Vishnu Balan
Thiruvananthapuram
Summary
Dynamic QA Automation Manager with a proven track record at Finastra, specializing in BDD and automation frameworks. Expert in Selenium and Playwright, I led successful migrations and established robust CI/CD pipelines, enhancing test stability and performance insights. A strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, I drive technology modernization and team alignment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Automation Manager
ATSERV TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED.
Thiruvananthapuram
05.2019 - Current
- Spearheaded complete migration of CGE automation from CodedUI to Selenium, ensuring compatibility and maintainability.
- Led transition from Selenium 3 to Selenium 4 and MSTest to MSTest V2, optimizing architecture and reporting.
- Designed and delivered Playwright with TypeScript prototype for CGE automation, receiving approval from global stakeholders.
- Directed full migration from Selenium C# to Playwright TypeScript for UI and API automation using GitHub Copilot.
- Integrated automation into CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and AWS, enabling smoke and regression testing.
- Developed performance testing solution with LoadRunner for web UI and REST API load scenarios, ensuring reliability.
- Transitioned performance testing from standalone LoadRunner to LoadRunner Cloud, enhancing test repeatability.
- Created regular performance test cycles and analysis reports to validate SLAs for major releases.
Senior QA Engineer
Finastra
05.2015 - 04.2019
- Developed automated test scripts for financial software applications, enhancing testing efficiency and accuracy.
- Executed manual and automation testing to validate software quality and functionality, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
- Coordinated testing efforts across cross-functional teams, facilitating communication and adherence to quality standards.
- Reviewed and analyzed software requirements to create comprehensive test plans.
Software Engineer - QC
ARS Traffic and Transport Technology India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2012 - 05.2015
- Executed testing activities, including functional, integration, regression, and system testing for web-based and client/server applications, ensuring quality and reliability of deployed solutions.
- Conducted code reviews to ensure high-quality standards and adherence to best practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and clarify project requirements and specifications, facilitating alignment and successful project outcomes.
- Developed software solutions for traffic management systems and transport technology, improving system performance and user experience.
Education
MCA - Computers
Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU)
B.Sc - Computers
Kerala University
Skills
- BDD and software testing
- Web application testing
- Agile testing methodologies
- UI automation with Selenium and Playwright
- TypeScript and C# programming
- Load and performance testing
- API automation
- CI/CD integration with GitHub Actions and AWS
Certification
ISTQB Foundation Level
Timeline
QA Automation Manager
ATSERV TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED.
05.2019 - Current
Senior QA Engineer
Finastra
05.2015 - 04.2019
Software Engineer - QC
ARS Traffic and Transport Technology India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2012 - 05.2015
MCA - Computers
Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU)
B.Sc - Computers
Kerala University