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Pratik Majithia

Pratik Majithia

Senior ETL Data Warehouse QA Tester/Test Data Specialist
Pune

Summary

  • Over 11+ years of extensive experience in Quality Assurance specializing in Data Warehousing and ETL methodologies, coupled with significant Test Automation expertise.
  • Proficient in the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring high-quality deliverables at each stage.
  • Versatile QA Analyst with a background spanning various domains, including Telecom and Banking, bringing a wealth of industry-specific knowledge to testing practices.

Expertise in crafting comprehensive Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scenarios, and proficient Defect Management.

  • Possesses a strong command of SQL queries, facilitating effective data validation and analysis.
  • Holds certifications in ISTQB, Python, and Scrum Master, along with being a Teradata Data Engineer, underlining a commitment to continuous professional development.
  • Experienced in Agile Methodologies and Scrum processes, actively participating in sprint planning, sprint reviews, and daily scrums.
  • Proficient in ETL methodology, adept at conducting various testing types such as Functional, UAT, and Regression testing to support the development lifecycle effectively.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Data Management (TDM) with ETL QA experience

Teradata India Pvt LTd
11.2021 - 09.2023

Project Requirement: Transfer sensitive banking data from the production server to lower environments, applying appropriate masking to PII columns to ensure data privacy while enabling various teams to use this test data for testing and development activities.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Sole Responsibility: Managed entire task from requirements gathering to data delivery and validation.
  • Collaboration: Worked closely with Data Management Office (DMO) team to create and validate algorithms for PII field masking.
  • TPT Script Creation: Developed Teradata Parallel Transporter (TPT) using automation scripts for efficient data transfer.
  • Algorithm Validation: Ensured correctness and effectiveness of masking algorithms applied to PII fields.
  • Mainframe Job Validation: Verified accuracy and functionality of data transfer jobs.
  • Data Validation: Conducted thorough validation of data post-transfer to lower environments to ensure integrity and compliance.

QA Specialist with ETL experience

Teradata India Pvt LTd
10.2021 - Current

Project Requirement: Perform QA on critical banking data in a sensitive environment before production deployment.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Critical Data Testing: Conducted testing on personal customer data in a special pre-production banking environment.
  • Pre-Production Testing from Onshore : Single-handedly managed multiple projects, conducting extensive testing in controlled environment from an onshore location.
  • Defect Identification: Identified nearly 50% of defects within a team of six.
  • Project Management: Successfully handled multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong multitasking and project management skills.

Test Automation Engineer | ETL Test Lead

Cognizant Technology Solution Pvt LTd
04.2017 - 09.2021

Project Requirement: Develop a comprehensive automation suite to validate the entire ETL process from source file validation to target file generation, including transformation validation.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Automation Suite Development: Created an end-to-end automation suite using Robot Framework to validate ETL process.
  • Technical Implementation: Enabled Robot Framework to connect with Unix and database environments for performing multiple transformations and data validations.
  • Onshore Experience: Gained two years of onshore experience in Germany, focusing on client handling and project delivery.
  • Client Handling: Managed client interactions and ensured their requirements were met effectively.
  • Automation Testing: Developed automated test cases and framework based on business requirements.
  • Business/Requirement Analysis: Conducted business and requirement analysis to ensure accurate project implementation.
  • Project Approach and Estimation: Contributed to project approach planning and estimation to ensure timely and efficient delivery.

ETL Tester/ ETL Functional Tester

Cognizant Technology Solution Pvt LTd
11.2012 - 03.2017

Project Requirement: Validation of data at each stage of the ETL process, including source files, staging tables, transformations in the core layer, and the output layer for reporting.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Functional and User Acceptance Testing: Performed comprehensive functional and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
  • SQL Query Development: Wrote SQL queries for testing and troubleshooting issues within data warehouse environment.
  • Test Documentation: Developed detailed test plans, test cases, estimations, and test strategy documents to guide testing process.
  • Defect Management: Tracked, prioritized, and organized defects, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement in data quality and system performance.

Education

Master of Computer Applications -

Sinhgad College
Pune
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Atmiya College
Rajkot
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Testing Tools: HP ALM (QC), qTest, JIRA

  • Databases: DB2, Oracle, Hive, Teradata, SQL Server

  • Utility Tools: SQL Developer, TOAD, SQL Assistant

  • Automation Tools: Robot Framework

  • Programming Languages: Python, Unix, Teradata Parallel Transporter

  • ETL Tools: Informatica

  • Agile Frameworks: Scrum, Kanban

External Certifications

  • 2023 - Teradata Vantage Associate certification 2.3
  • 2021 - Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP 900)
  • 2020 - PCAP - Certified Associate in Python Programming
  • 2019 - Google Cloud Certifications (GCP) from Coursera
  • 2018 - Professional Scrum Master (PSM1)
  • 2013 - IBM DB2 10.1 Fundamentals
  • 2014 - ISTQB- Foundation Level in 2014

Timeline

Test Data Management (TDM) with ETL QA experience

Teradata India Pvt LTd
11.2021 - 09.2023

QA Specialist with ETL experience

Teradata India Pvt LTd
10.2021 - Current

Test Automation Engineer | ETL Test Lead

Cognizant Technology Solution Pvt LTd
04.2017 - 09.2021

ETL Tester/ ETL Functional Tester

Cognizant Technology Solution Pvt LTd
11.2012 - 03.2017

Master of Computer Applications -

Sinhgad College
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Atmiya College
04.2001 -
Pratik MajithiaSenior ETL Data Warehouse QA Tester/Test Data Specialist