Sathya Esakki
SathyaEsakki-LinkedIn +* (***) *49 – 1022
**** ******** **, *** **, Wheeling, IL, 60090 ********@*****.*** SUMMARY
Sathya is an experienced consultant in Software Quality Assurance who is currently based in Chicago and is seeking a challenging solution testing position with strong emphasis in both Automation and Manual testing. She is a quick learner and has a proven track record in creating the best testing solutions possible for her clients.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Exposed to Automated Testing Tools and Manual Testing for 6 years, with 3 years Prior Development Experience in Java/J2EE development. Overall 9+ years of experience in IT industry.
Played a QA onsite test lead role in Chicago, USA for multiple projects - managed client expectations and coordinated offsite teams with more than 15 members for delivery.
Possesses in-depth knowledge and experience in various testing tools like QTP, SOAP UI, Selenium as well as software systems like Java/J2EE.
Expert in Waterfall and Agile methodologies in conjunction with various test management tools like TFS, CQ, JIRA, Rally, Zephyr, QC and ALM.
Possesses in-depth knowledge in Various Mainframe applications (AS400) testing like ISeries, TSO and Terminal Emulator.
Executed testing projects within budget, on-time and with superior quality delivery.
Excellent communication skills with a strong background working directly with IT and business to identify business objectives and establish requirements.
Possesses both the testing and software development knowledge required to automate testing methods when necessary while being able to pinpoint root cause of errors to development teams and suggesting methods to fix.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Test Analyst
Infosys, Chicago, USA Apr 2015 – Oct 2018
Infosys, Chennai, India Dec 2011 – Mar 2015
Software Developer
Dot Com Infoway, Madurai, India Aug 2010 – Nov 2011 Systems Programmer
Boon Soft Technologies, Chennai, India May 2009 – Jun 2010 EDUCATION
Master of Science in Computer Science (M.Sc.)
St. Xavier’s College, India 2008
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (B.Sc.)
Rose Mary College, India 2006
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Project Title: Check and Lock Box Migration (CLM)
Client & Location: Northern Trust (NT), Chicago, USA Duration: Apr 2018 – Oct 2018
Role: QA Lead
Highlights:
Worked as the single QA lead for a 15-member team
Provided status reporting in daily status calls
Prepared and review test scenarios and test cases
Reviewed functional and regression testing
Performed defect review and reporting
Prepared/Reviewed automation and manual test scenarios & test cases
Reviewed automation and manual test execution activities Project Title: 360 Absence Management
Client & Location: Aon, Chicago, USA
Duration: Oct 2017 – Mar 2018
Role: QA Lead
Highlights:
Involved in test case preparation and execution using Selenium Testing tool
Handled the project individually with direct reporting to the client
Received plaudits from the client for advance release before the actual deliverable date
Implemented quality processes and plans like Defect Prevention Models and Knowledge Management. Worked with an objective of delivering effective testing solutions to the clients within the guidelines and norms of Infosys
Participate in requirement walkthrough sessions and provide testing solutions
Prepare/Review of automation and manual Test Scenarios & Test Cases
Review of automation and manual test execution activities and review defects to reduce invalid defects being raised
Project Title: NOAH Conversion Phase II
Client & Location: Aon NFS, Chicago, USA
Duration: Jan 2017 - Sep 2017
Role: QA Lead
Highlights:
Analyzed business requirements and prepared the QA plan
Constructed and reviewed test scenarios
Perform review on functional, integration and regression testing results
Performed defect reporting review and was involved in defect triage meetings
Reported on the status of QA activities to all key stakeholders
Co-ordinated the transfer of information and knowledge to other resources 3
PROJECT EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Project Title: Windows Upgrade 2012
Client & Location: Aon, Chicago, USA
Duration: Mar 2015 – Dec 2016
Role: QA Lead
Highlights:
Participated in requirement walkthrough sessions and provided testing solutions
Prepared a testing strategy aligning with the project plan; prepared test scenarios and test cases
Involved in team co-ordination, mentoring and reporting
Reviewed test execution activities and reviewed defects to reduce invalid defects being raised
Co-ordinated both client and offshore teams for issue resolutions and to provide status updates
Logged defects in tools and conducted defect reviews to avoid raising of invalid defects.
Executed test cases on different environments and reviewed the test cases results Project Title: PMI – RWR & ERWR
Client & Location: PMI, India
Duration: Sep 2013 – Feb 2015
Role: QA Analyst
Highlights:
Involved in test case preparation and execution using SOAP UI tool
Handled the project individually while directly reporting to the client
Received plaudits from the client for advance release before the actual deliverable date
Worked with macro for test case preparation
Prepared the SOAP UI framework document for the client.
Key achievement – Identified a bug which was there in the customer product for more than 2 years, resolution eventually allowed marked increase in code run speed and quality. Project Title: Alliance – COHO QTP Automation
Client & Location: All State Insurance, India
Duration: Dec 2011 – August 2013
Role: Developer & QA Analyst
Responsibilities:
Involved in script preparation and execution for various products
Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions on topics related to the Insurance domain, QTP frameworks and other general topics.
Heavily involved in communication between the onsite team, the client and other external sources involved in the project.
Prepared process and domain related document for new hires. CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS
Award for “Technology/Domain/Consulting Champion” based on project contribution.
Insta award from Infosys for contribution to projects and client impact.
Special incentive bonus award for managing offshore team and client-side deliverables.
Certified in 480 Programming in HTML 5 and with Java Script and CSS3