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Sajjad  Safarulla

Sajjad Safarulla

Palakkad, Kerala

Summary

Dedicated and results-oriented Test Lead/Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with 11 years of experience in quality assurance using different testing methodologies, strategies, and techniques in various banking and Insurance-related applications. An expert in testing web-related applications. A specialist in Manual and Automation Testing. Expert in understanding Software Development Life Cycle, Testing Life Cycle, and Test Methodologies. A positive team leader with a strong commitment to the team.

  • 11 Years of Software Quality Assurance development experience as a Senior test engineer and Test Lead.
  • Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of software testing methodologies, test case design, and test execution. Proficient in automation frameworks and tools.
  • Domain Expertise: Solid experience in banking and insurance domains, with a strong understanding of core banking solutions like Finacle.
  • Leadership and Team Management: Led and mentored QA teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • Problem-solving and Analytical Skills: Effectively troubleshoot complex issues and identify root causes.
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficient in end-to-end testing of software products from Requirement Analysis to Test Plan Documentation, Test case designing, Execution Planning, Test Case Execution (SIT, UAT & PRD), and Project Closure Report.
  • Work experience in Web Based Applications, Desktop and Mobile.
  • Functional Knowledge on 'FINACLE' - Core Banking Solution from Infosys.
  • Tested Peripherals related to Core and E-Banking Channels Applications.
  • Involved in Test reporting, Requirement extraction, Analysis, Test Strategy, Test Plan, Scope, Defect management, Test Design, and overall test management.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Lead

2Base Technologies
Kochi
09.2021 - Current
  • Led and mentored a team of 14 QA professionals, fostering a culture of quality and efficiency.
  • Involved in SIT and UAT Testing for Insurance domain applications.
  • Met budget targets through responsible planning and resource allocation.
  • Tested many applications including HCMS (Insurance Agents Application) School Beep(Online classes), LyfOrg(Online Hospital applications), KCPMC (Online bidding application), etc.
  • Involved in all client calls and meetings, including showcase calls, retrospective meetings, etc.

Senior Test Engineer

Wipro technologies
Chennai
02.2013 - 04.2020
  • Worked for more than 7 years as a Senior Project Engineer and Team Lead.
  • Involved in SIT and UAT Testing for Core modules in the Finacle Core banking application.
  • Functional Knowledge of 'FINACLE' - Core Banking Solution from Infosys.
  • Worked in Retail Banking, Cards, and Payments module for 6 years and have very deep knowledge of the same.
  • Worked in the Mobile baking application - Mobile testing for 1.5 years.
  • Tested Peripherals related to Core and E-Banking Channels Applications.
  • Have worked in the Agile methodology of testing.
  • Worked from Onsite and coordinated with the team very well.
  • Involved in Test reporting, Requirement extraction, Analysis, Test Strategy, Test Plan, Scope, Defect management, Test Design, and overall test management.
  • Involved in mobile and device testing for the E-Banking module.
  • Responsible for defining automation scope, driving, and automating the modules by coordination with the offshore team.
  • Involved in UAT / Acceptance testing and post-go-live testing support- E-Banking – Nigeria Implementation.
  • Worked as a team lead of 8 members and drove the functional testing from Offshore.

Education

MS IT -

Vellore Institute of Technology
Chennai, TN
2017

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Sri Krishna College, Coimbatore
Tamilnadu, India
04-2012

Skills

  • Automation Testing ( Selenium with Java) (3 y),
  • Manual Testing (9y)
  • HP QA ALM
  • Agile Methodology
  • JIRA
  • Mobile testing
  • Automation scripting
  • Functional Testing
  • Web Application Testing
  • Defect Management,
  • Risk control
  • Test Case Preparation
  • Standard Test Procedures
  • Research proficiency
  • Release coordination

Timeline

Test Lead

2Base Technologies
09.2021 - Current

Senior Test Engineer

Wipro technologies
02.2013 - 04.2020

MS IT -

Vellore Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Sri Krishna College, Coimbatore
Sajjad Safarulla