Thangamalar V V

Results-driven Software QA & Test Automation Engineer with 3.5+ years of experience designing Python-based automation frameworks (Squish, Slash, Selenium, PyTest) for web, mobile, and embedded platforms. Expertise in CI/CD integration (Jenkins), API testing (Postman, Charles Proxy), and defect management (JIRA, TestRail) within Agile/Scrum environments. Strong automotive domain knowledge spanning AUTOSAR, ECU validation, CAN/UDS diagnostics, CAN DBC validation, gateway testing, and HIL-style hardware validation using CANoe/CANalyzer.

Proven track record of achieving 95%+ regression coverage, reducing manual effort by 60%, and automating workflows to save 10+ hours per week. Immediate joiner seeking roles in QA Automation, SDET, Python Test Automation, Automotive/Embedded Testing, and HIL Validation.

Software Engineer - Wipro Ltd

(2022-11 - 2026-05)

• Designed and maintained Python-based automation frameworks using Squish and Slash for Ford infotainment (Sync4) embedded systems, achieving 95%+ regression coverage across 100+ automated test scripts on real hardware targets.
• Reduced manual testing effort by 60% through automation of regression and stability test suites, improving test coverage and accelerating release cycles.
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for automated smoke and regression testing, enabling 30-minute feedback loops and daily build validation.
• Conducted end-to-end testing of HP Smart App integrated with printer hardware (firmware + embedded system), covering Print, Scan, Account Management, Notifications, Mobile Fax, and Printer Connectivity workflows.
• Performed API testing and traffic monitoring using Postman and Charles Proxy to validate backend services and diagnose integration issues.
• Configured BSW and RTE layers for ECU communication, performed CAN message routing and gateway integration for Ford Enhanced Central Gateway (ECG2) MY25.
• Developed Python scripts for automated CAN DBC validation and error detection, reducing manual validation effort and improving diagnostic accuracy.
• Executed HIL-style testing on real gateway ECU hardware using CANoe, validating CAN signal/frame routing and cross-system communication.
• Logged and tracked 150+ defects in JIRA with detailed logs, screenshots, and stack traces; managed test cases and executions in TestRail.
• Conducted weekly stability testing, MTBF analysis, crash triage, and ASD analysis for Ford infotainment embedded systems, ensuring system reliability and real-time performance.
• Automated crash ID update process using Python, saving approximately 10 hours per week of manual effort.
• Developed and tested embedded driver modules for Adjustable Speed Limiter Warning Buzzer, integrating sensor data for real-time alert mechanisms on hardware platforms.

B.Tech - Polymer Technology - Kamaraj College of Engineering & Technology (2018)