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PARVATHI Y

Maryland

Summary

  • Highly skilled IT professional with 8 years of experience in the SDLC, transitioning from technical roles (Tester, System Analyst, Data Management) to a leadership role as a QE Release Manager.
  • Successfully delivered 15+ projects, exceeding expectations on 10+, earning client and management accolades for consistently delivering quality solutions.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in Cucumber, Selenium Web driver, and Java, with excellent automated test design skills.
  • Strong experience in Agile/Iterative and waterfall methodologies of the Software life cycle.
  • Proven expertise in Functional testing, System Testing, Mainframe testing, Regression testing, Supporting UAT testing, and turning data into information. Experienced in recording and tracking defects through HP QC/Rational ClearQuest/ROM.
  • Effectively participates in Defects resolution, proposes, and designs retest scenarios/cases, and maximizes work practices.
  • Involved in promoting repeatability, reusability, efficiencies, and cross-training to facilitate the development and maintenance of a matrixed organization.
  • Provides guidance for creating and maintaining test data for regression for future releases. Well-versed in diverse types of testing, including Unit, System, Integration, E2E testing, white box testing, Performance testing, functional testing, regression testing, etc. in STLC.
  • A initiative-taker with the ability to work independently as well as in a team towards achieving results. Demonstrates excellent time-management skills and the ability to multi-task effectively while meeting stringent deadlines.
  • Able to assess risk and quality measures based on testing outcomes.
  • Received several accolades from clients and higher management for delivering quality solutions. Excellent communication and presentation skills, a good collaborator with excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated, quick learner, and a customer- oriented attitude.
  • Created scripts with Ignite, CTD models, and OTFA for 100% coverage.
  • Comprehensive testing experience in Functional, System, Mainframe, Regression, UAT, E2E, White Box, Performance (Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber).
  • Expert in release planning, scheduling, and coordination, ensuring seamless transitions from development to production.
  • Leveraged agile methodologies and automation tools to optimize release schedules, resulting in faster time-to-market and increased project ROI.
  • Proficient in using JIRA, Jenkins, ServiceNow, Bitbucket, IBM Quality Management System, Rational Performance Tester, Rational Portfolio Manager.
  • Experienced with IBM Quality Management System, emphasizing adherence to business guidelines and striving for customer satisfaction through good practices.
  • Skilled in utilizing IBM Rational Performance Tester to detect defects early in the DevOps approach and validate the scalability of web and server applications.
  • Knowledgeable in IBM Rational Portfolio Manager, using simulation to identify potential application bottlenecks between the application client and server.
  • Proficient in using IBM-specific estimation templates to provide accurate estimates for testing based on project requirements and complexity.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Program Manager

CIBC
01.2022 - Current

Project: Real-Time Cash Transfer

As the Program Manager for a project with 23 applications, my responsibilities included:

Prepared Test Strategy for the Entire Program: I prepared the test strategy for the entire program, which involved identifying the testing objectives, defining the scope of testing, determining the testing approach, and identifying the required resources.

Worked and Handled Various Teams Under Strict Timeline: I worked with various teams involved in the project, including developers, business analysts, and other QA team members.

I was responsible for managing their workload and ensuring that they met their deadlines.

Recommended Risk-Based Testing as and When Required: I recommended a risk- based testing approach based on the criticality of the application.

Outlined the Scope and Testing Approach for Various Teams: I outlined the scope of testing for various teams and developed a testing approach that aligned with the project objectives.

Sent Daily Execution Status to All the Stakeholders: I provided daily status updates on the execution of test cases and the progress of the testing activities to all stakeholders involved in the project.

Conducted Centralized Defect Calls for All the Applications and Helped Fix the Issues Found: I conducted daily centralized defect calls for all the applications to identify the defects found, prioritize them, and help the development team to fix them.

Helped in Reports Testing: I also contributed to the testing of reports generated by the applications and ensured their accuracy.

Managed My Own QA Team: I managed my own QA team and provided them with guidance and direction on their testing activities.

Brought BSA and Different QA Together: Whenever a defect required a business opinion, I facilitated communication between business analysts and QA team members to resolve the issue.

Conducted Troubleshoot Calls to Get the Sev1 Closed ASAP: I conducted troubleshooting calls to get the Sev1 issues closed as soon as possible. I worked closely with the development team to identify and resolve any critical issues that were affecting the project timeline.

Program/ Lead & Manager

CIBC
02.2020 - 12.2021

Project: MCA (Multiple Currency Account) projects for supporting cash transfers in multiple currencies through mobile and web applications.

Job Summary:

Prepared detailed test plans including testing scope, environment, naming conventions, test data, and test procedures.

Analyzed requirements and developed test cases.

Identified and reported good and quality defects and tracked defects effectively using HP QC 11

Conducted performance, cross-functional, and end-to-end testing involving external systems.

Logged test results and triaged issues independently, earning compliments from the business team for identifying potential issues early on.

Developed automation scripts using Xframium.

Successfully prepared and implemented the Test document for an entire program, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and quality assurance across all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Coordinated the Account open process and proactively raised QA tickets to ensure timely and seamless batch runs without any failures, demonstrating excellent attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.

Defined and communicated the scope and testing approach for various teams, providing clarity and direction to stakeholders and ensuring efficient and effective testing processes.

Regularly provided daily execution status updates to stakeholders, demonstrating strong communication and reporting skills.

Conducted centralized defect calls for all applications and proactively worked to identify and fix issues, collaborating with different teams to ensure quick resolution and minimize any potential business impact.

Conducted troubleshooting calls to identify and resolve high-severity defects quickly, minimizing business impact and ensuring smooth project delivery.

Played a key role in report testing, leveraging analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate and high-quality reporting capabilities.

Managed a QA team, providing guidance, support, and mentoring to ensure a high level of performance and productivity.

Acted as a liaison between business stakeholders and QA teams, effectively bringing together BSA and different QA teams to address any issues or defects that required business opinion.

Sr Test Lead

Home Depot
07.2018 - 01.2020

Project: OTVC- One-time verification Code.

Job Summary:

Analyzed requirements for the OTVC project and derived test cases to ensure the functionality was properly implemented.

Coordinated with the client and onsite team to define test cases that covered all possible scenarios.

Prepared end-to-end functional test cases to ensure the entire process of using OTVC was tested thoroughly.

Created data profiles for functional scenarios to ensure the test cases were accurate and reflected real-world usage.

Raised good and quality defects when issues were found during testing.

Attended daily status meetings and defect triage calls to provide updates on testing progress and discuss any issues found.

Worked on the Omni Chart project that enabled clients to chat with agents using Bold360 for instant solutions.

Prepared scenario matrix and data sheet and reviewed them with the business to ensure test coverage.

Collaborated with the team lead to provide daily status updates and coordinated defect calls with the development team and business stakeholders.

Prepared regression suite to verify all enhancements were functioning as expected.

Assisted team members in installing Bold360 by coordinating with the help desk and the team members for smooth execution.

Contributed to various small projects such as Mobi charts, Echo, etc., and received awards and client appreciation for the same.

Worked on weekends for production support to ensure any issues found were resolved quickly.

Test Lead

TD Bank
08.2015 - 06.2018

Project: Anti-Money Laundering

Job Summary:

Involved in the AML project to remediate existing account open and account update systems for AML compliance, including Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the project.

Analyzed requirements and derived test cases for the AML project, including the migration of AMLICIF to ECIF

Conducted reviews of test deliverables to ensure quality and accuracy.

Coordinated with client and an onsite team to define test cases for various AML- related projects.

Prepared end-to-end functional test cases and data profiles for functional scenarios Raised good and quality defects, identifying issues, and working to remediate them Attended daily status meetings and defect triage calls to provide updates and escalate issues as needed.

Developed automation scripts using Xframium to increase testing efficiency and accuracy.

Effectively tracked defects using HP QC 11, logging results and independently triaging issues to streamline the testing process.

Recognized by business team members for identifying potential issues prior to testing and providing initiative-taking solutions.

Utilized performance, cross-functional, and end-to-end testing to identify and address potential issues with the feature.

Worked on different projects related to AML, including multi-currency and integrated tax compliance, expanding knowledge and expertise in the field.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Vignan Institute of Technology And Science
INDIA

Skills

Frond end

Web Applications and Mobile Applications

Operating System

Windows7/10/XP, Unix

Automation Tool

Ignite OTFA, Jenkins, Perfecto, Appium, SOAP UI, Selenium WebDriver, UFT, Xframium

Programing Languages:

Phyton, R, C, Java basics, Oops, TestNG

Quality related tools

HP ALM 11, JIRA, ROM

Database & Tools

Oracle, SQL Server

Back end

ADP, FIS bonds, Ecif

Achievements

  • Successfully led the implementation of multiple projects with smooth Go-Lives, receiving client appreciation and recognition as a Quarterly Achiever.
  • Received the "Be Essential Award" from CIBC for the successful Go-Live of the AML application, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and receiving recognition as a Quarterly Achiever.
  • Demonstrated exceptional project management skills while leading the implementation of the Integrated Tax Compliance project, resulting in a smooth Go-Live and client appreciation, as well as recognition as a Quarterly Achiever.
  • Received 4 Performance awards & 2 Merit compensation changes from 2015 July-to date. Awarded with "Quarterly Team Achievers" for the project - Mobi Charts-2019-Q3 Awarded "Quarterly Team Recipient "for the Project - OTVC- 2019- Q1.
  • Received Manager's choice award - 2016, 2017,2018,2021.

Timeline

Sr Program Manager

CIBC
01.2022 - Current

Program/ Lead & Manager

CIBC
02.2020 - 12.2021

Sr Test Lead

Home Depot
07.2018 - 01.2020

Test Lead

TD Bank
08.2015 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science -

Vignan Institute of Technology And Science
PARVATHI Y