Aarthi Bakthavatsalam
Exton,PA
Summary
Dedicated QA Automation Engineer with a strong focus on delivering reliable and efficient testing solutions. Skilled in creating and maintaining test automation frameworks to ensure software quality. Experienced in working with cross-functional teams and contributing to the successful delivery of projects in Agile environments
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
SDET
Numpy Ninja
03.2023 - Current
Freelance QA Automation Engineer
- Developed and maintained a Learning Management System (LMS) to manage students and staff across multiple programs.
- Automated functional and regression testing for web applications using Selenium WebDriver, ensuring consistent and reliable test execution.
- Designed and maintained a modular test automation framework to improve test efficiency and reusability.
- Implemented Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber, enabling clear and collaborative test case creation.
- Integrated automated test suites with Jenkins for Continuous Integration (CI), streamlining feedback on code changes.
- Conducted cross-browser testing using Selenium Grid to ensure compatibility across multiple browsers and devices.
- Identified dynamic web elements using advanced locators (XPath, CSS selectors) and optimized test scripts for reuse.
- Performed data-driven testing to validate application functionality with various input scenarios.
- Debugged and resolved issues in automation scripts by analyzing logs and reports.
- Optimized test coverage to enhance product performance and reliability.
- Worked within Agile and Scrum frameworks, contributing to well-organized sprints and timely releases.
Education
B.E.(ECE) - Electronics and communication Engineering
Anna University
05-2018
Skills
- Selenium WebDriver
- Test Automation Frameworks
- Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) - Cucumber
- Jenkins (CI/CD Integration)
- GitHub (Version Control)
Key Skills
- Postman (API Testing)
- Manual and Automated Testing
- Agile Methodologies
- Jira (Project Management)
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Publications
- Selenium overview, https://www.numpyninja.com/post/selenium-overview
- CI/CD Pipeline, https://www.numpyninja.com/post/streaming-softwaredelivery-a-deep-dive-into-ci-cd-pipelines
Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/aarthibakthavatsalam-16995a124, https://github.com/Aarthi108
Languages
English
Professional Working
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Extracurricular Activities
- Event Organization: Led the planning, coordination, and communication for large-scale events, ensuring seamless execution and participant engagement.
- Event Planning and Coordination: Managed client relations, project coordination, and budgeting for decor services, developing strong organizational and leadership skills.
Timeline
SDET
Numpy Ninja
03.2023 - Current
B.E.(ECE) - Electronics and communication Engineering
Anna University