I am a detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer with hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation frameworks for web applications. I thrive on bridging manual and automated testing across the SDLC, with a strong foundation in scripting, test automation, and backend data validation. I have built BDD frameworks using Java, Selenium, Cucumber, and Playwright with TypeScript to improve test coverage and release reliability. I excel in QA reporting, test planning, and database testing with SQL/PostgreSQL, and I enjoy working in Agile teams to deliver high-quality software. My data analysis and statistics background helps me validate data-driven test decisions and contribute to cross-functional collaboration in regulated SaaS environments. I am always eager to learn new tools and improve testing processes.

Gokul Sudhakaran Parakkottu

I am a detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer with hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation frameworks for web applications. I thrive on bridging manual and automated testing across the SDLC, with a strong foundation in scripting, test automation, and backend data validation. I have built BDD frameworks using Java, Selenium, Cucumber, and Playwright with TypeScript to improve test coverage and release reliability. I excel in QA reporting, test planning, and database testing with SQL/PostgreSQL, and I enjoy working in Agile teams to deliver high-quality software. My data analysis and statistics background helps me validate data-driven test decisions and contribute to cross-functional collaboration in regulated SaaS environments. I am always eager to learn new tools and improve testing processes.

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I am a detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer with hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation frameworks for web applications. I thrive on bridging manual and automated testing across the SDLC, with a strong foundation in scripting, test automation, and backend data validation. I have built BDD frameworks using Java, Selenium, Cucumber, and Playwright with TypeScript to improve test coverage and release reliability.

I excel in QA reporting, test planning, and database testing with SQL/PostgreSQL, and I enjoy working in Agile teams to deliver high-quality software. My data analysis and statistics background helps me validate data-driven test decisions and contribute to cross-functional collaboration in regulated SaaS environments. I am always eager to learn new tools and improve testing processes.

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Work Experience

Automation Engineer at eFlow Global
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and built a robust BDD automation framework using Java, Selenium, and Cucumber covering ~250 feature files and step definitions, significantly improving UI test coverage. Automated data verification by creating Zoho Analytics dashboards with pass/fail criteria and drill-down insights, reducing manual QA effort. Developed Playwright-based framework with reusable step definitions and page objects for scalable web testing. Integrated tests into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines with a front-end trigger interface and parameterized test suite selection. Deployed on Tomcat server for analysts and developers. Performed extensive manual QA including complex PostgreSQL data validation and visual checks; authored reusable utilities to enhance framework scalability. Collaborated in a lean two-person QA team in a regulated SaaS environment. Explored API testing with Postman.
Technical Service Guide at British Telecom
June 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Provided technical expertise and support for broadband, voice, data, and network solutions. Investigated and resolved technical issues and network problems, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective solutions. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, and product development, to address complex technical challenges and improve service quality. Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, technical issues, and resolutions in a structured manner.
Quality Assurance Engineer at Redblack Software
August 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Actively verified all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle and conducted end-to-end testing to identify, analyse, and resolve bugs, ultimately ensuring the delivery of high-quality software releases. Executed end-to-end testing for two significant software pilot releases spanning a month to ensure a seamless global transition across multiple platforms after migration. Performed regression, functional, migration, and performance testing in an Agile environment. Created intuitive periodic reports on testing results for clients and internal stakeholders to enable high-quality development and delivery. Collaborated with Development & Engineering teams to formulate efficient test plans.

Education

Master of Science in Applied Data Science and Statistics at University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science at SCMS School of Engineering & Technology, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, India
August 1, 2016 - July 1, 2020

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Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services

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