I'm a Senior Software Test Analyst and Data Test Lead with 10+ years of experience across software testing, data migration, QA automation, and analytics. I have led data modernization initiatives from on-premises to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and have hands-on experience with CRM/ERP data testing, data governance, and CI/CD integration. I thrive in Agile environments and enjoy mentoring teams to deliver reliable, auditable data pipelines and high-quality software.

K.Naveen Kumar

I'm a Senior Software Test Analyst and Data Test Lead with 10+ years of experience across software testing, data migration, QA automation, and analytics. I have led data modernization initiatives from on-premises to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and have hands-on experience with CRM/ERP data testing, data governance, and CI/CD integration. I thrive in Agile environments and enjoy mentoring teams to deliver reliable, auditable data pipelines and high-quality software.

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I’m a Senior Software Test Analyst and Data Test Lead with 10+ years of experience across software testing, data migration, QA automation, and analytics. I have led data modernization initiatives from on-premises to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and have hands-on experience with CRM/ERP data testing, data governance, and CI/CD integration. I thrive in Agile environments and enjoy mentoring teams to deliver reliable, auditable data pipelines and high-quality software.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Lead Data Tester at SEFE
November 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Led end-to-end data migration testing from Salesforce, REST APIs and MS Dynamics 365 (F&O & CRM) from on-prem systems to Azure Data Platform and Snowflake. Validated migrations (F&O to Dataverse), data ingestion pipelines (ADF, Synapse, Databricks, Snowpipe) and ensured data accuracy across Bronze/Silver/Gold layers; implemented CI/CD test automation and governance using Purview.
Senior Cloud Data Test Lead at Livestock
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Collaborated with third-party IT providers to design test plans for structured and unstructured data. Validated ETL/ELT workflows, PySpark data ingestion, and Databricks notebook integrations with ADF; validated Power BI/Tableau dashboards and ensured data lineage and governance across Delta Lake.
Senior Data Test Analyst (GDS Transformation) at NS&I
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Performed ETL testing on AWS data pipelines (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, DynamoDB, Athena). Validated Glue jobs and Lambda functions, data ingestion from on-premises to AWS, and created comprehensive test plans and defect logs; ensured end-to-end data integrity.
Lead Test Analyst at Red Box
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Led UAT, functional and regression testing for Office 365 and MS Teams across Web/Desktop/Mobile. Conducted REST API testing between Salesforce and Dell Boomi, verified data mappings with Dynamics/Salesforce, and validated Salesforce Einstein dashboards; tested Azure services and Cosmos DB integration.
Lead Test Analyst at IPSL – Lloyds & HSBC UK
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Worked with cross-functional teams on batch and online mainframe testing (JCL/COBOL), mobile/native app testing, and PEGA BPM workflows. Validated end-to-end data migrations from on-premises to cloud; conducted ADF pipeline testing for data extraction/loading into Azure Synapse and validated Power BI reports/dashboards; supported document migration to Azure Blob and testing with Vocalink Switch.
Lead Test Analyst at IPSL – Lloyds & HSBC UK
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Continuation of data/migration/test activities across mainframe to cloud, with emphasis on ETL/ELT validation and reporting integrity; extended testing to newer integration patterns and enterprise data flows.
Senior Test Analyst (Salesforce) at HCL UK
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019
End-to-end testing of Salesforce Sales, Service, Marketing and Commerce Cloud modules; validated standard and custom objects, workflows, security settings, and SOQL queries; integrated Power BI reporting and managed defects in JIRA.
Senior Test Analyst at TFL
December 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Collaborated with product owners, created test cases for ETL mappings, and validated large data transactions from Oracle/Teradata/UNIX environments; performed system and regression testing including data reconciliations and BI report validations.
Senior Test Analyst at TFL
November 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Rejoined to continue ETL testing and data reconciliation across SAP/BI outputs; validated reports and dataflows for accuracy and performance.
Senior Test Analyst at Barclaycard
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Tested card processing modules (Account Boarding, Authorization, Payments) and PEGA BPM rules; validated data across FICO and ISO message flows; performed SQL and SAS data validations and supported reporting via Tableau/Power BI; managed defects in JIRA.
Senior Test Analyst at Barclaycard
December 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Continuation of testing for payments processing, fraud detection, and card lifecycle modules; validated data reconciliation and reporting outputs; supported migration and BI validation.
Senior System Test Analyst at EPAM
May 1, 2010 - May 1, 2010
Performed batch and online mainframe testing, tested PEGA BPM workflows, and validated data migrations from on-prem to Azure Synapse; validated Power BI dashboards for data accuracy; supported ST/OAT/UAT testing.
Test Analyst at Capgemini
May 1, 2006 - May 1, 2006
tested Insurance (Guidewire), Banking and Telecom Billing domains; validated interfaces, data mappings, and reporting; contributed to ETL/BI validation efforts and defect tracking.

Education

Bachelor of Technology at JNT University, India
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025

Qualifications

ISEB ISTQB Certified Professional
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Certified HP Professional on ALM and QTP
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
TOSCA Certified Professional AS1 and AS2
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Government