KARTHIK RHAJA SANTHI SIVAKUMAR
VANCOUVER,BC
Summary
Results-driven QA Tester with over 3 years of experience in software quality assurance and automation testing. Proficient in Java, Java RestAssured, Selenium, and various testing tools. Experienced in white-box and black-box testing methodologies, API testing, regression testing, and system performance testing. Adept at working in Agile environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products. ISTQB Certified with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive problem-solving approach.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Quality Analyst and Automation Tester
Cognizant – Charter SM&DEV Microservices
Bangalore, India
12.2020 - 03.2023
- Led automation testing using Java and Java RestAssured, reducing testing time by 30%.
- Designed and executed test cases for UI and backend systems, covering positive, negative, and edge cases.
- Conducted API testing using Postman, ensuring data integrity and security compliance.
- Performed regression, smoke, and security testing across multiple platforms.
- Verified logs using Splunk to troubleshoot microservices and ensure error-free deployment.
- Developed and maintained test automation frameworks to increase testing efficiency and reliability.
- Integrated CI/CD pipelines with automated test suites to streamline the software release process.
- Worked closely with development and DevOps teams to identify bottlenecks and improve system stability.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Web And Mobile Application Development
Langara College
Vancouver, BC09-2024
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Karpagam College of Engineering
Coimbatore12-2020
Skills
- Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript, Python
- Frameworks & Technologies: Java RestAssured, Selenium
- Testing Tools: Postman, Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, TestNG
- Databases: MySQL
- Software Development Methodologies: Agile (Scrum, Kanban)
- Testing Types: White-box, Black-box, Regression, Smoke, Security Testing
- Project Management Tools: Jira
Certification
- ISTQB Certified Tester
Core Competencies
- Test Case Design & Execution
- API Testing & Debugging
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Proactive Problem Resolution & Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication & Team Collaboration
Timeline
Software Quality Analyst and Automation Tester
Cognizant – Charter SM&DEV Microservices
12.2020 - 03.2023
Post Graduate Diploma - Web And Mobile Application Development
Langara College
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Karpagam College of Engineering
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