Kirana Jayaram

QA Test Lead with close to 15+ years of rich experience in Functional, Regression, web application, Mobile apps (IOS/Android)/UAT. Has good working experience in Product and Service organization. Good exposure to offshore/onshore testing model & good experience in working at Client site & Onshore (USA, Europe)

• Datamatics India Pvt Ltd, Senior QA, 02/2021 – Present, 3 Years 3 Months
• Oottru Technologies, QA Sr. Test Engineer, 05/2018 – 04/2019, 11 Months
• TEK Systems Pvt Ltd, Senior Test Engineer, 03/2017 - 11/2017, 8 Months
• Capgemini India Pvt Ltd, Test Lead, 03/2011 – 12/2016, 5 Years 9 Months
• Keane India Pvt Ltd, Project Lead, 03/2007 – 03/2011, 4 Years
• Clarendon Parker Staffing, S/W Test Engineer, 07/2006 – 03/2007, 7 Months

• QA End to End Testing (System Testing/Regression/UAT/Integration, TUI)
• Mobile Testing (Android/iOS devices-IPAD, IPhone, Android Phones)
• Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Test Management – QA Deliverables, QA Artifacts and Integration
• API Testing (Rest Assured API using Postman, SOAP UI)
• Experience with CI/CD using Jenkins/GIT
• Onsite/Offshore Lead – Worked in US and Europe at client place
• Managing cross-functional teams, providing guidance and supervision to junior testers and ensuring proper adherence to best practices.
• Delivered high-quality products by identifying automated regression tests, minimizing human error during repetitive tasks.
• Collaborated with developers to ensure timely resolution of identified issues, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
• Implemented a robust reporting mechanism that provided real-time visibility into project progress for stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Provided reports on milestones, issues and test concerns to project managers for assistance.

• Experienced QA professional in a delivery-focused environment, UI / API / Database level test expertise
• Extensive work experience in E-commerce, HealthCare, Telecom and Utilities domain projects
• Excellent knowledge of the SDLC, STLC, testing methodologies and implementation of end-to-end delivery within an Agile environment
• Good work experience in Mobile apps testing – Hybrid and Native apps.
• Strong communication skills, able to clearly articulate status, risks and issues within the squad and with senior stakeholders
• Highly motivated self-starter who is enthusiastic and passionate about testing and software discipline.
• Values the importance of teamwork and experience of working as part of a remote, multi-disciplined team is advantageous.
• Detail orientated with a strict adherence to policies and governance which are applicable to the role
• Extensive experience in work with different stakeholders like Product Owners, Project Managers, Functional Analysts, Developers, etc.
• Participated in user story reviews to provide input on functional requirements, acceptance criteria, schedules, or potential problems
• Participated in Agile Sprint Planning/Grooming sessions/Sprint Planning/Daily Scrum & Sprint retrospective meetings
• More than 9+ years of experience as a Team Lead & Handled Teams of Size ranging from 3-8 members
• More than 3+ years of Onsite experience working at client place & Single point of contact at client place
• More than 3+ years of experience as a Mobile application tester
• Proactive and flexible learner who is willing to explore new tools and technologies

• Testing Concepts: Test Requirement Analysis, Test Planning, Estimations, Test Execution and planning, Test Designing, Reporting, Defect Management, QA Audits, SDLC and STLC Process
• Test Management Tools: HP ALM (QC), IBM-Clear Quest, JIRA Confluence
• Database Testing Tools: Toad, Oracle SQL Developer, Elastic tool, MongoDB
• Test Repository Tools: VSS, Source One, GIT
• SDLC / STLC Models: Agile, V-Model, Waterfall Model
• DevOps Tools: Jenkins, GIT
• Defect Management Tools: HP ALM (QC)/Test Director, IBM-Clear Quest, JIRA, Bugzilla

• Father's Name: Jayaram Yentaganahalli
• Date of Birth: 12/23/1980

Details are provided against each projects in Resume