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CIMURON SAVIONA PAIVA

Kochi

Summary

Senior Quality Engineer with 11.9 years of experience in software testing, focusing on UI and API automation in the insurance sector. Proficient in automation tools such as Gauge, Taiko, Selenium, UFT, and Winium for UI testing, alongside JMeter and SOAP UI for API validation. Expertise in Functional and Regression testing within Agile, SAFe, and Kanban frameworks, utilizing JIRA and Rally for project management. Holds certifications in AWS, Azure Fundamentals, CSM, and SSM, dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Kochi
10.2016 - 04.2022

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai
09.2014 - 09.2016

Programmer Analyst Trainee

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai
08.2013 - 08.2014

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Rajagiri School of Engineering And Technology
Kochi
06-2013

Higher Secondary Examination -

St:Teresa’s C.G.H.S.S
Ernakulam
03-2009

Secondary School Leaving Certificate [S.S.L.C] -

St:Teresa’s C.G.H.S.S
Ernakulam
03-2007

Skills

  • Windows operating systems
  • Programming languages - C,C,JAVA,Javascript, COBOL,JCL
  • Automated testing - Gauge,Taiko, UFT, Winium, Selenium
  • API testing expertise - Jmeter, SOAP UI
  • Project management software - Rally, Jira
  • Test script creation
  • Testing validation
  • Test case development
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Strategic planning
  • Presentation skills
  • Problem solving
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team leadership
  • Proposal writing
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Report preparation
  • Database management systems (DBMS)
  • Revenue analysis and forecasting
  • Defect tracking
  • Continuous integration experience
  • Git version control skills
  • XPath understanding
  • Agile methodology knowledge
  • Mainframe development

Certification

  • Automation Anywhere Certified: Advanced RPA Professional, Certification, 2020
  • Amazon Certified: CCP Cloud Practitioner, AWS CCP Cloud Practitioner Certification, 2021
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure – 900 Fundamentals, AZ-900 Certification, 2022
  • Agile SAFE 6.0 Scrum master Certification, Agile Scrum Master Certification, 2023
  • Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate, Certiprof Certification, 2023
  • Certified Scrum Master, CSM Certification, 2024

PROJECTS

Client #1

A leading U.S. Insurance provider offering property, casualty, and surety products across 90+ countries through a network of agents and brokers Known for delivering innovative risk protection solutions tailored to customer needs.

Project Objective

To test insurance applications based on business requirements using the SAFe Agile model. Responsibilities include functional testing, automation using VBScript, and microservices testing as part of application modernization.

Key Responsibilities & Contributions:

  • Analyzed requirements, defined testing scope, and clarified queries with business and development teams
  • Designed test cases, prepared test data, and developed test summary and monthly metrics reports.
  • Managed test execution, created test logs, and tracked overall testing activities.
  • Led daily stand-ups, sent weekly status reports, and ensured timely delivery of project milestones.
  • Served as POC between offshore and onsite teams, facilitating clear communication and coordination.
  • Participated in project planning, resource onboarding, capacity reviews, and productivity meetings.
  • Conducted Root Cause Analysis for production issues and worked on continuous improvement.
  • Developed and executed automation scripts using Gauge, Taiko, Selenium, UFT, and Winium.
  • Performed API testing using SOAP UI Pro and JMeter, and validated microservices.
  • Executed Database testing using custom SQL queries.
  • Enabled CI/CD integration via Jenkins for test automation.
  • Collaborated closely with clients and SMEs in Agile environments to accelerate delivery.
  • Involved in resource management, revenue forecasting, monthly cost variance analysis, and RFP proposal creation.

Client#2: American Express (AMEX)
AMEX is a global financial services leader, known for its credit card issuance, payment processing, and travel-related services.

Project objective: a development and validation project for credit card statements, focused on design, data population, and testing in line with client-defined specifications Statements are generated using a specialized tool, with strong emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities & Contributions:

  • Validated credit card statements and reports, resolving data deviations.
  • Developed and tested dynamic data population logic for statements.
  • Monitored and supported daily mainframe batch jobs (BAU); resolved job abends.
  • Delivered enhancements to existing applications, including coding, testing, and deployment based on client requirements.

Timeline

Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions
10.2016 - 04.2022

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2014 - 09.2016

Programmer Analyst Trainee

Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2013 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Rajagiri School of Engineering And Technology

Higher Secondary Examination -

St:Teresa’s C.G.H.S.S

Secondary School Leaving Certificate [S.S.L.C] -

St:Teresa’s C.G.H.S.S
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