Quality Assurance Test Automation
Resume:
MALARKODI BALU
SENIOR SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER
https://www.linkedin.com/in/malarkodi-balu-636*****-*** E Capitol Ave apt K201, Milpitas, CA-95035, USA PROFILE
A highly skilled and experienced QA Engineer with over years of experience in software quality assurance, test automation, and project management. Possessing a strong background in testing methodologies, test automation frameworks, and a passion for functional teams to drive the quality assurance process from product requirement, risk analysis, test planning to deployment. Specialist in Automation and Manual testing for web apps, Mobile apps (iOS, Android), Embedded System (HMI) applications. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Test Automation Frameworks Cypress, Appium, Selenium WebDriver, Selenium IDE, TestNG, Junit
Programming Languages Java, Javascript
CI/CD tools Jenkins
Cloud Platforms AWS, Google Cloud
Test Management and
Bug Tracking tools TestRail Jira, Rally, IBM's RQM, IRQM, HPALM, Bugzilla Cross-browser testing tool
Code management and
Version Control System Git, Github
API Testing/Error Monitoring
and Reporting Postman, bugsnag
Operating Systems macOS, Windows, Android, iOS
Exp: 8yrs
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Browserstack, cross-browser, Percy for visual testing. *********.***@*****.***
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EXPERIENCE
Project Work:
Treppy.io
Tmquotes.com
• Developed and executed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for web, mobile-browser web applications
• Led the test automation effort for SaaS web application using Selenium WebDriver, Cypress
• Worked with cross-functional teams to ensure that the testing process is integrated into the software development lifecycle
• Implemented Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins.
• Performed test planning, identified defects, issue root cause identification and collaborated with developers to fix issues
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• Coordinated with project managers, product owners, and business stakeholders to prioritize testing activities, test estimation and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software products
• Trained and mentored for new team members on overall view of product, Sep 2014 -
Jul 2019
Project Work:
Whirlpool Service
App
BOSCH Work packet
planner
CAR AC Service App
(HMI)”
Xconnect -
performance app
Commericial Boiler
Controller - HMI
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions, Bangalore, KA, INDIA.
• Worked with the development team to develop and execute test plans and test cases for web applications
• Designed and implemented automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and TestNG
• Conducted functional, integration, and regression testing on different software products
• Managed the test environment and test data to ensure consistency and accuracy of results
• Reported and tracked software defects using Jira and Bugzilla
• Participated in code reviews and collaborated with developers to identify and fix defects
• Worked with the project manager to ensure timely delivery of high quality software products
• Contributed to the improvement of the testing process by identifying areas for optimization and implementing best practices Integrated Percy for visual UI testing in Cypress and added in CI/CD pipeline. testing methodologies, automation tools, and STLC best practices. May 2022 – QA Engineer, VisitorsCoverage Inc., Santa Clara, CA, USA Feb 2025
VisitorsCoverage.com
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EDUCATION
M.Sc., IT (2010 – 2012) CGPA – 8.9
S.N.R Sons College, Coimbatore, TN, India.
B.Sc., IT (2007 – 2010) CGPA – 8.3
Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science, Madurai, TN, India. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Involved in Requirements/Design Review and report
• Well versed with Usability, GUI, Functional, Non-Functional, System, Regression, Smoke/Sanity testing
• A team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and multi-task across multiple critical projects.
• Thrive to attain 0 CRB Rating metric.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize workloads.
• Strong attention to Requirements detail and information.
• Ability to work on CI/CD process for software delivery.
• Participated in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Causal Analysis and Resolution (CAR) meetings with the Quality Control team for enhancement of the software products.
• Expertise to think like end-user and testing software with positive and negative scenarios.
PERSONAL SKILLS
• Attention to detail, Analytical Skills, Strong Communication skills.
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learning.
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Sports: Tennikoit, badminton, throwball, trekking, hiking Art: Dance, painting, cooking
Teamwork, Time management, Adaptability, Problem-Solving, Continuous
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