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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
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Krish Shan

Frankfurt,Germany

Summary

Highly skilled Software QA Engineer with 5+ years manual and automation expertise across Energy Trading, Tourism, Finance, E‑Commerce web and mobile platforms. Skilled in designing test strategies, building automation frameworks and driving quality improvements.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2041
2041
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Test Automation Analyst

Trinitatum
London
09.2023 - 03.2025

SHELL UK

  • Conducted comprehensive testing of Openlink Endur, including trade capture, risk management, auto-match, and reporting modules, to validate system functionality and performance.
  • Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Triangle, ensuring comprehensive test coverage for ETRM application.
  • Developed and maintained automated test scripts for front office web applications using C# and Selenium WebDriver.
  • Developed and maintained automated test scripts using C#, Nunit, and BDD framework, resulting in 70 % increase in test coverage and 60% reduction in manual testing efforts
  • Developed and maintained test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports, ensuring traceability and adherence to testing standards.
  • Developed and executed SQL queries using Microsoft SQL Management Studio to extract and manipulate data from ETRM databases for testing purposes.
  • Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Github Actions Workflow, enabling continuous testing and deployment of commodity trading software.
  • Conducted root cause analysis for recurring issues and implemented preventive measures to enhance system stability and reliability.
  • Designed and implemented test plans, test cases, and test suites within ADO Test Plans, leveraging ADO’s features for test management and reporting.
  • Participated in Agile development sprints, providing input on testing efforts, attending stand-up meetings, and updating test statuses in Azure DevOps(ADO).
  • Conducted code reviews and provided feedback on test automation code to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Reservations Gateway (Pvt) Limited
05.2018 - 09.2021
  • Achieved remarkable success in developing and maintaining automated test frameworks using Selenium WebDriver in C# to streamline testing process and reduce manual efforts.
  • Developed and maintained automated test scripts using C#, Nunit, and BDD framework, resulting in 70 % increase in test coverage and 40% reduction in manual testing efforts.
  • Created robust and scalable test scripts using C# to perform functional, regression, and integration testing for web applications.
  • Collaborated closely with Stakeholders to understand requirements and design effective test cases and test data.
  • Conducted thorough testing of RESTful APIs using Rest Assured framework scripting.
  • Conducted manual testing of APIs using Postman.
  • Conducted test case reviews and provided feedback to improve test coverage and efficiency.
  • Integrated test automation frameworks with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure) to enable continuous testing and deployment.
  • Conducted database testing by writing SQL queries and verifying data integrity during test execution.
  • Analyzed test results, identified and reported defects, and worked closely with development teams to ensure timely bug fixes.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting and debugging test failures, identifying root causes, and proposing appropriate solutions.
  • Mentored and provided technical guidance to junior automation engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and team collaboration.
  • Actively participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.

Education

Master of Science - Software Engineering

Kingston University
London
04.2001 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Management of Information Technology

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
2019

Skills

  • Programming Languages: C# ,Java, JavaScript, Python, Powershell
  • Web Automation Tools: Selenium Webdriver in C# and Java, Cypress,
  • API Testing: Postman,Swagger Rest Assured API
  • Performance Testing: Jmeter,LoadRunner
  • Test Automation Framework: BDD(Specflow,Cucumber), Nunit, Xunit, TestNG
  • Version Control: Github, Bitbucket
  • CI/CD: Github Action Workflow, Azure Devops
  • Database: MS SQL ,Postgres, SQL Server,
  • Tools: Visual Studio, Postman, IntelliJ, VS Code, Rider, Eclipses
  • Test Case Management Tool: Azure Devops, Jira TestRail, Bugzilla

Project & Research

I have conducted REEV charging point testing with Cypress (JavaScript) and Cucumber Framework, covering both Web and API testing. I've also set up two workflows: one for automated testing triggered by code push and another scheduled workflow


https://github.com/krishanthan/qa-automation-task-updated 


I have conducted open-source testing of Orange HRM, where I built end-to-end functional tests using Selenium C# within the SpecFlow BDD framework. Additionally, I incorporated a file comparison task as part of the testing process.


https://github.com/krishanthan/OrangeHRM 


I successfully utilized C# SpecFlow to conduct end-to-end testing of the functional features in a NopCommerce website, executing 15 test cases. Through the implementation of diverse testing techniques and tools, I effectively validated the website's functionality and Performance.


 https://github.com/krishanthan/Nopcommerce_Automation

Online Certificates

  • Completed Cypress Automation in Udemy
  • Completed Selenium Web driver Automation in Java and C# in Udemy
  • Completed Powershell in Udemy
  • Completed Playwright in Javascript/Typescript in Udemy
  • Completed Jmeter Performance Testing in Udemy

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION

  • 5 years of hands-on experience in both front-end and back-end software testing, ensuring high-quality deliverables for Web and mobile applications.
  • Extensive, highly proficient experience in successfully designing and flawlessly implementing cutting-edge automation frameworks utilizing industry-leading tools such as Selenium in C# and Java.
  • Highly proficient in leveraging a diverse range of automation tools and frameworks, including Selenium, Nunit, TestNG, and BDD(Specflow, Cucumber), to consistently deliver exceptional results.
  • Effectively utilized Swagger documentation to understand API specifications and create comprehensive test cases.
  • Successfully developed and maintained automated test scripts for API testing using REST-Assured in Java Cucumber Framework.
  • Successfully conducted manual testing of APIs using Postman.
  • Successfully designed and executed performance test cases using Apache JMeter, enhancing system stability and scalability under varying loads
  • Experienced in Kafka consumers for testing real-time data processing applications.
  • Developed and executed SQL queries using Microsoft SQL Management Studio to extract and manipulate data from databases for testing purposes
  • Successfully automated various Microsoft operations by developing and executing PowerShell scripts.
  • proved test coverage by 30% through the creation of robust and reusable test scripts
  • Reduced regression testing time by 60% with efficient automation solutions
  • Successfully automated over 100 test cases, significantly reducing manual testing efforts.
  • Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Github Actions Workflow, enabling continuous testing and deployment of commodity trading software.
  • In-depth knowledge of Agile/Scrum processes with active participation in Agile ceremonies and sprints.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Test Automation Analyst

Trinitatum
09.2023 - 03.2025

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Reservations Gateway (Pvt) Limited
05.2018 - 09.2021

Master of Science - Software Engineering

Kingston University
04.2001 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Management of Information Technology

University of Wolverhampton
Krish Shan