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I have around 25 years of experience in Software industry of which i have 11 years of experience as a Software tester(both Manual and Automation) for web based applications, API, database objects and files with remaining years of experience in various roles in software development. I got hands-on experience in test case creation, user requirement understanding, automation of UI & API test frameworks using Selenium, Cypress and Karate, Performance and Stress Testing using jMeter and Cucumber(using Gherkin) for writing Acceptance test, agile/scrum methodology, defect management and co-ordination with stakeholders. In addition i also got hands-on experience in developing UI automation framework with Playwright(with Typescript).
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Senior Test Automation Consultant at NorthStandard, UK
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025Performed manual and automation testing for desktop and web applications; developed automated regression suites using Cucumber, Selenium and Java; participated in agile planning, review, retrospective and stand-ups; handled test planning, bug tracking, and reporting; collaborated with developers, Business Analysts and stakeholders to resolve issues identified during testing; contributed to Azure-based test activities.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Automation) at Red Deer(Jersey) Ltd – London, UK
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022Performed manual and automation testing for web-based applications and web services; developed automated Regression test suites from scratch in Cypress; built Git workflow for scheduling and running automated regression tests; participated in agile ceremonies; bug tracking and reporting using JIRA; interaction with developers, BAs and stakeholders to resolve issues.
Senior Test Automation Consultant at Domestic & General – London, UK
October 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021Performed manual and automation testing for web-based applications, web services and databases across multiple business areas; developed automated Regression test suites in Selenium & Cucumber; used JMeter for database activities; Rest Assured and Karate for API testing; integrated BrowserStack cross-browser testing; contributed to AWS pipeline integration; conducted exploratory testing during migration of legacy systems to cloud.
Senior Test Automation Consultant at Exchange Data International – London, UK
April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019Chaired daily agile stand-ups; performed manual and automation testing for Pricing and Derivatives System; developed automated Test suites in JMeter for pricing processes and end-of-day file handling; Selenium for Java front-end UI; created test scenarios, cases, procedures and reports; bug tracking and collaboration with stakeholders.
Test Consultant at Barclays – London, UK
October 1, 2014 - December 1, 2017Performed manual and automation testing of web-based applications for Operational Risk; developed test scenarios, cases, procedures and reports; conducted system integration, database and regression testing; load and stress testing with JMeter; used Quality Center and Bugzilla for defect tracking; collaborated with developers, BAs and stakeholders; SME for testing team and mentor to colleagues.
Technical Business Analyst / Testing Analyst at Genpact Headstrong (Client: Barclays) – London, UK
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2014Understanding business requirements of IB Operational Risk; performed GAP analysis; coordinated with SMEs and vendors; participated in design meetings; prepared technical specifications for reports; manual System Integration Testing; developed test scenarios and procedures; tracked and analyzed test results; supported QA teams.
Technical Consultant at Genpact Headstrong (Client: Credit Suisse) – London, UK
June 1, 2010 - August 1, 2012Implemented business logic and APIs for GUI on data warehouse using Oracle PL/SQL; designed database schemas (OLAP/OLTP); developed stored procedures, packages, triggers, materialized views; configured Oracle Jobs and performance tuning; managed offshore resources; interfaced with SMEs to deliver technical solutions.
Technical Consultant at Genpact Headstrong – (Client: AML / Merrill Lynch) – London, UK
December 1, 2009 - March 1, 2010Assessed operations support for AML-related processes; migrated to optimized future state; prepared normalized run books and operating procedures; validated procedures and escalation matrices; proposed transition plans and ensured smooth knowledge transfer.
Technical Consultant at Genpact Headstrong (Client: Merrill Lynch) – London, UK
May 1, 2007 - November 1, 2009Developed GUI prototypes from business requirements; built Centura-based GUI applications; designed database procedures and packages in Oracle; liaised with BAs to translate requirements into technical design; contributed to software builds and defect fixes; provided end-user training.
Team Leader at Reuters – Singapore
May 1, 2000 - March 1, 2007Developed GUI prototypes and Centura-based interfaces; created Oracle database procedures and packages; translated business requirements into technical design; supervised QA and development work; provided end-user training and cross-regional support (US, EMEA, Asia).
Software Engineer at TKS Isvaran – Chennai, India
January 1, 1998 - May 1, 2000Designed prototypes for ERP GUI applications; developed user interface screens and database modules; performed peer reviews, integration and implementation; built Centura-based applications and Oracle database components; delivered end-user training and deployment.
Senior Test Automation Engineer at Red Deer(Jersey) Ltd – London, UK
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022Manual and automation testing for web-based applications and web services. Developed automated Regression test suites from scratch in Cypress for web-based applications. Built Git workflow for scheduling and running automated regression test suite. Participated in agile ceremonies. Bug tracking and testing activity reviews using JIRA. Communication with developers, Business Analysts and stakeholders to resolve issues.
Technical Business Analyst / Testing Analyst at Genpact Headstrong (Client: Barclays) - London, UK
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2014Responsible for understanding the business requirements of IB Operational Risk and performing GAP analysis. Coordination with business SMEs, vendors and participating in design meetings for incorporating triggers, dashboards and notification solutions in IBM OpenPages Operational Risk platform. Responsible for preparing Technical Specifications for reports. Performing manual System Integration Testing. Developing Test scenarios, Test cases, Test procedures, Test reports and documenting manual and automation tests. Involved in bug tracking, reporting, reviewing and analysing test results using Quality Center and Bugzilla. Interaction with business SMEs and stakeholders.
Technical Consultant at Genpact Headstrong – London, UK
March 1, 2010 - May 1, 2010To assess operations support of ION process for a financial institution client and recommend an approach to migrate to an optimized future state model at a low cost location. Understand activities done by 3rd party, evaluate applications and determine required skills for improved support. Prepare normalized run books and incumbent teams operating procedures, validate procedures and escalation matrix; propose transition plan.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration at Madras University – Chennai, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Diploma in Information Technology at National Institute of Information Technology – Chennai, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Bachelor of Business Administration at Madras University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Diploma in Information Technology at National Institute of Information Technology
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997ISTQB Certified - Foundation Level at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2025Qualifications
ISTQB Certified - Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018BCS Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018ISTQB Certified - Foundation Level
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2025Industry Experience
Financial Services, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Other
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