Darshan Gururaj Email & Phone Number

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Bangalore

Responsibilities:• Collaborated with multiple cross-functional teams to develop accurate estimation efforts for regression testing that helped identify and mitigate software issues early in the development cycle.• Designed, developed and maintained a fully functional and reusable Hybrid Automation Framework from scratch that enabled a significant reduction in testing time and increased overall testing efficiency.• Translated manual test cases from the regression test suite into automation scripts using HP UFT (now Micro Focus UFT), contributing to the automation of testing processes and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.• Conducted batch runs of the automation scripts from the regression test suite on a nightly basis, ensuring that all defects were identified and resolved in a timely and effective manner.• Employed MS SQL Server to perform backend data validation, contributing to enhanced test accuracy and enabling data-driven testing processes.• Attended daily stand-up meetings with onsite QA teams and provided progress reports, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams to drive project success.Result / Achievement:• Achieved a 30% reduction in testing time and cost by implementing automation in the Regression test suite.• Improved overall testing efficiency and accuracy through the use of automation tools.• Collaborated effectively with development teams to ensure that testing was integrated into the software development life cycle and that issues were identified and resolved in a timely manner.• Demonstrated expertise in automation testing tools and technologies, contributing to the growth and development of the testing team and the organization as a whole.

Responsibilities as a Freelance Video Editor:• Created visually engaging motion graphics and animations for various projects.• Edited camera footage and rearranged video shots to create a cohesive project that aligned with the client's requirements.• Conducted post-production tasks such as titling, color correction, and sound mixing to enhance the overall quality of the final product.• Produced introduction and conclusion animation videos to add a professional touch to the finished project.As a freelance video editor, I gained transferable skills that benefited my role as a software automation tester. Video editing involves attention to detail, understanding complex storylines, and proficiency in various tools - skills that also apply to automation testing. Collaborating with clients and incorporating feedback in video editing helped me engage with stakeholders in automation testing. Overall, my experience as a video editor enriched my skillset for automation testing.

Bangalore

Responsibilities:• Conducted comprehensive business requirements analysis for the introduction of critical system functionalities.• Effectively served as the liaison between clients and offshore teams, ensuring seamless communication and project coordination.• Developed and authored test scenarios and test cases to obtain client approval.• Reviewed and maintained test cases, while also keeping track of any change requests.• Prepared and managed test data for efficient testing.• Executed test cases and utilized SQL queries on Teradata to facilitate optimal test performance.• Diligently logged issues and tracked issue resolution, including the forwarding and escalation of issues.• Performed a variety of testing types, including smoke testing, system testing, system integration testing, and regression testing.

Master Of Science, Usability Engineering, 1.6 (German Grading Scale)

Bachelors Of Computer Applications, 2.2 (German Grading Scale)