Pavan Kumar Email & Phone Number

United States

• Led the development and implementation of a robust test automation framework to support backend functional, negative and positive test flows.• Collaborated with development team to ensure alignment of test plans with business goals and to address identified bugs.• Verified and validated software through various test execution methods, documented test results, and updated test plans using JAMA.• Created a Python test framework to support backend automation, which served as a template for future projects.• Trained and mentored team members on documentation and provided demos on system functionality.• Led the creation and execution of automation test suites for backend applications.• Collaborated with the team manager on tasks and activities related to software releases, performed testing, and reported results.• Worked closely with developers, provided clear and detailed bug reports, and assisted in their resolution.• Developed test data or scenarios for different stories or business flows.• Facilitated knowledge sharing and best practices, and offered POC ideas to improve team performance.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• As a lead tester on Agile teams, I executed comprehensive test strategies, crafted test plans, and conducted both manual and automated testing, including functional, regression, performance, and integration testing for REST endpoints, user interfaces, and large databases.• Played a vital role in enhancing the quality of releases by providing training and mentorship to team members on testing techniques, giving technical presentations on cutting-edge QA tools and processes, reviewing test plans, mentoring junior test engineers, and building and maintaining a robust QA documentation repository.• Expertise in constructing, executing, and optimizing test automation frameworks using the JMeter Functional Test Automation Framework and Playwright, a state-of-the-art Node-based UI Framework.• Well-versed in troubleshooting server, performance, and functional issues using tools such as Splunk, AWS Cloud Watch, Fiddler, and Chrome Dev Tools. Additionally, hands-on experience in performing load and performance testing of applications using Load Runner and JMeter.• Implemented multiple projects during hack weeks, such as a distributed JMeter Load Testing Framework in AWS and building a Mountebank mocking Framework, which can be used to obtain performance results of applications with external dependencies.• Familiar with cutting-edge testing tools like TestIm.io and other performance tools, staying current with industry advancements.• Strong technical knowledge and expertise in QA tools and processes.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• As a lead tester on Agile teams, I led the design and implementation of API and UI test automation frameworks and served as a release engineer, deploying and validating products in multiple environments.• Applied my expertise in Data Science to implement combinatorial test matrices to ensure comprehensive test coverage of complex, data-intensive applications.• Developed technical documentation and runbooks for the QA and Operations team to support applications in production environments.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete projects, providing support and training in .net technology, automation frameworks, and test strategy implementation.• Effectively managed both onshore and on-site teams (from India), guiding them to prioritize their work and achieve successful project completion.• Led a mini team of 5 and primarily performed manual testing due to time constraints. Later, I designed a fully modularized test framework for future maintenance. This project included components such as SQL Server, .Net micro-services, Azure blob storage, and an AI component for reading documents using OCR.• Proven ability to lead and manage teams, both onshore and offshore.• Strong skills in technical documentation, run-book creation, and training.• Excellent cross-functional collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• As a lead tester on Agile teams, I spearheaded the design and implementation of robust test automation frameworks, utilizing tools such as Selenium, to support backend functional, negative, and positive test flows. • I collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, including development, project management, and business owners, to ensure alignment of test plans with business goals and to effectively address identified bugs. • I applied my expertise in cloud infrastructure and automation to deploy and validate applications in various environments, including non-prod, prod, test, and UAT, through automated testing. • I also conducted performance testing on Azure applications, utilizing Azure reporting tools to simulate reporting for Azure security features such as alerts, and established a new environment for evaluating application performance using the Azure marketplace.• I excelled in mentoring and training team members on documentation and providing demos on system functionality, as well as in facilitating knowledge sharing and best practices to improve team performance.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Led cross-functional teams of up to 20 members in executing Agile Development methods, resulting in a significant reduction of product delivery time by 50%.• Expertly designed and developed test frameworks using advanced technologies such as Protractor (TypeScript) and Selenium WebDriver (C#) in combination with Selenium Mono, M-Unit, and N-Unit frameworks.• Implemented effective training programs and successfully on boarded new developers and test engineers.• Utilized .Net (XUnit/MUnit) frameworks for performance test automation, and provided support for recording and verifying bugs across all environments.• Demonstrated strong leadership skills by taking ownership of deploying applications, sprints, and bugs across multiple environments and effectively aligning work transformation between cross-functional teams from the USA, India, and Malaysia to ensure consistency in development.• Developed a POC plan for tracking the performance of regression test suites across regions and environments for each release package, which helped management, team, and leaders determine the most appropriate release package for different environments including production.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

My Sample Tableau Viz : https://public.tableau.com/views/BusinessIntelligenceGamesReports/Story_IngameCurrencyHistoryFlow?:retry=yes&:embed=y&:display_count=yes Project Description: Developing reports using BI tools. Working on Monster.com site for development with specification of Employer site in the Candidates Search / maintenance.Responsibilities :• Professional experience in Business Intelligence, Software Design, Modeling, Development and Implementation in Information technology with skills in all phases of Data Warehouse lifecycle development. • 3 + years of Tableau Experience, proficient in designing and creating various Data Visualization Dashboards, worksheets and analytical reports to help users to identify critical KPI(Key Performance Indicators) and facilitate strategic planning in the organization utilizing Tableau Visualizations according to the end user requirement.• Good knowledge of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile and Waterfall development environments • Posses' strong knowledge of database management in writing complex SQL queries, Stored procedures, database tuning, query optimization and resolving key performance issues • Worked with SQL server as the backend and have knowledge in writing various queries, triggers and stored procedures in SQL Server 2008. • Production Support for .Net projects and developing / fixing ACR’s.• Providing complete training for Developers using training documents, videos presentation with my SME expertise.• Developing Selenium development by creating new test suite for QA automated tests.• Implemented Selenium Grid for faster execution.

Cyberjaya

• Utilized strong development background to write/fix application code as subject matter expert (SME) and design automation frameworks using Selenium for both UI and backend APIs.• Utilized advanced SQL and MS SQL Server skills to analyze and test data models and data warehouses, writing complex queries, stored procedures, and optimizing database performance as a developer and tester with a focus on business intelligence.• Acted as a subject matter expert (SME) for the critical candidate management module of Monster.com's Recruiter portal, utilizing tools such as MUnit, NUnit, Postman, Fiddler, Selenium, and Selenium Grid to build and execute efficient website and API automation frameworks.• Demonstrated strong technical skills and experience in the field of business intelligence, resulting in the improvement of database performance and smooth operation of applications.• Provided production support, contributing to the development of applications to ensure their successful operation.• Possessed strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.• Communicated effectively with technical and non-technical team members to provide guidance and support.• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Kuala Lumpur

• Led the design and development of front-end, custom databases, and process flows for multiple modules such as Bill Pay, Account Number Conversion, E-Remittance, Prepaid Reload, Smart Authentication, Session Summary/Logout, and E-Broking.• Trained new team members in the Corillian framework and development standards, ensuring clear documentation, including lessons learned and training materials were provided to new team members, along with virtual machines (VMs) to assist them in getting up to speed.• Collaborated with the business team to understand requirements and provided critical flows and helped design the modules.• Demonstrated strong leadership skills by leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on-time and within budget.• Possessed strong technical skills and experience in the field of software development, resulting in the successful delivery of multiple projects.• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.• Possessed excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with business and technical teams.