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Arun Kumar Kollu

Quality Assurance Engineer
Singapore
Arun Kumar Kollu

Summary

Skilled Software Tester with 5.5 years of experience in manual testing, specializing in functional, regression, and integration testing of web and mobile applications. Expertise in test case design, defect tracking, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality in Agile environments. Proficient in Selenium WebDriver with Java for test automation, Postman API testing for REST and SOAP services, and tools like JIRA for defect management and TestNG for test execution. Strong ability to identify issues, ensure comprehensive test coverage, and contribute to high-quality product releases.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages
3
Certificates

Work History

Logicalis Singapore Pte Ltd
Singapore, Singapore

Resident Engineer
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java, significantly improving test efficiency and coverage for regression testing.
  • Implemented test automation frameworks from scratch using Selenium, Java, and Maven, optimizing the automated testing process and reducing test cycle time by 40%.
  • Developed data-driven test cases using TestNG to enhance test coverage and ensure thorough validation of edge cases and data variations.
  • Managed version control and dependencies with Maven, ensuring smooth integration of test scripts into the CI/CD pipeline for faster, more efficient test execution.
  • Performed integration testing between back-end services and front-end applications, utilizing Postman to test API interactions and ensure proper data flow.

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limited
Hyderabad

Associate - Projects
10.2021 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Designed, developed, and executed manual test cases based on functional requirements and user stories, ensuring thorough coverage and high-quality deliverables.
  • Conducted API testing using Postman to validate RESTful API services, ensuring the correct functionality, security, and performance of all endpoints.
  • Used Postman for manual testing of API endpoints, including functional testing, negative testing, and validation of JSON responses and status codes.
  • Executed test cases on different API methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) and checked for accuracy, performance, and security vulnerabilities.
  • Tracked and reported defects using JIRA, providing detailed steps to reproduce issues and collaborating with the development team for prompt issue resolution.
  • Worked in Agile environments, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews to ensure timely test execution and defect resolution.

Pridan Software Technologies Private Limited
Hyderabad, India

Quality Assurance Analyst
10.2019 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Executed manual test cases for functional, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure high-quality software delivery.
  • Reported and tracked defects using JIRA as defect management tools, coordinating with development teams to prioritize and resolve issues.
  • Performed smoke and sanity testing to validate that critical functionalities of the application were working as expected after new builds.
  • Understanding Software Requirements.
  • Experience on agile scrum activities daily standup calls, retrospective meeting, sprint planning.

Education

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University,Kakinada
Kakinada, India

Master of Technology from Machine Design
06.2017 - 09.2019

University Overview

Aditya Engineering College
Surampalem, India

Bachelor of Technology from Mechanical Engineering
04.2012 - 05.2016

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Skills

Expertise in selenium Web-Driver

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Certification

ISTQB® Foundation Level

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

Identified and reported high-severity defects during exploratory testing that were undetected by existing automated scripts, preventing critical bugs from reaching production and saving the company from potential customer issues.

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Quote

The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.
Henry David Thoreau

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

A4Q - Selenium 4 Tester Foundation

05-2025

Professional Scrum Master I

09-2024

ISTQB® Foundation Level

09-2023
Resident Engineer
Logicalis Singapore Pte Ltd
03.2023 - Current
Associate - Projects
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limited
10.2021 - 01.2023
Quality Assurance Analyst
Pridan Software Technologies Private Limited
10.2019 - 09.2021
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University,Kakinada
Master of Technology from Machine Design
06.2017 - 09.2019
Aditya Engineering College
Bachelor of Technology from Mechanical Engineering
04.2012 - 05.2016
Arun Kumar KolluQuality Assurance Engineer