Krishna Marappan

Seasoned QA professional with extensive expertise in test automation, API, and manual testing, specializing in SWIFT ISO wire payment systems. Skilled in designing and executing comprehensive test plans, with a proven track record of automating complex systems to enhance efficiency. Adept at leading regression testing within Agile environments, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software on time. Proficient in conducting detailed requirement analysis with stakeholders to align test cases with business and technical objectives, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance..

CIBC - Enterprise Wire Module (EWM)
Developed and tested SWIFT-based wire payment solutions for OPF and AMH applications, focusing on MT to MX message transformations, BESS (CAIL-based application) integration, and automated end-to-end system validation within the Enterprise Wire Module.

• Automated MT to MX message conversion and validation for OPF, ensuring accurate and compliant transformations per SWIFT ISO 20022 standards.
• Developed automated integration test scripts using Robot Framework for OPF, AMH, ODS, and BESS (CAIL) applications, verifying seamless data flow and system interoperability.
• Automated PDIT (Production Data Integration Testing) using a Java Maven-based utility, validating payment processing reliability and compliance in a production-like environment.
• Automated database validation testing for ODS using Robot Framework's DatabaseLibrary and pyodbc, ensuring accurate backend transaction data for SWIFT payment processing.
• Executed automated regression testing through GitHub Actions, running test suites to ensure system stability and rapid feedback on code changes.
• Automated BESS (CAIL) desktop application testing using PyAutoGUI, enhancing test efficiency and coverage for complex UI interactions, with test cases managed in ALM.
• Collaborated with development teams and stakeholders to align automated testing with business requirements, generating test reports to support quality decisions.
• Successfully developed multiple utilities to ease manual processes such as payment message validation and payload modification, significantly improving test efficiency and accuracy.

Trade SaaS
Led testing efforts for CGI's Trade360, a SaaS solution designed to streamline trade finance processing for banking institutions.

• Automated Trade Portal test cases for 10 banking clients, improving test coverage and reducing manual effort.
• Performed end-to-end API testing for Trade360 using Robot Framework, validating trade processing functionalities and system integrations.
• Integrated Jira Xray and Python tools into the testing framework, streamlining test case creation, execution, and result tracking.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and business analysts to validate requirements and ensure alignment with banking standards.
• Tracked and prioritized defects using Jira, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
• Prepared test summary reports to support stakeholder decisions and continuous process improvement.

ACUVUE
Contributed to ACUVUE's EMEA vision care project by Johnson & Johnson, enhancing eye-inspired innovations for regional markets.

• Created and executed manual regression test cases tailored to EMEA country requirements, ensuring comprehensive regional coverage.
• Conducted manual functional and UI testing, validating system performance and alignment with business specifications.
• Collaborated with onsite development, business, and QA teams, fostering seamless communication and efficient workflows.
• Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, including daily scrums, sprint planning, and retrospectives, driving iterative improvements.
• Documented test results and defects in Jira, ensuring clear communication and resolution of critical issues.
• Engaged with stakeholders to review test plans and outcomes, ensuring deliverables met regional compliance and quality standards.