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Kalyani Kumaar Appan

Chennai

Summary

Proficient Quality Analyst with over 10 years of experience handling and resolving critical quality problems using research abilities. Expertise in preparing process flow diagrams, user stories, test plans, test cases, and traceability matrices. Proficient in mobile (Android and iOS) and web testing with a strong background in unit testing, integration testing, and regression testing. Strong analytical, organizational and planning abilities. Consistently works with minimum supervision. Independent and self-directed.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior QA Analyst / Business Analyst

Review my Boss
Chennai
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Gathered client business needs and created comprehensive business requirements documents.
  • Coordinated with development teams to ensure timely completion of development work.
  • Conducted application testing and tracked defects until resolved
  • Regularly reported project status to clients, ensuring clear communication and project transparency.

Business Analyst

Babbangona
Chennai
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Developed process flow diagrams based on client requirements
  • Prepared detailed user stories to guide development and testing
  • Assisted the team with functional details of the application to ensure clarity and accuracy.

QA Engineer

Carehub
Chennai
10.2019 - 10.2020
  • Created detailed and structured test plans and cases, including functional unit tests, positive, negative, and edge cases
  • Tested and tracked defects for both web and mobile applications using Asana
  • Coordinated with web and mobile developers, ensuring timely defect resolution
  • Prepared status reports on testing activities and ensured defect-free deliverables.

QA Tester

Mobile Applications
Chennai
05.2018 - 10.2019
  • Tested mobile applications on Android and iOS platforms
  • Reported defects using Trello and tracked them to closure
  • Provided defect status updates to the Project Manager.

QA Tester / Support Activities

Quadramed Computerised patient record
Chennai
10.2016 - 04.2018
  • Performed support activities by working on tickets and coding for feature requests
  • Tested completed tickets and reported defects, ensuring timely resolution.

QA Tester

Inventory Application for Ministry of Housing
Muscat
04.2005 - 04.2006
  • Prepared and executed unit test plans for transactions and reports
  • Conducted unit and integration testing for individual forms and modules
  • Reported and tracked defects, submitting quality reports to the Project Manager.

Project Leader / Senior QA

Automated Measurement and Testing
Denver
01.2002 - 10.2002
  • Created WinRunner scripts to automate test cases and performed regression testing for Interconnect Mediated Access Application
  • Analyzed test results, logged defects in DDTS, and reported functional defects to relevant groups
  • Trained new team members and coordinated a team of 13 offshore.

Project Leader

PeRsonnel Information SysteM
Chennai
07.2000 - 01.2002
  • Managed change requests by discussing with onsite personnel, analyzing alternatives, and formulating implementation plans
  • Conducted project management activities, including effort estimation, task assignment, and schedule management
  • Designed, coded, and tested change requests and bug fixes
  • Coordinated a team of 6, prepared, and presented metrics charts.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) -

Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Madurai
05.1998

Skills

  • Manual Testing
  • API Testing (In Postman)
  • Java
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Project Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Process Flow Diagrams
  • User Stories
  • Test Plans and Test Cases
  • Traceability Matrices
  • Mobile Testing (Android, iOS)
  • Web Testing
  • Unit Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Strong Communication
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Senior QA Analyst / Business Analyst

Review my Boss
08.2021 - 04.2022

Business Analyst

Babbangona
10.2020 - 08.2021

QA Engineer

Carehub
10.2019 - 10.2020

QA Tester

Mobile Applications
05.2018 - 10.2019

QA Tester / Support Activities

Quadramed Computerised patient record
10.2016 - 04.2018

QA Tester

Inventory Application for Ministry of Housing
04.2005 - 04.2006

Project Leader / Senior QA

Automated Measurement and Testing
01.2002 - 10.2002

Project Leader

PeRsonnel Information SysteM
07.2000 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) -

Thiagarajar College of Engineering

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