HEY, I'm MURARI KUMAR THAKUR
BUT YOU CAN CALL MURARI
I am an Software Automation Engineer & WordPress developer
About me
Hi, I’m Murari , a dedicated Software Automation Tester and WordPress developer with hands-on experience in both Manual and Automation testing. I specialize in creating high-quality, user-friendly websites and applications through meticulous testing and development practices. My skills include Selenium and Java for test automation, Cypress and JavaScript for front-end testing, Rest Assured and Postman for API testing, as well as SQL for database queries. Additionally, I design and develop websites using WordPress, ensuring functionality, performance, and a seamless user experience. I’m passionate about delivering software and websites that meet users’ needs and expectations.
My Projects
project name : IED Configuration Tool
May 2023-present
Client : GE Vernova
Domain :Smart Grid Technology
Role : Senior Automation Engineer
Developed 100+ Automated Test Cases using Cypress + JavaScript and Cucumber:
Implemented a comprehensive suite of automated tests for web applications, utilizing Cypress for end-to-end testing and Cucumber for Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) to ensure clear and maintainable test scenarios.Fixed Existing Issues and Optimized Code:
Actively identified and resolved issues in legacy automation scripts. Refactored and optimized code to improve test efficiency and maintainability, ensuring smooth execution across different environments.Segregated Sanity and Regression Test Cases:
Organized and separated test cases into specific categories for sanity and regression testing, ensuring faster feedback and more effective test execution after each release cycle.Executed Automation Scripts Post-Release and Raised Bugs:
Ran automated test scripts after every release to validate the functionality and detect potential bugs. Logged detailed bug reports in the tracking system and worked closely with development teams for quick resolution.Performed API Automation and Database Actions to Validate Test Cases:
Implemented API automation using tools like Postman and RestAssured to ensure API endpoints function correctly. Verified backend data consistency and integrity through database queries, ensuring the front-end and back-end components work seamlessly
project name : ESCADA
Jan 2022- March 2023
Client : GE
Domain :Renewable Energy
Role :Automation Test Engineer
Role : Senior Automation Tester
Automated 20+ APIs and 200+ Test Cases using Postman + JavaScript:
Developed and automated 20+ API test cases using Postman, implementing more than 200 individual test cases to ensure proper functionality, error handling, and performance of API endpoints.Integrated with Newman for CI/CD:
Integrated Postman collections with Newman, enabling automated execution of API tests as part of the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline. This ensured smooth, automated testing during each release cycle.Executed API Tests Post-Release:
Ran the API automation scripts alongside functional tests post-release to validate API endpoints after every build. Ensured the stability of all APIs and identified any issues early in the deployment process.
project name : WINSCADA 12.0
Oct 2021 - Jan 2022
Client : GE
Domain :Renewable Energy
Role :Automation Test Engineer
Automated Regression Suite using Cypress + JavaScript + Cucumber (50+ Test Cases):
Developed and automated over 100 regression test cases using Cypress, JavaScript, and Cucumber for behavior-driven testing. This suite helped ensure that existing functionality remained intact after each release.Executed Automation Scripts After Every Release:
Ran the automated regression suite after each release to verify that no new issues were introduced. This helped ensure continuous integration and smooth deployment of new features.Developed 50+ New Test Cases as Part of New Development:
Collaborated with the development team to write 50+ new automation test cases as part of the new feature development process, ensuring comprehensive test coverage for new functionality.Verified Existing Functionality Manually:
Performed manual testing on critical and complex features to ensure that the application’s existing functionality remained reliable and met the required quality standards.
project name: RENEWABLE ENERGY(NXT)
Oct 2019 - oct 2021
Client : GE
Domain :Renewable Energy
Role :Software Test Engineer
Performed End-to-End Testing for Renewable Energy Application:
Conducted comprehensive end-to-end testing for a renewable energy platform, ensuring that the application worked seamlessly from start to finish, including all user flows and integration points.Tested Real-Time Data and Application Behavior:
Validated the application’s handling of real-time data, ensuring that it processed and displayed energy consumption and production information accurately, with appropriate system responses in dynamic conditions.Conducted Performance Testing:
Performed performance testing to evaluate the application’s scalability, response times, and stability under various load conditions. Identified and reported any performance bottlenecks to the development team.Automated Sample Test Cases Using Selenium + Java:
Automated critical test cases using Selenium and Java to enhance the efficiency of regression and functional testing, ensuring the application’s core functionality remained robust after each release.Tested New Development Features:
Collaborated with the development team to thoroughly test new features, ensuring they met the specified requirements and functioned as expected before being released into production.
project name: ONESHIELD SOFTWARE
Oct 2019 - oct 2021
Client :Oneshield
Domain :Insurance Management
Role :Software Test Engineer
Tested All UI Elements and Their Properties (Buttons, Checkboxes, Dropdowns, etc.):
Validated the functionality and properties of various configurable UI elements, such as buttons, checkboxes, dropdowns, and input fields, ensuring they worked seamlessly across the application. Ensured all interactive components performed as expected under different scenarios.Validated Page Responsiveness:
Conducted tests to ensure the application’s pages were fully responsive across different devices and screen sizes, providing a consistent and optimal user experience on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.Performed Comprehensive Regression Testing:
Ran regression tests on the application to confirm that recent changes and new features didn’t break any existing functionality. Ensured that core features remained stable and the user interface maintained its integrity across updates.Tested Configurable UI Elements:
Focused on testing configurable UI elements developed as part of this project, verifying that dynamic UI components could be customized and adapted correctly based on user needs, without affecting overall functionality.Collaborated with Development Team on New Features:
Worked closely with the development team to thoroughly test new features and configurable UI elements, ensuring they met the required specifications and provided the desired user experience.
project name: DDO | TailorMan
Nov 2016 - Oct 2019
Client :Internal Projects
Domain : ERP | E-commerce
Role :Associate Test Engineer
Tested End-to-End Functionality and New Features:
Performed thorough end-to-end testing of the application, validating both existing features and newly developed functionalities. Ensured that all workflows functioned as expected across multiple user scenarios.Automated Sanity Test Suite:
Developed and automated a sanity test suite to quickly verify the stability of the application after each release, ensuring that critical functionalities remained intact and no major defects were introduced.Performed Testing After Release (Post-Release Testing):
Conducted testing after each build release to validate the new updates and configurations. This included running automated scripts and performing manual testing to identify issues early in the release cycle.Tailor Man Support Role:
Took on a support role during the testing phase, tailoring the test cases and scenarios based on the evolving requirements of the application and assisting in troubleshooting issues reported by the development team.Tested End-to-End Features:
Verified the full functionality of the application’s key features, ensuring that they were aligned with business requirements and providing the intended user experience.Raised Multiple Issues:
Identified and documented several issues during testing, including functionality bugs, performance issues, and edge cases. Collaborated with the development team to ensure timely resolution of reported problems
Skills
cypress | Javascript | typescript
Selenium webdriver | java
Rest Assured | Postman automation
sql |postgres
git
html | css | basic react js
wordpress
python
Experience
With over 7 years of experience in the software testing field, I have developed a strong expertise in both manual and automation testing. I have successfully contributed to testing a wide range of applications, ensuring high-quality software through meticulous testing practices. My experience spans across various testing methodologies, tools, and environments, allowing me to effectively validate functionality, performance, and security.
- Manual Testing: Comprehensive experience in executing functional, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT), identifying defects, and ensuring the delivery of error-free applications.
- Automation Testing: Proficient in using tools such as Selenium (with Java), Cypress (with JavaScript), and Postman for API testing, automating test cases for faster feedback and improved release cycles.
Education
- Graduation: Bachelors in Math, R.K. College, Madhubani – 70%
- Intermediate: Science, R.K. College, Madhubani – 70%
- Matriculation: Ish School, Basopatti – 70%
services
As a freelancer, I offer a wide range of services to help businesses enhance their digital presence and optimize their software quality:
Test Automation:
I specialize in automating web application functionality using Cypress and Selenium WebDriver, ensuring faster and more reliable testing for your projects.API Automation:
I provide efficient API automation solutions using Rest Assured, Postman, and Cypress, ensuring seamless integration and functionality of backend services.Website Development:
I offer full website development services, including custom websites built with WordPress and React.js, along with hosting setup, to create responsive, dynamic, and user-friendly websites.