VINEETH KANNAN
linkedIn/VineethKannan/
HIGHLIGHT OF SKILLS & QUALIFICATION
More than 5 years of experience in IT Industry as Automation and Functional Software Tester
Extensive knowledge in Banking, Commodities Trading and Gaming domain
Hands-on experience in automation testing using HP UFT(QTP) 12.0 and 14.02 for Web, Windows, Java and .NET applications using VBScript language
Experience in implementing descriptive programming, managing and developing test data files, object repositories, and function libraries
Well versed in creating, maintaining and executing automated test scripts.
Proficient in writing Excel Macros to ease testing of various complex data operations in MS Excel
Expertise in test management activities like feasibility analysis of requirements, test preparation, test execution, defect identification and retesting
Hands-on experience with requirement management tools like ALM, Jira, Version One and Microsoft Test Manager
Extensive knowledge of software testing lifecycle and testing methodologies
Experience in eliciting requirements from stakeholders, documenting and reviewing requirements, researching and finding solutions to the business problem.
Experience in converting potential ideas into business and functional requirements.
Trained in Android application development during tenure in Tata Consultancy Service Ltd.
Awarded “Dream Team” while working with Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and “On the Spot” Award in Tata Consultancy Service Ltd.
Proven ability to work well under pressure, positive attitude towards work and always dependable
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Languages: VBScript, VBA Macros, Python, .Javascript, Java, Net, HTML, CSS
Database: MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle
Tools: HP UFT/QTP 12.0, QC/ALM, Version One, Jira, Microsoft Test Manager, Visio 2016, TeamCity, Snoop 2.0, GitHub, NetBeans, Visio 2016, Camunda and all Microsoft Office programs
Methodologies: Agile and Waterfall
WORK EXPERIENCE
BCForward Solutions Canada, Toronto, ON
Test Automation Consultant Jul ’19 to Present
Client: DXC Technology, End Client - OLG
Domain: Gaming and Lottery
Automated Web, Windows and Java-based applications using HP UFT 14.02 and VBScript language which saved manual execution time and avoided redundancies
Automated E2E functional test cases which involved test execution of applications installed across multiple remote machines.
Compared and validated various complex excel reports using HP UFT 14.02 which reduced significant manual efforts
Assigned test cases to teammates based on priority and complexities and ensured successful completion of the project on time
Provided management with regular updates on the status of automated test cases and highlighted roadblocks during daily meetings
Interacted with functional testers to gain domain knowledge in Lottery and Gaming and clear any issues with test cases.
City of Greater Sudbury, Sudbury, ON
Junior Business System Analyst (Internship) May ’19 to Jun ‘19
Successfully implemented an e-commerce website for the City’s waste management department for purchasing garbage bag tags for residents of Sudbury
Interviewed stakeholders to elicit requirements about new project idea and business objectives
Considered opportunities and potential risks attached while gathering requirements
Documented business requirements in the form of Project Concept and Software Requirement Specification
Researched industry standards, trends and best practices to understand the existing websites for purchasing garbage tags online.
Interacted with developers to check compatibility and with higher management for approvals on budgets.
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India
Senior Test Automation Engineer Nov ’15 to Aug ‘18
Client: Trafigura Trading LLC
Domain: Commodities Trading
Automated .Net, Java and Web applications using HP UFT 12.02 and 14.02 tool and VBScript language which saved time and avoided redundancies
Performed feasibility study of applications for automation which ensured that timelines are met
Interacted with developers to modify properties of objects used in applications to clear roadblocks for automation thereby increasing coverage
Assisted project manager overcome a roadblock by reading data from JSON file obtained from JIRA
Created utility in Excel Macro to generate pre-defined automation script based on steps of functional test cases
Uploaded and merged code across team using version control tools like GitHub
Raised defects in JIRA and Version one for issues found by executing automation scripts
Interacted with business analysts and SMEs to gain insight into the functionality
Took the role of internal functional domain expert for Trade Management and Trade Finance module
Delegated daily tasks to team members based on the complexity and priority
Attending meetings with the client to raise challenges faced in automation and to provide regular status updates.
Tata Consultancy Services, Mumbai, India
Automation Tester Jul ’13 to Nov ‘15
Clients: Huntington National Bank, JP Morgan and Chase
Domain: Banking
Introduced automation in the project for the first time using RubyMine to overcome repetitive manual testing
Presented a proof of concept to the client by automating functional scripts thereby ensuring new project for the company
Automated Regression test cases for Online Banking Web applications using RubyMine tool
Developed automated regression scripts for Windows and Web applications using HP UFT 12.02
Developed code in VBA to compare and highlight values from system generated excel reports
Prepared functional test cases from requirements using Microsoft Test Manager and QC
Executed, maintained and retested Regression and Functional test cases
Recognized for logging the maximum number of defects in a release cycle
Participated in scrum meetings to update testing progress to Scrum Master and across the team
Regularly touched base on call with US counterpart to discuss issues and tasks
Gained significant domain knowledge in Bank’s Loan Processing System, Retail and Business Online Banking and Credit Cards
EDUCATION
Cambrian College, Sudbury, ON
Post Graduate Diploma in IT Business Analysis Sep ’18 to Jun ‘19
Developed programs in Python using concepts like Object Oriented Programming (OOPs), file operations, list and dictionary
Analyzed requirements and developed a database for a library management system under Database Concepts/Big Data course
Analyzed requirements and created Software Requirement Specification and Vision and Scope document for Art Club management as part of Requirement Elicitation course
Obtained knowledge in Software Testing concepts like test development process, static testing and test management techniques
Gained knowledge in Enterprise Architecture framework and maturity models, supply chain management and ERP
SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai, India
Bachelors of Science in Information Technology Jun ’10 to Apr ‘13
Developed Attendance Management System using C# with ASP.net to digitally store the attendance details of students
Developed a web application using HTML and CSS which shows nearby places to visit when a location is clicked on the map
Gained knowledge about Software testing lifecycle, software testing principles, test metrics and quality assurance
Obtained knowledge about Project Management concepts like work-breakdown structure, cost and schedule estimating and software metrics
Fair knowledge in software languages like Java and C++
VOLUNTEER
SMIT Old Age Home & Care Foundation, Mumbai, India Dec ‘16
Read novels and news to the elderly
Provided assistance in their day-to-day activities
SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai, India Feb ‘13
Volunteered in the career fair organized in college
Organized protest march for women safety
*******.***@*****.***