JAVA
Nikhil Radhakrishna
Senior Test Automation Engineer
Nürnberg
Summary
Over 8+ years of IT experience as a Senior QA Automation Engineer in Software Testing, proficient in Client/Server and Web based applications. Expert in Automation Testing (Selenium +TestNG), BDD Cucumber, API Testing, Mobile Testing and Manual Testing. Experience in performing clerical and administrative tasks and providing excellent customer support. Proficient in software issues identification and documentation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Senior Test Automation Engineer
BNP Paribas S.A.
Nuremberg
01.2018 - Current
- Built automated framework and test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
- Monitored emerging test automation frameworks, technologies and best practices for useful developments.
- Participated in test automation code review meetings and provided input on colleagues' coding efforts.
- Authored automated testing reports and presented findings to manager for review.
- Validated production deployment changes, providing reports on discovered issues to manager.
- Identified appropriate situations for implementing test automation, accounting for situations where automated testing was counterproductive.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
Software Test Engineer
Geojit Technologies Limited
Cochin
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
- Participated in available trainings to improve software knowledge.
- Directed teams completing regression tests to support successful product development stages.
- Documented integration issues and vulnerabilities and outlined improvement recommendations.
- Reviewed requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
- Communicated risks associated with test execution and took mitigating action when necessary.
- Worked closely with different departments to develop innovative solutions to functionality issues.
- Collaborated with product owners to stay current on intended functionality.
Software Test Engineer
Lime Objects Pvt Ltd
Cochin
07.2013 - 10.2015
- Conducted regression testing and submitted observations to development team.
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
- Coordinated regression test automation activities across supported applications.
- Designed testing scenarios for usability testing.
Associate Product Support Agent
Symantec Software and Services India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
07.2011 - 03.2013
- Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Application Support Analyst
Lakshmi Infotech
Cochin
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Performed software application and disaster recovery testing to guarantee business readiness following fail-overs.
- Collaborated with developers, analysts and project managers to expedite incident resolutions.
- Involved in all testing procedures and wrote test cases and scenarios for development team.
Technical Support Executive
Sutherland Global Service
Cochin
10.2008 - 08.2010
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
- Identified key technology defects to streamline problem resolution.
Education
MBA - General Management
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Tirunelveli 06.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mahatma Gandhi University
Cochin 06.2005 - 04.2007
Skills
Manual Test Engineering
API Test Automation
WEB Test Automation
Mobile Test Automation
Agile
Software
SQL
MS Office
Jenkins
Certification
GNIIT- Diploma in Software Engineering
Timeline
Senior Test Automation Engineer
BNP Paribas S.A.
01.2018 - Current
Software Test Engineer
Geojit Technologies Limited
10.2015 - 12.2017
Software Test Engineer
Lime Objects Pvt Ltd
07.2013 - 10.2015
Associate Product Support Agent
Symantec Software and Services India Pvt Ltd
07.2011 - 03.2013
MBA - General Management
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
06.2011 - 05.2013
Application Support Analyst
Lakshmi Infotech
08.2010 - 06.2011
Technical Support Executive
Sutherland Global Service
10.2008 - 08.2010
GNIIT- Diploma in Software Engineering
04-2008
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mahatma Gandhi University
06.2005 - 04.2007