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Ashok Kolli

REDMOND,WA

Summary

  • Software professional with 11 years experience in Automation and Manual Testing of Mobile, Watch, TV and Web Apps, Android Mobile & TV Devices Certification Testing, and AI/AR Mobile App Features Testing
  • Good understanding of OOP design, scripting, and programming languages.
  • Experience in designing Automation frameworks using Appium and Selenium using Java or Python for Mobile, TV, Watch, and Web Apps.
  • Experience in designing and compiling KPIs like Content QoE, Streaming, Performance, App, and CDN Level KPIs for Mobile/OTT Applications.
  • Experience in designing and compiling KPIs like Audio & Video Quality, Crash/ANR Rate, Latency, Memory/CPU, Battery, and Janky Frames for Mobile Apps and TV Apps
  • Experience in both Native Object and OCR/Image-based approaches.
  • Knowledge of Android and iOS Frameworks.
  • Experience in automating Audio and Video streaming applications.
  • Experience in integrating Twilio Cloud Communications
  • Experience in Visual (UI) Testing with SikuliX and Applitools
  • Experience in developing own Device Farm and Web-based tools for Automation
  • Experience with Device clouds HeadSpin and Perfecto
  • Proficient in Testing Web and Mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms.
  • Extensive hands-on experience in Designing & Developing automation test scripts, running tests, monitoring/analyzing results, collecting test metrics, and conducting test reporting.
  • Experience with TestNG (TDD)/Cucumber (BDD) framework, and CI/CD tools such as Maven and Jenkins
  • Proficient in Designing & Developing Test Plans, writing, executing, and managing Test Cases, Bug Reporting, and Tracking Defects using HP ALM, Jira, and Aqua ALM
  • Experiencing tracking and maintaining Online & Offline Quality Metrics.
  • Well-versed in various testing stages,levels/phases, testing types, and testing techniques.
  • Team Building & Leading, Project Management, Team Player, Self-motivated, Highly Productive, and Continuous Learner.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test

ByteDance/TikTok (Full Time)
08.2022 - Current
  • Led the AI/AR Effect Production Automation Feasibility Study and worked with RD to improve the Automation coverage from 25% to 50% of functional Tests and 100% of Performance & Stress Tests
  • Analyzed user feedback and performance data to identify trends and insights, driving continuous improvement of effects
  • Collaborated closely with designers and developers to refine and optimize effects production process, successfully improving the first-time pass rate of effect submissions to over 90%
  • Implemented strategies and best practices that brought the online crash rate & user feedback rate of TikTok effects down to < 1% and recall rate to 0%
  • Worked with cross-functional (XFN) teams to enhance Maturity of effect production processes, elevating from Level 2 (L2) to Level 3 (L3)
  • Improved Test efficiency rate by 50%
  • Initiated and implemented Sprint Planning for Effect Production by working with XFN Teams to efficiently utilize efforts
  • Proposed & Implemented Release Protocols to streamline the release process
  • Designed and Developed Test Strategy & Test plans; Developed & Executed Test cases; ensured smooth release of

Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test

Google Inc.(Contract)
02.2019 - 07.2022
  • Designed & Developed Automation Strategies & Frameworks that suited for Pixel Devices Stability(400/800/1200 Hrs), Google Voice for Mobile & Web, Android TV OS, and Google TV
  • Developed light-weight frameworks that could continuously run for
  • Involved in automation tools feasibility study
  • Developed device cloud for Android platform
  • Developed & Maintained Test Scripts for User Journeys
  • Designed and compiled KPIs like Content QoE, Streaming Performance, App, and CDN-level KPIs for AndroidTV and Mobile Apps
  • Designed and documented Test Strategies, Test Plans, and Test Cases, and executed test cases
  • Developed automated test scripting standards, test review checklists, and test execution procedures which significantly reduced review and execution time
  • Involved in work estimates and risk assessment
  • Defect reporting and tracking

Software Developer in Test

AT&T Inc.(Contract)
02.2015 - 02.2019
  • Developed automation scripts for native and web apps for Android and iOS
  • Reviewed test basis, designed and documented Test Strategies, Test plans, and Test cases, and executed test cases
  • Involved in designing and implementing Appium and Selenium WebDriver automation framework for smoke and regression test suites
  • Involved in work estimates and risk assessment
  • Reviewed Test cases for Automation feasibility
  • Involved in maintaining automation frameworks and integrating new capabilities
  • Involved in agile environment, attended sprint plan meetings, and attended daily standup meetings
  • Analyzed Test Results and Fixing execution issues
  • Involved in Defect reporting and tracking
  • Involved in preparing test reports

Mobile Application Tester

Citibank, N. A.(Contract)
10.2012 - 01.2015
  • Analyzed Functional Requirements and Business Specification as part of Testing in Early Stages of SDLC
  • Responsible for creation, design, and execution of test strategies, including writing test plans, test scenarios, and test cases
  • Involved in testing iOS, Android, Windows, and Blackberry Mobile Apps (Native, Web, and Hybrid Apps)
  • Involved in Test Data Management
  • Identified, analyzed, and documented defects using QC and Jira defect tracking systems
  • Involved in testing applications utilizing Waterfall and Scrum (Agile) methodology
  • Coordinated with SIT, UAT, and Dev Teams and executed UAT scenarios and user Sign-off
  • Participate in weekly test planning, project status meetings, and reviews.

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science -

JNTU Kakinada
India
07.2011

Skills

Scripting/Languages: Java, Python, and Shell Scripting

Test Automation Tools: Appium, Selenium, SikuliX, Rest Assured API, OpenCV, Applitools, and
Twilio

Cloud: GCP and AWS

Device Clouds: HeadSpin, Perfecto, Beyondsoft, and Digital CeRC

Test Framework: PyTest, TestNG, and BDD (Cucumber)

CI/CD: Jenkins/Maven

Processes: Waterfall, V-Model, and Agile-Scrum

Bug Tracking Tools: ALM/QC, JIRA, Aqua ALM

Version Control: Git, GitLab

Database Technologies: MySQL and SQL

Logs/Debugging Tools: ADB, Wireshark, QXDM, and Charles Proxy

Certification

ISTQB Certificate in Software Testing - Jan 2015

Timeline

Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test

ByteDance/TikTok (Full Time)
08.2022 - Current

Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test

Google Inc.(Contract)
02.2019 - 07.2022

Software Developer in Test

AT&T Inc.(Contract)
02.2015 - 02.2019

Mobile Application Tester

Citibank, N. A.(Contract)
10.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science -

JNTU Kakinada
Ashok Kolli