Candidates About

 

                                                Dinesh Kumar

              

OBJECTIVE

 

To step into an environment that fosters new challenges in development and software testing. And provides better growth prospects which aides in the enhancement of my skills and fosters the organizational growth.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

r Total experience of over 7 years in the Information Technology Industry(Insurance, Telecom, healthcare and GIS domain) with expertise in automation and manual testing.

r Experience in automation testing using Cucumber-ruby-watir-rubymine, Cucumber-java, Jbehave-Java, Selenium(webdriver, grid and IDE), CLA-groovy(Intel’s propriety tool), UFT-VB with framework development.

r Experience in Junit and TestNG frameworks with Maven and Ant.

r Experiences of using GIT and SVN in all my projects.

r Experience in continuous integration as setting up Jenkins slave (window, Mac), setting up Jenkins job on local, remote, cloud, docker, execution through jenkinsfile, generate docker and grid images, parametrized run configuration with parallel execution.

r Experience in automation frameworks like Page Objects framework, Keyword Driven framework, Data Driven framework and Hybrid framework for a number of projects.

r Experience in developing automated tests for web, windows, desktop applications.

r Experience in web service testing using Restassured Framework, Postman, Rest Client, SOAP UI.

r Experience in writing story cards, epics, backlog, involved in story sizing & estimation, prioritization and tracking using RTC and RRC application tools.

r Experience in Software Testing of web, telecom (ordering, provisioning, and billing), healthcare, Rest APIs and mobile platforms & Intel’s modem testing.

r Throughout knowledge of SDLC, Testing Life cycle(STLC) and worked in Agile, V&V and waterfall software development methodology.

r Working with Agile Scrum, Kanban, XP methodology to ensure delivery of high quality work with 2 week sprint/iteration as defined in SAFe (http://scaledagileframework.com)

r Experience in ATDD delivery cycle, Scrum ceremonies like sprint planning meeting, user story estimation (story pointing), sprint review (demo) and sprint retrospective.

r Experience in offshore-onsite team coordination.

r Experience in how to work on 2G, 3G and LTE networks and performed  smoke and system integration testing(SIT) for them by using Intel propriety tools like CLA, CM, STB, System trace tool, Mobile analyser, IRTC, GMTS, Crash Inspect tool, Flash tool , phone tool etc.

r Modem testing, Intel tools, tracing tools, platforms (6360, 6321, 7060, 7160 & 7260) and component testing and tools stability testing

r Experience in GIS domain as Navigation, MAPS, GPS based Navigation system like PnD devices.

r Experience in BDD and TDD framework with Jbehave, cucumber, Selenium tools.

r Experience in QTP using Object repository+VB script method using Hybrid framework.

r Experience in CI tool Jenkins and build tool SVN, Maven and GIT repository.

r Experience in Splunk, New Relic monitoring and debugging tools.

r Proficient in writing and reviewing of Test cases using Test case Design Techniques.

r Experience in preparing QA report, test bed matrix, test scope checklist, test case coverage and feature coverage report, traceability matrix, performance report, Test case execution report.

r Actively involved in preparing and reviewing of Test Plan.

r Experience in Performance Testing with J-Meter, Neo load and load runner(knowledge).

r Detecting Defects & classifying them based on severity, priority.

r Experience of Defect Life cycle, familiar in using bug tracking tool like HP(QC/ALM), Rally, JIRA, Bugzilla and Insight.

r Ability to quickly grasp the functionality of Application under test.

r Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility in approach, good time management and confident with commitment in work and a Team player.

r Receiver of EXCELLENCE, SPOT, BRAVO, THANK YOU Awards in Photon and CenturyLink, Savvis, Intel, Cognizant and TomTom.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Total 7 years of experience in Manual and Automation Testing of Insurance(property & Auto Sales, Policy Center), Telecom(OSS, BSS), GIS (Navigation and Maps), Wireless communication, Healthcare domains.

 

        Current Employer                :  Cognizant Technology Services US Corp – Columbus, OH         

         Duration                               :  November 2014 to Till Date

         Designation                         :  Associate Projects-Testing

 

        Previous Employer              :  Aricent Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, India

                                                           (Worked at Client place - Intel Technology)

         Duration                               :  March 2013 to October 2014

         Designation                          : Senior Software Engineer-Testing

 

         Previous Employer              :  CenturyLink Technologies India Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, India

                                                            (Formerly known as Qwest Telecom Software Services)

         Duration                                :  June 2011 to March 2013

         Designation                           : Software Engineer-Testing

 

         Previous Employer                : Photon Infotech Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, India

                                                            (Worked for Client – Johnson & Johnson)

         Duration                                 : September 2010 to May 2011

         Designation                            : QA Engineer

                                                                                                                                             

QUALIFICATION

 

r Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication with 62.32% from GVSET/University of Rajasthan, India in year 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

                       

Hardware	Mobile platforms, 2,3,4G-Modem, STT, System trace Box(STB), VoLTE, Wireless Adapters & Drivers, GMTS, CLA, Flash Tool, Mobile analyser
Operating System	Windows, Mac and basics of Unix/Linux
Programming Languages	Core java, VBScript, Ruby Script, Groovy Script, xml, JSON
Functional Testing Tools	Cucumber, Jbehave, Selenium, UFT/QTP, SoapUI, CLA, CM, STT
Performance Testing Tools	Jmeter, Load Runner, NeoLoad, Fiddler Badboy
Databases & Tools	SQL, Oracle database with tools SQL Developer, TOAD PostgreSQL database using PostgreSQL PG Admin Knowledge in No SQL database with Casandra, mongo DB
Test Management/Defect Tracking Tools	RTC, RRC, HP Quality Center/ALM, RTC, MKS, Rally, JIRA, Bugzilla, Insight
DevOps Tools	Docker, Jenkins, GIT, Tomcat, CNTLM
Other Utilities	Splunk, New Relic, CaliberRM, ClearCase, OptiCM, SVN, Ant, Maven, Postman

 

PROJECT SUMMARY

 

Project Title: Internet property and auto express – Nationwide Insurance

Duration: July 2016 – Till date

Domain: P&C insurance (homeowners, renters, Condo, auto and moto) and guidewire system (Policy center)

Methodology & Technology: Agile, ATDD framework model, Java, Web services

Programming Languages: Ruby, Core Java, Web APIs (Restassured framework), JSON, XML

Automation testing Tools: Cucumber, Watir, Selenium (webdriver, grid), Rubymine, Postman

Operating Systems: Windows, Mac

Database & tool: Oracle 11g database and TOAD

Other Tools: Splunk, Docker, GIT, Maven, Jenkins, RTC, RRC, HP-ALM, New Relic

Project Description:

Commercial and Life applications are deals in sales and services for Nationwide.

User can use life for just to understand and get the policy coverage and estimation. To get business, user can just have look coverages and policy premium are good for P&C, Auto policies based on their needs.

ICE mainly it’s sales application which deals in policy purchase where user needs to defined and cover their risk and coverages regarding their business needs, auto needs, worker compensation needs etc.

Property and Auto applications are deals in sales. Nationwide offers homeowners, renters, condo insurances coverages you can depend on. From dwelling coverage to flood insurance, Nationwide provide property insurance policies to suit your needs and budget.  In the event of theft, natural disasters and other types of covered damage.

Auto side there are plenty of reason to choose auto insurance with variety of discounts, coverages.

Applications are so easy, user-friendly and getting quote is easy and buy the policies on simple clicks.

Responsibilities:

r  Defined project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders followed with IPM, amigos, estimation, sizing, prioritizing story cards.

r  Developed ATDD tests using Cucumber by writing behaviors using gherkin which bind with step definitions.

r  Add, Update, delete Framework functions/features when needed

r  Executed automation Test Scripts using rakefile and support of rubymine.

r  Created and triggered the automation jobs using Jenkins to get the cucumber HTML reports.

r  Reviewing the Test Reports and Preparing Test Summary Report

r  Reporting any defects / Observation on day to day basis

r  Used selenium grid to execute Ruby automation suites on different platform, browser combinations in parallel using Jenkinsfile.

r  Setup Jenkins slaves on windows and Mac.

r  Setup Jenkins pipeline jobs which triggered and execute on Docker and cloud.

r  Execution of CI and regression jobs in each iteration by setting up jobs in Jenkins pipelines.

r  Developed Feast framework using cucumber, ruby, required gems, selenium, watir web drivers

r  Created dashboard on Splunk to monitor test execution, debugging and reporting.

 

Project Title: CARTOPIA (TomTom)

Duration: Dec 2014 – June 2016

Domain: GIS (Maps and Navigation)

Methodology & Technology: Agile (SAFe), Java, Flex, Web services

Programming Languages: Core Java, Junit, Flexunit, Rest APIs, JSON, XML

Automation testing Tools: Jbehave (BDD), Java, Selenium, Fiddler, Postman, Rest Client, Jmeter, ET

Operating Systems: Windows

Database & tool: PostgreSQL (PG Admin), Cassandra and MongoDB (POC)

Other Tools: JTR, GIT, Maven, Jenkin CI, AWS, MKS, JIRA

Project Description:

TomTom: a worldwide leading company in providing GPS based navigation system and Maps for smart phones, smart watches and smart Navigation/GPS devices for CARs

Cartopia is a product from TomTom which is a web-based mapping tool that allows real-time editing of the master maps and gives Cartographers access to all the data that feeds into them. GIS database are built up and maintained by using Cartopia. It allows Cartographers to edit different features in maps like creating and editing Road geometry, junctions, maneuver, one-way systems, speed limits, height and weight restrictions, street names and building numbers in different layers.

Responsibilities:

r  Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

r  Extensively automated regression and functional test suites by developing over 350 test cases, 6 test suites using Selenium WebDriver, JAVA, JUnit.

r  Preparation of Test Scenarios and Test Cases.

r  Involved in writing Unit test cases in Java using Junit framework with eclipse+maven+tomcat

r  Functional Testing, Regression Testing, End to End product testing

r  Automated functional test cases using TAF model framework (Jbehave+Selenium+BDD) maven, Git and Jenkins.

r  Involved in Deployment activity using GIT, Puppet script, Equinox, AWS+Jenkins.

r  Involved in Planning, Retro, daily Scrum meeting.

r  Worked in Kanban and XP mode based on time bound for project.

r  Defects Reporting and Tracking in MKS.

Achievements/Appreciations:

r  Received Excellence, Thank you, Pat on Back Bravo, Big Smile of the Week awards.

 

Project: CLA (Intel Technology)

Technology: JAVA

Scripting: Groovy, VB

Methodology: Agile (Scrum)

Tool Used: Intel internal tools, QTP, Quality center, CM, GMTS, OptiCM, Clearcase, HARTS & ARTS.

Platforms: Xmm6360, 6321(Android), 7060, 7160 & 7260

Tracing Tools: STT, MA, Artemis, IRTC, STB, wireshark

Data and Protocol Tools: Data ACM/NCM, FTP, UDP, SIP, Routing

Team Size: 11+1(QA)

Duration: 18 months (2013-2014)

Environment: Windows/Unix using VNC server

Project Description: CLA is the standard test automation framework used for the verification of Intel platforms and its components.

It can be used to perform component level and system level testing based on CLA APIs. It has built-in interfaces for Intel tools, hardware’s (platforms, network simulators, power supplies etc.) and is test engine in HARTS.

It offers high level of customization by allowing user to define test scenarios With this and many more useful features, it is proved to be well suited automation solution for various teams across globe.

Responsibilities:

r  Based on the framework, developed Regression and Functional and Stress scripts.

r  API testing for MO-MT call test, message test, DUT crash/coredump test, DUT freeze test, FTP and UDP test, message finding testing using platforms dependents decoders, Flash test, Android test, Packet data test, Remote control, Semi-automated test and multiple API libraries test like (Call, SMS, Network, mobile, PS data, Using groovy) and AT interface & AT command test

r  Performed System verification, System integration (HARTS), Component verification and Unit/module and Interface Testing of Intel’s platforms and tools.

r  Used QC for testcases, defect and user requirements.

r  Performed Harts test setup lab, Platforms (6360, 7060, 7160, and 7260) verification, ARTS job enabling and execution.

r  Worked as Release Engineer for build creation, build deployment, build releases.

r  Involved in user support to the customers.

 

Project: SAVVIS VPDC API (Savvis- A Cloud Company)

Technology: JAVA, Restful web services.

Methodology: SDLC

Tool Used: Java SDK (TestNG framework), Rest Client and QC.

Team Size: 4

Duration: 6 months (2012_2013)         

Environment: Windows/Linux

Project Description: A Virtual Private Data Center (VPDC) is a customer's own virtual data center, created in a public cloud. It is separated from all other VPDCs in the cloud. A VPDC enables creation of a full-featured data center, with compute, network, storage, security, load balancing and other data center resources. Savvis Symphony VPDC will offer a new user interface with a graphical topology designer embedded in the SavvisStation portal. It is very easy to use, with drag-and-drop capabilities, Web-based configuration and management of data center resources, and one-button data center deployment.

Responsibilities:

r  Prepared SDK use cases. SDK regression test cases.

r  Execute regression scripts using command line interface and well as Rest Client.

r  Based on the framework, developed both sanity and regression scripts.

r  Involved in Development and Execution of functional and system test cases.

r  Involved in Development and Execution of functional and system test cases.

r  Received SPOT Award for my quick learning skills and contribution to Automation Testing.

 

Project: Optius Automation – Client project (SaskTel International)

Technology: JAVA

Methodology: Waterfall development

Tool Used: QTP with keyword driven framework and Quality center and JIRA.

Team Size: 12

Duration: 8 months (2012-2013)          

Environment: Windows, Cisco client network.

Project Description: Optius is a web based application designed to be used by telecom service providers for creating service orders for both telephone and circuit (broadband) connections.

Optius supports 5 types of service orders:

1. Assign Service Order – SOASN           4. Suspend/Restore Service Order - SOSUS
2. Change Service Order - SOCHG          5. Disconnect Service Order – SODIS
3. Move Order – SOOM

Responsibilities:

r  Involved in automation testing using QTP

r  Designed automated scripts using Object Repository Method

r  Raised issues found during execution of scripts using JIRA

r  Involved in manual testing. Done explorative testing and end to end testing.

r  Maintain all the scripts in QC and run all the scripts from the QC to the QTP.

r  Received SPOT Award for my quick learning skills and contribution to Automation Testing

 

Project: QBAT (CenturyLink)

Technology: JAVA and .NET

Servers: Apache Tomcat server 6.0, WebLogic 10.2, Oracle 10.2

Tool Used: Load runner and Neo load, QC and J-profiler.

Team Size: 2

Duration: 6 months (2011-2012)          

Environment: Windows/Linux

Project Description: The Qwest Billing Adjustment Tool (QBAT) is a stand-alone web-based GUI workflow application that will serve as the primary mechanism for all Mass Markets, Wholesales and BMG business users performing, monitoring, or managing billing adjustment related activity.

Responsibilities:

r  Performed end to end testing, stress and performance testing.

r  Performed performance engineering to find out bottlenecks in terms of CPU utilization, memory usage and I/O and system level and monitoring the counters.

 

 

Project: Enterprise project (Centurylink)

Technology: JAVA

Tool Used: QTP (hybrid framework) and QC

Team Size: 15

Duration: 12 months (2011-2012)        

Environment: Windows

Systems Involved in Provisioning: CORE, EFLOW, TIRKS and LIMS.

Project Description: Ordering is the process where SDP/IPV6/NetworX users can place service orders. A user log into the Ordering system and configures his service needs through the portal.  Once the order is submitted, provisioning system consumes the order and provisions it in the customer location. Billing starts and user gets his services billed.

Services: Frame and Cell Switched Services, VOIP, Internet, dedicated, VPN, Conferencing, wireless, Ancillary, MNS, SDP services, IPV6 services, etc.

Responsibilities:

r  Based on the framework, developed both sanity and regression scripts.

r  Involved in Development and Execution of functional, integration and system test cases.

r  Performed end to end, stress and performance testing.

 

Project: Consumer migration projects (Client – J&J)

Technology: Web Application (Drupal with PHP)

Methodology: Agile Process

Tool Used: Apache Jmeter 2.3.4 with badboy and Fiddler

Team Size: 12 + 1(Tester)

Duration: 8 months (2010-2011)          

Environment: Windows/MAC

Project Description: Tgel.com/us and Tgel.com/uk and Reach brand are consumer migrations websites of Johnson and Johnson. Tgel and Reach Brand to be migrated to ITrInno framework. The plan to migrate Tgel and Reach Brand sites is to access different page of content for the user.. 

Creation of application Tgel onto ITrInno platform

Responsibilities:

Involved in Development and Execution of Functional, Integration and system test cases.

Involved in Execution of Smoke and Regression test cases.

Performed Usability, Compatibility, user Interface, Vulnerability, Performance and stress testing.