Quality Analyst Performance Testing

Nithin M

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Experience

State Farm June 2023 - Present

Quality Analyst Bloomington, IL

• Built data-driven automation frameworks in Selenium using Python, Java, and C to enhance test coverage for Guidewire systems.

• Led end-to-end RESTful API automation using Postman and SOAP UI, ensuring seamless data flow across claims and POS systems.

• Integrated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Bitbucket, and Git, streamlining automated test execution and ensuring release stability.

• Conducted high-load performance testing using Apache JMeter, identifying bottlenecks and improving scalability of web applications.

• Used AWS (EC2, S3, CloudWatch) to manage test environments, enabling scalable, cost-effective automation workflows.

• Created comprehensive test plans for Guidewire applications, covering UI, API, and performance testing components.

• Defined entry and exit criteria aligned with Agile sprints, ensuring traceability of user stories to test coverage.

• Collaborated with QA, DevOps, and business teams to review test scope and ensure clarity across functional teams. CISCO August 2022 – March 2023

Automation Engineer Dallas, TX

• Developed Selenium-based automation frameworks with TestNG and Java for order management systems, improving regression testing efficiency.

• Created reusable automation libraries in Python and C to streamline script maintenance and promote test code reusability.

• Executed RESTful API test suites in Postman, enhancing reliability and integration between customer and order modules.

• Implemented performance test scripts in JMeter to evaluate system stability under peak loads, collaborating with dev teams to optimize backend performance.

• Configured AWS EC2 instances and integrated test monitoring with CloudWatch, enabling fast provisioning of test environments on demand.

• Prioritized high-risk areas in test planning to align with release timelines and business impact.

• Coordinated with product owners to align test plans with sprint goals, ensuring every feature was test-ready on time. Shell Infosg Global September 2018 – March 2021

Testing Engineer Hyderabad, India

• Automated POS testing for mobile and kiosk checkout systems using Selenium WebDriver and Java, reducing manual testing cycles.

• Validated data transactions between POS terminals and backend systems using SQL queries on PostgreSQL and MySQL.

• Developed custom API test scripts in Postman and Groovy to validate RESTful service functionality and security.

• Executed cross-browser testing with Selenium Grid and BrowserStack, ensuring compatibility across various browsers and platforms.

• Set up load tests in JMeter for POS and e-commerce environments, identifying critical performance degradation points.

• Created and maintained test plans for POS and mobile applications, incorporating real-time transaction flows and edge cases.

• Coordinated across QA and UAT teams to validate POS devices, scan-and-pay flows, and return scenarios. Samsung SDS May 2016 – August 2018

AFC Testing Engineer Hyderabad, India

• Built BDD automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver and Cucumber to automate POS and web application regression testing.

• Performed SOAP and RESTful service testing with SOAP UI, ensuring accurate integration between internal systems.

• Used PostgreSQL for backend validation and optimized queries to support performance-heavy transaction cycles.

• Maintained test automation scripts in Maven and integrated nightly regression runs using Jenkins for continuous feedback.

• Conducted performance testing using Apache JMeter and improved application resilience by fine-tuning response handling.

• Drafted and reviewed test plans for both SOAP/REST API testing and UI regression across e-commerce systems.

• Included load/performance testing objectives in test planning using JMeter to ensure system readiness under peak loads.

• Outlined modular automation coverage using Selenium and Cucumber, embedding traceability matrices in test plans. ECIL June 2014 – April 2016

QA Consultant Hyderabad, India

• Automated validation scripts for BSNL’s NGTj network cards using Java and C, reducing manual QA efforts significantly.

• Executed load testing for 4G card networks using JMeter, supporting enhanced throughput and reduced latency in telecom systems.

• Performed PostgreSQL data validations and API testing to ensure secure and accurate RESTful data transactions.

• Developed utility tools in C to streamline test reporting and accelerate QA feedback loops for embedded network systems.

• Leveraged AWS S3 for historical test data storage and collaborated with developers to enhance card performance and reliability.

• Wrote test plans for BSNL’s 4G NGTj card validation, specifying network simulation test steps and performance thresholds.

Technical Skills

Languages: Java, Python, C, JavaScript, SQL, Groovy, VBScript, Shell, Gherkin, HTML, YAML, C Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Appium, QTP, Ranorex, LoadRunner, TestNG, Cucumber, SoapUI, Postman, Rest Assured, Apache POI, SpecFlow, FitNesse, UI Automator, Selenium Grid, BrowserStack Frameworks: Data-Driven, Keyword-Driven, Hybrid, BDD (Cucumber), TDD, Page Object Model (POM) Performance Testing: Apache JMeter, LoadRunner, Cross-Browser Testing, Selenium Grid, BrowserStack Cloud DevOps Tools: AWS (EC2, S3, CloudWatch), Azure, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines

Database Validation: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB – Advanced SQL, Data Validation, Query Optimization

Defect Test Management: JIRA, Rally, HP ALM, Quality Center Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Emulators/Simulators, Xcode Other Skills: Agile/Scrum, RESTful SOAP APIs, API Security Testing, ElasticSearch, OpenSearch, Data Structures, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Maven Education

Saint Leo University - May 2023

Master of Science in Computer Science

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