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Anand G

Chennai

Summary

Experienced Software Test Engineer with a strong foundation in 11+ years of delivering quality software solutions. Proficient in [Testing Methodologies, e.g., Agile, BDD, Test Automation]. Possessing a deep understanding of Telecom Domain. Skilled in utilizing tools such as Selenium, Postman, SQL, Salesforce. Proven ability to improve test efficiency, lead teams, resolve complex issues. Seeking a challenging role to leverage expertise in Test automation and contribute to product success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Lead

Prodapt
Chennai
09.2016 - Current
  • Technical Lead at Cityfibre, Telford, UK (07/2022 to till date):Successfully led a team of 4 engineers in implementing API automation using \postman, resulting in a 20% reduction in test execution time.
    Played a pivotal role in transitioning the team to a BDD approach, improving test coverage, and kept the change failure rate is less than 15%.
    Optimized CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment time and executing automation script while deploying.
  • STB Testing at Liberty Global, Netherlands (03/2019 to 06/2022):Successfully delivered test cycles for Horizon 4 set-top boxes, ensuring on-time product launch.
    Identified and resolved critical defects, preventing potential customer impact.
  • Virgin Media IIT Evolving SoHo/SME, Chennai, India (09/2016 to 02/2019):Developed and executed test cases, resulting in defects identified and resolved.
    Successfully coordinated API integration with Salesforce, improving data consistency and reducing manual efforts.

Software Test Engineer

Tech Mahindra/Accenture
Bangalore, Karnataka/Chennai, Tamil Nadu
01.2013 - 08.2016
  • Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end test lifecycle, encompassing test estimation, design, execution, and closure.
  • Enhanced test efficiency through rigorous test case design and execution, leading to defects identified and resolved.
  • Drove test process improvements by implementing [specific improvements, e.g., risk-based testing, test automation] resulting in [quantifiable impact, e.g., reduced test cycle time by 20%].
  • Collaborated effectively with development teams to ensure timely defect resolution and product quality.
  • Provided exceptional customer support through timely issue resolution and regular progress updates.
  • Led and mentored team members in testing methodologies and best practices.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Infant Jesus Engineering College
Tirunelvali, Tamilnadu
04-2011

Skills

  • Testing methodologies: Agile, BDD, CD/CI
  • Test automation: Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Postman API automation
  • Defect management: Defect tracking, analysis, and resolution
  • Tools: SOUP UI, Postman, Insomnia, Cypressio, Jira, Jenkins
  • Technical Skills: Salesforce, AWS Lambda, Kafka, SQL, Linux
  • Programming Skills: JavaScript (test automation)

Accomplishments

  • Start Award of the Quarter(Q2 2024)

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Technical Lead

Prodapt
09.2016 - Current

Software Test Engineer

Tech Mahindra/Accenture
01.2013 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Infant Jesus Engineering College
Anand G