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Tharun Kumar

Tharun Pothuraj

Staff Software Engineer

About Me

Hello World!

I'm a passionate QA Professional with 8+ years of experience across mobile, web, and desktop applications. I specialize in both manual and automation testing with tools like Selenium, Playwright, Appium, and Sikuli.

Committed to delivering high-quality software through robust strategies and CI/CD practices. Off the clock, you’ll find me playing volleyball or basketball, thriving on teamwork and energy.

My Journey, Vision & Mission

I began my coding journey at 20, drawn to building intuitive, well-designed applications. Over time, I discovered my passion for quality—where design meets precision—and shifted towards QA.

My Vision: To elevate software quality through smart, user-focused testing and automation.

My Mission: To deliver reliable, elegant solutions that delight users and drive continuous improvement.

Technical Skills

Operating Systems

Windows Macintosh iOS Android

Programming Languages

Java Python HTML CSS JavaScript

Automation Tools

Selenium Playwright Cucumber Appium Sikuli TestNG

API Tools

Rest Assured okhttp Postman

CI/CD & Version Control

GitHub GitHub Actions Jenkins

Agile Test Management

Jira Zephyr Xray Confluence

Debugging Tools

Sumo Logic Crashlytics Amplitude ADB Console

Cloud Computing Platform

AWS Google Cloud

Projects

Sandisk Memory Zone Apps

Mobile & Desktop Test Automation

Framework Design Java Appium Sikuli Maven TestNG GitHub Actions Google Cloud Bash Shell Scripting Xray

Automation Lead with strong expertise in mobile and desktop testing, driving faster releases and improved quality.

  • Enabled cross-platform/device testing for better app reliability.
  • Integrated test suites with CI/CD for faster feedback.
  • Designed custom dashboards for test visibility.
  • Streamlined collaboration across QA, Dev, and DevOps.
  • Leverage Service Accounts for secure, programmatic access to Google Cloud resources.

iXpand Wireless Charger Apps

Mobile Test Automation (Android & iOS)

Framework Design Java Appium Maven TestNG GitHub AWS App Center Jenkins Jira Cloud

Experienced in automating testing for native Android and iOS mobile applications, with a focus on wireless product lines.

  • Enhanced automation frameworks for new Android and iOS versions.
  • Implemented REST API automation using Rest Assured package.
  • Reduced manual testing effort by 60%.
  • Collaborated with development teams to resolve firmware update issues.
  • Provides fine grained control over permissions for users/groups based on roles.

My Cloud, My Cloud Home

Web & Mobile Test Automation

Java Selenium Appium Rest Assured Maven TestNG Jenkins Jira Cloud Bitbucket

Experienced in automating functional tests across Web, Mobile apps, with expertise in test design, execution, and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Implemented test scripts for web and mobile test cases.
  • Integrated REST API testing with Rest Assured.
  • Optimized CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins.
  • Debugged issues using Sumo Logic and Fabric for log analysis.
  • Managed remote test machines and automation set ups.

Get In Touch

Contact Information

tharunkumar1490@gmail.com

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India