Ilamvazhuthi Parasuraman
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven QA professional with 11+ years of experience across Banking, Insurance, and Supply Chain domains. Skilled in testing web and mobile applications with expertise in automation (Selenium, UFT) and Agile delivery for clients like Citi Bank, Travelers, and MetLife. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and ensuring high-quality software releases. Certified SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master with strong domain knowledge and stakeholder management. Recognized for adaptability, precision, and driving continuous improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
SENIOR LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.
11.2021 - Current
- Perform quality checks as part of Sanity in QA (Dev), ST, SIT and UAT regions.
- Designed, coded, tested, debugged and documented programs using agile development practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients'' needs.
- Led a team of software engineers to successfully complete projects within deadlines, ensuring high-quality end products.
- Communicated project plans, tracking details, status updates, and risk mitigation plans to cross-functional team.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE - PROJECTS
Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Offshore lead and handled a 12 members team, overseeing both automation and manual testing efforts across multiple concurrent projects.
- Gather requirements from the Business Analyst to understand the client's requirements and the required skill sets.
- Analyze the time and effort required based on the initial estimation submitted by the Test Analyst.
- Create the test strategy (that includes release date, type of testing, scope of the project, detail explanation of particular release, risk, critical defects) for small and medium projects.
- Managed the task allocation for the team and coordinates with onsite team to resolve any issues.
- Prepared project closure document for every release.
WAREHOUSE INVENTORY ASSOCIATE
GORILLAS
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Improved overall warehouse performance with continuous assessment of workflows for areas needing improvement or adjustments.
- Minimized discrepancies in stock levels by promptly reporting any observed discrepancies or potential issues to supervisors.
- Streamlined inventory tracking with regular audits and updates to the inventory management system.
- Contact - Florian Scheer +33-636339455
OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS ASSISTANT
VREEM STUDIOS PARIS
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Processed online orders via Shopify and Farfetch, updating daily inventories
- Generated weekly and monthly sales reports for internal analysis
- Created international shipments using DHL, TNT, GLS, UPS, and FedEx with knowledge of invoicing and customs requirements
- Ensured secure and accurate packaging and labeling of merchandise
- Supported onboarding and training of new employees
- Scanned labels to validate shipping destinations
- Managed product, cost, and purchase data via ZEDONK platform
- Contact - Kashif SIDDIQUE +33-605831242
SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS ANALYST
MAIDEEN LEATHERS
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Analyze supply chain operations and identify areas of improvement & cost reduction.
- Ensure the quality, quantity, customer satisfaction and financial commitments.
- Contact - Peer MOHIDEEN +91-7373753822
SENIOR TEST ANALYST
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2012 - 05.2019
- Led and mentored cross-functional QA teams of up to 20 members, overseeing project delivery across multiple high-impact engagements in the Banking and Insurance domains.
- Acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) across several critical applications; demonstrated deep expertise in HP ALM, SQL, SOAP UI, UFT, and Selenium automation.
- Defined and executed comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test engagement proposals for various releases; ensured alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards.
- Spearheaded Agile ceremonies including iteration planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews, fostering continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.
- Directed end-to-end quality assurance processes encompassing Sanity, System, SIT, UAT, and Regression testing; led test case design, peer reviews, execution, and defect triage.
- Championed QA automation initiatives, building reusable automation scripts and upskilling team members in Selenium and UFT.
- Delivered onboarding and continuous training sessions, enhancing team capabilities and accelerating project readiness for new joiners.
- Played a key role in process governance by conducting PMRs, retrospectives, and audits; ensured strict adherence to compliance, security, and delivery standards.
- Drove operational excellence through GSO deck preparation, showcasing monthly KPIs, productivity metrics, and key highlights to senior leadership.
- Owned business continuity planning (BCP), ensuring zero downtime and consistent project delivery even under critical circumstances.
- Managed cross-site collaboration, resolving delivery bottlenecks and driving timely issue resolution through coordination with onsite stakeholders and clients.
- Actively engaged in client visits, project demos, and team-building events; earned recognition for innovation, collaboration, and creative representation of the team (e.g., mime acts during client visits).
- Led initiatives on process improvement, knowledge sharing (e.g., INS21 Insurance domain sessions), and quality metrics tracking (CII, defect density, audit readiness).
- Contact - Sukhanya +91-9790995388
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management and Purchasing
Skema Business School
France 05.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Petroleum Refining & Petro-chemical Technology
Anna University
Chennai, Tamilnadu 05.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Agile & Scrum Methodologies
Test Strategy & Documentation
Defect Tracking & Triage
Web & Mobile Application Testing
Cross-Platform Test Execution
Leadership & Team Mentoring
Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
Flexibility & Cross-cultural Collaboration
Stakeholder Communication
Tools
- Selenium
- UFT
- HP ALM/ JIRA
Certification
SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master
Honor Awards
- Award of Excellence – Agile delivery excellence (2019)
- Associate of the Month – Multiple occasions
- Pillar of the Month – Automation Project Delivery (2015)
- Best Newcomer – Rapid onboarding & project contribution (2013)
Timeline
SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master
12-2023
ISTQB - AGILE EXT
11-2021
SENIOR LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.
11.2021 - Current
SENIOR ASSOCIATE - PROJECTS
Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2021 - 11.2021
WAREHOUSE INVENTORY ASSOCIATE
GORILLAS
06.2021 - 07.2021
OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS ASSISTANT
VREEM STUDIOS PARIS
12.2020 - 04.2021
SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS ANALYST
MAIDEEN LEATHERS
05.2020 - 11.2020
Prince 2
03-2020
Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt
03-2020
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
02-2020
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management and Purchasing
Skema Business School
05.2019 - 04.2021
STAR 1 - INSURANCE CERTIFICATION
06-2015
SENIOR TEST ANALYST
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2012 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Petroleum Refining & Petro-chemical Technology
Anna University
05.2008 - 05.2012