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Hariharan C M

Senior Test Engineer
Chennai

Summary

Results-driven Senior QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience in software testing, automation, and quality assurance. Expertise in designing and executing test plans, developing automation frameworks, and identifying critical defects to ensure seamless software performance. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficient testing strategies, improve software reliability, and meet project deadlines. Passionate about continuous learning, process optimization, and delivering high-quality software solutions that enhance user experience and business outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Test Engineer

Inatech India Private Limited
Chennai
05.2018 - Current
  • Shiptech project - Fuel Bunkering system ( Web application)
  • Implementing Test plan strategy and effort estimation before every release.
  • Developing, reviewing and maintaining Test cases for every release.
  • Execute and maintain Regression Test Suite at end of every sprint to ensure Release quality.
  • Prioritize Regression test suite based on test cases to run efficiently depending on major or minor release.
  • Defect tracking and reporting using Azure DevOps services.
  • Review User Story and Functional Specification document during Sprint planning.
  • Interact with Business Analysts in developing User Story to identify gaps and impacts.
  • Involved in Defect Triage meetings with Product management and Development team.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using JavaScript and Cypress to streamline testing processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce manual workload.
  • Developed and implemented automated smoke tests that quickly identified production issues and allowed for rapid resolution.
  • Evaluate Root cause analysis for each production defect.
  • Performed POC on API automation using Postman for User stories which resulted in reduction of testing effort.
  • Performed POC on Jmeter – Load testing tool and shared knowledge to team members.
  • Developed set of performance tests that ensured system could handle peak load conditions with minimal performance degradation.
  • Provided detailed report of performance test results and highlighting critical areas to improve.
  • Responsible for QC sign offs at end of every release.
  • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including project managers, developers, and business analysts.
  • Managed multiple releases concurrently, maintaining strict deadlines while not sacrificing attention to detail or quality control measures.

Program Analyst Trainee

Cognizant Technology Solution
Chennai
07.2016 - 04.2017
  • Completed training program in Full Stack.
  • Involved in small project based on full stack program which resulted in helping build mini-search engine application.

Education

B.Tech - Information Technology

Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
India
08.2012 - 04.2016

Skills

Test Automation

Performance Testing

Regression Testing

Root Cause Analysis

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Tools

Azure Devops                                                               Apache JMeter

Cypress                                                                         Visual Studio Code

Postman                                                                         Testim

Accomplishments

  • Implemented performance testing using JMeter, enabling consistent performance validation at the end of each release, ensuring system stability and scalability.
  • Developed API automation using Postman for a set of user stories, significantly reducing testing and development effort, leading to on-time project sign-off.
  • Automate early in Development environment to help with test data and catch defects early through Cypress.
  • Received "Above and Beyond" Award (Q3 2021) , (Q1 2020) and ( Q1 2025 ) – Recognized as the Best Employee of the Quarter for outstanding contributions.

Timeline

Senior Test Engineer

Inatech India Private Limited
05.2018 - Current

Program Analyst Trainee

Cognizant Technology Solution
07.2016 - 04.2017

B.Tech - Information Technology

Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
08.2012 - 04.2016
Hariharan C MSenior Test Engineer