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I’m Akash A, a Software Test Engineer (QA) with 8 years of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing within Agile and Scrum environments. I lead testing efforts, craft test plans, and drive high-quality software delivery by continually improving processes and automating coverage. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing complex issues, and applying a broad toolset—from Selenium and Java to Playwright and REST API testing—to ensure reliable releases and reduced defects.
Skills
Language
German
Intermediate
English
Advanced
Tamil
Fluent
Work Experience
Software Automation Test Engineer at CITI Bank & ANZ Bank, WIPRO TECH, India
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024Led test planning and execution for enterprise-level projects, increasing automation coverage by 40%. Integrated automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline, reducing release defects by 95%. Improved testing processes, cutting system errors by 25% and boosting product reliability. Streamlined reporting and stakeholder communication, accelerating decision-making by 30%. Conducted in-depth error analysis, minimizing recurring issues by 50%.
Software Test Engineer at Metro Bank, WIPRO TECH, India
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020Created a test plan that covered 100% of all requirements, making sure the application was well tested. Wrote user stories and helped clean up the backlog, reaching a 95% closure rate for all requirements. Improved test documentation, increasing accuracy by 65% and making it easier for teams to work together. Set up a knowledge base that reduced repeated support questions by 21%. Helped reduce bugs after release by 10% through clear bug reports and working closely with developers.
Quality Assurance Engineer at KOHL’S Department Stores, WIPRO TECH, India
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020Performed functional, regression, sanity, and end-to-end testing, and automated over 500 tests for web, Android, iOS, and client-server applications. Worked closely with developers to catch integration issues early and fixed 95% of critical bugs before release. Tested both front-end GUI (web and mobile apps) and backend APIs (REST), achieving 100% test coverage. Created test plans that reduced customer-reported issues by 20% and improved product quality. Shared ideas to improve the application continuously and supported better teamwork across teams.
Software Automation Test Engineer at WIPRO TECH (CITI Bank & ANZ Bank projects)
January 1, 2021 - October 1, 2024Led test planning and execution for enterprise-level projects, increasing automation coverage by 40%. Integrated automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline, reducing release defects by 95%. Improved testing processes, cutting system errors by 25% and boosting product reliability. Streamlined reporting and stakeholder communication, accelerating decision-making by 30%. Conducted in-depth error analysis, minimizing recurring issues by 50%.
Software Test Engineer at METRO Bank (WIPRO TECH)
July 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020Created a test plan that covered 100% of all requirements, ensuring thorough testing. Wrote user stories and helped clean up the backlog, achieving a 95% closure rate for all requirements. Improved test documentation, increasing accuracy by 65% and facilitating cross-team collaboration. Set up a knowledge base that reduced repeated support questions by 21%. Helped reduce bugs after release by 10% through clear bug reports and close collaboration with developers.
Quality Assurance Engineer at KOHL’S Department Stores, WIPRO TECH
November 1, 2016 - March 1, 2020Performed functional, regression, sanity, and end-to-end testing, and automated over 500 tests for web, Android, iOS, and client-server applications. Worked closely with developers to catch integration issues early and fixed 95% of critical bugs before release. Tested both front-end GUI (web and mobile apps) and backend APIs (REST), achieving 100% test coverage. Created test plans that reduced customer-reported issues by 20% and improved product quality. Shared ideas to improve the application continuously and supported better teamwork across teams.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering at Anna University
September 1, 2012 - April 1, 2016Bachelor of Engineering at Anna University, Chennai, India
September 1, 2012 - April 1, 2016Qualifications
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025AWS Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025AWS Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025Industry Experience
Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
Skills
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