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Muruganandham R

Bangalore

Summary

  • 14+ Years of hands-on experience in Black box testing, Test case writer, Automation of test cases for STB, DTV, OTT, IPTV, Android TV, Roku TV Experience in Sanity, Functional, Regression, Usability, Performance, Stability and Stress Testing.
  • Good knowledge and work experience with DVB-T/T2, DVB-S/S2(C/KU bands) and DVB-C STB.
  • Good knowledge and test experience in android devices & ADB commands Good knowledge and Hands-on test experience in IP boxes including the features T-VOD, S-VOD, Push VOD, Start Over and Rev EPG functionalities like playback, Performance and Trick modes.
  • Pre-certification expert in DTG (the UK and NZ)–PSI/SI, TRD, Freeview+ from DTG Laboratories [U.K & CHINA]. Hands-on experience in stream editor (MTS400) DVB - PSI/SI tables, Sections.
  • Good Knowledge of DVR functionality. Tested the SAT>IP protocol-based DVB-S2 SAT>IP Server and Client testing using v1p2 specification.
  • Expertise in TV features HDMI CEC, Audio & Video Quality, Display settings and other functional features. Experience in HTTP Live Streaming (HLS)/MPEG DASH Good knowledge of streaming protocols like TCP, UDP, RTP, RTSP, HTTP Having testing experience on OTT Like Netflix, Amazon, Youtube and Hulu and Roku App.
  • Created the log analyzer test tool for android projects by using python Setup the Stability automation framework by using python Automated the X-ABR Webpage test scenarios by using Selenium Python Automated the Validation Test Report for Canal+ projects

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior QA Test Engineer

Resillion India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
2023.02 - Current

Project: Ligata HBBTV - Tool Development

Role: Requirement analyze and Test case development engineer

Duration: Feb 2023 to Till Date

Key responsibilities:

  • Analyze the requirements from the latest operator specification ex : D.Book,Ebook and DVB-I Specifications etc
  • Based on the latest requirement create the test cases for CI plus/DVB-I
  • Develop the automation test cases by using python/ Java script
  • Redmine support for external customers
  • Mentoring the team members for test case development

Software Expert - QA Validation

SmarDTV Global India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
2019.11 - 2023.02

Project: Canal + International

Role: Team Leader

Duration: Jan 2022 to Feb2023

Key responsibilities:

  • Definition of test strategies
  • Definition of functional test plans, robustness, interoperability and S / W update
  • Execution of manual test cases for all the broadcast features.
  • Establishment of test environments
  • Monitoring of validation teams and review of test reports
  • Management of anomaly reviews
  • QA Reporting to project team
  • Support to Development and Production teams
  • Validation of fixes and execution of sanity tests
  • Creation of project deliverables (Factory, Customers)
  • Customer support during the acceptance phase
  • Preparing the final test summary report
  • Grooming the new team members in technical, domain and process aspects

Project: SunDirect India - Irdeto

Role: Team Leader

Duration: May 2021 to Dec 2021

Key responsibilities:

  • Created the test cases as per customer requirements
  • Tested FTA features (AV decoding, TV/Radio Service list, EPG, Teletext, Subtitle, etc.,)
  • Tested the full functionality tuning (Satellite search, Blind scan and TP scan)
  • Tested different video stream types (MPEG2 SD/HD and MPEG4 SD/HD) and audio stream types (MPEGI LII, AAC, HE-AAC, AC3 and AC3+).
  • Validated PVR [USB (FAT32/NTFS Format)] features (Recording, recording playback, Event Timer recording, Wakeup Timer, Timeshift recording, standby recording, Subtitle & Multi audio recording)
  • Tested the Irdeto CAS test cases according to the SUN Irdeto specification and got the acceptance

Project: Canal + International

Role: Team Leader

Duration: Nov2019 to Apr2021

Key responsibilities:

  • Performed the Sanity/Regression/System testing in the Linux Based Canal+ Set-top box
  • Tested the Audio/Video/DVB-S/S2/DiSEqC/EPG/Hotel mode/PVR/TSF/Water Warking/IRD/OTA/Downloader/MOMA/Insight/Power Management functionalities in the Canal+ Set Top Box

Sr.Consultant Engineer - QA Validation

Arris India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
2018.09 - 2019.09

Project: FOXTEL

Customer: Foxtel Australia

Role: Testing Engineer

Duration: Sep2018 to Sep2019

Key responsibilities:

  • Performed the Sanity/Extended Sanity/DVT Testing in the Linux-Based Foxtel Hybrid Set-top box
  • Tested the Audio/Video/4K/DVB-S/S2/T/C/ ABR Streaming/VOD/Rental/Power Management/Remote booking/Bookable promo/Netflix functionalities in the Foxtel 4K Set-top box

Senior Test Analyst

TPVision Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
2012.10 - 2018.03

Project: Philips Mediatek

Customer: Philips

Role: Senior Testing Engineer & Onsite coordination Lead

Duration: Aug2015 to Aug2017

Key responsibilities:

  • Performed the Usability testing /End to End testing/Region testing in the Android L Based Philips TV SmartTV In Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland countries
  • Tested the HDMI ARC, Lip Sync, SPDIF, Ambilight, Hue, Blue tooth External audio decoder & Headphone functionalities

Project: Philips Android & Mediatek

Role: Senior Testing Engineer & Onsite coordination Lead

Duration: Dec2014 to Aug 2015

Key responsibilities:

  • Performed the Usability testing /End to End testing ( BRDC, AVL, Connectivity, SmartTV & Mobility) in Android L-Based Philips TV In Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland countries
  • Experienced in the Agile way of working

Project: Philips : Marvell 2K14

Role: Testing Engineer

Duration: Jan 2013 to Dec 2014

Key responsibilities:

  • Tested the Now/Next and EPG functionality
  • Tested the DVR/ Time-shift functionality in DVB-T/T2/C/S/S2 configuration
  • Tested all available DVB-S Packages(M7, Canal Digital, Digiturk, Fransat, tricolour, NTV+) in live European countries
  • Tested the HDMI, Scart, YPbPr, and USB extensions

Project: Philips: FUSION (Linux-based Smart TV)

Role: Testing engineer and certification tester Duration: Oct 2012 to Nov 2013

Key responsibilities:

  • Created the Now/Next/PVR/Time-shit/DVB-S2/Channel map cloning and channel editor test cases
  • Tested the Now/Next and EPG functionality
  • Tested the DVR functionality in DVB-T/T2/C/S/S2 configuration
  • Tested the Time-shift functionality in DVB-T/T2/C/S/S2 configuration
  • Tested & got the MHEG5/SiPsi(UK), Fransat DVB-S2 Certification( France )
  • Tested the channel map cloning and channel editor functionality

Engineer - S/W Testing & Validation

Sure soft Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Puducherry
2009.04 - 2012.09

Project : Pacific Ocean, Hangkong

Duration: Apr 2011 to Sep 2012

Key responsibilities

  • Tested FTA and PVR features [Tuning, AV decoding, TV/Radio Service list & Management, EPG, Teletext, Subtitle, Full UI]
  • Validated the Hongkong country requirement specification
  • Validated full PVR features [Dual recording, Recording playback, Event Timer recording, Subtitle & Multi audio recording, EPG event recording, JPEG Decoding]
  • Prepared the test cases for the PVR recording and JPEG playback functionality
  • Done the Stress and Stability testing and given a successful production release to the customer

Education

B.C.A -

Alagappa University, Karaikudi

B.Tech -

Kalinga University, Raipur

D.E.E.E -

A.D.J Dharmambal Polytechnic College, Nagapattinam

H.S.S -

S.K.S. Govt. Hr. Sec. School, State Board, Vedaranyam.

Skills

  • Test Documentation
  • Regression Testing
  • Manual Testing
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Automated Testing
  • Test Planning
  • Functional Testing
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Stream Editor/Analyzer: MPEG Analyzer, Tektronix Multiplexer(MTS400), Stream guru
  • DiSEqC Switches - (Tone burst, DiSEqC 1.0,1.1), Checker, DiSEqC test tool, DiSEqC Motor.
  • Stream Player – DekTec, Altronica, Teleview(TPG), Scientific Atlanta,
  • IP Packet Analyzer – Wire shark
  • Defect tracking – JIRA, Universal Submission Tool, UR tracker, Open Project, WIAS
  • Test Execution tools: T-Plan, Xstudio, Test rail
  • Automation Tools - Red Rat Tool, Android Monkey Runner, Teraterm, AutoBox, SelfRunner, Robot Framework,
  • Equipment used – Fluke signal generator, Chroma and Quantum Data Signal Analyzer & Generator (882E and 780B) (For Audio, Video, EDID and HDCP analysis) and DD+ Audio decoders.

Languages

Tamil, English

Recognition

Awarded “Execution award” for MSAF Product BRDC Validation testing from TPVision. Awarded “Spot award” for MHEG5 Certification testing from TPVision. Received Best Employee of the Month Award of Aug 2011 for good Knowledge, Involvement, Enthusiasm, Dedication and Responsibility in Suresoft Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Timeline

Senior QA Test Engineer

Resillion India Pvt Ltd
2023.02 - Current

Software Expert - QA Validation

SmarDTV Global India Pvt Ltd
2019.11 - 2023.02

Sr.Consultant Engineer - QA Validation

Arris India Pvt Ltd
2018.09 - 2019.09

Senior Test Analyst

TPVision Pvt. Ltd.
2012.10 - 2018.03

Engineer - S/W Testing & Validation

Sure soft Systems Pvt. Ltd.
2009.04 - 2012.09

B.C.A -

Alagappa University, Karaikudi

B.Tech -

Kalinga University, Raipur

D.E.E.E -

A.D.J Dharmambal Polytechnic College, Nagapattinam

H.S.S -

S.K.S. Govt. Hr. Sec. School, State Board, Vedaranyam.
Muruganandham R