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Sankaranarayanan Duraiswamy

Chennai

Summary

A results-driven IT strategist and automation engineer with over 10 years of proven success in delivering innovative IT development and operations solutions across various industries, including Banking, Technology, Retail, and Pharma. Expert in driving IT strategies with a keen focus on adopting and integrating efficient technologies, such as Conversational AI and BOT testing automation.

  • Possesses strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with deep technical knowledge of systems in both production and non-production environments.
  • Extensive experience in bot development for diverse applications, including HR, Banking, Insurance, ITSM, and E-Commerce.
  • Adept at thriving in fast-paced, 24/7, deadline-driven environments.
  • Ensures that incident, problem, change management, escalation, and performance metrics consistently meet agreed SLAs in a globally distributed cloud infrastructure."

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Test Lead

Mphasis
Hyderabad
09.2023 - Current
  • Proactively communicated risks and issues related to conversational AI testing to project stakeholders, ensuring transparency throughout the testing lifecycle.
  • Conducted root cause analysis for each defect identified in conversational AI interactions, providing insights into potential improvements in AI response accuracy and user experience.
  • Contributed to the continuous improvement of conversational AI testing processes by identifying and addressing areas for optimization.
  • Reviewed conversational AI requirements and design documents to ensure clarity and comprehensive coverage for effective test planning.
  • Participated in sprint planning meetings to align conversational AI testing efforts with broader project goals and development cycles.
  • Consistently met deadlines by maintaining strong organizational skills and diligently following through on assigned tasks in conversational AI testing.
  • Evaluated new testing tools and methodologies for conversational AI, recommending solutions that enhanced productivity and maintained high-quality standards.
  • Enhanced the quality of conversational AI by meticulously executing test cases, analyzing AI responses, and identifying defects to improve the overall interaction experience.

Associate Test Lead

Kore.ai
Hyderabad
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Developed test plans and strategies for software applications based on business requirements.
  • Lead a team of testers in executing manual, automated and performance testing.
  • Analyzed the application architecture to identify areas of focus during testing.
  • Performed functional, system, regression and acceptance tests.
  • Conducted reviews of test artifacts such as test plans, test cases, data sets.
  • Implemented best practices for developing effective automated tests.

Senior Test Engineer

Kore.ai
Hyderabad
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Performed functional, system, integration, regression, of the chat bot applications.
  • Conducted reviews of test cases with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Worked closely with developers in resolving complex issues related to software functionality.
  • Monitored application performance in order to identify potential issues or bottlenecks that could affect user experience.

Testing Engineer

Kore.ai
Hyderabad
11.2018 - 01.2019

Angular Developer

Rapportyk Technologies (OPC) Private Limited
Chennai
03.2017 - 11.2018
  • Worked closely with UX designers to ensure a consistent user experience across all platforms.
  • Collaborated with backend developers to integrate RESTful APIs into the application.
  • Implemented authentication and authorization using JSON Web Tokens.

Quality Assurance Test Engineer

Nsolutionz
NSOLUTIONZ
04.2014 - 01.2017
  • Analyzed requirements, designed, implemented and documented test cases.
  • Developed and executed test plans for software applications to ensure product quality.
  • Verified bug fixes and tracked defects using bug tracking systems.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

Madras University
Chnnai
02-2023

MBA - Finance

Madras University
Chennai
10-2014

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

Madras University
Chennai
09-2012

Skills

  • Test case development
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Test Planning
  • Writing test scripts
  • Manual Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Regression testing management
  • Experience with Agile methodologies
  • Regression Testing
  • Continuous deployment
  • Defect tracking
  • Integration Testing
  • Security Testing
  • Automation scripting

Affiliations

  • As a Conversational AI Tester, I ensure the delivery of high-quality, user-centric chatbot experiences by meticulously testing and refining AI interactions. Outside of my professional role, I’m actively involved in a local tech meetup group, where I lead discussions on AI ethics and emerging technologies. I also practice mindfulness and yoga, which help me maintain focus and clarity, particularly during intensive testing cycles. Balancing my passion for AI testing with community engagement and personal well-being showcases my ability to manage various aspects of my life effectively.

Certification

  • I was honored with the Spotlight Award for my exceptional contributions to the successful launch of a high-priority chatbot project, demonstrating my commitment to quality and innovation. Additionally, I received the Super Star Award in recognition of consistently exceeding testing targets and playing a pivotal role in enhancing the overall performance and accuracy of our conversational AI systems. These awards reflect my dedication to excellence and my ability to drive impactful results within the team.

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Associate Test Lead

Mphasis
09.2023 - Current

Associate Test Lead

Kore.ai
09.2022 - 09.2023

Senior Test Engineer

Kore.ai
01.2020 - 01.2022

Testing Engineer

Kore.ai
11.2018 - 01.2019

Angular Developer

Rapportyk Technologies (OPC) Private Limited
03.2017 - 11.2018

Quality Assurance Test Engineer

Nsolutionz
04.2014 - 01.2017

Master of Science - Information Technology

Madras University

MBA - Finance

Madras University

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

Madras University
Sankaranarayanan Duraiswamy