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C. PRASANNA VENKATESAN

Chennai

Summary

18+ years of Techno-Managerial Leadership in Onsite / Offshore Deliveries of Large, Complex Software Testing, QA, Test Automation, Digital Transformation Projects, for roll-out of high-quality, user-friendly Enterprise Applications, Cross-Browser Digital Products, Web & Mobile Solutions for Global MNCs, clients across diverse Geographies (Australia, India) and Domains (Banking, HRMS & Payroll, and Travel)

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Architect, QA Manager, and Associate Consultant

HCL Tech
Chennai
04.2023 - Current
  • Providing strategic insights on Test Design, Prioritization, and Risk-Based Testing; working with Developers and Product Owners to align on QA, Testing & Automation Roadmap for enhanced test efficiency and optimum quality
  • Defining and implementing QA Procedures and Processes across projects/programs. Ensuring QA consistency across the product cycle (design, define and build phases) through quality checkpoints and implementation of testing solutions
  • Building trusted Stakeholder / Client Relationships, ensuring delivery of value-added Testing Services/ Digital Products, supporting Pre-Sales, RFI / RFP, POCs, Demos, Contract Negotiations & Deal Closures for business growth
  • Directing Project Activities, from concept, execution, to sign-off. Reporting on QA/ Test Metrics, Project Status/ Risks to all Stakeholders through Dashboards/ MIS Reports/ Project Walkthroughs, helping them in crucial decision making
  • Identifying modules that can be automated for better test coverage. Creating Automated Test Scripts, preparing Test Data for both Manual/ Automated Test Cases, and delivering high-quality, quick Releases using CI/CD Automation Pipeline
  • Promoting Agile Ways of Working, Scrum Ceremonies (Grooming, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement, Daily Stand-ups & Scrum Meetings) for increased quality, faster releases, shielding the team from external interferences
  • Leading and mentoring the team on assigned projects. Overseeing resource planning & deployment, team's performance monitoring, training, succession planning, and career growth plans, empowering people to deliver their best

Test Lead, Test Manager/ QA Manager

TPF Software (TSI)
08.2018 - 04.2023
  • The project entailed the implementation of CI/CD Pipeline Products for the customer (Travel Port and Delta), Workflow Application for the Developers in an automated way. All types of files are able to be checked in, committed and checked out in an automated process in the tool.
  • Managed the team with a focus on client deliverables as per the Sprint plan and reduction in the interim Bugs during production
  • Participated in the Grooming Call for the new Sprint and discussed the same with internal team members
  • Defined & implemented Testing Methodologies across Functional, Performance, Security, and Usability Domains
  • Performed the Regression Testing and shared the test results with the client. Compares the Regression Test result with UAT feedback
  • Created Reusable, Modular Frameworks using Tools like Selenium for increased testing efficiency
  • Developed and executed the Automation Script for possible scenarios in the Tool Chain Application
  • Proactively aligned Testing Goals with business objectives and release timelines, for best outcomes

Senior Systems Engineer

Adrenalin e-Systems Pvt. Ltd.
06.2008 - 08.2018
  • The project involved the testing & delivery of a product having an end-to-end HRMS Process about the employee services during their tenure, which will track the details.
  • Judiciously allocated the Tickets to the resources to get the feedback and share the same with the Development Team
  • Facilitated meetings with the Development Team to clarify and share the test results
  • Developed and executed the Automation Script module-wise
  • Performed the Retest and Regression for the build, ensuring optimum quality
  • Ensured consistent User Experience across diverse Devices and Browsers
  • Trained and mentored Junior Testers & Developers on Best Practices, enhancing their knowledge & skills
  • Identified critical Bugs early in the Development Lifecycle, increased test coverage through data-driven and boundary testing

Implementation Engineer

Greytip Software Pvt. Ltd.
06.2007 - 05.2008
  • Worked on the Folklore HRIS Project, a product designed to deliver the Employee Information, Compensation, Joining, Experience, and Resignation details as per organisational needs. Implemented the product at the customer site, secured sign-off for the product implementation and provided training, demos & support to the end users

Education

M.Sc. - Information Technology

Sikkim Manipal University
01.2003

B.Sc. - Computer Science

Bharathidasan University
01.2001

Skills

  • QA Strategy & SOPs
  • IT Project / Program Management
  • Global Service Delivery (SLAs)
  • Digital Transformation
  • Sprints
  • Agile - Scrum Methodologies
  • DevOps - CI/CD Pipelines
  • Vendor/Stakeholder Engagements
  • Client/ Key Account Management
  • Team Building
  • Leadership
  • Training
  • End-to-End Test Management
  • Test Automation Frameworks
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC)
  • Business Requirement Analysis
  • Automated Test Scripts
  • Bug / Defect Tracking & Reporting
  • High-Quality Product Releases
  • Test Metrics & Test Result Analysis
  • Test Governance / Validation
  • Core Java
  • Maven
  • JavaScript Playwright
  • Selenium
  • REST API
  • Postman
  • TFS
  • JIRA
  • Jenkins
  • Azure Pipeline
  • TestNG
  • GIT
  • SVN
  • SQL Basic
  • Manual / Automated Testing
  • API Testing using Postman
  • REST-Assured
  • AI-Driven Testing
  • UAT
  • Performance / Regression / Functional Testing
  • Code Review

Professional Snapshot

18, Techno-Managerial Leadership, Software Testing, QA, Test Automation, Digital Transformation, Banking, HRMS & Payroll, Travel, Australia, India

Languages

English
Intermediate (B1)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Test Architect, QA Manager, and Associate Consultant

HCL Tech
04.2023 - Current

Test Lead, Test Manager/ QA Manager

TPF Software (TSI)
08.2018 - 04.2023

Senior Systems Engineer

Adrenalin e-Systems Pvt. Ltd.
06.2008 - 08.2018

Implementation Engineer

Greytip Software Pvt. Ltd.
06.2007 - 05.2008

M.Sc. - Information Technology

Sikkim Manipal University

B.Sc. - Computer Science

Bharathidasan University

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