Hi, I’m Ma Thumitha Murugan, a QA Automation Engineer with over 5 years of experience in manual and automated testing for web and mobile applications. I design and optimize test automation frameworks using Cypress and Selenium to boost reliability and accelerate delivery. I excel at API testing, CI/CD integration, and security assessments to ensure high-quality software. I enjoy collaborating with Agile teams to define requirements, reduce defects, and continuously improve testing coverage.

Ma Thumitha Murugan

Hi, I’m Ma Thumitha Murugan, a QA Automation Engineer with over 5 years of experience in manual and automated testing for web and mobile applications. I design and optimize test automation frameworks using Cypress and Selenium to boost reliability and accelerate delivery. I excel at API testing, CI/CD integration, and security assessments to ensure high-quality software. I enjoy collaborating with Agile teams to define requirements, reduce defects, and continuously improve testing coverage.

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Hi, I’m Ma Thumitha Murugan, a QA Automation Engineer with over 5 years of experience in manual and automated testing for web and mobile applications. I design and optimize test automation frameworks using Cypress and Selenium to boost reliability and accelerate delivery.

I excel at API testing, CI/CD integration, and security assessments to ensure high-quality software. I enjoy collaborating with Agile teams to define requirements, reduce defects, and continuously improve testing coverage.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Tamil
Fluent

Work Experience

QA Engineer at NielsenIQ
July 1, 2025 - Present
Improved software reliability and deployment speed by reviewing and optimizing Cypress automation scripts. Authored and maintained detailed TestRail cases; executed comprehensive API and email functionality tests with Postman and SendGrid, reducing production defects. Validated large data sets using Parquet files and SQL queries, delivering enhanced data integrity for business analytics.
QA & Testing Engineer at AB Tasty
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
Created and integrated Cypress automation scripts in CI/CD pipelines with Slack alerts on failures, reducing post-release defects by 25%. Maintained Selenium TestNG frameworks for regression suites, increasing test execution speed by 40%. Designed and executed API tests using Postman, leading to early detection of backend issues and measurable improvements in system performance. Managed test cases in Jira Xray to support manual and exploratory testing strategies. Performed mobile web testing using BrowserStack to verify application functionality across multiple devices. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define acceptance criteria, analyze defects, and perform root cause analysis for faster resolution.
QA & Security Analyst at Hello Pomelo
September 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Designed test plans and automated tests using TestProject and Kato Studio with Selenium (Java & Python), cutting manual testing effort by 60%. Led vulnerability assessments using Kali Linux and produced detailed security audit reports for risk mitigation. Conducted mobile testing on Android devices using Android Studio, ensuring app stability and performance. Implemented SonarQube for continuous code quality monitoring and technical debt tracking.
Application Developer at Virtusa
November 1, 2017 - August 1, 2019
Developed C# ASP.NET and MVP modules for Health Stream and CitiBank projects, enhancing reliability and performance. Created and optimized SQL stored procedures, improving query speed and data validation processes. Performed root cause analysis on production bugs and implemented fixes that strengthened system stability and ensured timely delivery.
QA Automation Engineer at NielsenIQ Paris
July 1, 2025 - Present
Improved software reliability and deployment speed by reviewing and optimizing Cypress automation scripts. Authored and maintained detailed TestRail test cases; executed comprehensive API and email functionality tests with Postman and SendGrid, reducing production defects. Validated large data sets using Parquet files and SQL queries, delivering enhanced data integrity for business analytics.
Application Developer at Virtusa Chennai
November 1, 2017 - August 1, 2019
Developed C# ASP.NET and MVP modules for Health Stream and Citibank projects, enhancing reliability and performance. Created and optimized SQL stored procedures, improving query speed and data validation processes. Performed root cause analysis on production bugs and implemented fixes that strengthened system stability and ensured timely delivery.

Education

Master’s in Computer Science at EPITA Paris
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor’s in Computer Science & Engineering at Anna University Chennai
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Master’s in Computer Science at EPITA Paris
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor’s in Computer Science & Engineering at Anna University Chennai
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

UI Test Automation and Integration with Cypress – Udemy
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
Selenium Web Driver with Java: From Basics to Advanced – Udemy
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
Introduction to Cyber security Tools and Cyber Attacks – IBM
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
UI Test Automation and Integration with Cypress
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
Selenium WebDriver with Java: From Basics to Advanced
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
Introduction to Cyber security Tools and Cyber Attacks
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services