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arunkumar anthagiri

@arunkumaranthagiri

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ISTQB Certified Test Consultant with 7.5+ years in Automation Testing.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values collaboration and innovation, where I can leverage my testing expertise to drive quality and efficiency in software development.

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.

Test Planning BDD Scripting Software Testing Debugging Test Reporting

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.

SpecFlow Cucumber Selenium Webdriver Postman RESTful Services Azure DevOps CI CD SQL MongoDB API Testing Team Leadership

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.

Agile Automation Testing SpecFlow Cucumber Selenium Webdriver API Testing Azure DevOps CI CD Jenkins Jira Cross Browser Testing Accessibility Testing Team Leadership

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.

Agile Automation Testing BDD Java SoapUI Postman GitHub Cross Browser Testing Test Planning Test Reporting

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.