Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

SUNDAR KALYANAPU

Summary

Results-driven Test Engineer professional with extensive experience in developing, refining, and executing test instructions to enhance system quality and efficiency. Demonstrated ability to optimize operations and foster team success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Engineer

Commonwealth Bank
07.2022 - Current
  • Executed thorough testing of web applications and APIs, guaranteeing data integrity and functionality through meticulous validation procedures
  • Created and sustained automated test scripts utilizing Rest Assured and Cucumber for behavior-driven development (BDD), leading to a significant decrease in manual testing efforts for RESTful APIs
  • Develop test scripts in Java utilizing the JUnit testing framework and Maven build tools
  • Participated in the continuous integration of the automation framework using Jenkins, streamlining the testing process and enhancing deployment efficiency through automated build and test cycles
  • Performed functional API testing to verify endpoint functionality and data accuracy, utilizing tools such as Postman and Rest Assured to ensure seamless integration and adherence to specifications
  • Conducted non-functional testing, including performance, load, and security testing, to evaluate application scalability, reliability, and responsiveness, ensuring compliance with quality standards and user expectations
  • Strong understanding of Kubernetes for orchestrating and managing containerized applications during testing phases, enabling efficient test environment setup, scaling, and resource management to enhance application reliability and performance
  • Proficient in testing and validating data integrity and performance in Apache Cassandra databases, utilizing automated testing frameworks and best practices to ensure optimal database functionality and reliability
  • Proficient in using Prometheus for monitoring and alerting, and Grafana for visualizing metrics and performance data, enabling proactive system management and informed decision-making through comprehensive dashboards and reports
  • Executed end-to-end testing for SAP modules to ensure that functionality and performance aligned with business requirements and compliance standards
  • Designed and implemented load testing scenarios to evaluate the database's performance under high traffic, simulating thousands of concurrent users, which helped determine capacity planning for production environments
  • Utilized NoSQLbench for performance benchmarking and load testing of NoSQL databases, enabling the assessment of database efficiency and scalability under various workloads, and providing insights for optimization strategies
  • Conducted performance testing using Apache JMeter and Cassandra’s built-in tools, identifying query latency issues and optimizing data model designs that improved read/write performance
  • Performed regression testing to confirm that new code changes did not adversely affect existing functionalities, improving software stability and reliability
  • Gained hands-on experience with Kafka for real-time data processing and messaging, contributing to improved system performance and scalability
  • Actively participated in all phases of the SDLC, from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring adherence to best practices and delivering high-quality software solutions
  • Utilized defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA) to identify, log, and prioritize bugs, leading to reduction in post-release defects through systematic tracking and timely resolution
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, and product management, to drive project success and foster a shared understanding of project goals
  • Developed comprehensive test plans and methodologies, ensuring thorough coverage of project requirements and leading to successful project completions with minimal issues
  • Implemented Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, to enhance team productivity, streamline workflows, and improve communication, resulting in increased sprint completion rates

Application Support/Test Analyst

Downer
11.2020 - 06.2022
  • Company Overview: NBN
  • Crafted comprehensive test scenarios and plans for designated modules, encompassing functional, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure thorough coverage
  • Conducted test case execution utilizing prepared test data on the system within the test environment, performing end-to-end and regression testing on ServiceNow and Dynamics 365 platforms
  • Developed and executed automation scripts for new feature stories using Selenium with C#, along with daily reporting and status analysis to monitor progress and manage task allocation
  • Assessed API responses and ensured alignment with the application’s user interface to confirm functional accuracy
  • Executed queries on the database to validate data integrity and accuracy essential for application testing
  • JIRA for effective project tracking, defect management, and test case organization to streamline testing processes
  • Operated within a full Agile environment, adhering to a four-week release cycle to deliver iterative improvements
  • NBN

Works Coordinator/Application Support

Downer EDI Engineering
10.2018 - 10.2020
  • Identify issues with Dynamics 365 Application and provide support to internal and external stakeholders
  • Promptly and accurately enter data/communication in Dynamics as per the project/customer order and effectively utilize Dynamics during work allocation, monitoring and completion
  • Booking resources as per the work requirement to make sure that all customer orders are handled and closed with in clients SLAs using Dynamics
  • Schedule Work Orders on a manner that most effectively unitizes the time and tech resource using Dynamics Schedule board
  • Assisting in reporting and creating views as required using Dynamics and helping Team to streamline scheduling process as needed

Customer Service Representative

Downer EDI Engineering
02.2015 - 10.2018
  • Liaise with all stakeholders affected by proposed telecommunications works to ensure they are informed in accordance with the Telecommunications Act 1997
  • Assist with training of new customer service team member on CRM and Service key (Land Access, Onboarding, Scheduling and complaints) component
  • Working closely with Service delivery Partners to close complaints/Work Orders within Clients SLAs and providing regular daily report for respective PMOs and section of Downer business
  • Working on Technicians onboarding process and scheduling Job Ready Induction sessions for the compliant Technicians
  • Assisting team with onboarding process by reviewing and approving pre-requisites (company, Technician qualifications, Contract and Zero harm Documents) to onboard Companies and Technicians as per the project requirement
  • Releasing Work Orders to the Construction Partners by updating HEC guidelines
  • Work closely with Design, construction, scheduling and Completion Teams to meet Land Access and completion requirements during nbn projects
  • Assisted in System implementation activities including providing requirements, testing, training & documenting
  • Handled potentially conflicting project priorities and timeframes by building good relationships across the business that assist drive the attainment of business plans and objectives

Technical Assistant

UAE Exchange
02.2010 - 01.2015
  • Provided Customer Service by taking and delivering customer's orders
  • Motivating and coaching newly trained team members
  • Foreign currency handling and dealing with the customer international remittances
  • Dealing with IT related issues in various company branches and providing solutions as required
  • Responding to customer's transaction related issues through inbound/outbound calls and emails

Education

Masters - Information Technology

University Southern Queensland

Skills

  • Application Support
  • Web Testing
  • API Testing
  • Database Testing
  • Selenium Web Driver
  • NUnit
  • JUnit
  • Rest Assured
  • Cucumber
  • Java
  • CI/CD
  • Jenkins
  • Functional Testing
  • Blackbox Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Highly Flexible and Adaptable
  • Results and Deadline-Driven
  • Kafka Messaging System
  • SAP
  • Nonfunctional Testing
  • Software Development Life Cycle
  • Defect Tracking and Reporting
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Decision Making
  • Test Methodologies
  • Agile Best Practices
  • Kubernetes
  • Cassandra
  • NoSQL Database
  • Cloud Services
  • NoSQLbench

Timeline

Test Engineer

Commonwealth Bank
07.2022 - Current

Application Support/Test Analyst

Downer
11.2020 - 06.2022

Works Coordinator/Application Support

Downer EDI Engineering
10.2018 - 10.2020

Customer Service Representative

Downer EDI Engineering
02.2015 - 10.2018

Technical Assistant

UAE Exchange
02.2010 - 01.2015

Masters - Information Technology

University Southern Queensland

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
SUNDAR KALYANAPU