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PALAKIL S V

Bangalore

Summary

Dynamic QA Engineer with extensive experience in Testing , specializing in accessibility and usability testing. Proven track record in enhancing digital compliance and user experience through comprehensive audits and strategic program management. Skilled in WCAG compliance and team mentoring, driving impactful improvements in enterprise applications.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Engineer III

Granicus Technologies
Bangalore
06.2024 - Current
  • Projects/Products: Vision,Opencities - CMS
  • Roles and Responsibilities : Functional Tester and Test Specialist - Accessibility and usability
  • Established scalable accessibility practices to enhance organisational compliance.
  • Conducted audits of new and existing products for accessibility compliance.
  • Increased awareness regarding challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in digital environments.
  • Enhanced usability of enterprise web and native applications.
  • Provided technical expertise for effective implementation of digital accessibility initiatives.
  • Developed comprehensive roadmap for program management, aligning with WCAG guidelines.

Accessibility Test Engineer

Photon Interactive
Chennai
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Projects/Products: Sentara Healthcare
  • Roles and Responsibilities : Accessibility SME
  • Conducted audits on new and existing products to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
  • Enhanced usability of enterprise web and native applications through targeted improvements.
  • Provided technical expertise for implementation of digital accessibility initiatives.
  • Developed comprehensive roadmap for program management, aligning with WCAG guidelines.

Senior QA Engineer I

Replicon Software, Inc
Bangalore
07.2021 - 09.2023
  • Projects/Products: Time Tracking , Timesheet Suite and MarketPlace
  • Roles and Responsibilities : Functional Tester and Test Specialist - User Experience & Accessibility
  • Conducted regression testing to ensure product integrity following updates.
  • Developed comprehensive test plans and strategies for multiple software projects.
  • Evaluated test results to uphold high-quality standards in software releases.
  • Analyzed business requirements and technical specifications to create detailed test scenarios.

Exploratory Tester

Moolya Software Testing
Bangalore
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Projects/Products: Zetap
  • Responsibilities : Exploratory Testing, API Testing, Integration Testing and SQL Testing
  • Conducted thorough software testing to identify defects and ensure quality.
  • Created detailed test plans and test cases for various software applications.
  • Executed manual and automated tests to validate functionality and performance.
  • Participated in agile ceremonies to enhance team communication and project alignment.
  • Assisted in training new testers on QA processes, standards, procedures and best practices.

Test Engineer

NTT DATA Services
Bangalore
07.2016 - 08.2020
  • Projects/Products: British Telecom and Everything Everywhere
  • Responsibilities : User Acceptance Testing and Usability/Accessibility Testing, Web and Mobile Application Testing
  • Conducted functional and regression tests.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve software defects.
  • Conducted regression testing to ensure software stability across releases.
  • Documented test cases and results for compliance and traceability purposes.
  • Provided feedback on user experience to improve application functionality and usability.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Anna University
Tamil Nadu, India
04-2016

Skills

  • Functional testing
  • Accessibility and usability testing
  • User acceptance testing
  • Accessibility audit and remediation
  • Mobile accessibility strategies
  • WCAG 22 and ARIA compliance
  • Screen reader evaluation
  • Quality assurance processes
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team management

Certification

  • Certified Usability Analyst - HFI
  • IAAP - Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
  • ISTQB - Foundation Level Certified Tester

Timeline

QA Engineer III

Granicus Technologies
06.2024 - Current

Accessibility Test Engineer

Photon Interactive
11.2023 - 06.2024

Senior QA Engineer I

Replicon Software, Inc
07.2021 - 09.2023

Exploratory Tester

Moolya Software Testing
09.2020 - 06.2021

Test Engineer

NTT DATA Services
07.2016 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Anna University

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