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KARTHEEBAN ATHIMOOLAM

Test Manager, Senior Automation Engineer
Sandton,Gauteng

Summary

PROFILE SUMMARY:

I am currently designated with HCL Technologies engaged as a Test Manager at South African Reserve Bank, from July, 2021 to liaise with Quality Engineers, Business analyst, Technical team, Group stakeholders to understand the test requirements & in handling the delivering the requirement which includes front end Application, Database stream and Integration testing, as applicable to ensure optimal quality of the product delivered based on standards in a quicker way.

I have a good experience in Delivery Management, Automation Testing, Requirement Analysis, Quality Assurance and standards as I have got diversified experience in Core banking system (SAP BS & SAP CRM), Retail Banking, Payments, ATM Testing, Component Integration testing, System testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT),Salesforce CRM testing, and web-based applications. I have delivered critical requirements test analysis frame works and effective delivery of the same for my team. I am Highly motivated team player with excellent Interpersonal and Customer Relational Skills, Proven Communication, Organizational, Analytical, Presentation Skills, Reporting Metrics and Leadership Qualities. My key strengths are the following areas: Delivery Management Automation testing Stakeholder Management Quality Assurance Solution assessment and Validation Requirement Analysis I have around 18 years of diverse experience in Information Technology with focus on delivering through Delivery Management, Quality analysis, Stakeholder management, User training, Quality Assurance and Automation

Testing CAREER SUMMARY:

  • Strong knowledge in Automation Testing using Selenium web driver using Java and UFT One.
  • 9 Years Extensive experience in Test management and Delivery management in Banking domain
  • ISTQB foundation Level Certified tester
  • Expertise in testing banking modules like Core banking, Partner sync, Account Origination, Product & Pricing, Payments, Collection, Commercial Loan Process, CPS (Card processing system), Home loans.
  • Worked in Agile, Hybrid and Waterfall SDLC Models
  • Hands-on experience in methods, standards, governance, and quality assurance for products Extensive experience in Live Site Deployment.
  • Good working experience in developing Test Plan, Test Scripts, Traceability Matrix, Test Strategy, Test Estimation, Test Effort, Scheduling, Defect Tracking and Executing Test cases.
  • Methodical [Job Title] experienced in software development processes and optimal testing strategies. Helps teams produce exceptional products by offering in-depth quality assurance support. Open and clear communicator with good multitasking skills, organized nature and strong attention to detail.
  • Quality expert with success reviewing features and assessing functionality to identify common and complex software problems. Special experience in [Type] software illustrated throughout career accomplishments. Collaborates with cross-functional team members to enhance software package quality.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5

Years of Automation Experience

9
9

Years of Performed Test Lead Role

2
2

Years of Test Manage Role

Work History

Test Manager

HCL Technologies - Client SA Reserve Bank
Johanessburg, Gauteng
08.2021 - Current
  • Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
  • Resource allocation between various streams in the program for testing.
  • Analyze the existing as is process and define the testing process.
  • Implementing the automation testing
  • Implementation of QuerySurge in the Data Migration testing process
  • Preparation of testing approach for the program level and stream level.
  • Responsible for the testing deliverables.
  • Key member in Agile Ceremony Like Sprint Planning, Sprint Review and Sprint Retro.
  • Involved in PI planning, Working Committee meeting.
  • Checked software beyond testing scripts for interconnected problems not covered by established specifications.
  • Documented integration issues and vulnerabilities and outlined improvement recommendations.
  • Supported the Client UAT by assisting in scenario creation
  • Coordinated work with various teams to solve problems and improve efficiency in delivering the Software.
  • Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
  • Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.

Senior Test Lead

HCL Technologies - Client Standard Bank of SA
Johanessburg, Gauteng
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Analyzed and created various documents – Functional requirement and assisted in preparing the integration architecture for the platform setup
  • Attended series of discovery workshop and assisted to determine the Canonical architecture model
  • Involved in test strategy planning for the Integration testing and NFS testing
  • Involved in Use case preparation
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.

Automation Test Lead

HCL Technologies - Client Nedbank
Sandton, Gauteng
07.2018 - 12.2020
  • Implementation of the Selenium POM framework.
  • Preparation of the test automation test scripts.
  • Status reporting of the automation progress across the team.
  • Trained manual tester for automation.
  • Responsible for preparing the Impact Analysis for the projects/work request from automation perspective.
  • Executing the test scripts on the new build by using Automated scripts using Selenium TestNG.
  • Updating the regression suite with the current functionality.
  • Created testing scenarios for long-term and expedited development schedules.
  • Created accurate and successful test scripts to manage automated testing of certain products and features.

Senior Quality Assurance Test Analyst

HCL Technologies-Client Standard bank of SA
Johanessburg, Gauteng
08.2012 - 06.2018
  • Involved in various projects (Corebanking, BAU, Card Payments, ATM, Process Quality Assurance for HP QC)
  • Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
  • Participated in available trainings to improve software knowledge.
  • Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
  • Directed teams completing regression tests to support successful product development stages.
  • Identified bugs and issues within system and applied troubleshooting techniques for mitigation purposes.
  • Met with quality assurance, developers and project managers to assess scope and sequence of project.
  • Met tight deadlines to satisfy client demands and project timelines.
  • Partnered with leadership team to develop automation strategy and execution plan.

Test Lead

HCL Technologies - Client Frost Bank
San Antonio, Texas
06.2010 - 05.2012
  • Handled the User Acceptance Testing
  • Analyzing the Requirements documents.
  • To monitor the team for quality deliverable
  • Coordination between the Offshore and Onsite.
  • Lead and managed a team of 8 members.
  • Preparation of bug reports
  • Involved in preparation of Minutes of meeting for important business meetings.
  • Identify Reusable Test Cases.
  • Handed the team for automation of regression test cases.

Associate Test Lead

Ivesia Technology - Client: AETN Digital, US
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
05.2007 - 04.2010

• Analyzing the Requirements documents.
• Coordination between the Offshore and Onsite.
• Lead and managed a team of 3 members.
• Responsible for live site Deployment.
• Designing and Executing Test cases.
• Preparation of bug reports and build review reports.
• Performed Cross Browser Testing.
• Tested using CMS (content management system).
• Involved in preparation of Minutes of meeting for important business meetings.
• Identify Reusable Test Cases.

Software Test Engineer

Infotrix
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
10.2004 - 05.2007

• Identified and created Test cases based on specifications
• Involved in Regression Testing
• Performed Sanity Testing, Usability Testing
• Prepared Test Incident Reports

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Bharathiar University
2001

Post Graduate Diploma - Mainframe

Small Industry Service Institute
2004

Skills

  • SKILL SUMMARY:
  • Testing tools: Selenium webdriver using Java, UFT one
  • API Platform for testing: Postman, UFT One
  • Programming language Java Basic for automation
  • Test Management Tools: MF-ALM, Confluence, Jira, Fogbugz, Quickbase, Omniture
  • Database: DB2, SQL Server
  • Testing Analytics
  • Test Program Development
  • Test Procedure Documentation
  • Results and Deadline-Driven
  • Defect Tracking and Reporting
  • Time Management
  • System Integration Testing
  • Automation Script Development
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Test Planning and Scheduling
  • Regression Testing Understanding
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Automated Testing Framework
  • Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards
  • Test Plans and Test Methodologies
  • Reviewing Test Scenarios
  • Bug Tracking and Resolution
  • Selenium Automated Testing

Timeline

Test Manager - HCL Technologies - Client SA Reserve Bank
08.2021 - Current
Senior Test Lead - HCL Technologies - Client Standard Bank of SA
01.2021 - 07.2021
Automation Test Lead - HCL Technologies - Client Nedbank
07.2018 - 12.2020
Senior Quality Assurance Test Analyst - HCL Technologies-Client Standard bank of SA
08.2012 - 06.2018
Test Lead - HCL Technologies - Client Frost Bank
06.2010 - 05.2012
Associate Test Lead - Ivesia Technology - Client: AETN Digital, US
05.2007 - 04.2010
Software Test Engineer - Infotrix
10.2004 - 05.2007
Bharathiar University - Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science
Small Industry Service Institute - Post Graduate Diploma, Mainframe
KARTHEEBAN ATHIMOOLAMTest Manager, Senior Automation Engineer