Quality Assurance professional with comprehensive experience in ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and methodical approach to identifying and resolving issues. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal results and adapt to evolving project needs. Highly reliable with expertise in software testing, process improvement, and risk management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Analyst
Canadian Securities Administrators
12.2023 - 12.2024
Program: National Systems Renewal Program (NSRP)
Understand the business requirements related to NFR and prepare the Performance Test Strategy and Planning
Design Work Load Model and created test scenarios to emulate the real-life stress conditions using Performance Center, Standalone controller, and JMeter
Perform Baseline test, Load test, Stress Test, Endurance test, and failover test using Performance Center, Standalone controller, and JMeter
Execute Batch Jobs parallel with Load test execution
Monitor Server health metrics like Processor (CPU), Memory, Network Utilization, heap memory statistics, GC statistics, long running queries, thread counts during the load test using various Monitoring tools (HP SiteScope)
Able to provide clear and concise performance test reports using graphical and statistical data of application and serve performance metrics
Applied knowledge of the Ontario Digital Service Standard, Ontario Service Design Playbook, and Digital First Assessment product delivery approach (Pre-Discovery, Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live) to guide project development and ensure compliance with best practices
Document defects related to the application and system performance, logging of defects in tracking tools
Ability to work with development and Architecture team on identification and troubleshooting of performance-related issues
Managed the end-to-end development, implementation, and management of digital products, ensuring alignment with user needs and business objectives
Senior Test Engineer
Ontario Securities commission
03.2022 - 12.2023
Led a team of testers across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and efficient testing and reporting practices
Actively participated in thorough business requirements walkthroughs to ensure clarity and completeness prior to production promotion
Collaborated closely with project teams to understand features, workflows, and data for effective test planning and execution
Documented and monitored the resolution of system variances meticulously, utilizing automated problem management systems for streamlined processes
Implemented and upgraded automation frameworks, enhancing efficiency and scalability of testing processes
Leveraged SQL expertise to meticulously examine test databases, verifying actual results against expected outcomes with precision
Leveraged Microsoft Visio and Project for effective planning and documentation; utilized Miro boards for collaborative design and brainstorming sessions
Tested prototypes and conducted usability testing to gather user feedback and refine product functionality
Executed User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliance testing, and vulnerability testing to ensure product quality and accessibility
QA Automation Tester, Independent Contractor
Appfabs Inc
10.2020 - 02.2022
Conducted comprehensive testing for Salesforce Public Sector Foundation (License and Permit) systems, ensuring high-quality and reliable implementations
Collaborated with developers to design and implement an automation framework using Page Objects for maintainable and readable code
Designed and executed TestNG test suites using Selenium WebDriver and reported defects in JIRA for resolution
Utilized Salesforce and DevOps tools to streamline development processes, enhance productivity, and facilitate efficient project management
Automation Test Engineer
Meridian IT Solutions
08.2018 - 09.2020
Developed automation test scripts using Selenium WebDriver in Java, including regression testing on multiple browsers
Implemented Cucumber-BDD framework and developed test scripts using Gherkin for improved collaboration with stakeholders
Contributed to continuous integration (CI/CD) using Jenkins and conducted REST API testing using Postman collections
QA Analyst
Meridian IT Solutions
08.2016 - 07.2018
Designed and executed test cases, managed test data, and reported testing status during daily Scrum meetings
Improved QA testing practices documentation to enhance repeatability and encourage best practices adoption
Business Analyst
Berger Paints India Ltd
01.2013 - 05.2016
Conducted stakeholder analysis to identify key stakeholders and their level of involvement in the project
Gathered critical information from various stakeholders to generate detail-oriented business analysis models
Used tools like Visio to design process flow diagrams and wireframes
Key Accounts Officer
AkzoNobel India Ltd
12.2010 - 12.2012
Analyzed sales and customer data to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement
Generated detailed reports on key account performance and presented findings to management
Implemented process improvements to streamline operations and enhance customer experience
Education
Project Management -
Humber college
01.2021
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Marketing
SCMS Cochin, India
01.2010
Skills
Programming Languages: Java
Testing Tools: Selenium Web Driver, Postman, Rest Assured, LoadRunner
Frameworks: Hybrid, Data driven (DD), TestNG, BDD
IDE: Eclipse, IntelliJ
Source Code Management (SCM) Tool: Bit Bucket, GitHub
Sr. Risk Lead-ERM at Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation & Canadian Depository for SecuritiesSr. Risk Lead-ERM at Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation & Canadian Depository for Securities
Application Developer at TMX Group(The Canadian Depository for Securities Limited)Application Developer at TMX Group(The Canadian Depository for Securities Limited)