Rajkumar Guruswamy
Chennai
Summary
Profile Summary Mainframe Technologies Experience
Experienced QA Test Automation Architect / Manager with over 20 years in the IT industry, specializing in test automation, application development, and team management. Proven expertise in leading high-performing teams, designing automation frameworks, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders, optimizing processes, and implementing cutting-edge technologies to meet business objectives.
Core Competencies:
- Automation Framework Development (Selenium, Appium, Rest Assured, TestNG, Pytest)
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- CI/CD Integration (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GIT)
- Cloud-based Testing (Sauce Labs, AWS)
- API Testing (Postman, SOAPUI, Rest Assured)
- Performance Testing (JMeter)
- Mainframe Application Testing (COBOL, DB2, CICS)
- Stakeholder Management
- Domain Expertise: Insurance (Auto, Home, RSD, Life), Entertainment, Medical
- Extensive experience in IBM Mainframe technologies including COBOL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, JCL.
- In-depth knowledge of Mainframe application development, maintenance, and testing.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Automation Architect
Wipro Technologies, Chennai, India | Client: Edwards Life Sciences, USA
Chennai
08.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded automation framework development to improve test coverage and efficiency.
- Provided strategic recommendations for test process improvements.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business requirements.
- Conducted performance evaluations and technical test design documentation.
- Analyze the use of open-source technologies to enhance software capabilities without incurring additional licensing fees.
- Participate in daily meetings with clients to discuss project direction and milestone achievement.
- Increased engagement by 35% in 6 months. Improved customer satisfaction by 10%.
Associate Manager - QE Team
DXC Technology, Chennai, India | Client: Pacific Life, USA
Chennai
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed testing deliverables for a global onshore and offshore test team (associates and contractors) of test engineers and analysts, providing testing services across the enterprise.
- Led a cross-functional QA team for automation and manual testing of enterprise applications.
- Developed and implemented test strategies, ensuring seamless delivery.
- Significant work experience in leading web app automation development, successfully managing several end-to-end projects.
- Mentored team members, conducted performance reviews, and provided career guidance.
- Increased engagement by 35% in 6 months. Improved customer satisfaction by 10%.
QA Automation Project Lead
DXC Technology, Irvine, USA | Client: Pacific Life, USA
Irvine
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Designed and developed test automation frameworks using Selenium, Java, and Python.
- Integrated test scripts with Azure DevOps release pipelines for continuous testing.
- Created comprehensive test plans and automation test suites.
- Collaborated with development teams to enhance quality and performance.
- Designed and documented REST/HTTP and SOAP APIs, including JSON data formats.
- Conducted load tests using JUnit.
QA Lead
DXC Technology, Los Angeles, USA | Client: AT&T
Los Angeles
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed automation testing efforts for AT&T's customer service applications.
- Led UI and API automation testing using Selenium and Rest Assured.
- Conducted sprint planning and retrospectives in Agile environments.
Senior QA Engineer
DXC Technology, Woodland Hills, USA | Client: Farmers Insurance
Woodland Hills
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed automation scripts for UI and backend testing.
- Oversaw test environment configuration and execution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize test strategies.
Mainframe Developer,Tester and Production Support
DXC Technology, Chennai, India | Client: Farmers Insurance
Chennai, Simi Valle
06.2006 - 12.2014
- Involved in the coding and unit testing using JCL, COBOL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, Xpeditor, and Endevor.
- Resolved production issues and provided batch support.
- Performed cycle testing, and coordinated with QA teams for release deployments.
Junior Developer
Cubic Systems
Chennai
05.2004 - 06.2006
- As a team member, I developed PHP and HTML programs to support the new enhancements.
- Participated in status and review meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Information Technology
Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering
Srivilliputhur04-2004
Skills
Technical skills
- Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Appium, TestNG, Pytest, JMeter
- Programming languages:Java, Python, Shell scripting, VBScript
- API Testing - Rest Assured, SOAP UI, and Postman
- Performance Testing - JUnit, JMeter
- CI/CD Tools: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, SVN
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Sauce Labs
- Databases: SQL, DB2
- Project Management Tools: JIRA, HP ALM
- Mainframe Technologies: JCL, COBOL, DB2, CICS, File-AID, and Xpeditor
Certification
Certifications:
- IBM Mainframe Certified Professional
- Certified Agile Professional
- Certified PEGA System Architect 7.2
- Microsoft AZ-900 Cloud Fundamentals
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
QA Automation Architect
Wipro Technologies, Chennai, India | Client: Edwards Life Sciences, USA
08.2024 - Current
Associate Manager - QE Team
DXC Technology, Chennai, India | Client: Pacific Life, USA
10.2022 - 07.2024
QA Automation Project Lead
DXC Technology, Irvine, USA | Client: Pacific Life, USA
09.2019 - 10.2022
QA Lead
DXC Technology, Los Angeles, USA | Client: AT&T
08.2017 - 09.2019
Senior QA Engineer
DXC Technology, Woodland Hills, USA | Client: Farmers Insurance
01.2015 - 08.2017
Mainframe Developer,Tester and Production Support
DXC Technology, Chennai, India | Client: Farmers Insurance
06.2006 - 12.2014
Junior Developer
Cubic Systems
05.2004 - 06.2006
Certifications:
- IBM Mainframe Certified Professional
- Certified Agile Professional
- Certified PEGA System Architect 7.2
- Microsoft AZ-900 Cloud Fundamentals
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Information Technology
Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering
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