Archana Soundarajan

• Responsible for test planning, test estimation, test execution and defect management. Performed regression and system-level testing to verify software quality and function before it was released.
• Working as Test Co-coordinator between onshore and offshore team.
• Working in Agile environment/Methodology.
• Responsible for defect management, status reporting.
• Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
• Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.
• Review and Approves all project Test Deliverable.
• Oversaw training and onboarding process for all newly hired employees within Test team.
• Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
• Coordinated resources from stakeholders and mapped out project deliverables.
• Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
• Co-Ordination between different stake holders/multiple lines. Handing multiple testing projects.
• Working closely with Business team as part of UAT testing.
• Updated ongoing testing procedures for software to account for changes resulting from post-release patches.
• Maintained bug reporting system for logged faults, delegating issues to development personnel for remediation.
• Checked software beyond testing scripts for interconnected problems not covered by established specifications.
• Coordinated work with various teams to solve problems and improve efficiency for software testing and automation.
• Documented integration issues and vulnerabilities and outlined improvement recommendations.

• Responsible for Test Approach,Planning,Estimation, Test Scenarios/Scripts, Test Execution Cycle Plans.
• Responsible for implementation test factory best practices within project. Working in Agile environment/Methodology.
• Defined and tracked test results, defect counts and performance discrepancies.
• Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.
• Integrated collected data into business process enhancements to address ongoing business goals.
• Defined test case parameters, test scripts and automation guidelines.
• Mentored junior engineering staff, offering instruction on testing parameters and accepted engineering principals.
• Operated API testing tools such as Postman and Swagger.
• Reviewed results and produced daily reports for developers.
• Provided reports on milestones, issues and test concerns to project managers for assistance.
• Responsible for test automation set up using Katalon. Review and Approve all project Test Deliverable.
• Co-Ordination between different stake holders.
• Advised developers on problems with databases, performance and other issues.
• Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
• Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
• Recommended changes and corrections to developers for optimal software performance and usability.

• Involved in Test Estimations, Test Plan Preparation, Test Cases Creation, Execution, Review, Defect Management and Test environments set up.
• Collect, analyze and report on quality metrics for all projects under quality control Provide QA support for all project estimation activities for their assigned applications Ensure that project and test team members understand quality management plan, test strategy, and quality processes
• Defined and tracked test results, defect counts and performance discrepancies.
• Drafted detailed problem reports, defining factors such as Defect Type and Severity to aid in remedial efforts.
• Implemented automated test equipment to remotely monitor and report on dangerous and inaccessible equipment.
• Researched and selected automation tools, prioritizing cost-effective solutions to shorten diagnostic workflows.
• Designed standardized processes and protocols to continuously improve operational efficiency through positive iteration.
• Monitored emerging test automation frameworks, technologies and best practices for useful developments.
• Applied Agile Delivery methods to simplify testing process decisions through iterative development.
• Supported DevOps integration to align software development and information technology efforts.
• Implemented end-to-end automation and reduce test costs by more than 60%.

BRITISH TELECOM-

• Involved in Test Estimations, Test Planning, Review, Defect Management and Test environments set up.
• Responsible for Test Approach documents, Test Scenarios/Scripts, Test Execution Cycle Plans.
• Worked on Test Automation and maintained regression suite.
• Tested, identified and troubleshot problems with networks.
• Co-Ordination with development and Testing Team of different Application. Co-Ordination between different stake holders/Multiple vendors.(Offshore and Onsite)
• Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
• Tested software application within sandbox environment prior to release to production.
• Identified requirements for testability.
• Implemented user acceptance testing with focus on documenting defects, identifying bottlenecks and executing test cases.
• Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
• Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.

• Involved in Preparation of Test Plan and Test Case writing. Identification of test cases For Automation
• Co-Ordination with development and Testing Team of different Application. Execution of test cases in End to End Environment
• Tested, identified and troubleshot problems with networks.
• Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
• Supported, implemented and helped shape test approach by identifying solutions to recurring issues.
• Communicated status updates to stakeholders to widen impact of testing and demonstrate value of optimization program.
• Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
• Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.