Prabakaran
Raja
Senior Quality Assurance
With *0.5 years of experience as a Test Lead,
expertise has been honed in quality assurance,
test management, and leading cross-functional
teams. Excel in crafting and executing
comprehensive test strategies, ensuring top-tier
software quality through meticulous testing
processes. Background spans both manual and
automated testing, with a strong grasp of SDLC,
Agile methodologies, and various test automation
tools. Passionate about problem-solving and
committed to meeting deadlines while
maintaining high standards. Eager to leverage
extensive experience and leadership skills in a
new role, driving continuous improvement and
delivering exceptional results.
Contact
Address
Chennai, IN 600100
Phone
***************@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in
/prabakaran-raja-221690
Skills
Automation Testing
(Selenium Java Script,
Cucumber)
Manual Testing (Black Box,
Integration)
Functional Testing
API Testing
Work History
2021-11 -
2024-04
Senior Associate Projects
Cognizant Technology Solutions, New York
E-Trade, Trading,
Morgan Stanley, New York, US,
Core business application will be used by Broker
of E-trade for generating the proposals of
Trades by getting information from the
customers. There are two applications, One is
for Executive for walk-in Customers and another
one is for Broker/Agent to generating the Trade
shares, Mutual funds and Stocks through the
both Applications., Analyze the assigned user
stories in the Jira portal., Involve the preparing Test plan and Test case also Peer Review and
Test review., Root Cause analysis of a Defect
raised in P1/P2 tickets., Creating/Approving
defects in SIT/UAT/Production Environment and
follow up with Development team., Ensure the
Agile flow of the testing team and Co-ordinate
the smoke test with the client team., Being a
End to End Testing
Agile Testing (JIRA)
Mobile Testing (IOS, Android)
UAT, SIT
Backend Testing (SQL)
Migration Testing
Point of Contact for client and ensure the
quality of the product.
Responsibilities:
Analyzing User Stories: Reviewing and
understanding user stories for both manual
and automated testing to ensure meeting
acceptance criteria.
Preparing Test Plans and Test Cases: Leading
the creation and execution of detailed test
plans and cases, ensuring alignment with
Agile sprints and user story requirements.
Conducting Root Cause Analysis:
Overseeing defect identification, analyzing
root causes, and implementing corrective
actions.
Managing Defect Creation and Approval:
Coordinating logging, tracking, and
approval of defects for timely resolution.
Coordinating with Client Teams:
Collaborating with clients and stakeholders
to align testing activities with project goals
and timelines.
Ensuring Product Quality: Driving continuous
improvement in testing processes to
maintain high product quality throughout
Agile development lifecycle.
Quality Assurance Oversight: Ensured
deliverables met client expectations across
all project stages without compromising
timelines or budgets.
2013-11 -
2021-11
Associate QA Manager
Novac Technology Solutions, Chennai, IN
General Insurance, Motor Insurance,
Shriram General Insurance, Jaipur.
Core business application will be used by the
business users of general insurance company
for generating Quotation, Proposal and Policy
to the End customers through intermediary. Post
issuance of policy the business users will be able to update the endorsement and claims module
on request by the end customers. After policy
issuance the payout to the intermediaries will
be settled by the Marketing team. After
Generating the Policy, if customer needs to
include or exclude the covers and change the
details, we are using Endorsement, there are 2
type Endorsements, Financial and Non-
Financial Endorsement. If Claim Occurs in the
policy period, we need to proceed the flows in
Claim portal. There are 2 Types of Claims. OD
Claim and TP Claim.
Responsibilities:
Managed cross-functional teams to
successfully complete high-priority projects
within tight deadlines.
Mentored junior associates on effective time
management techniques, leading to better
prioritization skills and increased efficiency.
Monitored project progress, identified risks
and took corrective action as needed.
Reported regularly to managers on project
progress, and technical problems.
Education
2009-06 -
2012-05
Bachelor of Engineering: Electronics
and Communications Engineering
Karpagam University - Coimbatore
Percentage: 73.80%
2006-06 -
2009-05
Diploma-DCE: Diploma in Computer
Engineering
Sakthi Polytechnic College - Erode
Percentage: 74.33%
1999-06 -
2000-05
SSLC
St, F.S. Higher Secondary School - Erode
Percentage: 68.5%
Accomplishments
Selenium Certified Professional: Demonstrated
expertise in test automation with Selenium, effectively leveraging the tool to enhance testing efficiency and accuracy.
Awarded Best Role Player: Recognized twice as
the best role player on the team for outstanding
contributions, leadership, and dedication to
delivering high-quality results.
Certifications
2024-05 Selenium
Interests
Passionate about trekking and exploring nature,
with a keen interest in outdoor adventures that
challenge both physical endurance and mental
resilience.