Thomas C S
KUALA LUMPUR
Summary
Skilled Software Test Engineer with 9 years in test automation and Agile methodology. Proficient in automating UI and API testing. Known for strong collaboration, leadership, and a passion for leveraging AI tools to enhance software quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Test Engineer
Cochlear
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
07.2022 - Current
- Developed automation scripts for UI and API testing using JavaScript with NightWatch and Postman, ensuring robust and efficient test coverage.
- Integrated Cucumber BDD with Playwright for UI automation testing using the AI tool ZeroStep, writing prompts in BDD steps as a POC to enhance test readability and maintainability.
- Created a comprehensive testing framework on AWS with TypeScript and AWS SDK, focusing on accurate event stream validation and seamless integration.
- Conducted performance testing with JMeter via BlazeMeter, collaborating with the development team to identify and resolve bottlenecks, resulting in a 25% improvement in application response times.
- Mentored and trained testers, providing technical guidance and enhancing their skills and knowledge.
Senior Test Engineer
Standard Chartered Bank
Chennai
07.2016 - 04.2019
- Conducted end-to-end testing for telecom domain applications, ensuring comprehensive coverage and functionality to meet business requirements
- Automated web application testing using Selenium WebDriver with the TestNG framework, significantly enhancing test efficiency and accuracy
- Led initiatives to improve testing processes and team efficiency, resulting in streamlined workflows and a reduction in overall testing time
- Collaborated with development teams to identify and resolve defects, thereby improving the overall quality and reliability of the application
- Provided mentorship and training to junior QA team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment, and ensuring consistent testing standards
Test Engineering Associate
Accenture
Chennai
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Conducted end-to-end testing for a banking domain enterprise application, ensuring comprehensive coverage and reliability
- Automated web application testing using Selenium WebDriver with the Cucumber BDD framework, enhancing test efficiency and accuracy
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Docker, and Git, streamlining testing and deployment processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in deployment time
- Built a robust regression suite and performed functional and regression testing, improving test reliability and coverage
- Led testing projects, coordinated with cross-functional teams, and mentored junior testers, fostering a collaborative and productive environment
Consultant
Sutherland Global Service
Chennai
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided application support for McAfee SaaS application, ensuring smooth operation and promptly resolving user issues to maintain high service levels
- Performed functional and automated testing on the McAfee application, ensuring its reliability and optimal performance
- Conducted UAT testing to validate the application against user requirements, ensuring it was ready for deployment and met user expectations
Education
Bachelor's of Computer Application - Computer Science
University of Madras
Chennai, India03.2015
Skills
- Cypress
- Selenium
- Playwright
- NightWatch
- Java
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Javascript
- Nodejs
- API
- Manual Testing
- Automation Testing
- Postman
- Newman
- UI Automation
- API automation
- TestNG
- Test automation strategies
- Performance testing
- Jmeter
- Blazemeter
- AWS SDK
- ZeroStep
- Cucumber
- BDD
- Gherkin language
- CI/CD
- GitLab
- Jenkins
- Atlassian
- Jira
- Confluence
- Continuous integration
- Agile methodologies SCRUM
- Fundamental of Artificial Intelligence
Accomplishments
Recognized for exceptional contribution to automation testin framework
- Reduced Manual testing time by 40% and increased test coverage by 30%
- Awarded during annual company award ceremony for leading critical project that required extensive automation
Timeline
Software Test Engineer
Cochlear
07.2022 - Current
Test Engineering Associate
Accenture
04.2019 - 05.2022
Senior Test Engineer
Standard Chartered Bank
07.2016 - 04.2019
Consultant
Sutherland Global Service
08.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor's of Computer Application - Computer Science
University of Madras
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/30/93
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
Volunteer Experience
Rotary International, Actively contributed to spreading awareness about the importance of blood donation. Organized and participated in various campaigns and events to educate the community and encourage blood donation, demonstrating a strong commitment to social responsibility and community service.
Languages
English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/30/93
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
Volunteer Experience
Rotary International, Actively contributed to spreading awareness about the importance of blood donation. Organized and participated in various campaigns and events to educate the community and encourage blood donation, demonstrating a strong commitment to social responsibility and community service.
Languages
English
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