Kiran Kumar Gopal
About Kiran Kumar Gopal
Kiran Kumar Gopal is a Senior Test Engineer with extensive experience in test automation frameworks and a strong background in networking technologies. He has developed Python utilities to improve testing processes and has worked for notable companies in the field, including CSC India and Payoda Technologies.
Work at AppViewX
Kiran Kumar Gopal has been employed at AppViewX as a Senior Test Engineer since 2015. In this role, he focuses on enhancing testing processes and ensuring the quality of software products. His responsibilities include preparing data for test cases, executing regression test suites, and conducting defect finding and report analysis. Kiran's extensive experience in test automation frameworks contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing operations at AppViewX.
Education and Expertise
Kiran Kumar Gopal completed his higher secondary education at Bishop Ubagarasamy Hr.Sec.School, where he studied Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and Computer Science from 2006 to 2008. He then pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering at Angel College of Engineering and Technology from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in test automation frameworks and networking domain technologies.
Background
Before joining AppViewX, Kiran Kumar Gopal worked at CSC INDIA as an Associate Professional Test Engineer from 2012 to 2015. He then transitioned to Payoda Technologies, where he served as a Test Engineer from 2015 to 2017. His experience in these roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of testing methodologies and practices, particularly in automation and regression testing.
Achievements in Test Automation
Kiran Kumar Gopal possesses extensive experience in various test automation frameworks, including data-driven, keyword-driven, and hybrid frameworks utilizing Page Object Model (POM) design patterns. He has developed and dockerized test projects, integrating them with Jenkins to establish a CI/CD pipeline, which has streamlined testing processes. His expertise also includes debugging errors in automation scripts, particularly for regression test suites, enhancing the reliability of the testing outcomes.
Technical Skills
Kiran Kumar Gopal has a strong technical skill set that includes knowledge of networking domain technologies such as firewalls and load balancers. He has created numerous standalone Python utilities aimed at improving testing processes. His proficiency in preparing data for test cases and executing regression suites further demonstrates his capability in the field of software testing and quality assurance.