ALPHIN IGNATIUS
Moncton,NB
Summary
Possessing collaborative and analytical mindset, coupled with proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Understanding of software development lifecycles and quality assurance methodologies, with proficiency in test automation and defect tracking. Focused on driving high-quality software releases and ensuring seamless team coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
QA Lead Engineer
HCL CANADA INC.
01.2022 - Current
- TPM Project 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Standardized bug reporting methods for better communication between QA and development teams.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering growth and enhancing team performance.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Other Roles and responsibilities are the same as the roles in HCL Technologies LTD.
QA Lead Engineer
HCL Technologies Ltd.
09.2013 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Project: International Gaming Technologies
- Perform network anomaly tests, on POS devices and in data centers to certify the quality of the network and network equipment (Switches, Routers, Firewalls etc)
- Work as a Team Lead for Agile and waterfall model projects for multiple Latin American and European countries
- Work on client production systems, to provide technical hotline support, for product-based issues
- Perform network tests by analyzing packets to ensure the communication between different servers in the network
- Perform firmware testing on POS devices
- Prepare test cases with multiple scenarios, to certify the quality of the client specific product releases
- Involve in discussions with team members to create test plans as part of testing on the communication application
- Perform several types of testing, on the ESC/TPM product, like Black box, white box, system, integration, performance and smoke testing
- Direct interaction with Clients and Stake holders to understand the scope of the project and deliver the project on time with quality
- Perform API testing on the product
- Produce test evidence that meets and satisfies customer requirements
- Take part in product team status meetings and meetings with customers
- Additional responsibilities include mentoring junior developers / provide them with adequate training on technology, tools and coding standards and to monitor their progress with assignations and to assist whenever needed
- Project: International Gaming Technologies
- Tools and Technology used: Wireshark, HP ALM, XRAY-JIRA, Winscp, Putty, Clarity, JIRA
Education
Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics and communications
V.S.B. Engineering College
04.2008 - 04.2012
Skills
Windows
Linux
Manual Testing
Automation
Java
Selenium
Network design
Cisco packet tracer
Unison
FreeRadius
ACS
Map Proxy
Bulk HTTP Command Line Service
OPS CSV Converter
Aurora Avengers
Putty
Wireshark
DB Visualizer
WinSCP
GIT
Postman
SourceTree
Notepad
WinCompare
IBM Heap Analyzer
Selenium WebDriver
HP Quality Centre
JIRA
IGT Wiki
Incident Management Online
Clarity
Jenkins
XRAY
DB2
PL/SQL
Chrome
Edge
Internet Explorer
Firefox
Test strategy development
Test case design
Requirements analysis
Usability testing
Mobile app testing
Test data management
Performance testing
Load testing
Cross-browser testing
Test automation - Java Selenium
Quality metrics analysis
Test environment setup
Software development lifecycle
Regression testing
Stakeholder management
Defect management
Analytical mindset
Documentation control
Problem-solving
Quality processes
Customer satisfaction
Corrective actions
Compliance monitoring
Excellent researching skills
Team Training
Bug tracking and resolution
Agile best practices
Test planning
Manual testing
Software development tools: JIRA, confluence
Test procedure documentation
Excellent communication
Test plans and test methodologies
Web and mobile application QA
Time management abilities
Team collaboration
Test implementation
Teamwork and positive attitude
Manual test case preparation
Active listening
White box testing
Hardware and software configuration
Expertise
Windows(Ver. 95, 98, ME2000, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10), Linux(Ubuntu 20, RHEL, Debian), Manual Testing and Automation using Java Selenium, Network design using Cisco packet tracer, Unison, FreeRadius, ACS, Map Proxy, Bulk HTTP Command Line Service, OPS CSV Converter, Aurora Avengers, Putty, Wireshark, DB Visualizer, WinSCP, GIT, Postman, SourceTree, Notepad++, WinCompare, IBM Heap Analyzer, Selenium WebDriver, HP Quality Centre(HP ALM), JIRA, IGT Wiki, Incident Management Online, Clarity, Jenkins, XRAY, Java, Java Selenium, DB2 8/9/10/11, PL/SQL, Chrome, Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox
Certification
BSNL certified RF Engineer, Mobile network topology and design
Personal Information
- Passport Number: U2402019
- Date of Birth: 01/01/90
Timeline
QA Lead Engineer
HCL CANADA INC.
01.2022 - Current
QA Lead Engineer
HCL Technologies Ltd.
09.2013 - 12.2021
Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics and communications
V.S.B. Engineering College
04.2008 - 04.2012