Tharun Pappari

Experience

1. Senior Sdet

   Fifth Third Bank

   May 2023 — Present · OH, US

   Designed and executed test strategies and test cases across functional, regression, integration, and UAT cycles to ensure high-quality software delivery.Built and enhanced automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, and BDD (Cucumber, Gherkin) to streamline execution and improve collaboration with business teams.Automated web and mobile applications (iOS & Android) with Appium and Selenium, applying the Page Object Model (POM) for maintainable and reusable scripts.Performed API testing with Postman and REST Assured, validating REST/SOA services and ensuring secure, reliable integrations.Integrated automation into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and supported cloud-based execution with Selenium Grid on AWS.Partnered with DevOps teams to troubleshoot AWS deployments and optimize test environments.Conducted cross-browser testing (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, IE) and parallel runs for consistent application performance.Collaborated on performance testing (JMeter, LoadRunner) and ETL/Data Warehouse testing with SQL and Informatica to ensure data accuracy.Tracked and managed defects with JIRA, performing root cause analysis and coordinating quick resolutions with developers.Delivered clear test reports and quality dashboards using Tableau to communicate progress and metrics to stakeholders.

Education

• SRM University

  BTech - Bachelor of Technology

  2011 — 2015