Qa Engineer

SRIRAM PRAVEEN SELVARAJU

514-***-**** ********.**@*******.*** Montreal, Quebec

https://www.linkedin.com/in/srirampraveen/

Professional Summary

Accomplished QA Engineer with 5+ years of experience in manual and automated testing, specializing in Agile environments and delivering high-quality software releases through effective test strategies, issue identification, and process improvements. Proficient in crafting and executing intricate test plans, specializing in functional, regression, and exploratory testing for web, desktop, and mobile applications. Seeking to leverage my expertise in software testing to drive continuous improvement and ensure the delivery of top-tier software that exceeds user expectations and meets business objectives. Skills Summary

Manual Testing: Functional, Regression, Exploratory, Cross-Platform Testing Methodologies: Agile: Scrum, Waterfall

Test Management Tools: Atlassian JIRA, Zephyr Scale, Test Link, Tuleap OpenALM Test Automation: Robot Framework

Database Tools: MySQL

API Tools/Other Tools: Postman, Git Version Control, Jenkins CI, Microsoft Office Certifications: ISTQB – Certified Tester Foundation Level Soft Skills: Team Player, Time Management, Strong Analytical Ability, Adaptability Work Experience

SENIOR CONSULTANT Jun 2021 - Jul 2023

Protiviti India Member Private Limited, Chennai, India Global consulting firm providing effective solutions to the critical business problems in tech, business process, analytics, risk and compliance.

Conducted meticulous functional tests and API testing in web and mobile application for an ERP web application project, achieving a 20% reduction in post-release defects through comprehensive testing coverage.

Crafted impactful test plans for user stories, authored test cases in IEEE format, enhancing testing efficiency by 20%.

Created cross-browser test cases, achieving a 45% enhancement in application compatibility.

Ran SQL queries to ensure data consistency, increasing defect detection rates by 35% and preventing release delays.

Performed User Acceptance Testing at the client’s environment to ensure smooth workflow.

Worked closely with the development team to identify and mitigate potential risks early in the SDLC (Software Development Life Cyle), improving the overall stability of the product.

Expanded expertise by taking on Business Analysis role, conducting collaborative sessions with clients to gather comprehensive and precise requirements. Accomplishment: Recognized with the 'Accelerator' award in the year 2023 for identifying and resolving critical calculation-related defects in the financial modules such as Credit/Debit Card transactions and Funds Transfer, that are crucial in maintaining the client's financial integrity. VERIFICATION ENGINEER Mar 2019 - Dec 2020

Ericsson India Global Services Private Limited, Chennai, India An ICT company that provides software services to enable telecom connectivity in over 180 countries and a market leader in 5G deployments worldwide.

Automated telecom workflow test cases using TTCN-3.

Conducted peer reviews on the Gerrit portal and facilitated seamless codebase integration with GIT commands, enhancing testing efficiency by 35% ensuring code integrity and collaboration.

Enhanced automation efficiency for complex telecom billing scenarios using Robot IDE with a Keyword-Based testing approach, reducing script development time by 70%.

Supervised and provided feedback to junior testers, helping them enhance their test documentation and bug reporting skills, resulting in 30% fewer bugs reported post-release. Accomplishment: Received 'Power award' in the year 2020 for comprehensive testing of server performance after migration from VMware to Kubernetes pod, notably reducing the server reboot time during overload from 40 seconds to just 4 seconds with virtually zero downtime. SOFTWARE ENGINEER Jun 2018 - Mar 2019

GlobalLogic India Private Limited, Chennai, India

A US-based digital services company providing software product design and development services to the industries across automotive, communications, finance, retail and tech sectors.

Carried out a comprehensive performance check, simulating millions of telecom calls, and analyzed DL/Seliics machines' CPU/memory consumption, resulting in a 20% increase in system stability.

Conducted SQL-based database validation, uncovering 30% more critical issues compared to manual testing methods.

Assessed security using OWASP ZAP, identifying 10+ security vulnerabilities, and improving application security by 40% before deployment.

Accomplishment: Received 'Spot Award' in the year 2019 for collaborative testing efforts with the development and business analysis teams on the PoC for the initial phase of 5G charging, aligning with 3GPP specifications.

Education

Master of Technology in Software Engineering (Integrated) Jul 2013 - Apr 2018 Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, India CGPA: 8.66

Certifications and Training

ISTQB – Certified Tester Foundation Level

Project Certificate on ‘Testing for Web Accessibility with Microsoft Accessibility Insights’ by Coursera

AODA – ‘Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act’ certificate of training by OSG

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