RAMAN KATWAL
Hyderabad
Summary
Test Architect preparing test automation solution, designing automation frameworks and leading the implementation of test strategy, test plans & test execution of all the products falling under TQA. Backed by strong credentials including a computer science degree, Six Sigma Green Belt and ISTQB certificate: an advanced command of testing suites, agile methodologies, and monitoring tools.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Test Manager
Franklin Templeton Investments
Hyderabad
07.2019 - Current
- Tools and Technology : Bamboo CI/CD, BitBucket, Git, HP UFT, VBScript, Protractor, Jasmine, SoapUI, Selenium, Core Java, Cucumber BDD, TestNG, Hybrid Automation framework, JIRA and QTest, Implemented CI/CD using Bamboo and BitBucket project plans
- Implemented Automated suite to test 200+ API’s using SoapUI Tool
- Implemented Sanity, Smoke and Regression suits to deliver product faster to market
- Implemented Automation strategy and framework for complex projects
- Delivered Test Strategy, High Level Testing scope and Demo’s to the stakeholders
- Successfully reduced the Regression Cycle time from 25 hours to 1 hours (90% savings)
- Successfully delivered 99% DDP post go live
- Preparing test automation solution, designing automation frameworks and lead the implementation of test strategy, test plans & test execution of all the products falling under TQA
- Experience of the full software project lifecycle (waterfall, agile, DevOps) and a technical appreciation of IT systems and solutions
- Collaborate with product teams to strategize & align long term solution for test automation including roadmap, tools, framework & approach
- Product evaluation, POC Planning and Execution and recommendation to tools team.
Associate Director
UBS Business Solutions
Pune
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Cash Equities EMEA F2B Testing (Test Lead)
- Tools and Technology : TestComplete, Core Java and Groovy, Python, Hybrid Automation framework, VBScript, UNIX, Putty, JIRA and X-ray Plugin, FIX Messaging Protocol, FIX Client Onboarding and Certification
- MiFID II regulations testing for EMEA F2B application
- BREXIT change testing for EU trade applications
- FinFrag regulatory testing for TR (transaction reporting)
- Market Mandatory testing for EMEA F2B applications
- Market Access testing for all EU exchange gateways
- FIX Message writing and testing in UAT
- FIX logs validation and verification in exchange gateways and proxies
- Writing new test cases for the Order Management System (OMS) in UAT
- Implementation of Automation framework and execution using Python and Groovy
- POC for Stakeholder Management and Reporting for the entire team
- Recruitment, resource on-boarding and onsite-offshore knowledge transfer (KT)
Senior Associate
Cognizant Technologies
Hyderabad
11.2012 - 07.2018
Software Development Analyst
Dell, Perot Systems Pte. Ltd
04.2009 - 11.2012
Application Developer (IS Trainee)
WeP Peripherals
Bangalore
10.2007 - 03.2009
- Delivery of training and help documents in the fields of my expertise to the colleagues
- PAR (Price Approval Request) – Application Development & Support (Production/UAT)
- Tools and Technology : C#, VB.NET, SQL Server 2000 & 2005, Microstrategy Reporting
Education
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications
Bangalore University
Bangaluru06.2007
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Applications
Punjab Technical University
Jalandhar06.2004
Six Sigma Green belt ISTQB Foundation Level Certified Completed .NET Training successfully from Times Technologies -
Skills
- Test Planning
- Project Management
- Team Leadership Abilities
- Quality Assurance
- Defect Tracking and Reporting
- Team Collaboration
- Requirements Analysis
- Software Compatibility Testing
- Software Functionality Feedback
- Performance Testing
- Client Requirements
- Decision-Making
- Manual Testing
- QA Reporting
- Test Plans and Test Methodologies
- Root Cause Analysis
- Automation Scripting
- Android Software Development Kit
- Automated Testing Frameworks
- Continuous-Integration Testing
- Security Testing
- Agile Best Practices
- Scenarios and Use Cases
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Punjabi
Proficient
C2
Accomplishments
- Implements E2E Automated Regression suites covering Web, API, Mobile Apps and Non-functional test requirements from 24 hours to 8 hours(66% savings).
- Collaborated and Implemented Franklin Enterprise Cloud(pCloudy) Mobile Lab solution and leading all the technical feature enhancement & platform support.
- Delivered Mobile Regression Suite cycle time reduction from 16 hours to 8 hours(50% savings) by using the new FT Enterprise Mobile Lab.
- Regression Cycle time reduction from 25 hours to 1 hours (90% savings).
Timeline
Senior Test Manager
Franklin Templeton Investments
07.2019 - Current
Associate Director
UBS Business Solutions
07.2018 - 06.2019
Senior Associate
Cognizant Technologies
11.2012 - 07.2018
Software Development Analyst
Dell, Perot Systems Pte. Ltd
04.2009 - 11.2012
Application Developer (IS Trainee)
WeP Peripherals
10.2007 - 03.2009
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications
Bangalore University
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Applications
Punjab Technical University
Six Sigma Green belt ISTQB Foundation Level Certified Completed .NET Training successfully from Times Technologies -
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