Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

I am a QA and data analyst with over 13 years of cross-domain experience spanning data networking, data and marketing analytics, auditing and customer support. I excel in functional test development, test planning and execution, automation strategies, integration, performance and load testing in data and communication networks, with a keen interest in data analytics and network security. I am a collaborative team player with strong communication skills, a willingness to learn and experiment, and a track record of leading teams, mentoring interns, and driving process improvements in Agile environments. I have contributed to QA communities, mentored university interns, and led regression testing efforts and data-driven testing initiatives across multiple organizations.…I am a QA and data analyst with over 13 years of cross-domain experience spanning data networking, data and marketing analytics, auditing and customer support. I excel in functional test development, test planning and execution, automation strategies, integration, performance and load testing in data and communication networks, with a keen interest in data analytics and network security. I am a collaborative team player with strong communication skills, a willingness to learn and experiment, and a track record of leading teams, mentoring interns, and driving process improvements in Agile environments. I have contributed to QA communities, mentored university interns, and led regression testing efforts and data-driven testing initiatives across multiple organizations.

Archana Venkataraman

QA Engineer, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, +2





I am a QA and data analyst with over 13 years of cross-domain experience spanning data networking, data and marketing analytics, auditing and customer support. I excel in functional test development, test planning and execution, automation strategies, integration, performance and load testing in data and communication networks, with a keen interest in data analytics and network security. I am a collaborative team player with strong communication skills, a willingness to learn and experiment, and a track record of leading teams, mentoring interns, and driving process improvements in Agile environments. I have contributed to QA communities, mentored university interns, and led regression testing efforts and data-driven testing initiatives across multiple organizations.…I am a QA and data analyst with over 13 years of cross-domain experience spanning data networking, data and marketing analytics, auditing and customer support. I excel in functional test development, test planning and execution, automation strategies, integration, performance and load testing in data and communication networks, with a keen interest in data analytics and network security. I am a collaborative team player with strong communication skills, a willingness to learn and experiment, and a track record of leading teams, mentoring interns, and driving process improvements in Agile environments. I have contributed to QA communities, mentored university interns, and led regression testing efforts and data-driven testing initiatives across multiple organizations.

Available to hire

I am a QA and data analyst with over 13 years of cross-domain experience spanning data networking, data and marketing analytics, auditing and customer support. I excel in functional test development, test planning and execution, automation strategies, integration, performance and load testing in data and communication networks, with a keen interest in data analytics and network security.

I am a collaborative team player with strong communication skills, a willingness to learn and experiment, and a track record of leading teams, mentoring interns, and driving process improvements in Agile environments. I have contributed to QA communities, mentored university interns, and led regression testing efforts and data-driven testing initiatives across multiple organizations.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Dutch

Advanced

German

Beginner

Work Experience

QA Engineer at Solar Monkey

September 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025

Security testing including vulnerability assessment and penetration testing; Analysis of customer data and generating scripts using Power BI; QA Lead, leading quality assurance for entire product offering; DevOps management and CI/CD using Github actions; Test Management, test planning, test execution; Implemented BDD using Cucumber in Gherkin syntax for automation tests; Test Automation using AI-based Testim and inbuilt Claude, Playwright; Creation and maintenance of regression test scripts.

QA Automation Engineer at Cocus

August 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022

Member of GMP team working for leading travel company, TUI; Perform data analytics on incoming data of TUI and apply filtering rules; Build integration tests using pytest to validate data and events flow; DevOps practices using Jenkins and Terraform; Documented testing procedures for developers; Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates; Developed and maintained defect databases; Operated under Agile and Scrum to complete releases and sprints.

ISMS Auditor, Data Analytics (Voluntary Worker) at Various

October 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022

Member of parent committee; drafted emails, memos, contracts and prepared communications; assisted with event coordination and on-site support; IT support by setting up and maintaining computers and technology; maintained large datasets; participated in ISO 27001 audits to gain auditing experience.

Senior Test Development Engineer - Supply Chain at Cisco Systems BV

June 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019

Supported day-to-day technical operations and issues in production site; ownership of test processes and operations; converted existing automation code into Python; coordinated test side of NPIs; conducted site audits and production line checks; analyzed data and reported on quality control; conducted root cause analyses.

Primary Caregiver at Private

October 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018

Managed cross-country relocation and family transition; organized logistics, communication, and support for settling into new environments across Belgium and the Netherlands.

Software Engineer at Cisco Systems India Pvt Ltd

November 1, 2010 - October 1, 2016

Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements; delivered training sessions for Cisco router product architectures; assisted with customer testing and solutions; collaborated on software/hardware interface evaluation; enabled large-scale deployments; updated legacy code and supported robust functionality in Python, Java and Ruby.

Senior Test Engineer at MindTree Technologies

March 1, 2010 - November 1, 2010

Tested Layer2 features on Radisys products; authored formal test plans; executed regression tests; collected data for process improvements; led failure investigations and root-cause analyses; produced daily reports.

Software Engineer at Wipro Technologies

September 1, 2008 - March 1, 2010

Developed new test automation for Cisco routers and switches; maintained regression test suite; performed testing and defect reporting; collaborated with teams to design, implement, and test robust solutions; contributed to automation and manual testing across product lines.

Technical Associate at Tech Mahindra Ltd.

September 1, 2006 - September 1, 2008

Performed testing of Motorola voice/data products and Verizon cable modems; maintained testing equipment; logged defects; supported testing processes.

Education

B.E. in Information Science at JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore, India (affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka, India)

January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2006