Ravi Kumar
Junior Manual Tester · 1 year experience
Bangalore, Karnataka
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Professional Summary
- Dedicated quality assurance professional with a strong foundation in manual testing methodologies and a passion for delivering high-quality software products
- Proficient in creating, executing, and maintaining comprehensive manual test cases for web and mobile applications
- Experienced in performing functional, regression, sanity, and user acceptance testing to ensure software reliability
- Skilled in identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects using industry-standard tools like JIRA
- Knowledgeable in SQL for database testing and validation of data integrity across different environments
- Familiar with Agile and Scrum methodologies, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
- Strong analytical skills for breaking down complex requirements into testable scenarios and edge cases
- Effective communicator with excellent collaboration skills, working closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders
Technical Skills
Work Experience
Junior Manual Tester
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1 year of hands-on experience as a Junior Manual Tester at a mid-sized software development company in Bangalore. Focused on testing web applications and mobile apps, contributing to a 20% reduction in post-release defects through meticulous test execution and defect reporting.
Responsibilities
- Create, execute, and maintain manual test cases and test scripts
- Perform functional, regression, sanity, and user acceptance testing
- Identify, document, and track software defects and issues
- Collaborate with development teams to understand requirements and provide feedback
- Participate in agile development processes and sprint planning
- Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on software quality
- Ensure compliance with testing standards and best practices
- Assist in the preparation of test plans and test strategies
- Use AI tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) to generate test cases, edge case scenarios, and test data for efficient coverage
- Apply prompt engineering to create exploratory test charters and validate AI-generated feature outputs
Project Experience
E-commerce Website Testing
Contributed to testing the comprehensive e-commerce platform, executing 200+ test cases covering user registration, login, shopping cart, payment processing, and order tracking. Identified and reported 50+ defects, including security vulnerabilities, ensuring a seamless user experience. Technologies: JIRA, SQL, Selenium.
Mobile Banking App Testing
Performed end-to-end manual testing for a banking application's mobile version, focusing on usability, functional flows, and compliance with banking regulations. Conducted cross-device testing on Android and iOS platforms, validating features like fund transfers, bill payments, and account management. Technologies: JIRA, SQL, User Acceptance Testing.
API Testing for Fintech Platform
Executed manual API testing for a financial technology platform's REST endpoints, validating data flows, error handling, and integration with third-party services. Created detailed test scenarios for authentication, transaction processing, and data synchronization. Technologies: SQL, JIRA, Functional Testing.
AI-Assisted Test Case Suite for Banking Portal
Leveraged ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot to generate comprehensive test case suites covering edge cases, negative scenarios, and boundary value analysis for a banking portal. Used prompt engineering to draft test plans 3x faster, reviewed outputs for quality, and integrated into JIRA. Technologies: ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Prompt Engineering, JIRA, Manual Testing.
Education
B.Tech in Computer Science from Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore (2019-2023, 8.2 CGPA)
Certifications
ISTQB Foundation Level Certification (In Progress), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Foundation
Achievements
Recognized as "Rising Star Tester" in Q4 2023 for exceptional defect detection rate; Contributed to achieving 95% test case execution coverage in major release cycles; Active participant in company-wide quality improvement initiatives