Mary Lydia Fernando
Senior Software Engineer/Project Manager/Test Lead
Toronto ,ON
Summary
Multi-talented Senior Software Engineer successful completing simultaneous projects. Willing to jump in to develop "outside the box" solutions. Decisive leader and reliable team builder with results-focused and driven approach. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
GENESYS
Chennai, INDIA, TN
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance, and customers to resolve technical issues.
- Collaborated with development teams to rectify problems and execute test scenarios.
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency in hands-on programming with Postman, Configuration Manager (CME), JIRA, Node.js, iWD Manager, GIT, Cypress, Selenium Automation, and Thunderbird.
- Stayed current on industry trends, incorporating emerging technologies into new projects when appropriate.
- Streamlined development workflows, enhancing team efficiency and reducing time spent on repetitive tasks.
- Championed best coding practices within team to improve overall code quality and maintainability.
- Provided exceptional client support by promptly addressing concerns and implementing requested changes or enhancements to software solutions.
- Introduced automation tools for efficient deployment processes, minimizing downtime during updates.
- Tested methodology by writing and executing test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools.
- Collaborated with fellow engineers to evaluate software and hardware interfaces.
- Ensured functional compliance of company products through rigorous testing.
- Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.
- Analyzed work to develop logic for new systems, procedures, and tests.
Software Engineer Test Lead
INFINITE COMPUTER SOLUTION, Verizon Communications
Chennai, INDIA, TN
05.2021 - 10.2023
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support in their career development as software test engineers.
- Improved application performance by analyzing data, identifying bottlenecks, and recommending optimal solutions to developers.
- Contributed to successful release of multiple software versions through rigorous testing and defect management processes.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to define clear acceptance criteria for each project, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Reduced system downtime by proactively addressing potential issues through regular maintenance activities.
- Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in code.
- Developed reusable components that significantly reduced development effort on multiple projects.
- Conducted thorough code reviews to identify potential areas for improvement, ultimately enhancing code quality across all projects handled by team.
- Optimized algorithms for faster processing, reducing overall computation time.
- Implemented robust reporting mechanism that provided real-time visibility into project progress for stakeholders at all levels of organization.
- Delivered high-quality products on schedule through effective use of automated regression tests, minimizing human error during repetitive tasks.
- Showcased value of effective testing efforts by consistently delivering high-quality products with minimal post-release issues.
- Tested, identified and troubleshot problems with networks.
- Created testing scenarios for long-term and expedited development schedules.
- Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
- Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance.
Assistant Professor
FRANCIS XAVIER ENGINEERING COLLEGE
TVL, INDIA, TN
05.2011 - 10.2014
- Trained students by teaching and utilizing technical skills in professional college/ university that focuses on academic excellence that is integral in building next generation technical professionals.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within classroom through culturally responsive teaching practices and diverse reading materials.
- Facilitated supportive learning environment with clear expectations, constructive criticism, and open communication between students and faculty members.
- Effectively interacted with Information Technology departments regarding software defects and functionality issues, working closely to develop innovative solutions.
- Gather data on integration issues and vulnerabilities and outlined improvement recommendations.
- Conducted regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to development team.
- Monitored debugging process results and investigated causes of non-conforming software.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing.
- Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
- Reviewed requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts. Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Supported weekly Information Technology lab sessions, contributing to student engagement, comprehension and learning objectives.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabus for IT curriculum.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement. Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication.
- Supported weekly Image Processing lab sessions, contributing to student engagement, comprehension and learning objectives.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Improved student retention rates by developing engaging course materials and utilizing interactive teaching methods.
Education
Master of Information Technology - Information Technology
Anna University
India. 09.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Information Technology - Information Technology
Anna University
India 07.2005 - 04.2009
Skills
Software Development Life cycles, Technical communication skills, Test strategies and coverage, Test plan creation
Proficient in JIRA, Nodejs, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Nodejs, Reactjs,JUnit,TestNG,Cucumber,Selenium Web Driver,HTML,Linux Commands, Shell Programming,CSS,JSON,C and C
Database programming with MySQL,Druid DB and SQL
Project Documentation
Software Development
Testing and debugging like defect monitoring, tracking bugs in Atlassian Jira and Zephyr Jira
Agile Methodologies Expert
Quality Assurance progress like manual test case preparation, test case review, functional testing, UI testing, performance testing, regression testing, retesting, sanity testing and smoke testing
Technical Writing (Selenium & Cypress), iWD Manager, Postman API, Thunderbird, GIT, DPDD Environment, Workload Manager
Algorithm implementation
Certification
Project Management by PMI
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Project Management by PMI
03-2024
Senior Software Engineer
GENESYS
10.2023 - 01.2024
Test Automation Framework(Spring Boot+Selenium+BDD)
08-2023
Certification in Selenium Web Driver + Java complete step by step course
02-2023
The Complete JIRA Agile Project Management Course
01-2023
Certification in Selenium Web Driver with Java and Cucumber BDD
08-2021
Software Engineer Test Lead
INFINITE COMPUTER SOLUTION, Verizon Communications
05.2021 - 10.2023
Certification in CP- SAT (Certified Professional – Selenium Automation Testing)
01-2021
Certification in Java J2EE
01-2018
Assistant Professor
FRANCIS XAVIER ENGINEERING COLLEGE
05.2011 - 10.2014
Master of Information Technology - Information Technology
Anna University
09.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Information Technology - Information Technology
Anna University
07.2005 - 04.2009
Accomplishments
- Managed a team of 5 employees, ensuring that a budgeted project was completed by the expected deadline.
- Received an award from Infinite Computer Solutions .
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Developed solid working knowledge of engineering, design and architecture as the Lead Software Developer on a team of 5.
- Promoted to Test Lead after just 6 months of employment.
Additional Information
- Proficient in Java,Java Script, Cypress,Postman API,GIT,iWD Manager,Configuration Manager(CME),Thunderbird and Node.js .
- Experienced with Selenium WebDriver and JUnit for test automation.
- Skilled in Agile methodologies and proficient in JIRA for project management.
- Led cross-functional teams in agile environments to deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing project planning, execution, and delivery.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Received "Employee of the Month" award for exceptional leadership and contributions to project success.
- Successfully led the implementation of a test automation framework resulting in a 30% reduction in testing time and improved software quality .
- Recognized for consistently meeting project deadlines and exceeding client expectations .
- Attending workshops on agile methodologies and DevOps practices to stay updated with industry trends.
Awards and Honor
Received SPOT Award from Infinite Computer Solutions - "Best Employee of the Month - Nov 2022"
Awards and Honors
- Received Consistently High Performer Rating for the year 2023 -2024 with Infinite Computer Solutions .
- Received SPOT Award for the Best Employee of the Month November 2022 with Infinite Computer Solutions .