Jayalakshmi HN
Test Manager / Project Lead
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Profile Summary
A forward thinking, capable and committed Test Manager /Project Lead with a proven ability to meet agreed deadlines, co-ordinate work and work to defined testing methodologies within a structured environment with over 13 years of experience. Focused on any task at hand and able to utilize existing test knowledge and experiences to come up with practical solutions and alternatives to testing processes. Having first class executive leadership, negotiating and communicating skills and capable of providing authoritative guidance and advice to teams. Implemented Automation Frameworks, POM (Page Object Model) in Selenium, Hybrid Framework using UFT. Involved in Document testing using SOAP UI, injecting at various end points. Also worked extensively in Agile Projects.
Key Skills
Professional Abilities
Handling Automation team involving UFT(Formerly QTP) and Selenium Tools.
Strong Experience in Automating Web Application Testing using Selenium WebDriver with Junit, good experience in Selenium WebDriver, Junit and TestNG, well versed with Handling Elements in Selenium WebDriver.
Hands on experience in the Agile scrum methodology projects and automation framework
Involved in Document testing using SOAP UI, injecting at various end points.
Experience across multiple types of testing, i.e., system integration, user acceptance, performance testing
Experience of working on Business, Technical and Functional Requirements
Knowledge of MS Office tools including MS Project, PowerPoint, Visio
Able to take preventative action when any risks become unacceptable
Understanding of different test approaches and techniques
Actively maintain awareness and understanding of current developments and best practice in testing
Knowledge of execution, scripting and planning
Making sure that all testing plans comply with company guidelines, standards and regulations
Key Responsibilities
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of software testing practices, concepts and principles, including test automation tools
Demonstrate accountability for completing work assignments, meeting commitments and deadlines
Assist with preparation of testing cost estimate
Participate in preparation of software test strategy, plan, and reports
Design and prioritize test cases based on defined use cases or test specifications
Assist in preparation and set up of test data and test environment
Execute all assigned test cases/automated test scripts
Retest resolved defects on each build/release
Execute regression testing of existing defects on previous software builds
Report defect(s) accurately so it (they) can be reproduced quickly
Create and communicate interim test status
Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies
Key Achievements
Received “Spot-award” Five times for excellent performance & Commitment in multiple projects
Onsite Experience –
oWorked in Agile Project for Banking Domain in Australia, Adelaide.
oWorked in New Zealand for Telecom New Zealand, having a strong customer facing experience
Successfully offshored few of the projects and implemented Onshore – Offshore model.
Technical Skills
Test Automation Tools: Selenium Webdriver,QTP/UFT 12, Load Runner 12, Test Complete
Test/Defect Management Tools: HP Agile Manager, Quality Center, ALM, Bugzilla, Jira
Testing Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, V&V Model
Languages: Java, VB Script, UNIX, Shell scripting (basics)
Database: Oracle 9/9i, 11i, MS SQL Server 2000.
Configuration Tools: GIT,Microsoft VSS, MS SharePoint, StarTeam
Operating Systems: Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP, UNIX.
Interface Testing Tools: SOAP UI
Expertise
Expertise
Years of Expertise
Agile Methodology (Agile Manager)
Defect Tracking (ALM, JIRA)
Test Methodology
System Testing
Selenium WebDriver
Performance Test Planning(HP Load runner) Automation Test Planning(HP UFT)
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Relevant Technical Expertise:
Management
Testing
Quality Center (Testing Tool)
HP Loadrunner (Performance Testing Tool)
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Relevant Project Expertise
Project Management
Testing Management
Project QA
People Management
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Relevant Industry Expertise
Telecom
Retail
Logistics
Banking
Others
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2.0
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Relevant Project Experience
HPE
Onsite – Australia(6 months) & Offshore – Bangalore, India
Sept 2015 – Present
Project Type
WBP (Financial Services Industry)
Role
Project Lead / Independent Role
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing projects with an agreed Independent Managed Testing (Functional & Performance).
Engaged in Agile Methodology for Testing.
Developed POM Framework using Selenium WebDriver.
Estimation, test strategy preparation, test plans, designing test cases, executing functional test cases as individual contributor, handling issue logs on the documents provided to the customer
Preparation of Test Plan, and walkthrough for the same with architects and customers.
Coordinating the work of test teams and monitoring their performance
Following up any outstanding open test risks/issues
Giving presentations to the customer in various level testing progress and carry out the customer feedbacks, advising clients on Testing Best Practice
Resource and Schedule planning, Arranging team meetings and workshops
Defect reporting and maintaining Test reports
HPE
Offshore – Bangalore, India
Feb 2015 – Sept 2015 &
August 2010 – Jan 2013
Project Type
Telstra (Telecommunications)
Role
Project Lead / Independent Role
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing projects with an agreed Independent Managed Testing. Performance Solutions for BRM Tool (ONDB), Telecom Product.
Solutioning and strategy preparation for the new projects.
Estimation, test strategy preparation, test plans, designing test cases, executing functional test cases as individual contributor, handling issue logs on the documents provided to the customer
Preparation of MTP, detailed design documents and walkthrough for the same with architects and customers.
Prepare and keep track of the Traceability Matrix
Responsible for interface testing with attending workshop and execution, interacting with multiple interfaces located at different locations
Giving presentations to the customer in various level testing progress and carry out the customer feedbacks
Estimating the work in D&B and Agile methodology
Key player in planning and implementing Agile methodology for the first Agile project in Telstra account
Participate in Estimation, Product Review, Sprint planning and prioritization, sprint review and retrospective meetings
Responsible for End-To-End Flow from Estimations phase to TSR, test Metrics and submission of the metrics to QA team for review.
Resource and Schedule planning
Defect reporting and maintaining Test reports
HP
Offshore – Bangalore, India
Jan 2013 -Jan 2015
Project Type
FedEx Online (Fedex.com) (Logistics)
Role
Project Lead
Responsibilities
Planning testing strategy, test plan, Interact with product development teams to develop a strong understanding of the product and testing objectives
Use existing tools and techniques to execute test cases and build/script new tools for performing testing/validation function
Document and publish test results for further use by development / project management teams
Participate in troubleshooting issues with different teams to drive towards root cause identification and resolution
Document, track and escalate issues as appropriate, using bug tracking systems tools
Support production deployment of applications and perform “validation testing” pre and during deployment•
Planning Test activities in-line with the Software Development Lifecycle and Development Processes in the company.
Defect Management- Defect Review and assignment to different teams like BA, Dev, Architects, technical assistance group, Environment, support etc.
Mentoring and coordinating team for the successful quality deliverables on time
Preparation of release summary presentation and presenting to the client
Playing PSQA role and ensuring the process are adhered during the release
HP
Wellington, New Zealand & Offshore
October 2007 – July 2010
Project Type
Telecom New Zealand
Role
Test Lead / Independent Role
Responsibilities
Develop test estimates in conjunction with the Lead Tester,
Identify the risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies and how they will be managed
Configuration Management
Review test plans for accuracy and understanding
Participate in design and requirements walkthrough(s)
Identify and document environment requirements with the Lead
Analyze Software Architecture Design documents, and Use Cases and write/update test requirements matrics
Write and/or update test scripts
Setup test data(ASN1VE/BLINCL format) as required to support test execution
Undertake test execution of assigned test scripts
Record defects when actual results do not match expected results
Maintain evidence of all tests executed for assigned test type
Re-test for defect resolution
Identify and report all testing – related issues and risks that may impact on the quality and or delivery time of the test output
Error Processing, Provide status updates for the Lead Tester.
HP
Offshore – Bangalore, India
Feb 2007 – September 2007
Project Type
AET (HP INTERNAL PROJECT)
Role
Regional Deployment SME
Responsibilities
Responsible for developing migration plan for Global Testing Capability projects to Test Director for QC integrated solution
Perform assessment, Schedule training
Determine scope of what is required to be converted
Coach/mentor project teams
Assist/facilitate projects getting into environment
Attend & participate in GTC Mercury Deployment Project Meetings
Solve Issues – escalate when necessary, Identify Risks
Provide feedback to AET on integrated workflow
Provide feedback to AET on reporting
Establish training plan for TDL that includes training path /role
Be aware of non-GTC deployment lead that may exist in the region
Identify opportunities to accelerate the deployment activities
EDS / HP
Offshore – Bangalore, India
Feb 2006 – January 2007
Project Type
Business one technologies (Pharmaceutical)
Role
Test Analyst
Responsibilities
Understanding the project requirement
Involved in User Interface Testing, Functional, Integration and Sanity Testing.
Preparing Test Cases and Execution of Test Cases
Analyzing Test Results and Prioritizing Software Bugs.
Logged the defects and coordinated efforts with the development team to solve the problems.
Conducted Weekly Reviews and Meetings.
Preparing the Test Reports.
Analyzed Market Data and Validated the Data Load. This was a part of data evaluation.
EDS
Offshore – Bangalore, India
June 2004 – January 2006
Project Type
GIT Inc (Telecommunications)
Role
Test Engineer
Responsibilities
Understanding the project requirement
Involved in User Interface Testing, Functional, Integration and Sanity Testing.
Preparing Test Cases and Execution of Test Cases
Analyzing Test Results and Prioritizing Software Bugs.
Logged the defects and coordinated efforts with the development team to solve the problems.
Conducted Weekly Reviews and Meetings.
Preparing the Test Reports.