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PARAMAGURU SUBBIAH
Automation QA
Raleigh,NC
Summary
ISTQB Certified QA professional with 12 years of experience in Software Testing, including 9+ years in Automation Testing. Proficient in requirement analysis, test design, and execution for various functional testing types. Skilled in developing and maintaining Hybrid and BDD automation frameworks using Java, with hands-on expertise in Selenium, Playwright and API testing. Experienced in managing multiple projects simultaneously with strong monitoring and resource balancing capabilities.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
Cognizant
2026.04 - Current
- Developed custom utilities for JSON comparison using Java and implemented Windows application automation using Python, significantly improving test coverage and reducing manual efforts.
- Designed and implemented a new pytest-based automation framework to support multiple teams, enabling better scalability and ease of maintenance.
- Enhanced existing automation frameworks by contributing to critical code fixes, refactoring, and overall architecture improvements.
- Actively involved in the creation of Test Plans and Test Strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and quality standards.
- Efficiently managed ad-hoc testing requirements, demonstrating flexibility and quick turnaround under tight timelines.
Senior Quality Analyst
Synechron
2020.01 - 2022.01
- Designed, developed and Automated new test cases/scripts based on functional requirements and user stories.
- Executed test cases, performed thorough defect logging and tracking, and collaborated with developers to ensure timely resolution.
- Doubled production capability by implementing a parallel test process saving 250 hours of work per year.
- Actively participated in scrum calls, review meetings, and contributed to seamless project delivery.
- Trained and managed team members, providing technical guidance and mentoring to improve productivity and skill development.
Software Test Engineer
Tekion
2018.01 - 2020.01
- Written test cases for UI and API Testing and automated the testcases using Selenium/Rest Assured.
- Executed test cases, performed thorough defect logging and tracking, and collaborated with developers to ensure timely resolution.
- Created a traceability matrix to ensure 100% test coverage and alignment with business requirements.
- Gained hands-on experience in mobile automation, successfully automating over 50 test cases using Appium, contributing to faster regression cycles.
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Automated 100+ test cases within the deadline, helping to deliver regression results on time.
- Responsible for the maintenance and continuous improvement of existing automation frameworks to ensure long-term stability and scalability.
- Executed test cases and actively participated in defect review meetings, contributing to root cause analysis and resolution strategies.
- Explored automation possibilities for a desktop application using TestComplete (VBScript-based tool) and successfully completed a proof-of-concept demo.
Test Analyst
CSS Corp
2013.01 - 2016.01
- Authored comprehensive test cases, covering all functionalities, including edge and boundary cases.
- Created Requirement Traceability matrix to ensure test coverage.
- Executed test cases, raised and tracked defects.
- Proactively investigated and resolved defects, collaborating closely with development teams to ensure timely fixes.
- Actively participated in scrums and updated the results, issues and challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering -
Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College Of Engineering
Tiruchendur, IndiaSkills
- Java
- Selenium
- Playwright
- Typescript
- Jenkins
- Gitlab
- Github Actions
- Jira/Rally
- Cucumber
- TestNG
- Git
- Rest Assured
KEY RECOGNIZATIONS
MVP of Automation Team - 2025: Awarded for significant contributions to the development of a new Python automation framework and enhancements to the existing test framework
Best Employee of the Quarter - 2022: Recognized for quickly understanding the requirements of a new application, and successfully writing and automating test cases within the deadline.
Certification
ISTQB
Interests
Movies
Upskilling
Timeline
Senior Associate
Cognizant
2026.04 - Current
Senior Quality Analyst
Synechron
2020.01 - 2022.01
Software Test Engineer
Tekion
2018.01 - 2020.01
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant
2016.01 - 2018.01
Test Analyst
CSS Corp
2013.01 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Engineering -
Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College Of Engineering