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Lead QA Engineer
capgemini•  October 2015 - Present
• As an End to End Lead, worked on each layer of project with multiple tools from UI to backend, such as PCWs, Portal, Guidewire UI and DB, kafka logs, API, AWS S3 bucket, RADAR • Hands-on testing using SoapUI testing the APIs which are consumed by GuideWire Backend microservices Ex: Floow, Experian - Bankwizard, Icache, Crosscore, LexisNexis, Worldpay, PCWs • Involved in building automation framework for End to End flow from Guidewire PC, BC and CC using Cucumber and Selenium • Adhering to and maintaining the test management processes and procedures and recommending any improvements • Been a pilot of agile process and implemented same using Jira with Xray plugin. • Built various dashboards and reports to streamline the reporting mechanism with other stake holders and established productivity tracking mechanism to measure the output and deliverables • Transformed testing into a continuous and efficient end to end quality engineering function by quality processes, tools, and methodologies, significantly improving control, accuracy and integrity • As a Lead, involved in testing phases such as Initiation, Requirement analysis, Designing Test Scripts, Reviewing Test Scripts, Bug Tracking and Reporting • Involved in creation and documentation of TCP, test plan, test strategy, test summary report and Defect management, Each Sprint status report • Built various test scripts using selenium test automation tool which covers premium validation and Forms Automation areas, including test data creation for stakeholders • Guide Proof-of-concept (POC) projects and development of major test components in the system • As mentor, guided fellow team members in developing new tools for supporting Functional modules and Reporting purpose • Reviewed testing execution and ensured project testing deadlines and milestones were met utilizing various reporting on QC/JIRA. Prepared QA status reports and produced metrics report to project stakeholders.
Automation QA
Cognizant Technology Solutions•  October 2010 - September 2015
• Requirement understanding from Business Analysts on product configuration and customization design and implementation in Guidewire PolicyCenter • Manage Change Request, User acceptance, Issues, Risks and prepare Mitigation Plan • Perform Stake Holder management at regular intervals and providing Demo • Reviewed testing execution and ensured project testing deadlines and milestones were met utilizing various reporting on QC/JIRA. Prepared QA status reports and • produced metrics report to project stakeholders • Coordinate with the automation team to develop and modify automation scripts based on changes to applications under test • Collaborate often with Development, Business and Support teams to clarify specs, raise issues/concerns and identify risks throughout the software development life cycle • Create, maintain, and execute test plans and test cases against web solution and software platforms • Enhance and extend the automation library and framework using tools like UFT , VBscripts and VBA macros • Execute the smoke/regression test scripts on different environments, analyze results and prepare report • Participate in developing and maintaining good working relationships with peers in product development, project management and client services • Involved in creation and documentation of TCP, test plan, test strategy, test summary report and Defect management, Each Sprint status report
Education
Kongu Engineering College
Electrical and Electronics Engineering, BE•  July 2006 - June 2010