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Soumya Kumaran

@soumyakumaran

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I am Soumya Kumaran, a QA professional with over 10 years of experience in testing.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a challenging role in a professional atmosphere where I can contribute positively towards the growth and prosperity of the company.

I began my career as a manual test engineer and have since advanced into an expert in both manual and automation testing. My expertise spans a wide range of tools and methodologies, including Selenium and ACCELQ for automation, Agile and Scrum frameworks, and API testing with Postman. I am also highly proficient in Jira, with extensive experience as both a user and administrator.

Over the course of my career, I have successfully performed various types of testing, such as functional, non-functional, system, smoke, and regression testing. I take pride in crafting detailed test cases, creating efficient test plans, and managing test cycles effectively, even within tight deadlines.

I am a results-driven professional with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth communication and timely delivery of high-quality software.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

QA Manager

HICX Solutions Pvt Ltd

Dec 2015 - Nov 2024 (8 years 11 months)

Led a QA team of 11 engineers, implementing automated testing solutions and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Managed end-to-end QA processes, reducing defect rates and improving product quality. Proficient in Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.

QA Management Automated Testing Agile Scrum Selenium Jira Performance Testing Regression Testing Team Leadership

QA Engineer

Aisin

Aug 2015 - Sep 2015 (1 month)

Responsible for maintaining the end-to-end quality of an e-commerce website. Involved in UI testing, Beta testing, and regression testing, ensuring all client requirements were met.

Web Testing UI Testing Regression Testing Team Management Testing Quality Assurance Agile

QA Lead

Fox Digital Web Pvt Ltd

Feb 2014 - Sep 2015 (1 year 7 months)

Led a team of 4 QA Analysts, ensuring all functional and non-functional requirements were met before product releases. Coordinated testing efforts across multiple projects to deliver high-quality software.

Team Leadership QA Functional Testing Non Functional Testing Performance Testing Regression Testing Agile

QA Tester

Thinking Blocks

Feb 2014 - Jul 2014 (5 months)

Involved in application testing for an educational iPad application. Prepared and executed test cases, documented software defects, and updated the Requirement Traceability Matrix.

Testing Regression Testing Documentation QA Processes Team Collaboration Problem Solving

Sr. Quality Analyst

Aitrich Technologies Pvt Ltd

Nov 2011 - Feb 2014 (2 years 3 months)

Created detailed test plans and executed testing for mobile applications and supplier management systems. Responsible for identifying defects and ensuring all critical issues were addressed before release.

Test Planning Mobile Application UAT Test Automation Selenium QA Processes Team Coordination Documentation Regression Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Westfort College

Master of Computer Applications, Computer Applications

2011 - 2014

Completed a Master of Computer Applications, focusing on software development, testing methodologies, and project management. Developed skills in creating detailed test plans and identifying defects to ensure software quality.