Quality Assurance Test Automation

Fnu Rakesh Hassan Ravikumar Mobile: +1-972-***-****

E- mail: *********@*****.***

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakesh-ravikumar-675a0b46/

Objective

Passionate about designing scalable, enhanced, and cloud-integrated test solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and speed in software delivery. Adept at leading automation strategies, optimizing CI/CD workflows, and collaborating in Agile environments to ensure seamless execution of web, mobile, and API testing. Seeking to leverage expertise in Selenium, AWS, AI-powered testing, and CI/CD automation to drive innovation and excellence in test automation leadership.

Employment Visa: L2S, Expires on 15-June-2027

Available to Join: Immediate

Professional Profile

Test Automation Lead including 7+ years specializing in automation frameworks. Proven expertise in designing scalable, enhanced and cloud-integrated test solutions to ensure high-quality software delivery across web, mobile, API, and cloud-based applications. Over all 17 years of experience ensuring high-quality software delivery through comprehensive testing and automation strategies.

Test Automation Leadership

Team Leadership & Strategy

Led cross-functional teams to architect, implement, and optimize automation frameworks across diverse platforms and industries.

Designed data-driven and hybrid frameworks using Selenium, WebDriver, TestNG, Playwright, and TestCafe, enabling structured, end-to-end automation testing with Java and JavaScript.

Implemented behavior-driven testing frameworks using Cucumber and Gherkin, enhancing collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders through structured automation processes.

Mobile & Web Automation

Expertise in mobile automation tools, including Appium, BrowserStack, and Selenium Grid, enabling parallel execution and cross-device validation for efficient mobile testing.

Executed distributed test automation across multiple browsers and environments, optimizing efficiency and parallel test execution using Selenium Grid and Playwright.

Leveraged Playwright for modern automation, enabling fast execution, robust API handling, and comprehensive end-to-end web testing across multiple browsers and headless environments.

Implemented TestCafe for lightweight, cross-browser automation, simplifying test execution and reducing dependency management complexities.

API & Backend Testing

Designed and implemented API automation frameworks using REST Assured, ensuring robust service validation, reducing manual validation time, and increasing test efficiency.

Integrated Playwright’s API testing capabilities, enabling seamless backend validation and data integrity checks across web applications.

Utilized Postman for structured API validation workflows, ensuring efficient data exchange between microservices and third-party integrations.

CI/CD, Cloud & AI-Driven Testing Innovation

CI/CD & Pipeline Automation

Spearheaded CI/CD pipeline automation using Jenkins, Docker, AWS services, and Azure DevOps, enabling rapid test execution and efficient software delivery.

Cloud-Based Automation

Utilized AWS services, including DynamoDB for scalable data storage, Lambda for serverless computing, CloudWatch for monitoring, GraphQL for efficient API queries, S3 for secure object storage, and SQS for asynchronous messaging, optimizing cloud-based automation workflows.

Used Azure Boards, Azure Test Plans, and Azure Pipelines to track work items, manage test cases, automate test execution, and integrate continuous testing within CI/CD workflows.

Version Control & AI-Driven Optimization

Managed repositories and implemented collaborative workflows to track and integrate code changes seamlessly using GitHub.

Leveraged AI tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, and Gemini to accelerate test case design, enhance productivity, and automate workflow optimization.

Industry Expertise & Scalable Solutions:

Extensive experience in Airline, Telecom, Healthcare, B2C, B2B, and Online Gaming domains, ensuring compliance and industry-specific automation strategies.

Proficient in defect management tools like JIRA, TestRail, and ALM, optimizing bug tracking and resolution workflows.

Agile & Continuous Testing Excellence:

Collaborated with scrum teams, product owners, and developers, implementing Agile testing methodologies for iterative, fast-paced software delivery.

Continuous testing strategies to align with DevOps practices, ensuring seamless deployment cycles and high-test reliability.

Strong background in project management tools (Maven, Gradle, SharePoint, Confluence) for structured documentation and cross-team collaboration.

Certifications & Future Innovations:

Currently pursuing Test Rigor certification, focusing on next-generation automation methodologies.

Passionate about integrating AI-powered test frameworks, cloud-based validations, and predictive testing models into automation strategies.

Organizational Experience

Intact Green Services, Bengaluru as Test Automation Lead/Manager from Since Jul 2021 to Jul 2024

Test Automation Lead for Avantage Entertainment

Project Names: Avantage Baccarat

Client: Avantage.

Testing Approach: Automation and Manual

Roles & Responsibilities – Test Automation Lead

Test Automation Framework Development & Maintenance

Architect, design, and maintain Automation frameworks, ensuring scalability and efficiency.

Implement and refine Page Object Model (POM) with Page Factory design pattern for structured test automation.

Develop and execute cross-browser and parallel testing scripts to enhance test coverage and performance.

Designed and implemented mock services to simulate real API responses, enabling efficient testing and development without live dependencies.

Leadership & Team Management

Lead a team of 4, providing guidance on manual test scenarios, automation script development, and execution strategies.

Conduct code reviews, merge activities, and version control management using GitHub to ensure quality assurance in automation scripts.

Mentor team members in advanced Selenium WebDriver techniques, XPath strategies, and TestNG annotations for test optimization.

Encourage continuous learning through team-building initiatives and technical training on emerging test automation technologies.

Defect Management & Coordination

Establish and lead defect resolution meetings with the development team to address critical blockers, ensuring seamless test execution.

Track high-priority defects and coordinate with developers for timely resolutions.

Generate and consolidate daily execution status reports, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams.

Estimation, Test Planning & Execution

Define and execute functional and automation test strategies, ensuring coverage for end-to-end system validation.

Collaborate with teams for test scenario readiness, test data preparation, and sprint planning.

Optimize CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins & Docker, enabling streamlined test execution across environments.

Agile Communication & Reporting

Drive daily stand-ups and weekly status calls, ensuring consistent updates on testing progress and challenges.

Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly reports, providing comprehensive insights into testing activities and outcomes.

Utilize JIRA, TestRail, and Confluence for effective test management, documentation, and collaboration.

Unilog Software Solutions, Mysuru as Automation Test Lead from Since Jan 2020

Automation Test Lead for Unilog Solution Delivery releases

Project Names: Crew Communication System, Pilot and Flight Attendant Pay.

Client: Unilog Software Solutions.

Testing Approach: Automation and Manual

Technology: Java

Tools Used: Selenium Web Driver with TestNG framework, Jira.

Profile: Automation Test Lead

Framework Implemented: Hybrid.

Design Pattern: Page Object Model with Page Factory

Team Size: 4.

Roles & Responsibilities – Test Automation Lead

Automation Framework Development & Maintenance

Maintain and update Automation frameworks, ensuring scalability and efficiency.

Implement Page Object Model (POM) with Page Factory design pattern for structured automation.

Test Execution & Enhancement

Utilize Selenium WebDriver to automate interaction with web elements including textboxes, buttons, dropdowns, checkboxes, and radio buttons, leveraging XPath and other locators.

Enhance test cases using Java programming features and TestNG annotations to improve automation efficiency.

Conduct cross-browser testing and parallel test execution, optimizing test coverage across multiple environments.

Defect Management & Reporting

Execute Selenium test cases, analyze results, and report defects for resolution.

Perform regression testing, ensuring application stability across iterative releases.

Prepare and consolidate daily, weekly, and monthly status reports, providing comprehensive testing insights.

Leadership & Team Collaboration

Lead a team of 2, guiding them in understanding manual test scenarios, writing, and executing automation scripts.

Conduct code reviews, merging activities, and manage version control using GitHub.

Ensure readiness of test scripts and data, coordinating with teams for smooth execution.

DXC Technology, Bangalore as Quality Information Testing II from Jul 2011 to Jan 2020

Test Lead for United Airlines FAJCBA releases from Nov 2016 to Jan 2020

Senior Test Engineer/Test Lead for Healthways Major Development releases from Jul 2011 to Nov 2016

Project Names: Crew Communication System, Pilot and Flight Attendant Pay.

Client: United Airlines.

Testing Approach: Manual, Automation and Webservice.

Technology: Java, Oracle.

Tools Used: Selenium Web Driver with TestNG framework, ALM 12, TFS (2017, 2018).

Profile: Senior Test Engineer.

Framework Implemented: Hybrid.

Design Pattern: Page Object Model with Page Factory

Team Size: 4.

Roles & Responsibilities – Test Lead

Client & Requirement Management

Collaborate with clients for testing requirement gathering and execution at client locations.

Lead discussions with Business Analysts and development teams to review requirement and design documents for test planning.

Define test strategy, ensuring comprehensive coverage and guiding the team through execution phases.

Test Planning & Execution

Develop and refine test plans, streamlining requirements for efficient automation and functional testing.

Lead a team of 4, providing guidance on test scenario preparation, data readiness, and execution strategies.

Perform GUI and functional testing using Black Box techniques, ensuring usability and system validation.

Conduct cross-browser testing, parallel execution, and regression testing using Selenium and TestNG.

Defect Management & Coordination

Track and resolve high-priority defects, coordinating with development teams to prevent test execution stalls.

Lead defect resolution meetings, ensuring smooth collaboration between QA and development teams.

Consolidate daily execution status reports, providing insights into progress and roadblocks.

Automation & Framework Development

Build and maintain Hybrid Automation frameworks, integrating Page Object Model (POM) with Page Factory design pattern.

Enhance test scripts using Java, TestNG annotations, and Selenium WebDriver, optimizing performance.

Utilize Selenium WebDriver to automate interaction with web elements (textboxes, buttons, dropdowns, checkboxes, radio buttons), leveraging XPath for efficient locator strategies.

Implement automation infrastructure and manage test execution in various environments.

CI/CD, API & Web Services Testing

Execute web service testing and system integration validation using SOAPUI Pro.

Add assertions in response XML to validate output and ensure service reliability.

Utilize multiple validation rules, property transfers, and data generation techniques to optimize API testing workflows.

Agile Leadership & Reporting

Drive daily stand-ups, weekly status calls, ensuring clear communication across offshore and onsite teams.

Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly reports, highlighting test execution trends and defect resolutions.

Engage in team-building activities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation in test automation.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• I received “Top 25 Employee award” for the year 2011-2012, from DXC

Since Feb 2010 to July 2011with Thomson Reuters, Bangalore as Quality Assurance Analyst.

Quality Assurance Analyst for GCCI (Global contact Center Infrastructure) deployment.

Project Names: Global contact Center Infrastructure.

Client: Thomson Reuters.

Testing Approach: Manual.

Technology: CISCO IVR Telephony.

Profile: Quality Assurance Analyst.

Tools Used: QC, Cisco Agent desktop, CTIOS 7.5.6 and Cisco IP Communicator.

Team Size: 3.

Roles & Responsibilities – Test Engineer

Test Planning & Execution

Participated in test plan creation, estimation, and execution, ensuring structured and efficient testing workflows.

Designed and executed test cases across diverse scenarios, validating software functionality and performance.

Manual & Functional Testing

Conducted manual testing to verify application behavior and user experience.

Performed smoke, functional, regression, and sanity testing, ensuring software reliability across iterations.

Defect Management & Reporting

Identified, documented, and reported defects using HP QC 9.2 and HP ALM, ensuring effective issue tracking and resolution.

Generated daily status reports and defect reports, providing stakeholders with insights into testing progress and challenges.

Certifications

International Standard Testing Qualifications Board Foundation level certification Completed during the year 2014

Organization

Duration

Designation

Intact Green Services Pvt Ltd

July, 2021 to July 2024

Test Automation Lead/Manager

Unilog Pvt Ltd

January, 2020 to June, 2021

Test Automation Lead

DXC Technology

July, 2011 to January, 2020

Quality Information Testing II

Thomson Reuters

February, 2010 to July, 2011

Quality Assurance Analyst

SanDisk India

Aug, 2008 to February, 2010

Test Engineer

Tech Mahindra Ltd

January, 2007 to Aug, 2008

Technical Associate

Academic Details

Bachelor of engineering in Electronics and communication at Malnad College of engineering, Hassan. Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Belgaum, 2002-2006

Pre-University, Sri Venkateswara Pre-University College, Hassan, 2000-2002.

Secondary Education, ST Joseph high school, Hassan, 1999-2000.

Personal Details

Present Address: 5400 Preston Oaks Rd APT 2121,

Dallas, TX 75254, USA

I hereby declare that the above given information is true to the best of my knowledge.

(Rakesh H R)

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