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Uday Kumar
Email
[email protected]
Phone
07483019823
Location
G08 Kumari Lotus Junnasandra Main Road
LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/ uday-kumar-43ba71257
Profile

Highly skilled and experienced SDET with 15 years of expertise in software testing, test automation, and manual testing in the broadcasting domain. Seeking a challenging position to utilise my technical skills and domain knowledge to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Skills
programing Language — java, python, Automated Testing Tools — Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Testing Methodologies — Knowledge of manual testing, API testing, performance testing, regression testing, and test planning, CI & CD — Jenkins, Defect/Test Management — JIRA, CDETS, ALM, Bugzilla, Test Track pro., Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and (SDLC), Strong Problem-Solving and Debugging Skills, Excellent Communication and Collaboration Skills, Operating Systems — Windows, Linux
Professional Summary
  • •Proficient in test automation using Selenium WebDriver, creating test scripts, and executing test cases.
  • •Strong knowledge of STB (Set-Top Box) Integration, including testing and validating the integration of software components.
  • •Experience in Embedded Linux security by performing Linux Hardening compliance.
  • •Familiarity with Agile methodologies and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • •Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills to identify and resolve software defects.
  • •Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing principles.
  • •Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with developers, testers, and stakeholders.
  • •Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python.
  • •Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
    • Work Experience
    Lead Software Engineer, Synamedia India Private Ltd
    03/2019 – present | Bangalore, India
  • •Responsible for leading end to end development of new EPG (Java) feature on STB from requirement finalisation to deployment by holding scrum meetings, conducting code reviews, and increasing unit test coverage.
  • •Designed and implemented an end-to-end test automation framework in Java, using Selenium WebDriver, which reduced regression test execution time by 50%.
  • •Collaborated with development and product teams to define test strategies, test plans, and test cases.
  • •Helped the team to ensured that user stories were sized and delivered in a timely manner by conducting code reviews, providing technical guidance and ensuring adherence to best practices.
  • •Integrated test automation into the CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins, enabling continuous testing and faster feedback.
  • •Participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and Collaborated with the product owner to prioritise and plan testing activities.
    • Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, L&T Technology Services
    08/2017 – 02/2019 | Bangalore, India
  • •Coordinated and performed functional, integration, compatibility and regression testing, developed test plans and test cases, and managed bug reports of Pay TV technology, integration, EPG/MW stack with STB/Chipset vendors, and testing and automation.
    • Certificates
    Selenium Training

    Selenium with java

    Cisco certified ninja green belt.
    Cisco certified advanced white belt
    Education
    Vidya Vikash Institute of Engineering and Technology, B.E, Computer Science & Engineering
    07/2003 – 07/2007 | Mysore, India
    College OF Commerce, 12th | Senior School Certificate Examination
    07/1999 – 07/2001 | Patna, India
    DAV Public School, Bokaro, 10th | Secondary School Examination
    06/1999 | Bokaro Steel City, India
    Languages
    English
    Hindi
  • •Implemented EPG(Java) STB features such as USB playback, BSCL to improve customer experience
  • •Created an automation in Python to extract Guide Analytics data, and verify the recommendation engine behaviour in STB. Achieved a 50% improvement in recommended engine accuracy for on-demand content with a 95% confidence interval
  • •Mentored junior QA engineers on testing processes, documentation, defect tracking, and test reporting.
    • Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, Cisco Video Technologies India Pvt Ltd
    05/2013 – 07/2017 | Bangalore, India
  • •Investigated and integrated jailbreak security for webkit browser.
  • •Guided and secured an Embedded Linux system by performing Linux Hardening compliance, a Security Review Process in which Hundreds of security metrics had to be met.
  • •Performed first code level bug investigation on more than 50 bugs, thereby reducing the bug turn-around time from 12 hours to 6 hours.
  • •Successfully completed test execution and defect tracking of the firm's proprietary software systems, ensuring that the projects were completed on time and within budget.
    • Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, NDS Services Pay TV Technology Pvt Ltd
    12/2010 – 04/2013 | Bangalore, India
  • •Conducted regression, stability, and stress testing on 19 chipset configurations of STB platforms using existing tools and test suites to provide detailed test reports and metrics of performance data.
  • •Developed and executed stress test plans that included load and performance components, to identify and verify performance and reliability issues.
  • •Successfully executed ATP on 19 chipsets at customer place, achieving 0% defect rate
    • Senior Engineer, TATA ELXSI Limited
    08/2007 – 11/2010 | Bangalore, India
  • •Performed manual testing activities for broadcast management systems, content management systems, and media workflows.
  • •Designed and executed test cases to validate software functionality, performance, and usability.
  • •Identified, documented, and tracked software defects using defect tracking tools such as bugzila
  • •Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • •Actively participated in the improvement of testing processes and methodologies in the broadcasting domain.