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Anand Bharath

Bangalore

Summary

Total Experience: 15 years

Notice period: 90 days

A versatile IT professional with over 15 years of comprehensive experience in functional and end-to-end testing. Demonstrates exceptional ownership and accountability in managing projects. Proficient in a wide array of testing and automation tools, consistently ensuring top-tier quality. Known for proactive, go-getter attitude and strong collaborative skills, making me an indispensable asset to any team.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Consultant /Senior Manager

Visa Inc Technology Center
Bangalore
05.2019 - Current
  • Implemented an end-to-end automation framework for a web application using Selenium WebDriver Java.
  • Excelled in REST web service testing using Postman and API automation.
  • Conducted accessibility checks and certified the portal application against WCAG 2.1 standards.
  • Experienced in testing distributed architectural designs (Red button and RLS) and performed active-active validation and database replication testing.
  • Conducted Automated Active Active testing using Jmeter performance script.
  • Proficiently created and managed continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines using Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Efficiently led a team of five members from the project’s inception.
  • Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within specifications, despite encountering challenges such as cross-team dependencies, frequently changing schedules, and evolving requirements.
  • Responsible for performing UAT/End-to-End certification and automating end-to-end flows.
  • Responsible for pre-production and production validation, creating and owning the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Managed multiple client engagements concurrently, adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Provided technical guidance to support the implementation of new initiatives or programs.
  • Reviewed all deliverables prior to release, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to quality assurance standards.
  • Prepared reports, presentations, and other documentation to share findings with the management team.
  • Developed training materials and conducted training sessions for staff members on new technologies or processes.
  • Prepared comprehensive project status updates, including risks, issues, and timeline modifications.

Senior Software Test Engineer

Oracle
Bangalore
03.2014 - 05.2019
  • Led Automation Activities for three modules.
  • Responsible for developing test script for web application and web service.
  • Reviewed automation reports, test data and coding process for assigned modules to identify defect trends.
  • Responsible in deciding Automation strategy and Automation estimation.

QA Test Engineer

IBM
Bangalore
07.2009 - 03.2014
  • Adapted and worked on various assignments for project needs.
  • Solid work experience on Software Testing Life cycle.
  • Worked towards analysing the Business Process and raised change requests to resolve requirement issues.
  • Extensively performed System Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Web-service testing and Database testing.
  • Experienced in performing load testing, stress testing, volume testing and spike testing.

Education

Bachelor Of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Velammal Engineering College, Anna University.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Skills

  • ISTQB Certified Tester
  • UI Automation - Selenium WebDriver Java
  • REST API Automation ( REST Assured & Newman tool)
  • Core Java
  • Python
  • GIT/Maven/TestNG
  • Jenkins CI/CD
  • Accessibility Testing
  • DevOps ( docker & Kubernetes )
  • Test Management tools ( Rally, Jira, ALM & CQ )

Accomplishments

  • Received Visa Needle mover award for successfully completing visa direct connect project (2024)
  • Received Above and Beyond for automating pre-prod and prod validations. ( 2024 )
  • Received Visa Star award twice (2020 & 2021) for my excellent work on accessibility testing and database replication testing

Timeline

Senior Consultant /Senior Manager

Visa Inc Technology Center
05.2019 - Current

Senior Software Test Engineer

Oracle
03.2014 - 05.2019

QA Test Engineer

IBM
07.2009 - 03.2014

Bachelor Of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Velammal Engineering College, Anna University.
Anand Bharath