SURAJ SONNAR

Software Test Engineer
Pune, IN.

About

Highly accomplished Software Test Engineer with over 8 years of experience in Functional, Manual, and Automation Testing for robust Web and Mobile Applications (Android, iOS). Recognized for expertise in the full Software Test Life Cycle (STLC), Agile/Scrum methodologies, and proficiency with tools like Selenium WebDriver and Jira. Successfully drives quality assurance initiatives, streamlines defect management, and enhances product stability, contributing significantly to project success and client satisfaction.

Work

I Knowledge Factory Pvt Ltd
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Software Test Engineer

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Led comprehensive functional, manual, and automation testing for diverse web and mobile applications, ensuring high-quality product releases and exceeding client expectations.

Highlights

Managed end-to-end defect lifecycle using Jira and Mantis, collaborating closely with development teams to resolve issues and improve product stability.

Spearheaded successful project releases on Staging and Production servers, meticulously tracking change requests to ensure seamless deployments and minimize post-release issues.

Developed and executed detailed test cases and scenarios for critical web and mobile applications (Android/iOS), including functional, regression, and UI testing with Selenium WebDriver.

Conducted efficient client calls and presented new enhancements, providing daily and weekly status updates to ensure transparent communication and alignment on project progress.

Awarded 'Employee of the Month' for exceptional performance and dedication, demonstrating strong teamwork and commitment to achieving business objectives.

Bitware Technologies Private Limited
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Quality Analyst

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Executed comprehensive quality assurance activities, from requirement analysis to test execution and defect reporting, ensuring robust software delivery for various client projects.

Highlights

Performed manual testing across all testing phases, including functional, regression, smoke, and database testing, ensuring comprehensive quality coverage for diverse applications.

Developed and prepared accurate test cases and test data, ensuring effective evaluation of customer eligibility and system functionality to meet project specifications.

Provided Knowledge Transfer (KT) sessions to new team members on application functionality, improving team onboarding efficiency and overall project understanding.

Reported daily and weekly test status to on-site coordinators and leads, facilitating transparent communication and enabling proactive project management decisions.

Analyzed functional documentation to thoroughly understand requirements, ensuring that test plans and execution aligned precisely with project specifications and business goals.

Education

MindScripts Technology
Pune, Maharashtra, India

Certification

Software Testing

Grade: Grade A

MIIT College (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar M. University)
Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Master of Management Studies (MMS)

Computers Management

Grade: 62.62%

MIIT College (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar M. University)
Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)

Computer Application

Grade: 76.63%

Balbhim College Beed
Beed, Maharashtra, India

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

Science

Grade: 48.67%

Shahu Vidyalaya Beed
Beed, Maharashtra, India

Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

General Studies

Grade: 77.69%

Languages

English

Skills

Testing Methodologies

Manual Testing, Automation Testing, Functional Testing, Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing, Ad-hoc Testing, Regression Testing, Exploratory Testing, Browser Compatibility Testing, Responsive Design Testing, Black Box Testing, System Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Load Testing.

Software Development Life Cycle

STLC (Software Test Life Cycle), SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), Agile Methodology, Scrum, Bug Life Cycle.

Test Management

Test Case Writing, Test Case Execution, Test Scenario Development, Test Data Creation, Bug Tracking, Defect Reporting, Bug Report Generation.

Tools & Technologies

Jira, Mantis, Selenium WebDriver, JMeter, Postman, SQL.

Operating Systems

Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Android, iOS.

Application Types

Web Applications, Mobile Applications (Android, iOS), Web Interface for Admin.

Communication & Collaboration

Client Communication, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Team Collaboration, Requirements Analysis, Knowledge Transfer (KT).

Projects

Jyoti Gas (Ecommerce Platform)

Summary

QA Engineer for Jyoti Gas Appliances, a high-quality, high-performance kitchen/home/gas appliance ecommerce platform.

Peppermint (Fashion Ecommerce)

Summary

QA Engineer for Peppermint, an ecommerce platform offering coordinated fashion assemblies and accessories for girls.

MarginFresh (Grocery Delivery Platform)

Summary

QA Engineer for MarginFresh, an on-demand grocery delivery platform facilitating doorstep deliveries of groceries and other daily needs products in major UAE areas.

Beach Box Enterprise (Food & Beverage Ordering App)

Summary

QA Engineer for Beach Box Enterprise, a mobile app enabling food and beverage orders without physical delivery address, built specifically for beach locations.

SaudiBoxOffice (Ticketing Solution)

Summary

QA Engineer for SaudiBoxOffice, a ticketing solution providing superior features for browsing, finding, and purchasing tickets through an array of intelligent tools.

Shago Payments (Money Transfer & E-commerce)

Summary

QA Engineer for Shago Payments, an ongoing project offering money transfer services and e-commerce functionality across web and mobile platforms.