Aravind Dantu
Oshawa,Toronto
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer with extensive experience in manual and automated testing across banking and insurance domains. Proficient in mainframe testing, test case development, and defect management, I bring strong analytical abilities and effective communication skills to the table. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software QA Consultant
Capgemini Technology Services India Ltd
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Identified potential gaps and inconsistencies to ensure accurate and thorough testing coverage
- Developed and implemented innovative testing strategies, including risk-based testing approaches, to maximize test coverage and effectiveness while minimizing resource utilization
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders, to ensure alignment of testing activities with project objectives and timelines
- Utilized advanced automation tools and frameworks to streamline testing processes, increase efficiency, and enhance overall test execution speed and accuracy
- Provided expert guidance and support to junior QA team members, offered mentorship and training opportunities to foster professional growth and development within the organization.
Software Developer & QA Software Tester
BCT Consulting Pvt Ltd and Legato Health Technologies
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Played a key role in supporting Benefits LOB releases and providing estimations for upcoming projects
- Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, such as Scrum calls, Sprint Planning, and Retrospective meetings
- Formulated test plans, created test cases, and coordinated with developers for automated testing procedures
- Owned the Knowledge Repository and facilitated learning lessons documentation
- Successfully reduced manual effort through automation, such as creating macros to automate test case writing.
Software Developer & QA Software Tester
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
09.2016 - 11.2019
- Developed and tested software for Prudential Insurance, utilizing ITIL Framework and Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Analyzed test results, communicated testing status and issues, and provided technical expertise in mainframe technologies
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills, resulting in the creation of self help tools and automation solutions
- Received appreciation from clients for exceptional performance during critical technological outages.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Project Management -
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology
01.2024
Graduate Certificate in IT Business Analysis -
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and technology
01.2023
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College
01.2016
Skills
- COBOL, DB2, JCL, CICS
- Windows & Z/OS
- Insurance (ILI), Healthcare, Banking
- Assessments
- Business Planning
- Performance Tracking
- Quality Assurance
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Requirements Gathering
- Failure Analysis
- Project Leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Regression Testing
- Agile Methodology
- Integration Testing
- Test Planning
- Version Control
- Functional Testing
- Manual Testing
- Defect Tracking
- Automation Scripting
- Defect Resolution
- Debugging
Certification
Demonstrated exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities during critical technological outages, earning client appreciation., Led automation initiatives, significantly reducing manual effort, and improved efficiency., Automated the test cases by using the Macros., LOMA 281 Meeting customer Needs with Insurance and Annuities, LOMA 291 Improving the bottom line: Insurance Company Operations, Internal Certificate in Insurance Domain (Metamorph), Internal certifications in Cobol, JCL, and DB2, Internal Certification on Bigdata & Hadoop Ecosystems, Certifications of Business Analysis and Language skills, Certification on Agile way of working
Roles And Responsibilities
Velagapudividing valuable insights into the software's behavior under real-world conditions, ultimately improving user satisfaction and product quality.
Employed boundary value analysis and equivalence partitioning to systematically identify edge cases and boundary conditions, leading to the discovery of critical defects early in the development lifecycle, thereby minimizing rework and project delays.
Leveraged regression testing to ensure the stability and integrity of banking software across multiple iterations and releases, proactively identifying and addressing regression defects, thus mitigating risks, and contributing to the successful delivery of projects within time and budget constraints.
Worked in a migration project and transformed the application successfully.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Software QA Consultant
Capgemini Technology Services India Ltd
03.2022 - 09.2022
Software Developer & QA Software Tester
BCT Consulting Pvt Ltd and Legato Health Technologies
12.2019 - 02.2022
Software Developer & QA Software Tester
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
09.2016 - 11.2019
Graduate Certificate in Project Management -
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology
Graduate Certificate in IT Business Analysis -
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and technology
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College
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