CHANDNI REGHU NAIR
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Methodical Software Verification Engineer/QA with 6 years of experience in software development processes and optimal testing strategies. Adept at helping teams produce exceptional products by offering in-depth quality assurance support. Known for being an open and clear communicator with excellent multitasking skills, an organized nature, and a strong attention to detail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Test Engineer
VOLVO CE
09.2021 - 01.2022
- The testing of Telematics of the CEA2+ and TEA2 Machines using CareTrack Portal
- Designed and updated test cases to complete consistent manual tests
- Worked with ON-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases
- Documented identified defects using care Track Support tool and helped developers complete further testing and resolve issues
- Done 24 Hrs test to validate the whole care track system efficiency on several machines
- Tracked software bugs and detailed information regarding findings and resolution techniques in documentation.
- Managed defect tracking systems, ensuring accurate documentation of issues for efficient resolution.
- Improved software quality by designing and executing comprehensive test plans and cases.
- Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
- Identified critical bugs and worked closely with developers to ensure timely resolution, resulting in a more stable product.
Software Verification Engineer/Quality Assurance Engineer
VOLVO Construction Equipment
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Documented entire validation process and recorded all changes
- Investigated equipment failures, identified causes and initiated methods to resolve such issues
- Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction
- Provided high level training to new employees, thoroughly explained validation methods and testing procedures
- Automation Testing using Volvo ATG.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Volvo Construction Equipment
12.2020 - 08.2021
- The testing of the End to End functionalities, diagnostics and Electrical characteristics of Wheel Loaders Machine
- Worked with off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases
- Consulted with product owners and developers to fully understand intended features and functionality
- Reviewed configuration files, logs and sections of code to complete debugging and locate breakdown sources
- Tracked software bugs and detailed information regarding findings and resolution techniques in documentation
- Suggested updates to software to improve usability, function and performance.
- Supported successful product launches by conducting extensive pre-release testing and validation activities.
- Established effective communication channels between QA, development, and project management teams to foster a collaborative working environment focused on delivering high-quality products.
- Collaborated with developers and project managers to assess program capabilities, features and testing demands.
Software Verification Engineer
VOLVO CE
07.2020 - 11.2020
- The testing of Diagnostics and Electrical characteristics of Kubota Engine ECU.
Verification Engineer
VOLVO CE
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Volvo Construction Equipment Asphalt Pavers Electronics Development (CEA2+), GPM Test Rig – ECU testing, HMI-ECU Testing
- The testing of the End-to-End functionalities, diagnostics and Electrical characteristics of Asphalt Pavers Machine.
Test Engineer
HCL Technologies
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Unit/Module Testing of Cabin Pressure Control System
- MCDC test cases and testing
- The cabin pressure control system (CPCS) consists of one cabin pressure controller (CTR), one cabin outflow valve (OFV)
- The CPCS provides maximum safety and comfort.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking databases for future reference or audits.
- Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
- Optimized regression testing efforts through continuous improvement of test cases and methodologies.
- Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
- Reduced product defects by performing thorough root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Tested, identified and troubleshot problems with networks.
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
- Created plans for test method validation using research or field observations.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve software issues promptly.
- Contributed to cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Evaluated system performance by conducting extensive benchmarks under various conditions.
- Provided solutions to various technical problems of varying scope and complexity.
- Mentored junior team members, sharing best practices in test engineering techniques and tools usage.
- Supported customer issue resolution by replicating reported problems in a controlled environment for further investigation.
- Improved testing efficiency with the development of automated test scripts using various programming languages.
- Increased product reliability, conducting rigorous stress testing on new features before release.
- Developed comprehensive test plans and workforce breakdown structures for complete systems.
- Enhanced software quality by designing and executing comprehensive test plans.
- Solved hardware and software interface issues to boost system integrity.
- Engaged internal and external customers during planning and test phases to answer questions.
- Developed effective test strategies based on requirements analysis and risk assessment for optimal resource allocation.
Software Test Engineer, Verification Engineer
HCL Technologies
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Designed and updated MCDC test cases to complete consistent tests
- Automation Testing using IBM RTRT and TCL Scripts
- Worked with off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases
- Documented identified defects in IBM Doors/Clear Case and helped developers complete further testing and resolve issues
- Produced test scripts for new automated software testing rounds
- Updated software documentation and user guides to align with current features and comply with best-practice standards
- Tracked software bugs and detailed information regarding findings and resolution techniques in documentation
- Compiled data on quality issues and vulnerabilities and reported findings with suggestions for improvement.
Test Engineer
HCL Technologies Ltd
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Environment Control System & Nitrogen Generation System
- The environmental control system (ECS) of an aircraft provides air supply, thermal control and cabin pressurization, cooling, smoke detection and fire suppression.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Vivekanandha College of Engineering For Women
Namakkal, India04.2014
Intermediate Education (HSC) -
N.S.S Higher Secondary School
Alappuzha, India03.2010
Skills
- Basic TCL
- Basics of Java
- Windows
- Linux
- Defect Tracking and Reporting
- Collaborative Team Player
- Test Procedure Documentation
- Software Release and Versioning
- Test Program Development
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Test Plans and Test Methodologies
- Strong Problem Solver
- Manual Testing
- Automation testing
- Bug Tracking and Resolution
- Engineering Team Support
- Agile Best Practices
- Training and Onboarding
- Requirements Analysis
- Software Defect Documentation
- Software Development Tools: JIRA, Confluence
- Scrum Methodology
- MCDC
- Regression testing
- AGILE Methodology
- Hardware Software Integration Testing
- Automotive and Aerospace Testing
- Lab Testing and Log Results
- HMI Testing
- GUI Testing
- System Testing
- Selenium Webdriver
- CAN
- J1939
- UDS Technology
- Volvo Software Engineering Tool
- Volvo Engineering Tool
- TFS
- RTD
- EPACS
- LMO Tools
- Tornado Tool
- IBM Doors
- IBM Rational Clear case
- IBM Rational Clear Quest
- IBM RTRT
- Regression Testing
- Black Box Testing
- Bug tracking
- Functional Testing
- Smoke Testing
- Test plan creation
- Quality Assurance
- User Acceptance Testing
- Application testing
- Test Planning
- Performance Testing
- Root Cause Analysis
- Software development lifecycles
- Defect tracking
- Test Cases Design
- Manual and automated testing
- Software Debugging
- Test strategies and coverages
- Technical reporting
- Integration Testing
- Bug Report Oversight
- Load and stress testing
- Unit Testing
- Manual test case preparation
- Automation scripting
- Defect monitoring
- Testing Analytics
- Documentation skills
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- Got Best Student Award from College
- Lead the UDS Learning program
- SPOC of Telematics Project from IndiaVCE to SwedenVCE
- Member of 5S team while working in HCL
- Active member in Employee engagement Organizing Team
- Trained in selenium Testing
- STED Council Certification in Android apps development
- Well experienced in working with Diversity
- Experienced in SCRUM way of working
Languages
English
Malayalam
Roles And Responsibilities
- Create Test Suits
- Test Cases Development
- Test Scripts based on requirements
- Test the Functionalities
- Find bugs
- Prepare Problem Reports
- Mentor the team
Testingexperience
2.6 years, 3.6 years
Personal Information
Total Experience: 6Years
Handsonexperience
- Hardware software integration Testing
- Requirement Based Testing
- System Testing
- MCDC
- CAN Technology
- UDS Technology
- High Level Testing (RBT in Aero Industry)
- System level Testing at Volvo Construction
Training
- 2 months of Training on Selenium
- Android apps development Training
Timeline
Software Test Engineer
VOLVO CE
09.2021 - 01.2022
Quality Assurance Engineer
Volvo Construction Equipment
12.2020 - 08.2021
Software Verification Engineer
VOLVO CE
07.2020 - 11.2020
Software Verification Engineer/Quality Assurance Engineer
VOLVO Construction Equipment
10.2018 - 01.2022
Verification Engineer
VOLVO CE
10.2018 - 06.2020
Test Engineer
HCL Technologies
05.2018 - 10.2018
Software Test Engineer, Verification Engineer
HCL Technologies
04.2016 - 10.2018
Test Engineer
HCL Technologies Ltd
03.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Vivekanandha College of Engineering For Women
Intermediate Education (HSC) -
N.S.S Higher Secondary School
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