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Mahalakshmi Kumar

Birmingham

Summary

Business Analyst / QA & Data Analyst with nearly 7 years of experience in banking and IT domains, specializing in requirement analysis, software testing (manual), ETL validation, and data reporting. Skilled in bridging business and technical teams, ensuring high-quality software delivery, and driving insights through data visualization. Proficient in SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, and CRM testing. Strong collaborator with proven success in Agile environments, defect management, and stakeholder communication.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Test Engineer

NEC Corporation India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
08.2019 - 12.2024
  • Led requirement analysis and test execution for banking web applications and CRM systems.
  • Conducted ETL testing & backend data validation across STG, SRC, and ODS layers, ensuring data accuracy.
  • Validated ISO 2002 compliance and ensured reporting accuracy for global banking clients.
  • Supported UAT, stakeholder communication, and defect triage with cross-functional teams.
  • Received multiple Kudos Awards for high-quality project delivery.

Junior Software Tester

Val Genesis Ltd
India
04.2018 - 07.2019
  • Performed manual testing and database validation for CRM platforms and enterprise applications.
  • Validated application workflows against business requirements, ensuring CRM accuracy.
  • Logged and tracked defects, collaborating with developers for resolution.
  • Assisted in test case design and documentation, improving QA efficiency.
  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders, leading to increased transparency and trust during project execution.
  • Developed effective test cases to identify potential software issues.
  • Participated in agile development processes; delivered high-quality products under tight deadlines.
  • Monitored debugging process results to guarantee effective problem solutions.

Education

B.E. - Computer Science & Engineering

Apollo Engineering College
Chennai, India
04.2013 - 03.2017

Data Analyst Career Programme - Data Analystics

Newto Trainings
United Kingdom
05.2025 -

Skills

  • Requirement gathering
  • UAT support
  • Test planning
  • SQL Database
  • Agile collaboration
  • Manual Testing
  • Defect Tracking
  • JIRA
  • HP ALM
  • Continuous learning
  • Data Validation
  • ETL Testing
  • Python
  • Pandas
  • NumPy
  • Excel
  • Pivot
  • Power Query
  • Tableau Dashboards
  • Power BI Reports
  • Data Storytelling
  • Payments
  • CRM Systems
  • ISO 20022 Messaging Standards
  • Software lifecycle understanding
  • Knowledge of sql

Websites

Projects

  • SMTB (Banking Client, USA), End-to-end functional & regression testing of core banking applications.
  • IADB (Development Bank), ETL testing using IBM Infosphere DataStage, validating transformations.
  • Crime Data Analysis (Tableau), Built dashboards to analyze crime patterns in Los Angeles. Sales Insights (Python & SQL),
  • Cleaned and analyzed sales data, identifying customer demand trends as part of Datacamp.

Timeline

Data Analyst Career Programme - Data Analystics

Newto Trainings
05.2025 -

Test Engineer

NEC Corporation India Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 12.2024

Junior Software Tester

Val Genesis Ltd
04.2018 - 07.2019

B.E. - Computer Science & Engineering

Apollo Engineering College
04.2013 - 03.2017

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