Anil Kumar Kukkala

Mobile No.: +1 3463326567 | Email: [email protected]| QA Analyst

SUMMARY
• 15+ years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in Software Quality Assurance Testing.
• Proficient in testing on Client/Server and Web-based applications and good experience on Core Java, and OOPS concepts. • In-
depth knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including the traditional Waterfall model as well as Agile/Scrum
methodologies.
• Proficient in using test automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver/RC/IDE/Grid to develop automation testing scripts for web
applications.
• Experience in the development of Data-driven, Behavior-driven development (BDD), Test-driven development (TDD), and Hybrid
Automation frameworks in Selenium.
• Experience in developing end-to-end automation using Selenium WebDriver/RC/IDE/Grid, TestNG, ANT, Maven, Jenkins, Cypress,
Cucumber, and Web Services (REST, SOAP).
• Experienced in Web Service testing by using Soap UI with the help of Groovy Scripting.
• Experienced in using Maven build tools to manage framework dependency jar files.
• Experience in testing Mobile Apps using Android Studio and Real Devices to test the application using Appium and Appium
Desktop.
• Strong experience with SOA architecture which includes Soap Web Service and RESTful Web Service Testing.
• Strong understanding of Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, and Docker technologies.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash for test automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Travis CI.
• Experience with testing frameworks/tools such as KafkaUnit, Minikube, Docker Compose, and Helm.
• Acquaintance with developing automation scripts using Appium Java for testing mobile native applications.
• Involved in UI testing, EDI Testing (834,837,270/271,276/277), Facets Testing, Database Testing and Web services testing.
• Extensive knowledge of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts. Extensively used Java for test case automation. Experience
in implementing TDD and BDD.
• Implement automated tests for both front-end (UI) and back-end (API) components of the application.
• Extensive knowledge of frameworks like Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit, and Maven for project management tool and Jenkins for
Continuous Integration.
• Experience use of Java Programming and Java Scripting for designing automated Scripts.
• Expert using defect management and bug tracking tools JIRA, and ALM.
• Work with security experts to conduct security testing, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and code reviews,
to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as CircleCI and Jenkins.
• Collaborate with performance engineers to design and execute performance tests using tools like JMeter or Gatling to evaluate
the scalability and responsiveness of the application.
• Experienced working on version control tools like Git.
• Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines using CircleCI and Jenkins to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing of code changes.
• Experienced in ETL testing and validation.
• Proficiency in creating comprehensive test cases for ETL mappings and design documents for production support.
• Extensive knowledge in executing SQL queries to view successful transactions of data and for validating data from Backend using
SQL developer.
• Experienced in Web Services and API Testing using Rest Assured, SOAP UI, and POSTMAN.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Client: BlueCrossBlueShield Aug 2023 – Feb 2024

Role: QA Analyst

Responsibilities:
• Analyzed business requirements, Software requirement specifications to create test plan and test cases for manual testing and
automation.
• Involved in UI testing, EDI Testing (834,837,270/271,276/277), Facets Testing, Database Testing and Web services testing.
• Experience in core Health Insurance modules/Interfaces like membership, provider, billing, claims functional areas.
• Reviewed the Test Basis, designed and documented Test Strategies, Test Plan, Test Cases and executed test cases.
• Involved in testing the application utilizing the Scrum (Agile) methodology.
• Implemented open-source web test tool Selenium WebDriver for cross browser and cross platform web testing.
• Used Selenium WebDriver to test search results of Meta search engine.
• Used Java language and TestNG framework for scripting.

Client: Tradesun
Role: SDET

Responsibilities:
• Implemented simulator for Mobile App Testing in Android Platform using APPIUM.
• Responsible for implementation of Hybrid Test Automation Framework build using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG and Maven
technologies under Java platform utilizing industry leading harness design patterns and approaches.
• Developed automated tests in partnership with developers for continuous regression testing and reducing manual testing using
Selenium, TestNG and Maven.
• Implemented Playwright for web application automation, ensuring cross-browser compatibility across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
• Developed and maintained a robust suite of Playwright test scripts covering critical user journeys and regression testing scenarios.
• Achieved faster feedback by setting up parallel test execution using Playwright, optimizing testing efficiency.
• Integrated Playwright into the CI/CD pipeline, automating test execution on code commits and improving overall software
development processes.
• Used automated scripts and performed functionality testing during the various phases of the application development using
Selenium.
• Used TestNG Framework performed unit testing.
• Strong expertise in use of testing tools and software development methodologies like Agile SCRUM, Kanban and water fall along
with JIRA and VersionOne.
• Sound knowledge of quality assurance procedures and testing Java applications
• Involved in testing app on different mobile Platform such as iOS and Android devices, including app automation using Appium,
Robotium, Espresso
• Superior skills in Ruby Python C C++ Java C# OOP’s and SQL
• Involved in design and implementation of Selenium WebDriver automation framework for smoke and regression test suites
(TestNG and Maven).
• REST API testing using Postman on production post release.
• Automation of API's using Postman and REST ASSURED, Automated the APIs in Postman using JavaScript.
• Participate in all ceremonies of Agile such as Sprint planning, Daily Standup, Sprint Demo, Sprint Retrospective.
• Executed test cases in each Sprint to test Sprint Backlog Items.
• Implemented POM based automation testing framework utilizing Java, Cucumber and Selenium WebDriver.
• Developed test code in Java language using Eclipse IDE and Cucumber framework.
• Used Postman which is lightweight API testing tool which is used manually to test Webservice testing.
• Implemented test automation scripts for mobile testing using Appium for Android and iOS applications.
• Extensive knowledge using Selenium locators like XPath, CSS Selectors to test the web application.
• Setup the Automation framework using Selenium WebDriver to run test cases in multiple browsers and platforms.
• Used Git to store my code to GitHub and GitHub was connected to Jenkins for continuous integration.
• Used Maven for building the WebDriver project. Integrated with Continuous Integration tools Jenkins for running test on nightly
basis automatically.
• Created comprehensive test cases for ETL mappings and design documents for production support.
• Utilized Python, Pytest, and Robot Framework for automation testing, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy.
• Developed and executed test automation scripts using Python and Unix.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design testing strategies for large programs involving data mapping and data flow
validation.
• Reviewed database test cases according to assigned Requirements to validate reports by retrieving data with SQL queries from
oracle database.
• Implemented Back-end testing on oracle database by writing SQL queries.
• Implemented Integration testing to verify the interface between various application modules.
• Identified, Reported and Tracked Defects using JIRA management tool.

Environment: Java, Eclipse, Selenium WebDriver, Playwright Appium, Cucumber, Cypress, API Testing, REST ASSURED, Oracle, SQL,
TestNG, Maven, Jenkins, API, Postman, JIRA, SQL, Windows.

Client: Honeywel Sep 2015 – May 2022

Role: Senior Advanced Software Engineer

In this project I contributed to the successful completion of a project focused on testing and verifying the network infrastructure. The
project involved conducting comprehensive tests on various components of the network, including routers, switches, and firewalls. I
collaborated with network engineers to design and execute test cases, ensuring the stability, performance, and security of
infrastructure.

Responsibilities:
• Effectively implemented different QA methodologies/policies, strategies and plans in all stages of SDLC.
• Designed and Developed Test Cases for automated testing using Selenium, TestNG and Eclipse.
• Integrated Automation scripts (Selenium WebDriver API) in Continuous Integration tools (Jenkins) for nightly batch run of the
Script.
• Used Appium tool, for mobile testing in Android, IOS and other mobile applications.
• Created automated Test Suite using Selenium and WebDriver.
• Involved in performing Automation testing with emulators & IOS Simulators and Mobile Application testing using Appium.
• Built a Java TestNG Automation framework from scratch. Used annotations, groups, dependencies and parametrization to create
an efficient and robust testing framework.
• Developed test cases in Java TestNG framework using Maven, Selenium WebDriver, Singleton, Page Object Model (POM).
• Executed recording, re-running and debugging of test cases and test suites on Eclipse IDE.
• Worked in a cross-functional environment to design and implement test cases and automate test scenarios to meet the user
acceptance criteria and validate the correctness of the functionality.
• Involved in the System and Integration testing, performed Positive and Negative testing.
• Used Assert Class, Soft and Hard Assertion to compare expected and actual results.
• Used Apache POI to read the data from the external sources.
• Experienced in manual testing using testing tools such as HP ALM/Quality Center.
• Wrote SQL queries to the database to verify the results match with the requests done through the UI.
• Performed white box testing using TestNG for class, method, & web services testing.
• Used Selenium WebDriver API to automate tests on cross browser and cross platform environment.
• Automated code downloads and email notifications using UNIX Shell scripts.
• Involved in running Selenium automation scripts and updating the scripts according to enhanced requirements using selenium
WebDriver.
• Developed automated test scripts using Python programming language and executed them in various testing environments.
• Design and prepare test plans for White Box Test Approach & Test cases.
• Responsible for understanding high level (cross-Browser) business processes related to their application area and its interfaces to
other applications.
• Wrote Maven build scripts to automate the compilation and execution of TestNG test cases/suites for Lens Measurement screen,
Lens Type Screen, Aftercare screen and two eye replication screens.
• Worked with designing and building automation frameworks in Cucumber BDD.
• Performed Regression testing of applications after defects are fixed and any new functionality is implemented in to the QA.
Supported the Business team for executing UAT test cases.
• Successfully led the ETL testing efforts for a data warehousing project, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data
transformations.
• Developed a comprehensive test automation framework using Python, Pytest, and Robot Framework, resulting in a significant
reduction in manual testing efforts.
 • Attended Defect Review meetings with Developers, Tech Lead, Team Lead and Project Manager to discuss issues regarding the
Open defects, resolved defects and all other defects associated to the Source system.
• Involved in the estimation and preparation of test case scenarios and test plan documentation for validating and reporting.
Environment: Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Soap UI, Appium, Cucumber, POSTMAN, Web Services, JIRA, Jenkins, JavaScript,
HTML, Maven, GitHub, BDD, Windows.

EARLY CAREER GLIMPSE

✓ Senior Software Engineer QA– Cipher Cloud India Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, India: Jan’15 – Aug’15
✓ Dev Tester – Kony Labs India Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, India: Jul’11 – Jan’15
✓ Associate Consultant – Sierra Atlantic Software Services Ltd., Hyderabad, India: Aug’08 – Jun’11

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Testing Tools: Selenium IDE, Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Rest Assured,

SOAP UI, POSTMAN, APPIUM
Languages: JAVA, SQL, XML, HTML, PYTHON
IDE: Eclipse, IntelliJ, SQL Developer
Test Framework: Cucumber, JUnit, TestNG, Data Driven Framework
Build and Integration Tools: Maven, Jenkins, Ant
Processes: Agile-Scrum, Waterfall
Bug Tracking Tools: JIRA, ALM, Quality Center
Version Control: GIT
Data Bases: Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL
Language/Script: VBScript, Shell Script, Java Script
Operating Systems: Linux, Windows

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Electronics and Communication Engineering from JNTU Hyderabad, India 2008