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VAISHALI THIRUVENGADAM

VAISHALI THIRUVENGADAM

Quality Assurance Engineer
Trichy

Summary

Experienced Quality Assurance Engineer with 3.5+ years of expertise in software quality assurance. Proficient in manual and automation testing methods, designing and executing test cases, identifying defects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve product quality. Dedicated to continuous improvement, process optimization, and delivering top-notch, user-centric software products.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Associate

Cognizant
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed automation test scripts using Selenium, covering 80% of regression test cases.
  • Implemented data-driven testing using TestNG and Excel, reducing test execution time by 40%.
  • Maintained and updated automation test suites, ensuring they remained relevant and effective.
  • Spearheaded weekly QA sync-up calls, coordinating with team members to discuss project updates, address concerns, and assign tasks.
  • Conducted knowledge transfer (KT) sessions for new team members, ensuring smooth onboarding and supporting them for 1-2 sprints.
  • Facilitated organizational communication by sending weekly emails to collect updates from team members, consolidating, and reporting to management.

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Initiated automation efforts, developed scripts to improve testing efficiency by 25% and reduced manual effort.
  • Successfully executed all test cases within tight deadlines, maintaining high testing standards.
  • Provided ad-hoc QA support to other teams, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork.
  • Delivered a demo to the production support team, showcasing the key features and changes in the current release.
  • Won the MVP award among the team, recognizing outstanding contributions and dedication to project success.

Programmer Analyst Trainee

Cognizant
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and developed a comprehensive understanding of the software application.
  • Designed and developed test cases to ensure thorough coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Executed manual tests, identified and reported defects, and collaborated with development teams to resolve issues.
  • Participated in all agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos.
  • Worked closely with senior team members to gain knowledge of automation frameworks and set up test environments.

Education

B.E. - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Saranathan College of Engineering
Trichy, Tamil Nadu
04-2021

Skills

  • Java programming
  • Selenium automation testing
  • TestNG framework expertise
  • Data driven framework
  • Keyword driven framework
  • Proficient in Cucumber BDD frameworks
  • Maven project management
  • Continuous integration with Jenkins
  • Version control systems - GIT
  • Software manual testing
  • Mobile app testing - Android, iOS
  • Test plan creation
  • Manual test case preparation
  • Software development tools: JIRA, confluence
  • Defect tracking and reporting
  • Proficient in agile practices
  • Agile project management - Rally
  • Experience with API testing tools
  • C and Python proficiency
  • GCP
  • AWS

Certification

Google Cloud Digital Leader

Soft skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Initiative and Proactiveness
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership Potential
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving Attitude

Timeline

Associate

Cognizant
10.2023 - Current

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant
08.2022 - 10.2023

Programmer Analyst Trainee

Cognizant
08.2021 - 08.2022

B.E. - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Saranathan College of Engineering

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