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Prabhu Pandi

Chennai

Summary

  • Have a solid 13+Years of Expertise in Test automation and I believe in shift left strategy and being more agile and a continuous learner when it comes to tech.
  • Handled a team with different sizes from single member team to eight-member automation crew.
  • I am very good at analyzing and thinking out of the box in bringing out possible scenarios over AUT and solutioning.
  • Expertise in automation testing, Selenium web driver, Playwright, Java, Javascript, Jenkins, Maven, Git, TestNG, POM design pattern, Rest Assured and Cucumber BDD.
  • Having good knowledge in BDD framework and Cucumber.
  • Ability to work in a team environment or independently.
  • Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
  • Experienced in inspections and mentoring others. Innovative Automation Lead recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion.
  • Possess specialized skills in automation, system integration, and workflow optimization.
  • Excel in problem-solving, leadership, and communication, ensuring successful project delivery and team collaboration.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automation Lead

Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
04.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: Client: Citi Bank.
  • Project: World Link
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
  • Automating test cases using the Cucumber BDD framework.
  • To develop test cases and maintain, execute automated test scripts using Eclipse, Java, Selenium WebDriver, with the POM design pattern.
  • Involved in the new framework migration with the existing code.
  • Conducted regression tests in the IT and UAT environments with the automated script, and reported defects.
  • Met project scope and delivery dates by planning optimal testing schedules.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on existing automated systems.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful implementation of new automation systems.
  • Reviewed test plans and results prior to implementation of automated processes.
  • Monitored bug resolution efforts and tracked successes.
  • Developed efficient scripts to automate complex tasks across various platforms.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to automated systems or processes.
  • Developed and implemented automation strategy for multiple business units.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop appropriate solutions.
  • Leading six team members from the automation side.

Senior QA Engineer

Msys Technologies Pvt Limited
Chennai
08.2018 - 03.2021
  • Company Overview: Client: Wells Fargo, Scotia Bank.

Project: Key Stone

  • This project covers bank customers' credit card points validation and provides the feasibility to place any order by using points.
  • Integrated with Continuous Integration tools, Jenkins, for running tests on a daily basis automatically.
  • Configure and maintain all automation jobs in Jenkins, and send out reports and emails.
  • Continuous monitoring of jobs and analysis of the failures on the Jenkins environment.
  • Executing Selenium test cases and reporting defects.
  • Actively participate in Scrum meetings and sprint planning meetings.
  • Conducted smoke tests on the test build in the IT and UAT environments with the automated script.

Software Engineer Trainee / Senior QA Analyst

Exilant Technologies Pvt. Ltd (Quest Global)
Bangalore
04.2011 - 07.2018
  • Company Overview: Client: Apple

Project: iEval

  • This project involves creating and maintaining a technical repository of all projects that run in SAP.
  • It’s basically a risk assessment tool for project phases.
  • Set up processes for agile testing.
  • Prepare Effort Estimation and Regression Checklist for Each Sprint.
  • Performed API testing and UI rendering using JMeter for the whole application.
  • Preparation of regression test scenarios, regression test cases, and executing the same.
  • Perform sanity, smoke, functional, system, regression, and re-testing.

Education

B.E - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Thiagarajar College of Engineering
01.2010

HSC -

PKN Hr. Sec School
Thirumangalam, Madurai
01.2006

SSLC -

PKN Hr. Sec School
Thirumangalam, Madurai
01.2004

Skills

  • OSX
  • Unix
  • Windows
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Playwright
  • Jenkins
  • Light Speed
  • Maven
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Rest API Automation
  • Test Ng
  • Eclipse
  • IntelliJ
  • Visual studio code
  • Browser Stack
  • BDD Cucumber
  • Espresso
  • Radar
  • Jira
  • QTest
  • Zephyr
  • Version One
  • Oracle SQL
  • SQL Server
  • Bitbucket
  • Agile
  • Waterfall
  • V models

Certification

  • Certified as ISTQB Foundation Level.
  • Certified as ISTQB Agile Tester Foundation Extension.

Timeline

Automation Lead

Tata Consultancy Services
04.2021 - Current

Senior QA Engineer

Msys Technologies Pvt Limited
08.2018 - 03.2021

Software Engineer Trainee / Senior QA Analyst

Exilant Technologies Pvt. Ltd (Quest Global)
04.2011 - 07.2018

B.E - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Thiagarajar College of Engineering

HSC -

PKN Hr. Sec School

SSLC -

PKN Hr. Sec School
Prabhu Pandi