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Arun Venugopal

Arun Venugopal

Senior Software Test Engineer

Malappuram 9+ yrs exp 90 · Outstanding

About

Senior Software Test Engineer with 9.3 years of experience leading end-to-end QA for web and mobile apps across PIT Solutions and Fingent. Builds repeatable regression automation with Selenium WebDriver (Java/TestNG, POM) and validates APIs via Postman/Swagger to de-risk Agile releases and improve UX.

Skills & Expertise (35)

Selenium WebDriver Advanced
8.3/10
5
Years Exp
TestNG Advanced
8.1/10
5
Years Exp
Postman JMeter BlazeMeter Agile Scrum methodology team mentoring knowledge sharing Java Page Object Model Swagger OWASP ZAP JavaScript Typescript Windows Android IOS SQL Injection Playwright Automation Test Planning Usability Testing Cross-browser testing Ux testing UI Security Testing API Testing Mobile Application Testing Web Application Testing UAT Testing System Testing Regression Testing Functional Testing Defect Management & Root Cause Analysis Test Case Design

Work Experience

Senior Software Test Engineer

PIT Solutions Pvt Ltd

Dec 2021 - Present

Led end-to-end QA for multiple application modules, coordinating validation activities to support more than 25 high-quality releases. Created test plans, scenarios, and test cases aligned to business requirements and acceptance criteria. Executed functional, regression, system, and API testing; documented defects early in the development cycle. Participated in Agile / Scrum Methodology ceremonies (grooming, planning, reviews, retrospectives) to clarify scope and testing needs. Mentored junior testers on test approaches, test case reviews, and QA best practices for 7 team members. Prepared test metrics, Test Summary Reports, and Test Closure Reports for project stakeholders. Automated critical regression coverage using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Page Object Model (Java), cutting regression time by 30%. Communicated QA progress, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders and management.

Software Test Specialist

Fingent Global Solutions Pvt Ltd

Feb 2019 - Nov 2021

Authored and maintained detailed test cases based on user stories and acceptance criteria. Executed manual testing across releases; partnered with developers to triage issues, validate fixes, and confirm defect resolution. Completed Cross-Browser & Usability Testing across supported platforms and browser combinations. Ran usability testing on Windows, Android, and iOS devices to validate user workflows and UI behavior. Recommended improvements to enhance product usability and overall quality. Performed basic security checks, including SQL injection and URL manipulation validation. Reported testing progress, defects, and release readiness to stakeholders. Performed API testing and basic performance validation to assess service behavior under expected usage across various endpoints. Supported UAT coordination with business users, including test support and issue follow-ups for 400 plus users. Validated production releases with post-deployment smoke testing and release verification checks.

Software Test Engineer

Cognicor Technologies Pvt Ltd

May 2017 - Nov 2018

Analyzed requirements and produced test plans, test cases, and test data to ensure coverage of key scenarios. Validated end-to-end workflows across front-end and back-end components to confirm integrated functionality. Collaborated with developers during sprint releases and hotfix validations to confirm fixes and reduce release risk. Executed cross-browser validation for real-time data dashboards, ensuring consistent rendering and data accuracy. Proposed enhancements to improve usability and user experience based on test findings.

Software Test Engineer

Innovature Software Labs

May 2016 - Jan 2017

Performed system, integration, and regression testing across releases to validate stability and compatibility. Designed and executed test cases and checklists from requirements to verify functional behavior and edge cases. Logged, tracked, and revalidated defects using defect tracking tools to ensure timely closure and accurate retesting. Compiled Test Summary Reports and shared quality observations to support release decisions. Executed usability-focused scenarios to validate navigation, clarity, and overall user experience.

Education

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Amrita University

- 2013 · Afghanistan

Bachelor of Science – Computer Science - Bhavan’s Vivekananda College

- 2010 · Afghanistan

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Profile Score Breakdown

📷 Photo 10/10
📄 Resume 10/10
💼 Job Title 10/10
✍️ Bio 10/10
🛠️ Skills 20/20
🎓 Education 10/10
⏱️ Experience 15/15
💰 Rate 0/5
🏆 Certs 0/5
Verified 5/5
Total Score 90/100

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