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Asaikannan Rathinam

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at QBE Insurance, specializing in elevating quality assurance through innovative test automation and DevOps practices. Excelled in project management and team leadership, significantly enhancing project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Expert in Agile methodologies and skilled in fostering cross-functional team collaboration. Career goals include leveraging existing skills to further advance quality assurance initiatives in a challenging environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Value Stream Lead (Tech Practice Manager)

QBE INSURANCE
Sydney, NSW
08.2023 - Current
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
  • Maintained high quality standards by optimizing testing processes, adopting Agile methodologies, increasing automation, and continuously improving with a shift-left testing strategy within the VS squads.
  • Led a team of testers in conducting both manual and automated tests, and assessed their performance.
  • Met project scope and delivery dates by planning optimal testing schedules.
  • Analyzed and documented business requirements to create test plans, cases, and scripts.
  • Collaborated with off-site teams to efficiently conduct end-to-end and regression tests, ensuring smooth product releases.
  • Developed and published testing and defect metrics for management.
  • Documented, triaged, and managed software defects, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolutions.
  • Created detailed reports outlining results from testing activities and presented findings to stakeholders.
  • Identified areas for improvement in existing processes and implemented solutions accordingly.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Augmented knowledge of various types of software and tools by actively participating in available trainings and workshops.
  • Collaborated with development teams to ensure quality of product releases.
  • Tracked progress against project timelines and communicated any delays or risks appropriately.
  • Collaborated with management to establish testing plans develop improvement strategies.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

Test Automation Manager (Quality Engineering)

ACCENTURE AUSTRALIA
Sydney, NSW
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Oversaw test management for the ITM - Cost Effectiveness phase in the AUSPAC region.
  • Implemented the four pillars of Test Treatments for ITM in-scope applications.
  • Analyzed business, functional, and technical requirements for implementation.
  • Prepared test estimations, conducted reviews/walkthroughs with clients, and obtained signoff.
  • Developed the Master Acceptance Test Plan & Strategy, defined the test scope and approach for the QA team, and conducted walkthroughs with BAs and business stakeholders for signoff.
  • Coordinated automated test execution for in-scope applications and reported results.
  • Managed the QA team and coordinated with QBE leads throughout all implementation stages.
  • Reviewed and approved Test Treatments implementation, tracking progress until client signoff.
  • Prepared and published the Operational Model to integrate Test Treatments into BAU.
  • Conducted walkthroughs to ensure completion against acceptance criteria and obtained client signoff.
  • Maintained all project artifacts in Jira and Confluence up-to-date.
  • Prepared test summary reports and test metrics, reporting to management and clients.
  • Prepared and published weekly summary reports to stakeholders.
  • Ensured clear and timely status/progress reporting to clients.
  • Mentored and managed a team of 14 members across regions.

IT Test Manager

MPHASIS
Sydney, NSW
08.2008 - 06.2021
  • Expertise in Project and Test Management, with the ability to devise solutions for complex programs, extend beyond traditional QA, and influence quality throughout the lifecycle.
  • Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in testing concepts and methodologies.
  • Proficient in preparing test plans/strategies, defining test scope, creating test scenarios, designing and executing test cases (both manual and automated), and reporting test results.
  • Skilled in test estimation techniques, supporting various delivery models.
  • Experienced in leading diverse onshore and offshore project teams simultaneously.
  • Capable of managing multiple projects concurrently, handling both automated and manual testing in an Agile environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of black box testing processes and expertise in manual testing, including functional, system, integration, regression, user acceptance testing, and retesting for defect fixes.
  • Proficient with various Test Management and Defect Management tools.
  • Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC processes, adhering to quality standards.
  • Acted as a subject matter expert, representing applications in various forums.
  • Team player and consistent performer with the ability to meet challenging deadlines, demonstrating leadership and client management skills.
  • Played the Test Lead role supporting various clients and domains from multiple locations (off-site & onsite).

Education

Master of Business Administration - Software Systems

Madurai Kamaraj University
01-2007

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

Madurai Kamaraj University
01-2004

Skills

  • Quality assurance leadership
  • Project management
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Test & Defect Management
  • Test planning & Execution
  • Test automation
  • DevOps practices
  • System Integration testing
  • Functional & Regression testing
  • Non-functional testing
  • Agile Scrum framework
  • Waterfall model
  • Stakeholder management
  • Domain expertise
  • Team Leadership & coordination
  • Training and mentoring

Timeline

Value Stream Lead (Tech Practice Manager)

QBE INSURANCE
08.2023 - Current

Test Automation Manager (Quality Engineering)

ACCENTURE AUSTRALIA
06.2021 - 07.2023

IT Test Manager

MPHASIS
08.2008 - 06.2021

Master of Business Administration - Software Systems

Madurai Kamaraj University

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

Madurai Kamaraj University

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