ANIMESH KUMAR GIRI
Kolkata
Summary
A results-oriented QA Lead with 11.8 years of IT experience in Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, and Team Management. Expertise in retail and rental business end-to-end QA processes. Strong knowledge of functional, integration, and mobile testing. Skilled in order management systems, payment services, and integration layers, with experience managing large-scale projects across global retail companies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
02.2022 - Current
- Led end-to-end testing for Logistics End to End, Dynamic Returns, Dynamic Exchanges, Frontline Testing, and Sales E2E Testing, ensuring integration between WYNNE, OMS, TMS, VDOS, DataLake and Salesforce
- Managed production support, monitoring post-deployment stability, and resolving high-priority production defects
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify requirements, design test strategies, and execute test cases
- Conducted defect triaging, risk analysis, and impact assessments to ensure timely issue resolution
QA Lead
G10X India Private Limited
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Oversaw the implementation of Manhattan OMS and launch of Endless Aisle for US and Canada stores, ensuring smooth integration with POS and e-commerce platforms
- Designed and executed test plans for functional, integration, and regression testing, focusing on order processing, BOPIS, and Ship from Store
- Led UAT sessions with the client, identifying critical defects and ensuring issue resolution before go-live
Senior Test Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2013 - 03.2021
- Managed the end-to-end QA process for T2’s global e-commerce enhancements, ensuring smooth integration with Salesforce Commerce Cloud
- Led regression, functional, and API testing using Postman to verify e-commerce functionalities such as payment gateways, promotions, and BOPIS
- Automated test cases for faster execution and enhanced test coverage, improving test efficiency by 30%
Test Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed the QA effort for the migration of over 450 applications, ensuring functionality, performance, and integration were intact post-migration
- Developed and executed test strategies, working closely with business analysts and stakeholders to address migration-related risks
Test Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Performed integration testing for Demandware e-commerce platform, ensuring proper synchronization with Oracle RMS and mainframe systems
- Validated order management workflows, payment processing, and data migration between Demandware and legacy systems
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to refine requirements and create comprehensive test plans, ensuring alignment with business needs
Test Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Led testing for retail merchandising enhancements, focusing on supplier integration, purchase order management, and return processing
- Conducted end-to-end testing for PIM enhancements, ensuring seamless data flow between PIM, RMS, and e-commerce systems
- Worked closely with the business team to identify testing gaps and provide QA insights during sprint retrospectives
Programmer Analyst Trainee
Nike Inc.
04.2013 - 02.2014
- Conducted functional and localization testing for Nike’s mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms
- Tested app features such as activity tracking, performance analytics, and multi-language support for 17 languages
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and fix high-priority defects before product releases
Education
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College
West Bengal06-2012
12th -
Bidhannagar Govt. Spons. Boys’ High School
West Bengal05-2008
10th -
Bidhannagar Govt. Spons. Boys’ High School
West Bengal05-2006
Skills
Order Management & Supply Chain Systems
- Oracle RMS (Retail Merchandising System) – 1326
- Manhattan DOM (Distributed Order Management System) – 2014
- Manhattan OMS (Order Management System) – Omni Façade/Manhattan Active Omni (MAO)
- Manhattan Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Blue Yonder OMS (COV, DMS Data Doctor, Interop Dashboard, MDM, Inventory Console, KIBANA)
- Blue Yonder OMS APIs (POSTMAN), inbound/outbound flows
- Blue Yonder TMS (Transportation Management System), optimization, inbound/outbound flows
Retail Systems
- Point of Sale (POS)
- APTOS One (mPOS)
- Manhattan Endless Aisle (EA) – Flex QAS App
- Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) – BOPIS, BORIS, Promotions, Campaigns, Product Categorization, Coupons, Payment gateways, Subscriptions
Integration & Database Systems
- Integration Layers: Splunk, MuleSoft Any Point, Run Time Manager, Monitoring
- AS400 (WYNNE/RentalMan)
- Oracle SQL Developer, TOAD DB (PIM), SQL Explorer
- Client DataLake Database – Azure Data Studio, Dashboards
- VDOS – Vehicle Dispatcher Optimization System (Desktop, Mobile, and Database)
Ecommerce Platforms
- Ecommerce Systems: Blue Martini, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Store Front Reference Architecture (SFRA), Magento
- PIM Systems: IBM Product Information Management System (PIMS) – 114, Akeneo PIM
Testing & Automation
- API Testing: Postman, SOAP UI, Rest Client (Assured)
- Mobile Testing: iOS, Android devices
- Automation Tools: Selenium Automation of basic test suites
- Test Management Tools: Atlassian Jira, HP ALM, HP QC
- Defect Management & Monitoring: Jenkins, FileZilla, WinSCP
Legacy Systems
- Mainframe (Legacy): Transfer, Return to Vendor (RTV), Supplier, Store management (Batches, Queries)
Miscellaneous Tools
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Commerce Hub (CHUB), ACI Request Maker, One Source, IBM CA Workload Center
Others
- Mobile Testing, Data Migration, API Testing, and Selenium Automation
Test/Defect Management Tools
- HP QC, HP ALM, Atlassian Jira, Test Rail, ServiceNow, Blue Yonder Success Portal
Awards & Recognition
- Cognizant Delivery Excellence Award, 2015, Recognized by senior leadership for outstanding project delivery in Retail.
- Belk Townhall Monthly Award, 2013, 2014, Acknowledged for taking ownership and handling multiple responsibilities.
- QE&A Q4 Award, 2014, Awarded for excellence in quality assurance and testing.
- Client & Leadership Appreciation, 2018, 2019, Praised for identifying critical bugs and improving QA processes for Unilever’s T2 e-commerce sites.
- Cognizant Directors Award, 2020, Honored for enhancing client business quality and sales through effective collaboration.
- T2 E-commerce Transition, 2019, Recognized for discovering over 200 bugs during SFCC to SFRA transition.
- Under Armour Management Recognition, 2021, Commended for finding over 400 defects for the Endless Aisle launch in the USA/Canada.
- BOPIS Reactivation Project, 2021, Praised for identifying key issues early in the testing cycle.
- TCS Star Awards & Sunbelt Appreciation, Multiple recognitions for successful project delivery and contributions across major releases.
Certificationstrainings
- Cognizant Certified Professional in Core Java, Software Testing, Retail
- Retail Certifications: Store Operations, Merchandising, Multi-Channel Retail
- Tata Consultancy Services: Google Cloud Bootcamp, Agile Practices
Projects Executed
- Tata Consultancy Services, 02/22 - Present, QA Lead, Blue Yonder OMS, TMS, AS400 (RentalMan/WYNNE), Salesforce, Led end-to-end testing for Logistics/Sales/Frontline., Managed production support and monitoring post-deployment stability.
- G10X India Private Limited, 04/21 - 02/22, QA Lead, Manhattan Active Omni (MAO), Endless Aisle (EA), Oversaw the implementation of Manhattan OMS., Designed and executed test plans for functional, integration, and regression testing.
- Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., 02/13 - 03/21, Senior Test Lead, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, API Testing (Postman), Managed the end-to-end QA process for T2’s global e-commerce enhancements., Belk's DCP & Merchandise projects, Nike Mobile Testing, Monsanto Migration Testing and automated test cases for faster execution.
Personal Information
· Date of Birth: 11th November 1990
· Sex: Male
· Nationality: Indian
· Current Address: Flat-1B, Block-4, Mukul Shanti Garden, Rajarhat Main Road, New Town, Kolkata- 700136, West Bengal
· Permanent Address: C/5, Iman Kalyan Sarani, Bidhannagar, Durgapur-713212, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal
· Languages Known: English, Hindi and Bengali
· Passport: Available (Passport No- W9304117 (Valid till 31/01/2033))
· Marital Status: Married
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Bengali
Languages
Bengali
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
· Cognizant Certified Professional in Core Java, Software Testing, Retail
· Retail Certifications: Store Operations, Merchandising, Multi-Channel Retail
· Tata Consultancy Services: Google Cloud Bootcamp, Agile Practices, Blue Yonder OMS & TMS
Accomplishments
· Cognizant Delivery Excellence Award (2015) – Recognized by senior leadership for outstanding project delivery in Retail.
· Belk Townhall Monthly Award (2013, 2014) – Acknowledged for taking ownership and handling multiple responsibilities.
· QE&A Q4 Award (2014) – Awarded for excellence in quality assurance and testing.
· Client & Leadership Appreciation (2018, 2019) – Praised for identifying critical bugs and improving QA processes for Unilever’s T2 e-commerce sites.
· Cognizant Directors Award (2020) – Honored for enhancing client business quality and sales through effective collaboration.
· T2 E-commerce Transition (2019) – Recognized for discovering over 200 bugs during SFCC to SFRA transition.
· Under Armour Management Recognition (2021) – Commended for finding over 400 defects for the Endless Aisle launch in the USA/Canada.
· BOPIS Reactivation Project (2021) – Praised for identifying key issues early in the testing cycle, leading to timely fixes and smooth go-live.
· TCS Star Awards & Sunbelt Appreciation – Multiple recognitions for successful project delivery and contributions across major releases.
Timeline
QA Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
02.2022 - Current
QA Lead
G10X India Private Limited
04.2021 - 02.2022
Test Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 08.2018
Test Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 04.2017
Test Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2014 - 05.2016
Programmer Analyst Trainee
Nike Inc.
04.2013 - 02.2014
Senior Test Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2013 - 03.2021
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College
12th -
Bidhannagar Govt. Spons. Boys’ High School
10th -
Bidhannagar Govt. Spons. Boys’ High School
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