Krishnamoorthy Venkatraman
Vice President - Quality Engineer
Summary
Accomplished Automation architect with 18 years of experience in IT industry, specializing in leading comprehensive automation strategies for large-scale financial programs. Results-driven and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in data services testing, encompassing data engineering and quality assurance across diverse platforms and environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Vice President - Automation Specialist
BNY Mellon Technology
06.2022 - Current
- Lead teams for Data Platform Engineering delivery and Automation, championing best practices and cultivating an “Automation First” culture in continuous development, testing services.
- Develop and integrate custom tools using Java/Python, enhancing engineering productivity and streamlining existing toolsets.
- Prioritize and optimize SDLC cycles through end-to-end impact assessments, proactively identifying and addressing issues early in Life Cycle.
- Guide Data Services Engineering for Regulatory Reporting and Business Process Remediation, including Restful API services, Hadoop/Snowflake Ecosystems, and data transformation projects.
- Ensure Quality deliverables by achieving 100% data testing coverage and developing robust automation suites using Python.
- Engage with stakeholders at all levels, including international locations, to manage defects and drive the defect management process for the Scrum/POD team.
- Implemented Agile Scrum-of-Scrum methodologies to enhance project delivery effectiveness and streamline cross-team collaboration.
Technical Manager
HCL Technologies Limited
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Extensively worked in Data Services testing
- Development of automation scripts for several ETL validations
- Working in Python & Pyspark scripting
- Working in automating End-to-End data testing in Pyspark using Zeppelin Notebook
- Working in automating End-to-End data testing in Java using Cucumber framework
- Integrating Cucumber framework in existing Sky CI/CD pipeline.
Senior Associate - Test Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
05.2015 - 09.2019
- Understanding business requirements and preparing solution design document
- Single point of Contact for Cost Allocation & Consolidation modules creation
- Developing SQL, PL/SQL scripts and also done the testing with detailed Test Cases & scripts
- Testing the PL/SQL procedures with break the code concept.
- Worked on several proposals for new project bidding's
- Estimated project complexity, resource requirements for several new projects
- Automated several BAU flows validation and prepared strong regression suite
Associate - Projects
Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2011 - 05.2015
- Worked with multiple clients at onsite
- Interfacing with business SMEs/Users, to understand and validate requirements
- Development & Testing using SQL & PL/SQL procedures and automation scripts
- Prepared technical design document, Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Cases & scripts
- Test Execution & defect logging and share the test results to the management.
- Involved in Solution Design & Technical Design preparation
- Managing Team to meet deadlines
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Involved from requirement gathering phase
- Test Plan & Test Strategy Preparation
- Test Case Preparation & Test Execution
- Development of automation scripts for several validations
Junior Software Engineer
Infosys Technologies Limited
08.2007 - 04.2010
- Solving production Incidents & supporting month-end closure process
- Done various complex Change Requests which gained client reputation
- Responsible for ensuring Quality Standards and CR checklists in our project
- Created many reusable tools which reduced 40% manual effort.
- Contributed to innovative solutions with thoughtful problem-solving techniques.
- Delivered high-quality code on time, contributing to overall project success.
Education
Skills
Strong leadership abilities to inspire and guide QA teams Ability to develop and implement QA strategies and roadmaps
Technical Proficiencies
1. Programming Languages : Python, PySpark, Java, PL/SQL, Angular
2. Frameworks : TestNg, Pytest, Spring-Boot
3. Databases : Oracle, SQL Server, Hadoop, Dremio
4. ETL/Reporting Tools : Informatica, SSIS-SSRS, Cognos, Tableau, Snowflake
5. CICD Tools : GitLab, Jenkins
6. AI – Co Pilot integrated IDEs : Intellij and Vcode
Capabilities
- Strong functional knowledge in Banking, Retail & Utility domains
- Can groom & manage Teams as "One Team, One Dream" culture
- With vast experience, can work with any clients across geographies
- Technical expertise in DWBI, ETL, Reports testing, automation frameworks
- "Break the code" mind-set and can handle any technology platforms
Certification
ISTQB
Timeline
Vice President - Automation Specialist
BNY Mellon Technology
06.2022 - Current
Technical Manager
HCL Technologies Limited
09.2019 - 06.2022
Senior Associate - Test Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
05.2015 - 09.2019
Associate - Projects
Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2011 - 05.2015
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2011 - 09.2011
Junior Software Engineer
Infosys Technologies Limited
08.2007 - 04.2010
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