Naveen Kumaran
@naveenkumaran
Quality-focused QA Automation Test Engineer with 3 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
As a dedicated QA Automation Test Engineer with three years of experience, I have honed my skills in implementing test plans, tracking bugs, and executing software tests to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products. My journey began at Cognizant, where I led a team of 12 QA automation members, significantly enhancing our testing strategy and increasing productivity by 20%. My strong analytical skills have contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in a remarkable 40% boost in team productivity.
Throughout my career, I have developed innovative tools to streamline processes, such as a manual Proof of Testing (POT) template and a metrics extraction tool that improved data integrity and reduced discrepancies by 15%. I have also delivered over 20 training sessions in Java and Selenium, mentoring team members on best practices in automation. My commitment to quality assurance and automation has been instrumental in supporting numerous internal projects, where I successfully troubleshot complex challenges and implemented Jenkins pipeline integration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QA Automation Test Engineer
Cognizant
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Quality-focused testing professional with 3 years of experience in automation testing. Led a team of 12 QA automation members, enhancing test strategy implementation and increasing overall testing productivity by 20%. Developed tools to streamline testing processes and delivered training sessions on automation best practices.
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant
Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 (11 months)
Executed automation test scripts and analyzed results, facilitating timely feedback to the development team. Worked on over 1000 automation regression test cases to validate software functionality and stability, achieving an 80% first-time pass rate.
Programmer Analyst Trainee
Cognizant
Dec 2021 - Nov 2022 (11 months)
Collaborated with the QA team to design and implement automated test cases. Developed scalable automation frameworks and executed both manual and automated test cases to ensure software reliability.
Education
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Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2017 - 2021
Studied Mechanical Engineering, focusing on the principles of design, analysis, and manufacturing processes. Developed skills in problem-solving and project management through collaborative projects and practical applications.
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