Karthikeyan Marudhu Pandian
Mechelen,VAN
Summary
Highly skilled and detail-oriented Automation/Manual Tester with over 8 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance. Adept at creating and executing comprehensive test plans, developing automated test scripts, and performing manual testing to ensure the highest quality of software products.. Strong background in utilizing various testing tools and methodologies, with a proven track record of identifying and resolving defects efficiently. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior QA Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions Ltd
07.2019 - Current
- Ensured high-quality user experiences by evaluating compatibility, and performance across multiple platforms and devices.
- Supported successful product launches by coordinating end-to-end testing efforts from planning through execution phases.
- Developed custom test scripts to validate complex functionality requirements accurately, reducing manual effort significantly.
- Strengthened collaboration between QA, development, and product management teams through effective communication strategies.
- Optimized test automation frameworks to increase the speed and accuracy of testing efforts.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Completed in-depth usability testing on Windows, Android and iOS mobile devices.
QA Manual Tester
British Telecom Eserv India Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Promoted collaboration between QA and development teams by actively participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning meetings, and retrospectives.
- Reduced regression testing time by prioritizing test scenarios based on risk analysis and project requirements.
- Validated functional requirements with comprehensive test plans, resulting in improved application performance and stability across various BSS systems like CRM, Provisioning, Fulfillment , Billing and Formatter.
- Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
- Supported a positive team culture through proactive involvement in knowledge-sharing sessions and ongoing learning opportunities within the QA community.
- Ensured seamless user experience by rigorously testing various core process & customisations around the RBM billing system.
QA Engineer
SPi Technologies India Pvt Ltd
12.2012 - 04.2016
- Enhanced product quality by verifying the Pre-editor/Post-editor tools for all the existing functionalities and new ones that were added for the given change.
- Provided detailed QA reports to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Conducted thorough manual and automated tests to identify software bugs, improving overall software reliability between the internal Post-editor and the external e-learning site/Apps across various devices and browsers.
- Collaborated with development teams to address and remediate issues found during testing, ensuring high-quality software releases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Andal Alagar Collage of Engineering
Chennai, India06.2012
Skills
- Postman, Soap UI
- Mobile Testing
- Software Testing Lifecycle
- Automation knowledge - Selenium, Appium, Ketalon
- JIRA, X-ray proficiency
- Cloud Device Testing
- Usability Testing
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Database Management for testing
Timeline
Senior QA Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions Ltd
07.2019 - Current
QA Manual Tester
British Telecom Eserv India Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 06.2019
QA Engineer
SPi Technologies India Pvt Ltd
12.2012 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Andal Alagar Collage of Engineering
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