Indumathi Nirmalraj
Bengaluru
Summary
Software Engineer with extensive experience at Dell Technologies, focusing on automation through Python and Redfish interface. Proven ability to lead teams and improve testing efficiency while executing complex regression tests. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions and promoting collaboration in dynamic environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Quality Engineer
Dell Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Bengaluru
09.2021 - Current
- Tested 14G/15G/16G servers using RACADM, GUI, and Redfish interfaces.
- Updated iDRAC, storage, HBA cards, and NIC firmware.
- Set up testbeds according to plans; ensured all firmware updates pre-test execution.
- Automated test cases with Python; optimized legacy scripts for efficiency.
- Prepared manual and automated test setups per plan.
- Updated BIOS, IDRAC, CPLD, network cards, and controllers firmware.
- Reviewed test steps; assessed automation feasibility.
- Led automation team from sprint planning to closure; logged defects/stories in JIRA.
QA Test Engineer
HCL Technologies Pvt Ltd.
01.2016 - 09.2021
- Validated Fibre Channel functionalities through extensive SAN storage testing on Brocade switches.
- Executed end-to-end testing with servers and storage arrays to ensure reliability.
- Performed load, stress, and regression tests under real-time traffic conditions.
- Identified slow-drain devices and latency issues while validating scaling for large IT/ITL flows.
- Created comprehensive test plans for all platforms with thorough internal and external reviews.
- Designed necessary test beds and equipment setups to facilitate accurate evaluations.
- Tested various enhancements and pinpointed major issues at early stages of testing.
- Automated both legacy cases and new scenarios based on evolving requirements.
Education
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Jeppiaar Institute of Technology
Chennai01.2015
Skills
- Fabric Operating System (FOS)
- SAN, DAS
- Server Testing
- RAID Creation
- OS Installation
- HA Testing
- Firmware Download
- FC Concepts and Zoning
- Server–Storage Communication
- Automation using Python
- Redfish Interface
- Manual Testing
- Functional Testing
- System Testing
- Regression Testing
- Test Case Drafting
- Defect Analysis, Bug Reports
- Test Plan Creation and Documentation Updates
- Stress & Performance Testing
- Dell PowerEdge Servers (17G/16G/15G)
- Brocade FC Switches/Directors
- NIC & HBA Cards, SFP
- SAN Blaze
- SAS/SATA/SSD Drives
- Storage Controllers
- PyCharm, POSTMAN
- GitHub, Jenkins
- JIRA, QTest, TeamTrack
- Rational Quality Manager (IBM)
- Medusa Tool, RIM
- Brocade Web Tools (SAN Monitoring & Configuration)
Accomplishments
- Met deadlines even in critical situations without compromising the quality of testing.
- Received appreciation from the client for my extensive testing.
- Appreciated for the test design presentation from the onsite team and clients.
- Won the Budding Performer Award for filing a greater number of high defects.
Languages
- Tamil
- English
Personal Information
- Spouse Name: Nirmal Raj
- Date of Birth: 07/29/93
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior Software Quality Engineer
Dell Technologies Pvt Ltd.
09.2021 - Current
QA Test Engineer
HCL Technologies Pvt Ltd.
01.2016 - 09.2021
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Jeppiaar Institute of Technology