Rajesh Gangadharan
Software Test Lead
Ernakulam
Summary
Expertise in the Software Testing sector with an experience of 15 years of effectively managing and delivering key QA Processes. Highly skilled at managing manual testing, automation testing and Test Management. Ardent in handling Selenium web driver based automated test frameworks and excellent reporting skills. Abilities in handling given project successfully under stressful conditions within the stipulated time. Outstanding capabilities demonstrated in handling technological aspects and excellent team management capabilities displayed in implementing ISTQB Test processes. Extensive experience in wide level of Domains like E-Commerce, Content Management, Hospital Management, Service Management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
QA Lead
Encora Labs
Bengaluru
01.2021 - Current
- Regression test suite automation framework creation in using Selenium, TestNG, Java, SQL, Extent Report and Maven. It resulted in saving 90% of manual effort in testing each cycle.
- Integration to UI test automation suite in Azure cloud Pipeline using Jenkins, TFS and Maven . By the way of this integration, we were able to implement Continuous Testing as test scripts run and reports for every code checkin.
- Creation and integration of Web Service testing project using Java, RestAssured, SQL, TestNG, Maven in Azure Pipeline for testing REST Web Services. This helped in reducing manually testing of web services by 90%.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness by prioritizing Performance testing of web services using Jmeter. We were able to identify and report major performance bottlenecks in Web services.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues at creation, planning and execution of test runs at Jira based QA Matrix.
QA Lead
IQVIA
Coimbatore
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Wrote and implemented new QA automation suite with Java and restAssured framework for web testing and Java Selenium for UI testing.
- Implemented OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities security testing suite using Java and ZAP test tool framework.
- Implemented Performance test suite project using JMeter and Java.
QA Lead
Zellis
Kochi
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Creation, management and control of Selenium web driver based Test Automation Framework using Python, RoboFramework, TestNG, Cucumber and Azure pipeline for regression testing in Linux, Solaris, Unix environment.
Test Lead
Williams Lea
Kochi
12.2010 - 01.2019
- Reviewed project specification documentation to create appropriate testing methodologies.
- Developed comprehensive test plans and workforce breakdown structures for complete systems.
- Directed teams completing regression tests to support successful product development stages.
- Created and successfully implemented comprehensive regression test suite with Java and selenium.
Software Test Lead
Ascendum Solutions Ind. Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
12.2008 - 12.2010
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
- Coordinated work with various teams to solve problems and improve efficiency for software testing and automation.
- Directed teams completing regression tests to support successful product development stages.
- Defined, created and controlled testing environments for successful software deliverables.
Senior Test Engineer
Fiserv Ind. Pvt. Ltd
07.2007 - 12.2008
- Coordinate with clients for Deciding Testing Strategies and Approaches
- Responsible for the preparation of High Level and Low level Test Plans
- Report and coordinate with the Project Manager regarding projects and resource allocation.
- Ownership and responsibility of Defect management System and Test Artifact Repository
- Undermining Automation Test Approach for regression suite
- Analyze and provide inputs to user manual & installation manual
- Responsible for Inputting efforts in Process Implementation.
Education
Diploma in computer application - DNIIT
National Institute of Information Technology
Bachelor Of Commerce - Computer Applications
North Eastern Hill University
Skills
Automation Testing using Selenium and Java
Automated Web Service testing using RestAssured and Java
Automated OWASP Security testing using ZAP tool
Cloud Platforms - AWS and Azure
Test Frameworks - TestNG, ExtentReport, Cucumber, Python Robo Framework
Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment - Maven, Jenkins
Performance Testing using JMeter
Certification
Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL-TM) from ISTQB
Timeline
Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL-TM) from ISTQB
02-2022
QA Lead
Encora Labs
01.2021 - Current
QA Lead
IQVIA
12.2019 - 12.2020
QA Lead
Zellis
01.2019 - 10.2019
Certified SAFe Agilist (Leading SAFe 4.5) from Scaled Agile Inc.o Certified SAFe Agilist (Leading SAFe 4.5) from Scaled Agile Inc.
03-2018
Certified Scrum Master(CSM) from SCRUM ALLIANCE
03-2017
Test Lead
Williams Lea
12.2010 - 01.2019
Software Test Lead
Ascendum Solutions Ind. Pvt. Ltd
12.2008 - 12.2010
Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) from QAI, U.S.A.
09-2008
Senior Test Engineer
Fiserv Ind. Pvt. Ltd
07.2007 - 12.2008
Certified Tester from ISTQB
06-2007
Diploma in computer application - DNIIT
National Institute of Information Technology
Bachelor Of Commerce - Computer Applications
North Eastern Hill University