Karanam Vikram

About Karanam Vikram

Detail-oriented and results-driven QA Engineer with over 2 years of experience in ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications across diverse domains. Skilled in both manual and automated testing, I bring a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and a proactive approach to identifying issues early and ensuring smooth product releases.My expertise includes:Writing and executing detailed test cases and test plansDesigning and maintaining robust automated test scripts (Selenium, Postman, TestNG, JUnit)Performing API testing, regression testing, and cross-browser testingWorking in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborating closely with developers, PMs, and designersLeveraging tools like Jira, Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelinesI take pride in combining technical knowledge with clear communication to advocate for product quality and user experience. I\'m passionate about continuous learning and always looking for new challenges where I can contribute to building reliable, user-friendly software.

Experience

1. Associate

   ReSource Pro

   Jun 2025 — Present · IN

   Designed, implemented, and maintained robust Selenium WebDriver frameworks (TestNG + Maven + Java) to support automated regression and smoke testing, resulting in 90% coverage and 40% faster feedback cycles.Developed scalable end-to-end test automation suites using Cypress, achieving 85% regression coverage across critical user flows, reducing manual testing effort by 50%, and accelerating release velocity.Created and automated REST API test collections using Postman, validating service integrity across microservices with JavaScript scripting and environment-based configurations.Led performance and load testing initiatives using Apache JMeter, identifying bottlenecks and reducing average response time by 25% under high-concurrency production simulations.Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and GitLab, ensuring zero-defect deployments through rigorous pre-release validation and dynamic quality gates.Partnered with developers, product managers, and technical program managers (TPMs) during backlog grooming, sprint planning, and UAT, ensuring clarity in acceptance criteria and effective risk mitigation.Conducted exploratory and functional manual testing for edge-case coverage and UI/UX validation, actively contributing to release sign-offs and production readiness.Managed defect lifecycle and test traceability using JIRA, TestRail, and confluence-based QA dashboards, enabling real-time test execution tracking and stakeholder reporting.Mentored junior QA members in best practices, code reviews, and automation design patterns to uplift team efficiency and coding standards.

Education

• Vikas College of Engineering & Technology

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science

  2018 — 2022