt to different project environments effectively.
Throughout my career, I have developed and implemented robust test automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, and Specflow. My hands-on experience includes creating detailed test plans, executing various types of testing, and managing test automation processes. I pride myself on my ability to work collaboratively with development teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Automation Engineer
Cognizant Worldwide Limited
Apr 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Developed and executed software test plans and automated scripts, ensuring existing functionality and recommending corrective actions. Prepared BDD high-level test scenarios for front-end applications and maintained documentation of test results to assist in debugging.
Automation Engineer
Virgin Money
Feb 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Developed and implemented automation frameworks using Specflow, Cucumber, and Selenium WebDriver for end-to-end business scenarios, including API integration with Postman and Restful services. Managed CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, executed smoke tests, and led a team of automation and manual testers.
Agile Automation QA
ASOS UK
Sep 2016 - May 2021 (4 years 8 months)
Led automation test planning, framework building (Specflow, Cucumber, Selenium WebDriver), and API integration, working with developers to create automation builds. Managed CI/CD pipelines, executed tests, and logged defects in JIRA. Performed cross-browser and accessibility testing, and led a team of automation and manual testers.
Automation Tester
IBM PVT LTD (SunTrust Bank)
Aug 2014 - Jul 2016 (1 year 11 months)
Worked in Agile (Scrum & Kanban) teams, analyzing sprint objectives and planning stories. Built automated test scripts from scratch using BDD-Cucumber-JVM, implemented frameworks with Selenium Java and POM, and performed API/Web Services testing. Responsible for test estimates, test plans, and requirement traceability matrix creation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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Master's in Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Master's in Business Administration, gaining expertise in various business functions and management principles. This advanced degree provided a strong foundation in strategic decision-making and organizational leadership.
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Bachelor's in Computers, Computers
Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computers, focusing on fundamental computer science concepts and practical applications. The curriculum covered various aspects of computing, preparing for a career in technology.
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