KESAVAN NAGARAJAN
Test Lead
Sydney,NSW
Summary
17+ yrs. of professional IT experience in Software Testing with deep expertise on Cards and Payments Domain In depth knowledge on Card processing system: Issuing (Account creation, Maintenance, Fees Management, Interest Calculation), Acquiring (Merchant set up and accounting, Fees calculation, Merchant statements), Authorizations and Exception Processing Systems, and Collections Knowledge on Visa Base II format and MasterCard IPM format Good understanding of Test planning and Implementation from scope management to activity sequencing, effort & cost estimation, risk analysis to quality management Extensive experience in developing test plans/test cases, Compliance testing and UAT support Analyzing & Understanding the Business requirement document and preparing the Test Requirement document Experience in cards processing platform migration testing Adept in end-to-end in SDLC of software products from requirement analysis to system study, designing, coding, testing, documentation and implementation Conducting case / system / process study and planning, scoping, estimation & tracking the project.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Functional Analyst, Coordinator
Matrix, CAVIEW
- Requirement Gathering
- Requirement traceability
- Estimation for new Enhancements
- Functional Test cases preparation
- Test plan creation
- End-to-End Test Execution
- Cards and Payments
- Web Based testing using SOAP UI tool
- Defect Management
- Problem Analysis and Defect Initiation
- Defect resolution and Impact Analysis
- Team Management
- Team Mentoring
- Test status Reporting
- Create Reuse components and Value adds
- Co-ordinate with client and Team
- Onsite, CICS
- Card Processing Tool:
- VISION PLUS
- BASE, FILEMANAGER
- TSO/ISPF
- ENDEVOR
Module Lead
Regional Cards & Payments Utility
Chennai
01.2012 - Current
- Created and Executed XML based SOAP UI scripts to ensure the critical features of commercial card can be accessed by the third party
- Analyze and test the requirements for different applications like Issuing (GCPS), Exception processing system (EPS), Distribution, Prepaid and Travel Money Cards
- Analyzing & testing the System testing defects and Production defects
- Identifying the Regression test case for GCPS, EPS, Prepaid and TMC functionalities and execution of test cases successfully
- Actively involved in .NET based Portal testing
- Analyzing & Understanding the Business requirement document and preparing the Test Requirement document, Requirement Traceability Matrix against various requirement
- Compliance Testing to verify Scheme changes as a part of PCI DSS certification
- Handled all the major enhancement projects on Issuing (Commercial Cards, Debit Cards, Consumer Cards)
- Reporting the execution(weekly/daily) status to the client and Handling daily/weekly status call
- Raise issues identified to the development team and verification of fixed issues in testing place
- Ensuring the Exit Criteria is met and preparing the Test Completion Report
- Created Value adds and reuse components
- Report to the Test Manager any issues or potential prioritization conflicts
- Hold multifaceted responsibilities like Base2000 GCPS Functional Testing, Executing transaction in MasterCard and VISA simulator, Web services, Issuing Portal, and formulate metrics in each release
- Benefiting with the knowledge on ALM (Application Life Cycle management), Star Team Repository and SOAP UI tool
- Coordinating with downstream systems(DCS, RTTM, SENSE, BPH) in verifying the data flow from the core upstream systems.
Senior Software Engineer
Regional Cards Utility, Cards
01.2011 - 01.2012
- One of the leading Bank in Auckland
- Preparation of test process from planning, through test plan development, execution & result reporting
- Involved in the development and improvement of the test functions, putting forward suggestions and implementing plans accordingly
- Organize, conduct and support test activities
- Involved in system and system integration testing, Batch Interface testing
- Hold multifaceted responsibilities like Base2000 GCPS Functional Testing, Batch Interface Testing, Web services, Issuing Portal, and formulate metrics in each release.
Software Engineer
Regional Credit Cards – RBS RCC
01.2007 - 01.2011
- One of the leading Bank in Scotland
- Development
- Enhancement
- Abend resolution SLA
- Design, compliance
- Providing night batch support and bug fixing
- Ensuring the UAT standards and defects measurements
Education
Master of Computer Application - undefined
2006
Bachelor of Computer Application - undefined
2003
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Skills
Training and mentoring
Task Delegation
Innovation and Creativity
Software Development Lifecycle
Requirements Analysis
System Performance Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Quality Assurance and Verification
Change Management Oversight
Online Training Leadership
Positive Attitude
Teamwork and Communication
Good Communication
Strong Work Ethic
Teamwork and Coordination
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Worksite safety
Punctuality
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Excellent Communication
Critical Thinking
Computer Skills
Organizational Skills
Team Collaboration
Active Listening
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsWork from home optionTimeline
Module Lead - Regional Cards & Payments Utility
01.2012 - Current
Senior Software Engineer - Regional Cards Utility, Cards
01.2011 - 01.2012
Software Engineer - Regional Credit Cards – RBS RCC
01.2007 - 01.2011
Functional Analyst, Coordinator - Matrix, CAVIEW
Bharath Engineering College - Master of Computer Application,
KSR College of Arts & Science - Bachelor of Computer Application,
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