Biking
Sudarsan Murali
QA Test Lead
Chennai
Summary
I am a Test Lead who ensures banking applications work correctly, securely, and reliably. I handle end-to-end testing, both manual and automation, using tools like Selenium and frameworks such as TestNG and Genie. I validate business workflows, check data accuracy, and make sure different banking modules work smoothly together.
I plan testing tasks, support my QA team, help with requirement clarification, and work closely with business analysts, developers, and product owners. I prepare test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure accurate test coverage and smooth releases under Agile delivery.
I have strong experience in performance testing, including load and stress testing using JMeter, ensuring scalability, responsiveness, and production readiness for BFSI systems. I communicate clearly, work as a team player, and focus on continuous improvement, delivering high-quality, stable, and secure applications.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Test Lead
Tech Mahindra
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered for multiple Standard Chartered Bank applications, managing end-to-end testing, and ensuring 100% release readiness across each sprint.
- Performed automation testing using Selenium, TestNG, Eclipse, IntelliJ, and Postman, reducing manual regression effort by 30%.
- Executed cross-application and integration testing across core banking systems, ensuring workflow consistency and accurate data movement between modules.
- Supported the QA team with requirement clarification, prioritization, technical assistance, and defect triage to improve test quality and clarity.
- Contributed individually through automation scripting, functional execution, system validation, and workflow testing for critical banking modules.
- Coordinated with product owners, business analysts, and developers to drive quality, communication, and faster defect resolution.
- Participated in Agile ceremonies and improved QA practices, ensuring compliant and reliable release outcomes for banking applications.
Team Lead
Congruent Solutions
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Led QA activities for financial and retirement management systems with 8+ years of experience in the U.S. retirement domain.
- Performed manual and automation testing using Selenium, TestNG, and JIRA, ensuring accurate functional and regression validation.
- Established full performance, load, and stress testing using JMeter with 2 years of expertise, increasing system scalability and stability for BFSI applications.
- Managed complete test cycles, requirement reviews, defect triage, data validation, and release readiness for secure and compliant platforms.
- Mentored QA teams, coordinated cross-functional efforts, and strengthened Agile delivery through improved test strategies and collaboration.
- Increased product reliability and customer confidence by validating performance, enhancing coverage, and supporting continuous improvement.
Senior Software Test Engineer
Congruent Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Reviewed Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Customer Use Cases, Functional Solution Approach (FSA), and Functional Design Documents (FDD) to understand requirements and create detailed test plans.
- Planned and monitored end-to-end testing activities for Order Management systems using Azure DevOps, including test execution, reporting, and defect lifecycle management.
- Managed QA responsibilities for project delivery, including task planning, cross-team coordination, work assignment, and resource allocation involving stakeholders from the USA headquarters and client teams.
- Participated in functional design reviews with Product Management and Development teams for upcoming releases, ensuring complete clarity on scope, functionality, and business expectations.
- Authored detailed test cases, test scripts, and test scenarios aligned with functional and design specifications, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
- Executed simulation of real-world business workflows during various test phases, including System Testing, Certification Testing, and Regression Testing, ensuring accuracy and functional stability.
- Performed validation and verification of application behavior against expected outcomes, reporting defects, enhancements, and usability concerns with detailed analysis.
- Conducted performance testing using JMeter for 2 years, validating system responsiveness, scalability, load capacity, and stress behavior across core modules.
- Successfully executed load, stress, and endurance testing using JMeter, generated performance reports, identified bottlenecks, and collaborated with the development team for optimization and release readiness.
- Ensured performance certification before production release, contributing to smooth deployment and stable performance of business-critical financial applications.
Test Engineer
Mobizent Software Technologies
08.2014 - 01.2020
- Software Tester actively worked on activities and test execution for multiple U.S. government and commercial projects, including Ticketing Applications for Police Departments, Housing Authority (HACP), New York Taxi & Limo Commission (TLC), NFC solutions for TWIC credentials, and Biometric Ticketing systems (2014–2020).
- Reviewed BRDs, FSAs, FDDs, and customer use cases to develop detailed test plans, ensuring clarity of scope and full functional coverage.
- Managed end-to-end manual and mobile testing across Android and iOS platforms, validating workflow accuracy, usability, and cross-environment stability.
- Coordinated QA efforts with clients, onsite teams in the USA, product owners, and developers, including work assignment, resource allocation, reporting, and release readiness.
- Authored test cases, test scripts, and test scenarios; executed simulation of real-world business cases across System, Certification, and Regression testing cycles.
- Verified application behavior against expected results, reported defects with detailed analysis, collaborated for fixes, and supported continuous improvement across all tested applications.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Kumararani Meena Mutthaiah College of Arts&Science
Chennai06.2009
Skills
Performance testing
Additional Information
I am interested in travelling. I've gone on solo bike trips to Ladakh and several other places
Interests
Cooking
Movies
Timeline
Test Lead
Tech Mahindra
08.2024 - Current
Team Lead
Congruent Solutions
04.2023 - 08.2024
Senior Software Test Engineer
Congruent Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - 03.2023
Test Engineer
Mobizent Software Technologies
08.2014 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Information Technology
Kumararani Meena Mutthaiah College of Arts&Science
BIKE RIDING
Long-distance bike rider with solo trips from Chennai to Leh–Ladakh and extensive travel across southern India.