KETHEES MURUGUPILLAI B.SC. ENG, P.ENG.
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PROFILE
An accomplished Senior Test Team Lead and Senior Quality Assurance Engineer. Strong
planning and organizational skills with the ability to balance and prioritize several
projects at once. Proactive approach with the ability to anticipate issues and to detect
and solve technical problems. A strong team leader and a valuable team member with the
ability to develop good working relationships.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Operating Systems: UNIX (HP, AIX, Solaris, DEC), Linux (RedHat, CentOS, SUSE, Debian, Ubuntu) and Windows
Programming Languages: Java, C, C++, Visual Basic, Pascal and Fortran
Scripting: Shell, JavaScript, Python, Perl, Tcl, Sed and Awk
IP Stack Software: TCP/IP, Chameleon and Trumpt
Database Management Systems: MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, Sybase, MS SQL, DB/2 and AS/400
Testing Tools: Mercury TestDirector, Selenium, QC Replay, LoadRunner and JMeter
Defect Tracking Tools: Rally, TRAC, TestTrack and Bugzilla
Web Application Servers: WebLogic, JBoss, WebSphere and Glassfish
Software Testing: Client-Server Environments, Web-Based Applications, Database Applications
Build Software: Multiplatform InstallShield, Ant and Python
Middleware: IBM MQ Series, OPEN JMS and WebLogic JMS
Version Control Software: SVN, CVS, MKS Source Integrity and Polytron
Virtual Machine Applications: VMWare and Oracle VirtualBox
Dell Software: DRAC, OpenManage
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AUG. 2008 – JULY 2014
INFOBRIGHT INC.
Infobright delivers a high performance analytic database platform that serves as a key
underlying infrastructure for The Internet of Things. Specifically focused on enabling the rapid
analysis of machine generated data, Infobright powers applications to perform interactive,
complex queries resulting in better, faster business decisions giving our customers the ability to
decrease their data management costs, increase revenue and improve market share. With offices
around the globe, Infobright’s platform is used by market-leading companies such as Mavenir,
Yahoo, Bango, JDSU and Polystar.
Aug. 2008 – July 2014
Senior QA Specialist
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Tested Infobright-loader and Infobright-MySQL server functionality including MySQL replication
and their performance
Actively participated in design meetings and created test plans
Automated tests using SQL and shell scripts to run on different platforms (Linux, Solaris and Win)
Analyzed test results and filed defect reports
Revived existing test scripts and implemented new test scripts to improve the regression test coverage
Participated and coordinated in all phases of test and release of Infobright software
Actively participated in the forums and provided solutions to solve issues
Reviewed and signed off on user documentation and release notes for each release
Received level3 customer issues and provided advanced technical support
Worked closely with development team to resolve test and support issues
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Handled customer support administration (activation / renewal) and source code Escrow
Level3 Representative in Customer Facing Status meeting with first level support team
Tested Infobright-Postgres server functionality and performance
QA Scrum Lead – responsible for creating QA iteration in Rally and managing QA backlog of work
in an agile development environment
Installed OS (Linux, Solaris and Windows) and configured all test environments using VMWare
Installed, configured and tested Infopliance application including high availability and replication
Point person for QA when the QA director is away
Tested Infobright web portal - customer access, downloads and issues reporting
FEB. 2008 – JULY 2008
OPALIS SOFTWARE
Member of the Opalis Integration Server (OIS) team. OIS is software that can be used to automate IT
processes across data center to cut down costs and increase productivity.
Feb. 2008 – July 2008
Senior QA Specialist
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Implemented automation test scripts to do the schema comparison between different databases and
reduced the testing time from weeks to less than half an hour
Designed and created Virtual Machines using VMWare to support the testing on all different database
(Oracle and MS-SQL) and OS (Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Server) combinations
Revived test cases in Mercury TestDirector
Contributed design, planning and testing of OIS 5.6 release
Performed performance test using Windows performance tools
JUNE 2000 – JAN. 2008
SOCKEYE SUPPLY CHAIN
Member of the Collaborative Application Framework (CAF) team. CAF web application was based on a
service-oriented architecture and consisted of a collection of Java-based software components. CAF was
a platform from which Web-based, collaborative supply chain applications could be built.
Aug. 2004 – Jan. 2008
Senior Test Team Lead
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Implemented new and/or modified existing processes, methods and tools to continuously improve the
quality of our products
Managed the software testing and quality assurance which included test case analysis and
implementation
Managed and coordinated the development and approval of detailed test plans and automation tests
that implement the quality goals of product releases
Supervised and involved in creation of test plans, test cases and test execution for all nine projects
Developed quality metrics, defect statistics and pursued improvements in the test process at both the
project & team level
Developed new and/or revived existing automated scripts (JavaScript, Python and Shell), executed
and maintained them to increase test coverage, efficiency and productivity
Participated in the entire lifecycle of software development and managed all QA portion of it
Managed project defect detection and verification process
Managed and administered configuration management system
Handled installation kit creation and managed installation testing for all products
Managed the software builds, beta releases, general releases and patch releases for all products
Setup and managed all internal and customer test environments
Tested web portal for multiple HP projects
Validated XMLs against DTDs
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June 2000 – July 2004
Test Team Lead
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Lead a team of test engineers and motivated team members to maximize their contribution
Supervised creation of test plans and test cases, and supervised test execution for company
products/projects
Monitored test results, checked problems were properly logged and ensured action was taken to
rectify all errors/omissions
Evaluated testing management tools
Managed beta releases, general releases and patch releases for all products
Handled all the builds, unit tests and regression tests
Worked with other members of the testing team to implement new and/or modify existing processes,
methods and tools to continuously improve the quality of products
Administered and managed a defect tracking system
Created script and migrated Testtrack (Defect Tracking System) database to Bugzilla database
Configured, deployed and troubleshot WebLogic, WebSphere and JBoss application servers
Tested web portal for multiple HP projects
Validated XMLs against DTDs
MAR. 1999 – MAY 2000
BAAN CANADA
Member of the Collaborative Application Framework (CAF) team. CAF was a platform from which Web-
based, collaborative supply chain applications could be built.
Mar. 1999 – May 2000
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Developed quality metrics, defect statistics and pursued improvements in the test process at both the
project & team level
Developed, executed and maintained automated scripts to increase test coverage, efficiency and
productivity
Participated in requirement analysis, design meetings, configuration management, software builds and
packaging processes/activities
Performed integration, application and system testing
Developed and implemented test plans
Enforced test-case re-usability, regression testing and test case automation
Reviewed software documentation for correctness and completeness
Provided guidance and training to junior Quality Assurance Analysts
MAR. 1996 – FEB. 1999
NUMETRIX LTD.
Member of the Supply Chain Integrator (SCI) team. SCI is software that can be used to move data from
one database to another and manipulate data on the fly.
Aug. 1997 – Feb. 1999
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Managed the quality and release of the SCI product
Managed the beta release cycle of the software
Prioritized the enhancements and bugs
Designed and implemented processes to increase efficiency and productivity
Performed stress, application and performance testing
Designed and implemented Test plans
Tested SCI on HP-UX, AIX, OSF/1 and NT
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Mar. 1996 – July 1997
Quality Assurance Analyst
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Tested SCI on HP-UX, AIX, OSF/1 and NT
Tested and verified all the results in RDBMS ( Oracle, Sybase, DB/2 and AS/400)
Programmed in Unix ksh and Tcl
Automated and maintained the test suite for SCI
Recorded automated replay scripts using the QC/Replay testing tool
Performed application testing
JAN. 1995 – FEB. 1996
KASTEN CHASE APPLIED RESEARCH
Software Developer and Test Engineer
Member of the IPFilter project development team. IPFilter is a LAN to LAN firewall for IP traffic.
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Designed and implemented the user interface using C in DOS
Setup the test suite and executed the validation plan
Handled the release and version control of the software
Created and maintained documentation in conformance with the IS09000 standards
Member of the validation team for the Optiva project. Optiva is a commercial product which allows
remote user to have fully transparent dial-up access to Netware and TCP/IP Network services.
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Executed the validation plan for the following products: Optiva Client, Optiva access server, Optiva
Manager and Optiva Console
Carried out functional verification test for the user interface and reviewed the user documentation for
technical accuracy and end user understandability
Member of Router 1700 project development team. Router 1700 is a commercial product which provides
effective and economical Wide Area Network access to corporate Local Area Network services or other
Private Router using TCP/IP.
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Modified and implemented the user interface using Visual Basic in DOS environment
Setup the test bed and executed the validation plan
Released the software to the customer and responded to their problems
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Advanced Information Technologies – Quality Assurance Techniques
Learning Tree International (Hands-On Workshop) – UNIX Tools and Utilities
EDUCATION
Seneca College, North York - Database Fundamentals
Seneca College, North York - UNIX System Administration
Seneca College, Scarborough - Server-Side with Servlets & JSP
Centennial College, Scarborough - Post diploma in Electronic Data Communications & Networks
Devry Institute of Technology, Toronto - C Programming
Queen’s University, Kingston - B. Sc. In Electrical Engineering