Hi, I’m Saranya Saminathan, ISTQB certified Software Quality Assurance Analyst with 12+ years of experience in manual and automation testing. I specialize in functional, database, and web services testing within Agile environments, and I’ve guided test activities across multiple infrastructure rollouts to ensure high-quality deliverables. I thrive on requirement analysis, quality reviews, client demonstrations, and clear reporting. My domain experience spans healthcare and life sciences, where I’ve gained PHI handling expertise and worked with tools like HP ALM, JIRA, ServiceNow, and Postman. I’m passionate about building reliable software and enabling teams through robust test strategies and continual improvement.

Saranya Saminathan

Hi, I’m Saranya Saminathan, ISTQB certified Software Quality Assurance Analyst with 12+ years of experience in manual and automation testing. I specialize in functional, database, and web services testing within Agile environments, and I’ve guided test activities across multiple infrastructure rollouts to ensure high-quality deliverables. I thrive on requirement analysis, quality reviews, client demonstrations, and clear reporting. My domain experience spans healthcare and life sciences, where I’ve gained PHI handling expertise and worked with tools like HP ALM, JIRA, ServiceNow, and Postman. I’m passionate about building reliable software and enabling teams through robust test strategies and continual improvement.

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Hi, I’m Saranya Saminathan, ISTQB certified Software Quality Assurance Analyst with 12+ years of experience in manual and automation testing. I specialize in functional, database, and web services testing within Agile environments, and I’ve guided test activities across multiple infrastructure rollouts to ensure high-quality deliverables.

I thrive on requirement analysis, quality reviews, client demonstrations, and clear reporting. My domain experience spans healthcare and life sciences, where I’ve gained PHI handling expertise and worked with tools like HP ALM, JIRA, ServiceNow, and Postman. I’m passionate about building reliable software and enabling teams through robust test strategies and continual improvement.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Quality Assurance Analyst at Cohesic Inc
January 1, 2020 - Present
Lead QA for three cardiovascular health monitoring products (Digital Intelligence reporting and prediction applications). Managed test plans, ensuring 100% compliance with QA standards, federal regulations, and client specifications. Developed and maintained parameterized test cases in Azure DevOps; created Gherkin scripts for end-to-end automation testing. Executed regression testing for major releases; maintained regression test sets for continuous testing. Identified product performance improvements and logged enhancement ideas. Gained domain expertise in PHI handling for healthcare apps and legacy cardiac risk assessment tools (CARAT). Managed test configurations across Web/iPad and deployed releases. Published test and domain documentation in Antora and Notion. Monitored logs to analyze test results, debug issues, and ensure product quality. Prioritized product and team backlogs, managing feature-related issues efficiently.
Quality Compliance Analyst at AstraZeneca GTC
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Liaised between QA and IS teams, ensuring validation deliverables met QA standards and regulatory compliance. Audited project processes, recommended improvements, and implemented exception/deviation management procedures. Reviewed and approved 100+ test documents and evidence, ensuring adherence to test strategies. Conducted 20+ training sessions on CSV and GxP standards for project teams. Supported incident and change request management using ServiceNow.
Senior Test Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Delivered QA services for multiple top Pharmaceutical and Insurance clients (GSK, Oracle IRT, Inform, Hartford, AIG, MetLife). Led a 5-member QA team and collaborated with business analysts on GSK reporting modules. Performed end-to-end STLC activities in Agile/Scrum models including functional, API, integration, cross-browser, migration, regression, smoke, and risk-based testing. Designed reusable QTP automation scripts; executed web API testing in Postman. Managed test strategy, plans, documentation, and UAT; ensured coverage via Requirement Traceability Matrix in HP ALM. Supported audits, CAPA investigations, and GxP system validation including 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (A&I) at CEG, Anna University, India
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

ISTQB - Certified Tester Foundation Level
January 1, 2011 - May 1, 2026
CCP in Software Testing, General Insurance & Life Sciences
January 1, 2012 - May 1, 2026
ITB Program with CCIS & SAIT
November 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Azure Fundamentals
April 1, 2020 - May 1, 2026
Database Management with SQL Fundamentals
April 1, 2020 - May 1, 2026
Project Management & Business Analysis
April 1, 2020 - May 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Software & Internet