Abirami Kamatchi
Halifax,NS
Summary
Creative Test Lead with 10.9 years of experience tracking down flaws via rigorous automated and manual diagnostic protocols. Designs novel and experimental approaches to eliminate all weakness from products by proactively uncovering flaws. Proven skills in completing black, white and grey box tests. Background writing and implementing test cases, developing testing plans and identifying use cases. Fully versed in complete SDLC.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
Chennai
10.2019 - Current
- Directed team of 10 members and created robust , easy to maintain reliable framework following pom for web application using Selenium webdriver ,TestNG and Java.
- Developed framework with Page Object Model Approach ,Maven Project with Test base classes to inherit across pages, Designed and maintained Page Object repository ,Excel library, methods to capture screenshots and reporting with extent reports.
- Used Jenkins as part of Continuous Integration and Continuous development.
- Participated in sprint planning and scrum meetings.
- Collaborated with product owners to stay current on intended functionality.
- Reviewed project specification documentation to create appropriate testing methodologies.
- Involved in creating robust test plans and realistic work estimates for testing phases.
- Streamlined testing processes to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Provided reports on milestones, issues and test concerns to project managers for assistance.
- Made recommendations regarding functional requirements or potential challenges to support product design reviews.
- Identified surprising defects through in-depth testing beyond basic requirements.
- Identified issues and solutions to eliminate backlog and maximize workflow
- Performed API testing using POSTMAN to validate response code where UI is not present. Involved in API Automation using REST Assured.
- Implemented Page Objects model , Apache POI in Web Driver Scripts, used hybrid framework Data Driven and Keyword driven Framework using Selenium webdriver and Java.
- Extensively worked throughout defect life cycle from opening to closure using HP ALM and JIRA.
- Trained new test employees on equipment and company guidelines to promote productive and high-quality work
- Conducted regression testing of existing products
Senior Test Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
Chennai
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Responsible for all STLC activities like Test Plan ,Test strategy, Test Design ,Test case review, Test script development, Test Release Sign off and deployment activity.
- Directed team, responsible for various test activities like organizing defect triage meeting, sharing reports and metrics to stake holders.
- Creating Automation scripts and maintaining Automation suite of 775 scripts.
- Involved in System testing, Integration testing, End to End and UAT testing.
- Perform manual and Automation test execution.
- Involved in executing and debugging automation scripts using selenium webdriver.
- Used hybrid framework - Keyword and Data Driven framework.
- Ability to spot application or script issues based on script failure.
- Requirement Analysis for releases and raising clarification to clients/Business Analyst.
- Preparing clarification and review log for all releases.
- Identifying test scope based on requirements.
- Prepared test plan for releases.
- Involved in performing feasibility study and effort estimation for backlog items.
- Involved in compatibility testing and ensured stability in all browsers and in different operating systems.
- Designed reusable common functions / utilities .
- Created repeatable user defined functions and stored them as function libraries using Selenium and Java
- Logged Defects and maintained till closure in HP ALM,JIRA.
- Extensively used SQL queries for data validation and backend testing.
QA Test Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
Coimbatore
06.2012 - 12.2016
- Compiled and distributed weekly feedback to team leaders and managers to improve service time and quality while increasing productivity.
- Monitored KPIs to proactively address bottlenecks and quality issues.
- Developed and maintained quality assurance procedure documentation.
- Developed 25+ training materials, SOPs and work instructions to supplement new team member onboarding.
- Understanding Requirements and Functional specifications of application ,Involved in Test Scenario,Test case design ,Test execution ,Defect reporting and Test Closure.
- Involved in RTM - Requirement Traceability Matrix creation and maintained through HP ALM.
- HP ALM is used as test management tool and defect tracking tool.
- Using SOAP UI to create manual documents /claims in repository.
- Strong domain knowledge on Insurance.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Defined and implemented quality initiatives to reduce risk.
- Mined test data for conditions needed as per test scenarios
- Evaluated data sets from multiple test implementations to determine and account for standard variance in test results
- Extensively used SQL queries for data validation in databases and backend testing.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Mookambigai College Of Engineering,Anna University
Trichy,India05.2012
Skills
- Software Testing
- Agile and waterfall Testing Methodologies
- Test and Defect Management - HP ALM ,JIRA,TestLink
- Automation Testing using Selenium WebDriver - Hybrid Test Automation Framework(TestNG,Data Driven and Keyword driven Framework)
- Java
- SQL
- Rest Assured
- API Testing - Postman,SOAP UI
- MAVEN
- Jenkins
- JMeter
- HP ALM,JIRA
- Testing procedures
- Quality assurance requirements
- Project planning
- Scheduling
Timeline
Test Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
10.2019 - Current
Senior Test Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
01.2017 - 09.2019
QA Test Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
06.2012 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Mookambigai College Of Engineering,Anna University