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Vidhya Rajendran

Test Manager/Senior Quality Specialist
Bangalore

Summary

QA professional with experience in leading testing teams and driving quality assurance initiatives across various high-impact projects. Expertise in Agile methodologies, stakeholder management, and test planning enables the delivery of seamless software solutions. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, develop comprehensive testing strategies, and enhance system reliability. Skilled in utilizing tools such as JIRA and AWS Snowflake to streamline processes and maximize efficiency. Committed to fostering collaboration and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Quality Automation Specialist

Natwest
09.2023 - Current
  • Led and delivered multiple end-to-end testing projects on for complex Database and Banking applications.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive Quality Control process, resulting in a 100% improvement in product quality.
  • Conducted rigorous data validation and integrity checks across diverse database platforms, including Oracle to Oracle, Oracle to Snowflake, Oracle to AWS Athena, and Oracle to SQL Server.
  • Interpreted and translated stakeholder requirements into actionable testing strategies; collaborated on data selection and scenario development aligned with business goals.
  • Authored detailed Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Scenarios, and Test Completion Reports for consistent stakeholder communication and project traceability.
  • Maintained proactive communication by reporting testing status and actively participating in Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, and Retrospectives.
  • Designed and rolled out a robust Quality Assurance framework, ensuring all deliverables consistently met the highest quality standards.

Associate Manager

Accenture Technology Solutions
12.2021 - 09.2023
  • Led an offshore testing team to successfully deliver a critical data platform re-platforming project—migrating from Tera data to a cloud-based architecture—on time and within budget.
  • Provided technical guidance and translated business requirements into actionable testing strategies for the offshore QA team.
  • Actively participated in requirement analysis sessions and business requirement walk through to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
  • Represented the QA team in defect triage meetings and scrum calls, providing timely updates and risk assessments.
  • Developed key testing artifacts, including Test Strategy, Test Scenarios, and Test Data sets.
  • Executed and monitored Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipeline jobs and validated post-load data integrity in Snowflake.

Assistant Consultant

Tata Consultancy Services
02.2011 - 12.2021
  • Led a cross-functional team of testers and developers to identify and resolve critical bugs ahead of release, significantly improving release stability and time-to-market.
  • Designed, implemented, and maintained a comprehensive suite of regression and functional test cases, ensuring high software quality and coverage.
  • Developed realistic test scenarios simulating real-time conditions, leading to enhanced system reliability and reduced production issues.
  • Conducted extensive API and database testing to validate Consent-related requirements and ensure data integrity across systems.
  • Executed end-to-end system testing for Consent workflows, identifying impact areas for any changes and providing actionable insights to stakeholders.

Technical Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • As a Quality Assurance engineer responsible of handling design and testing of Small Changes module.
  • Developed and maintained quality metrics for tracking and measuring product performance.
  • Created clear, detailed bug reports that led to the successful resolution of defects.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify and address underlying issues in the software.
  • Impact analysis of the client requirement for Project planning, time and resource estimation of the project.

Software Engineer

3i-Infotech
07.2007 - 11.2009
  • Technical support to converting PL/SQL code to Java.
  • Providing knowledge transfer of requirements to technical team.

Education

B.E - Computer Science

Skills

  • Data Warehousing Testing

Test automation

Oracle SQL

AWS Snowflake

Defect tracking

Github

Requirement Analysis

Python

SQL developer

Stakeholder management

Certification

AZ-900- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Cloud

Awards

  • On the Spot Award
  • Service and Commitment Award

Timeline

Quality Automation Specialist

Natwest
09.2023 - Current

Associate Manager

Accenture Technology Solutions
12.2021 - 09.2023

Assistant Consultant

Tata Consultancy Services
02.2011 - 12.2021

Technical Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2010 - 01.2011

Software Engineer

3i-Infotech
07.2007 - 11.2009

B.E - Computer Science

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