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Amirtha Narayanan

Amirtha Narayanan

QA Lead

Summary

With over 12 years of extensive experience in software testing, I have successfully applied Agile and Waterfall methodologies across leading organizations including Cognizant and Capgemini. My expertise spans Manual Testing, Webservices/API Automation Testing, and Mobile Application Testing within diverse domains such as Healthcare and Banking and Financial Services.

I am proficient in a wide range of Test Management tools including ALM, RTC, Jira and SQL queries. My international exposure includes a significant tenure in London as a Mobile Test Lead for Lloyds Banking Group, and a business trip to Paris for PSA client engagements.

In addition to my technical skills, I bring strong communication and leadership abilities, having effectively managed teams and collaborated with stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. I am committed to continuous improvement and hold certifications including ISTQB Foundation Level and L0 – BFS.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Lead

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
03.2021 - 05.2024

Project: Webservices Testing, Datastage Testing (Aetna, US)
Tools: RQM, Soap UI, Mainframe, Tidal, Secure FX, Secure CRT, Power BI, Selenium

  • Worked on multiple webservices testing using Soap UI and API Automation using Selenium Java.
  • Mainframe Batch validations and Tidal Job validations as part of ETL process.
  • Delivered high-quality products on schedule through effective use of automated regression tests, minimizing human error during repetitive tasks.
  • Collaborated with developers to ensure timely resolution of identified issues, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
  • Improved software quality by designing and implementing comprehensive test strategies and plans.
  • Enhanced product performance with thorough troubleshooting and identification of critical defects.
  • Reduced defect leakage rate by conducting thorough root cause analyses and proactively addressing areas of concern in future release cycles.

Test Lead

Capgemini
02.2019 - 10.2020
  • Traveled for 15-day business trip to Paris for PSA client as Test Lead to co-ordinate with client to get more knowledge on Requirements.
  • Worked as Senior Consultant and handled a Team as Testing lead.
  • Have experience on both Retail and Automobile Domain.
  • Worked with supervisors to improve testing capabilities.
  • Collaborated with product owners to stay current on intended functionality.
  • Provided reports on milestones, issues and test concerns to project managers for assistance.
  • Supported test review, defect control and configuration management within delivery pipeline.

Test Analyst

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
07.2012 - 12.2018
  • Worked for 1 year in London for Lloyds Bank as Mobile Test Lead
  • Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
  • Reduced production issues by implementing rigorous regression testing before each release.
  • Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
  • Facilitated quick issue resolution through clear defect reporting, providing precise steps to reproduce along with relevant screenshots or logs when needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Sciences

PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Functional Testing

Test Planning

Manual Testing

Integration Testing

Agile Methodology

Test Automation

System Testing

Testing management

Requirements Analysis

Waterfall Model

Quality Assurance Requirements

Mobile Testing

Project Planning

Performance Testing

Team Development

Production Planning

Test strategy development

Quality Assessments

Test Data Management

Defect tracking

Defect Tracking and Reporting

Problem-solving aptitude

Workload Management

Collaborative Team Player

Power BI, Qlik View

Secure CRT, Secure FX

Mainframe Batch Testing,Tidal

Timeline

Test Lead

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
03.2021 - 05.2024

Test Lead

Capgemini
02.2019 - 10.2020

Test Analyst

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
07.2012 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Applied Sciences

PSG College of Technology
04.2001 -
Amirtha NarayananQA Lead