Bagyalakshmi Dhananjayan
Allen, TX *****
Mobile: 972-***-****
E-mail: ******@*****.***
SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER
SUMMARY:
• 3+ years of experience in the software development lifecycle – from concept through delivery of software applications and customizable solutions
• Solid knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, and processes
• Expert in translating business requirements and technical specifications into QA documents (test plans, test cases, traceability matrices)
• Good knowledge of relational databases and good SQL skills
• Beginner in automation scripts
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodology and testing procedures
• Good knowledge of scrum sprint processes
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving skills, and communication skills
• US Citizen
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Platforms: Windows 11/10, macOS, UNIX
Mobile Platforms: Android OS, iOS
Web Technology: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, JSON
Database: MySQL
Web Services Testing: REST API, Postman, Postman Interceptor, Swagger Test Automation: Selenium, BrowserStack
Testing Framework: IntelliJ, WebDriver, BDD Cucumber, Java, Maven Version Control: Git/GitHub
CICD: Jenkins
Bug/Project Management: JIRA, Confluence, Slack
Test Management Tool: JIRA, Xray
Mobile Testing: Visual Studio, Android Studio, adb PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Software Quality Analyst, Softproquest, Santa Clara, CA July 2019 – Present Web Based Testing:
• Performed software testing services of web-based applications developed for numerous clients
• Worked in an Agile development environment with frequently changing requirements and features
• Analyzed specifications and requirements (project structure and test design), updated testing documentation
• Developed and executed test cases, using Xray /Jira to monitor test executions, and capture results
• Executed Smoke and Regression testing for every new build
• Worked closely with test automation engineers and contributed to create Cucumber scenarios.
• Inspected web pages to identify relative XPath locators for HTML elements and updated corresponding step definition files accordingly
• Worked with Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Java based framework using IntelliJ IDEA and Git/GitHub as a version control tool
• Performed API testing based on Swagger documentation, created collections, verified HTTP status codes, response headers, response payload and conducted basic performance testing
• Developed and executed SQL queries to validate frontend and backend data integrity (MySQL)
• Reported and tracked software issues via bug tracking system JIRA, ran bug verification testing of fixed issues to confirm change of the status and close the issues
• Actively collaborated with the Product Management and Engineering teams in the office and offshore QA team to resolve blockers and possible delays in a fast-moving Agile environment Mobile Testing:
• Participated in Agile software testing process on a cloud-based mobile app developed for disabled people using public transportation
• Familiarized with the product functional requirements and business specifications
• Developed and executed detailed test cases for both Rider app and Driver app
• Validated application’s GUI for compliance with Usability Guidelines published by US Department of Health and Human Services and Industry Standards widely accepted in photo sharing and social networking domains.
• Performed compatibility testing.
• Conducted regression and release acceptance testing for all the major and transitional releases
• Identified software failures, made them reproducible, reported bugs via JIRA
• Participated in regular scrum calls, and QA Team meetings and discussions Administrative Assistant, Plano Independent School District, Plano, TX Sep 2014 – May 2019
• Planned and generated schedules, arranged meetings and events
• Handled billing and insurance documentation and procedures
• Responsible for general office duties including filing, correspondence, updates, and corrections
• Utilized spreadsheet and database software to prepare reports, memos, and documents
• Executed basic SQL queries in OracleXE
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
On-line bootcamp Advanced Software Quality Assurance, Portnov Computer School, Los Altos, CA Master’s in Public Administration, Annamalai University, India Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Madras University, India