Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Disclaimer
Awards
Timeline
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SARAVANAN D. R

Test Lead
Chennai

Summary

A highly skilled professional with 10+ years of experience in software testing, seeking to leverage expertise in automation and manual testing to drive organizational success while enhancing my professional growth.

Over 10 years of experience in Software Testing, including 8+ years in Automation Testing. Proficient in Selenium WebDriver with Java, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD Framework), and Hybrid & Data-Driven Frameworks. Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD). Hands-on experience in MySQL for database testing and Mobile Automation. Expertise in Web Testing, Cross-browser Testing, and Parallel Test Execution using UFT. Extensive experience automating Java, .Net, SAP, Windows, Flex, and Terminal applications using OpenText UFT. Skilled in client communication, requirement gathering, feasibility checks, and product demos from a QA perspective. Leadership experience in mentoring and guiding teams across multiple projects.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Module Lead – Automation

Tata Consultancy Services
02.2022 - Current
  • Designed and developed Hybrid Test Automation Framework using Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG, and Cucumber.
  • Worked on OpenText UFT automation framework (TAFpro).
  • Gained hands-on experience with Functionize and Test Complete for automation.
  • Automated both web and Windows applications.
  • Used Azure DevOps and GitHub for script management.
  • Provided training in APICA performance testing tool.
  • Managed transition from MetLife and multiple vendors to TCS.
  • Worked within Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Test Lead

HCL Technologies
05.2019 - 01.2022
  • Developed test cases in ALM based on user stories for DataMart.
  • Created mobile automation test cases using Microfocus Mobile Center.
  • Automated iOS applications and applications using UI Path.
  • Mitigated automation risks and resolved challenges.

Senior Analyst – Test Engineer

Accenture
11.2018 - 04.2019
  • Led an automation team, ensuring thorough test design and execution.
  • Automated repetitive tasks using Microfocus UFT.
  • Provided regular status reports to stakeholders.
  • Identified and mitigated risks in automation processes.

Associate

Cognizant
07.2016 - 11.2018
  • Conducted feasibility studies, estimation, test design, and execution.
  • Developed scripts across multiple platforms, including Java, .Net, SAP, and Flex.
  • Automated 120 applications for sanity testing.
  • Enhanced Cognizant’s end-to-end automation framework.

Testing & Design Engineer

QDXSoft Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 06.2016
  • Led test automation for QADEX’s food technology systems.
  • Developed automation scripts using HP UFT.
  • Coordinated test automation teams and managed execution.

Associate Software Test Engineer

Datamatics Pvt. Ltd
06.2014 - 03.2015
  • Designed and executed test cases for banking solutions at Bank of America.
  • Conducted regression, functional, and system testing.
  • Created automation scripts using HP UFT.

Education

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) -

Sathyabhama University

BSc - Computer Science

Madras University

Skills

Selenium C#

Certification

HP Certified in UFT, ALM, and Load Runner (CATE9.0)

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge.

Awards

  • Led a core banking transformation project, handling knowledge transition from SMEs.
  • Recognized as 'Pillar of the Month' multiple times.
  • Awarded 'Employee of the Month' and received accolades for outstanding performance.

Timeline

Module Lead – Automation

Tata Consultancy Services
02.2022 - Current

Test Lead

HCL Technologies
05.2019 - 01.2022

Senior Analyst – Test Engineer

Accenture
11.2018 - 04.2019

Associate

Cognizant
07.2016 - 11.2018

Testing & Design Engineer

QDXSoft Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 06.2016

Associate Software Test Engineer

Datamatics Pvt. Ltd
06.2014 - 03.2015

BSc - Computer Science

Madras University

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) -

Sathyabhama University
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