Ketan Chandra
Senior ET
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced Software Test Engineer with 8 years in cloud-based testing and microservices API validation. Optimizes quality assurance processes in industries such as OTT, payments, e-commerce, and energy analytics. Utilizes innovative testing methodologies to enhance software performance and reliability, driving improved software quality and user satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Exploratory Tester
Moolya Software Testing Pvt Ltd - JioHotstar
04.2024 - Current
- Led exploratory testing initiatives to ensure comprehensive coverage and early defect identification, enhancing product quality.
- Specialized in validating renewal, refund, cancellation, upgrade, and renew journeys across different subscription models (SVOD, AVOD, Freemium).
- Validated integrations with third-party payment gateways and platforms (e.g., Apple IAP, Google Play Billing, credit/debit cards).
- Ensured product-verified feature sign-off before release, and provided go-live approval to the delivery team.
- Worked in migration from Hotstar to JioHotstar.
- Execute test cases meticulously, and document defects in JIRA for swift resolution.
- Developed and executed test strategies using automation tools, resulting in improved testing efficiency and reduced cycle time.
- Worked on the OTT domain in subscriptions and payments across different platforms in multiple regions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze user requirements, ensuring alignment with testing objectives and product goals.
- Used AI to generate test cases and test plans.
- Mentored junior QA members, enforced quality standards and best practices, and proactively identified risks to improve overall release quality and stability.
Senior Exploratory Tester
Moolya Software Testing Pvt Ltd - Bidgely
12.2020 - 03.2024
- Created comprehensive test plans and ensured thorough coverage of functional, regression, and performance testing.
- Develop test scenarios aligned with use cases, and translate them into detailed test cases.
- Conduct ETL testing to facilitate smooth data movement within the warehouse.
- Engage actively in ad hoc testing and comprehensive end-to-end testing to ensure product integrity.
- Execute test cases meticulously, and document identified defects in JIRA for swift resolution.
- Utilized risk-based testing methodologies to prioritize test cases, optimizing resource allocation and maximizing test effectiveness.
- Participate proactively in the build, deployment process.
- Participated in Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives, which enhanced team communication and project delivery.
- Implemented feedback loops from user experience testing, driving iterative improvements and aligning product features with user needs.
- Conducted root cause analysis for defects, providing actionable insights that informed development processes and reduced recurrence.
Software Engineer
Unibiz Software Testing Private Ltd
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Develop API automation scripts using JMeter, and perform performance testing across diverse services.
- Utilized Kubernetes and Kibana to capture and analyze system failure logs, enhancing troubleshooting processes.
- Conduct non-functional testing within the system to assess performance and reliability.
- Monitored system load fluctuations, identified performance bottlenecks, and ensured stability during peak usage.
- Monitor system load fluctuations to ensure optimal performance and stability.
- Mentored junior developers on best coding practices and the software development lifecycle, contributing to skill development and knowledge sharing.
Education
PG Diploma - Advance Computing PG-DAC
Center for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC)
01-2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU)
01-2015
Skills
Exploratory Testing
Tools
- Postman
- Charles-Proxy
- Robo 3T
- JMeter
- Kibana
- Grafana
- Kubernetes
- ETL Testing
- RedShift
- Jira
- AWS S3, EC2, SQS, Cloud-Watch
- MySql
- Java
Domain Worked
- E-Commerce
- OTT Domain
- ETL Application
- Energy Analytics
Achievements
2021-2026 Received Employee of the Month award multiple times for consistently delivering high-impact features and meeting critical release timelines., 2019 Received the Employee of the Year award in recognition of my dedication and proficiency in debugging tasks.
Timeline
Senior Exploratory Tester
Moolya Software Testing Pvt Ltd - JioHotstar
04.2024 - Current
Senior Exploratory Tester
Moolya Software Testing Pvt Ltd - Bidgely
12.2020 - 03.2024
Software Engineer
Unibiz Software Testing Private Ltd
04.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU)
PG Diploma - Advance Computing PG-DAC
Center for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC)