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Saranya Swamynathan

COIMBATORE

Summary

Result driven professional with IT experience of 7+ years of professional experience in Enterprise application and testing with extensive knowledge of Automation Framework Design & Implementation under reputed IT firms as SDET. Worked Onsite(USA) with direct clients and actively participated in all the project meetings to set and meet quality benchmarks and due dates. Certified AZ-900 and AI-900 professional. Expertise in developing automation frameworks with Selenium WebDriver using Java / C# and .Net framework for UI and API automation. Experience in Manual & Automated Testing of GUI, API and functional aspects of Client - server and Web based Applications on multiple levels of SDLC and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). Good experience in creating test scripts using Cucumber Framework. Good experience in Data-Driven and Hybrid Testing using Excel and Apache PoE. Experience in automating test cases using TestNG, Junit and Cucumber QUnit, TFS Coded UI scripting and execution. Experience in Agile practices including SCRUM, Kanban, and Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD). Confidential ended stand-up calls on daily basis and had two/three/four week Sprints in Agile Methodology. Expert skills in HP ALM(Quality Center)/JIRA/VersionOne/Rally/Azure tools for Planning, Reporting and Defect tracking. Performed Database Testing with SQL and automated Data Validations using JDBC. Conduct test case reviews, provide project related status reporting, coordinate all release planning and lead the testing team through all project phases. Performed functional testing of web services using SOAPUI and RESTful web services. Added assertions to validate the XML or WSDL file. Maintained the Selenium & JAVA automation code and resources in configuration management tools like GitHub/SVN/GitBash/Tortoise GIT/AzureDevops Pipeline repository over the time for improvements and new features. Trained in Cloud computing - AWS solution Architect Associate, ASTQB Software Quality Analyst, Core Java and Selenium WebDriver Automation Tools and certification in progress. Expertise in JD Edwards technical support consultant, handling technical JDE issue apart from standard JDE modules like Sales Order, Purchasing and Inventory. Has complete exposure to methodologies and project life cycle for Implementation, Support and Testing projects and handled E2E deployment. Trained in One World E1- Tables, Business views, Forms, Reports and Business Functions. Highly motivated, adaptable, detail and result oriented individual, with strong focus on the quality. Ability to prioritize and schedule multiple tasks on a day-to-day basis. Good communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to deal with people with conflicting needs. Experience in working with Groups, Business Users as well as Senior Management. Identified and removed roadblocks throughout the project lifecycle management. Proven skills in completing black, white and grey box tests. Background writing and implementing test cases, developing testing plans and identifying use cases. Fully versed in complete SDLC. Versatile SDET Engineer adept at testing and validating cloud-based, on-premise and hybrid solutions. Incorporates data from all available sources to create holistic images of product and software performance. Accomplished creator of automated and manual test frameworks guaranteed to produce exceptional customer satisfaction levels.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SDET

Zensar Technologies
02.2022 - Current
  • Test Scenarios and Test cases designing using black box testing techniques based on the system requirements
  • Conducted Functional Testing (System Test and System Integration Testing), Regression Testing, Unit testing, Performance testing and API testing using Postman and UI
  • Created API Automation scripts and run the testcases in Docker.
  • Optimized test coverage for better product performance and reliability.
  • Improved software quality by designing and implementing comprehensive test plans and test cases.
  • Enhanced product stability by executing functional, integration, and regression tests.
  • Ensured seamless user experience by conducting thorough usability testing on various platforms.
  • Assisted in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for accelerated delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Informed decision-making process by producing accurate reports on software quality metrics during project milestones.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies to identify potential improvements in existing test methodologies or tools usage within the organization.
  • Increased overall test efficiency by maintaining an organized repository of test cases, scripts, and supporting documentation.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, tools, and techniques to ensure continued excellence in SDET practices.
  • Boosted release efficiency by collaborating with developers to resolve defects in a timely manner.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives, participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to developers.
  • Enhanced end-user satisfaction with rigorous performance testing under various load conditions for optimal responsiveness and stability.
  • Minimized risks associated with new feature releases through diligent risk analysis and mitigation strategies.
  • Executed regression test procedures and automated test suites to shorten diagnostic timeframes.
  • Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.
  • Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.
  • Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
  • Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
  • Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.

Senior Automation Test Analyst

Zerp Labs Information Technology and Services
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Clear understanding of Business and System Requirements and transformed in to Test Scenarios, Test Cases, Test Steps and Test Data Requirements
  • Worked closely with developers within scrum team and attended daily stand up meeting to finish tasks based on estimation
  • Involved in Developing Test Cases and Test Condition based on the Scenarios
  • Compared and analyzed actual results with expected results and reported the deviations to appropriate individuals for resolution
  • Performed API testing using SOAPUI and database testing to confirm all the data is being migrated to the specified tables.

Automatio Test Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Clear understanding of Business and System Requirements and transformed in to Test Scenarios, Test Cases, Test Steps and Test Data Requirements for the WebServices Gateway functionalities
  • Worked closely with developers within scrum team and attended daily stand up meeting to finish tasks based on estimation
  • Involved in Developing Test Cases and Test Condition based on the Scenarios and export into QC and Rally
  • Re-Testing and Regression Testing on the Logged Defects and update the new status
  • Knowledge Transition to new team members with project scope, process, business application flow and testing deliverance's
  • XML preparation & Validation in SOAP UI
  • Requirement analysis and tracking on requirement change on a daily basis
  • Preparation of Test Design and Test matrix
  • Involved in manual and automation testing based on agile role
  • Conducted Integration testing between different applications and software, testing Web services, knowledge on XML and debugging XML data like SOAP request and response using Gateway utility tool
  • Experience in all phases of the project development life cycle SDLC including strategic Planning, Designing, Programming, with focus on TESTING, Production and Documentation
  • Assigning task to the team and doing functional testing of Web application
  • Detecting critical defects during QA phase and monitoring and document the defects and conduct Defect meetings with development and testing teams and discuss the defects and its root cause
  • Responsible for on time and quality deliverance's, preparing day-to-day testing status report, weekly status report for the upper level management also participated in requirement enhancing
  • Provided the production support for the customers till the warranty period
  • Conducting business demo after every release and responsible for testing and implementing service oriented architecture
  • Shared my understanding of the systems intended structure and behavior with fellow testers and stakeholders
  • Used Version control systems like SVN and defect tracking tools like Quality Center and Rally.
  • Identified appropriate situations for implementing test automation, accounting for situations where automated testing was counterproductive.
  • Discussed requirements and processes with project managers and developers.
  • Applied Agile Delivery methods to simplify testing process decisions through iterative development.

Automation Tester

Tata America International Corporation
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • Written test scenarios in Feature file and the executed through the Step Definition file.
  • Reading and writing data from excel using Apache Poi. Used Apache POI API to register the test data from the excel sheet.
  • Checking compatibility of applications for dynamic and static content under various cross browsers using HTML IDs and XPATH in Selenium.
  • Performed parameterization of the automated test scripts in Selenium to check how the application performs against multiple sets of data Contributed in developing Automation Framework that uses Java, Selenium WebDriver and JUnit.
  • Used MAVEN for build management, GIT as source repository and Jenkins for Continuous Integration of the builds.
  • Extensively used Page Object Model design and page navigation framework for readable test script and easy maintenance from developer perspectives.
  • Implemented automated Processes & scheduled using Autosys.
  • Checked the data flow through the front end to backend and used SQL queries, to extract the data from the database.
  • Provided reports on automation coverage, issues and prospects for the whole team to testing services.
  • Created and executed the smoke tests in the pre-production and "go live" environment.
  • Used Version One Agile Project Management tool for creating user stories, test cases, tracking defects and performed task based on estimation for sprint work.
  • Attended walkthroughs and review meetings with Business analysts and development teams.
  • Worked closely with the Product Owner, Design Lead, and Testers in order to deliver the tasks in time and with the expected quality
  • Convene and facilitate daily and weekly status meetings with the Product leadership team.
  • Executed parallel browser testing on various machines using Selenium Web Driver and performed CROSS Browser testing.
  • Run Defect Trailing and Review the Test Scenarios/ Test Cases with Business
  • Assisted Development team members in effective unit testing by providing the necessary environment to speed up the release process to QA, this increases the quality of the builds entering QA for system test and the final build released to the customer.
  • Involved in the regression test planning for the project and identified the critical regression tests
  • Executed the automated regression test cases during every release and also executed the daily regression test suites

Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies
03.2010 - 02.2012
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Designed programs to automate processing and to get data in CERPS supported format.
  • Configured FASTR reports to support these programs, developed to get the extract.
  • Involved in Unit testing and system testing of the solution development.
  • Documented the test cases for the tested interfaces.
  • Tested all the Interfaces (both Inbound and out Bound) in the new AS400 server US1SA6P4.
  • Prepared strategy of testing to ensure the interfacing systems.
  • Documented the test cases for the tested interfaces.
  • Conducted Defect triage meeting to ensure Defect cycle to closure coordinating with the development team.
  • Modified Windows PC Code which was the Middleware for JDE and other systems.
  • Provided continued testing support for all applications running in the new server, post migration.

Education

PGDBA - Accounting And Finance

Symbiosis University
Pune, India
05.2014

Bachelor of Engineering Technology -

AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM
Coimbatore, India
05.2009

High School Diploma -

Suburban Higher Secondary School
Coimbatore, India
05.2005

Skills

  • Java
  • C#
  • DB2/400
  • MS SQL server
  • JIRA
  • VersionOne
  • HP ALM(Quality Center)
  • BugZilla
  • Rally
  • Azure
  • OS/400
  • Windows
  • LINUX
  • EC2
  • Maven
  • Net
  • Jenkins
  • GIT
  • Putty
  • WinScp
  • Tortoise SVN
  • REST Assured
  • REST API
  • JSON
  • SOAPUI
  • Azure DevOps
  • Junit
  • Cucumber
  • Selenium
  • Mercury QTP 82
  • TestNG
  • NUnit
  • PostMan
  • AZ900
  • AI900

Academic Chronicle

  • PGDBA(Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration) in Finance, 2014, Symbiosis University, Pune, Maharashtra, 67%
  • B Tech, 2009, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, 8/10
  • Higher Secondary education, 2005, The Suburban higher secondary school, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, 89%
  • AWS – Solution Architect Associate, 2018, In Progress, 66.6%
  • AI 900, 2023, Percipio Certified, 74%
  • AZ 900, 2023, Microsoft Certified, 83.5%

Certification

  • AZ900 Microsoft Certified
  • AI900 Percipio Certified

Timeline

SDET

Zensar Technologies
02.2022 - Current

Senior Automation Test Analyst

Zerp Labs Information Technology and Services
08.2021 - 11.2021

Automatio Test Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2020 - 08.2021

Automation Tester

Tata America International Corporation
10.2018 - 09.2019

Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies
03.2010 - 02.2012

PGDBA - Accounting And Finance

Symbiosis University

Bachelor of Engineering Technology -

AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM

High School Diploma -

Suburban Higher Secondary School
Saranya Swamynathan