Prabhuramji Somaskandan
Technical Delivery Lead - QA
Chennai,TN
Summary
Multi-talented Test Delivery Manager with 15 years of experience handling diverse projects with driven and dedicated approach. Successful at managing all aspects of planning, testing and documentation. Expert technical leader with fluency in Functional testing, Automation and Mobile Testing . Possess sound knowledge on Cloud solutions (AWS, Azure) and trending technologies such as IOT and Artificial Intelligence.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Delivery Lead
Cognizant Technology solutions
Chennai, Tamilnadu
06.2014 - Current
- Analyzed projects to determine resource requirements and procured necessary equipment and software.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Identified innovative and automated approaches to routine tasks, making suggestions that were widely received.
- Managed program and provider separations during corporate split.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Strong understanding and vast experience of industry trends and best practices such as Mobile communications, Mobile handset testing, Mobile Apps, API Micro Services Test Automation, IOT Testing and Cloud computing
- Expertise on building strategic test approach/solutions towards focus on “shift-left” Automation phases such as – BDD
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Continuous Delivery and Continuous Testing establishments
- Experience in developing and evangelizing Automation Strategy
- Experience in managing Automation and non-functional testing projects Strong knowledge and understanding of continuous delivery pipelines and supporting tools
- Strong track record implementing Automation Tools, Overseeing technical solution delivery of client projects
- Experience in Test Automation including planning, script development & maintenance
- Proven experience in innovativeness Ability to merge technology Experience creating Automation Strategy/ plan and other Automation management activities
- Handled day-to-day running of Functional and Automation delivery engagements, ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
- Managed minimum of 10 projects each year while maintaining adherence to budget, schedule and scope requirements.
Test Manager QA
Cognizant Technology solutions
Chennai, Tamilnadu
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Managed team of 25 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees, across Functional Automation in Agile and Waterfall business models
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Responsible for the overall delivery of Online & Customer logistics projects running from offshore
- Involve in preparing Project planning and estimation
- Review and approve all artifacts like – Test Strategy, Test Plan, QA Assessment Report, Test Summary Report, WSR and etc.
- Involve in co-coordinating test cycles and defect management
- Contribute towards providing inputs to the Governance model and attaining the SLA‟s as defined in the model
- Involve in defining the Integrated test strategy for Fixed bid business model
- Contributed towards arriving at the Core Flex revenue model as a part of the ITS strategy
- Creation of Mobile Automation test strategy and plans, Review Mobile device prioritization plans based on data analytics reports
- Review Mobile Automation project estimates & milestones; provide constructive feedback to the project teams/DEV.
- Recommendation of Mobile Automation frameworks & tools/cloud solutions for faster time to market of Mobile APPS
- Suggesting left shift strategies for Mobile automation such as Early Automation/In Sprint BDD Automation and CI based delivery model
- Involve in project activities as - preparing customer interactive presentations, value add decks, ideas to improve testing process
- Contributed towards improvement of Testing process and the organizational process as well.
- Handle client visits and presenting testing capabilities around Mobility and Cloud computing
- Exceed productivity effectiveness goals set by customers by improving process, people and tools and technology
- Plan and organize own and team activities.
- Prepared test metrics for the management reviews
- Define and enforce knowledge management across the team
- Set clear performance expectations and provide regular and constructive feedback to manage performance
Lead Engineer - QA
Sasken Technologies
Bangalore, Karnataka
12.2010 - 09.2011
- Reviewed project goals and objectives on monthly basis with project manager and design team.
- Prepared cost estimates, schedules and project specifications for proposals.
- Managed a team of 10 members - Automation and functional testers
- Involved in preparing Project planning and estimation Involved in the designing the test automation tool
- Developed test scripts based on Perl for Automation activities Technically guided the project team members with respect to Perl scripting language
- Mentoring the team towards achieving the project goals Involved in requirement analysis of all automation prone mobile applications
Technical Test Lead
Infosys Technologies
Chennai, Tamilnadu
05.2010 - 11.2010
- Involved in preparing Project planning and estimation
- Involved in requirement analysis of all test specifications from the client Reviewing test scenarios prepared by the offshore team
- Prepared various test metrics for acceptance test cycles
- Prepared weekly status report and monthly dashboard for the project Involved in co-coordinating test cycles and defect management
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked with Banking and Insurance domain customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Associate Projects
Cognizant Technology solutions
Chennai, Tamilnadu
03.2008 - 04.2010
- Test plan preparation for system testing Preparation of Daily test status report Defect tracking on various modules
- Integration testing of enhancement models such as Inspire, Bagless, Free delivery voucher and new card payment.
- Contributed towards mobile testing feasibility of online grocery applications
- Preparing Weekly status report and Efforts report for the QA team
- Preparation of Test closure report before the production roll –out stage
- Coordinating team members, conducting technical discussions/ meetings
Project Engineer
Wipro Technologies
Chennai, Tamilnadu
09.2004 - 02.2008
- Tracking and Maintenance of deliverables – test results, bug reports, specification documents, and use case analysis documents.
- Driving the Product response team (onsite) to maintain effective productivity throughout the test cycle.
- Maintaining release time plans, preparing project reports and presentations, attending monthly status meeting with the client in order to work with a good rapport and interactivity.
- Define strategy plans to the Test Manager on to increase the project productivity.
- Measuring weekly effort metrics for the offshore team members to ensure that there is no slippage in terms of billability and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication
University of Madras
Chennai 06.2000 - 06.2004
Skills
Waterfall methodology
Certification
Licensed [Certified Scrum Master] - [Apr 2017 - Mar 2023]
Movies, Cricket, Social media
Movie buff, Addicted to Cricket, Love spending time on Social media and politics
Timeline
Licensed [Certified Scrum Master] - [Apr 2017 - Mar 2023]
04-2017
Technical Delivery Lead
Cognizant Technology solutions
06.2014 - Current
Test Manager QA
Cognizant Technology solutions
08.2011 - 05.2014
Lead Engineer - QA
Sasken Technologies
12.2010 - 09.2011
Technical Test Lead
Infosys Technologies
05.2010 - 11.2010
Associate Projects
Cognizant Technology solutions
03.2008 - 04.2010
Project Engineer
Wipro Technologies
09.2004 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication
University of Madras
06.2000 - 06.2004
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