Ramachandran V
Chennai
Summary
With over 8 years of comprehensive experience in manual and automation software testing, this professional has successfully navigated every stage of the testing lifecycle. Expertise lies in utilizing a range of tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, JIRA, and HP ALM. Leveraging industry-leading testing methodologies and tools, consistently delivers exceptional results and ensures the smooth functioning of software systems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Test Lead
HCL Technologies
08.2021 - Current
- Successfully worked on a banking project for Wells Fargo Bank
- Followed agile methodology, participating in various agile ceremonies such as Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, and Sprint Retrospectives (more than 100 meetings)
- Collaborated closely with the client, securing approval for the framework developed by our team
- Developed the Cucumber BDD Automation framework for the current project using Selenium WebDriver, enhancing test efficiency by 40%
- Utilized JIRA as a Test Management tool to execute and manage over 200 test cases
- Managed the defect lifecycle, reporting and resolving defects in each release (over 50 defects)
- Maintained and updated existing TestNG scripts to accommodate application changes, ensuring up-to-date testing coverage
- Automated approximately 60% of manual test cases, significantly reducing manual testing effort
- Reviewed and consolidated team members' scripts to ensure consistency and quality, enhancing overall test script reliability
- Participated in various HCL Tech recruitment drives, covering both experienced professionals and fresher (interviewed more than 20 candidates)
Project Associate - QA
Cognizant technologies
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Enhanced the automation framework using Selenium for an educational web application project, improving test efficiency by 35%
- Independently developed over 30 scripts for new enhancements in the project, receiving appreciation from the client
- Managed the project as the sole automation team member, successfully handling all responsibilities
- Engaged in automation script development, maintenance, and regression execution, covering over 150 test cases
- Attended daily status calls and reported the automation team's status
- Prepared and shared daily status reports with the Project Manager (over 200 reports)
- Maintained and updated existing scripts to accommodate application changes, ensuring continuous testing coverage
- Communicated directly with the client on a daily basis, fostering strong collaboration and timely feedback
- Participated in the project knowledge transition phase, ensuring a smooth handover of responsibilities
Software Test Engineer
Srinsoft technologies
07.2016 - 12.2019
- Worked on various projects and products at Srinsoft Technologies, contributing to over 10 successful project deliveries
- Acquired expertise in both functional and automation testing concepts, significantly improving testing efficiency by 30%
- Engaged in different phases of functional testing, including requirement analysis, test case preparation, test execution, and defect logging, handling over 300 test cases
- Participated in daily team calls, providing updates on execution and defect status
- Supported the sales team by working during US hours to deliver product demos to customers, contributing to the closure of 5 major deals
- As an automation tester, responsible for script maintenance, execution, and result reporting, enhancing automation coverage by 40%
- Conducted sanity testing, regression testing, and end-to-end (E2E) testing, covering over 200 test scenarios
- Achieved the 'Emerging Player of the Year' award at Srinsoft Technologies by implementing rigorous testing protocols that enhanced software quality, leading to a 30% reduction in post-release defects over an 18-month period
Education
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Sri Ramanujar Engineering College
Skills
- Selenium WebDriver
- Core Java
- JIRA
- Postman
- HP ALM
- Cucumber
- Test NG
- Jenkins
- Agile Methodologies
- Rest API
Certification
- AWS Certified Generative AI Essential (Business) Badge
- Udemy Certified REST API Automation Tester
- AWS Certified Generative AI Essential Technical professional
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge and I take full responsibility for its accuracy.
Awards
Emerging Player of the Year, Srinsoft Technologies, Awarded for implementing rigorous testing protocols that enhanced software quality, leading to a 30% reduction in post-release defects over an 18-month period.
Timeline
Test Lead
HCL Technologies
08.2021 - Current
Project Associate - QA
Cognizant technologies
12.2019 - 08.2021
Software Test Engineer
Srinsoft technologies
07.2016 - 12.2019
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Sri Ramanujar Engineering College