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Muralikrishnan Ramanujam

Automation Test Lead
Leeds,West Yorkshire

Summary

Creative Test Lead with 13 years tracking down flaws via rigorous automated and manual diagnostic protocols. Designs novel and experimental approaches to eliminate all weakness from products by proactively uncovering flaws. Adept at employing diverse methods, including artificial intelligence and focus groups to optimally assess and improve software and hardware solutions. Knowledgeable Automation Tester offering expertise in Digital and Agile methodology. Enthusiastic about applying technical knowledge and quality assurance skills to improving company software offerings. Bringing years of progressive experience in software testing.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Automation Test Lead

NTT DATA UK LTD
Leeds, West Yorkshire
05.2019 - Current
  • Documented defect findings in reports to inform stakeholders of product performance.
  • Implemented frontend and API (postman) automation for multiple digital projects, increasing automation test coverage by 85%
  • Integrated test automation into layers of application stacks to improve product quality.
  • Researched and selected automation tools, prioritizing cost-effective solutions to shorten diagnostic workflows.
  • Met with quality assurance, developers and project managers to assess scope and sequence of project.
  • Identified appropriate situations for implementing test automation, accounting for situations where automated testing was counterproductive.
  • Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
  • Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping.
  • Discussed requirements and processes with project managers and developers.

Automation Test Engineer

NTT DATA UK LTD
Leeds, West Yorkshire
03.2015 - 04.2019
  • Reviewed, evaluated and identified requirements for testability.
  • Analyzed test results and prepared system-level evaluation reports to verify and validate system performance.
  • Coordinated with more than 15 different squads across 3 different locations to get product to market
  • Directed technical personnel in fabrication of testing and test control equipment.
  • Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
  • Secured and allocated resources to manage planning and operations in testing cycle.

Automation Test Engineer

NTT DATA services India LTD
Bengaluru, Karnataka
02.2012 - 03.2015
  • Provided solutions to various technical problems of varying scope and complexity.
  • Engaged internal and external customers during planning and test phases to answer questions.
  • Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
  • Created plans for test method validation using research or field observations.
  • Researched new developments in testing methods and equipment and made recommendations to improve testing procedures.
  • Optimized test cases / scripts, to get maximum test coverage that reduced test case management time by 20 %

Software Test Engineer

NTT DATA Services India
Bengaluru, Karnataka
07.2009 - 02.2012
  • Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
  • Conducted regression testing and submitted observations to development team.
  • Collaborated with product owners to stay current on intended functionality.
  • Worked closely with different departments to develop innovative solutions to functionality issues.
  • Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
  • Reviewed requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
  • Reverse engineered legacy requirements into mindmap (visual information of requirements), helping team to understand better and reduce time by 20%

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) -

Anna University
Chennai
06.2005 - 04.2008

Skills

Functional Testing & Automation Testing

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 15 members from 6 different squads
  • Achieved Report integration between github pipeline and JIRA XRAY by introducing github actions in pipelines
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 30+ in the development of an NDA project
  • Documented and resolved multiple tech process which led to reduce in time for other teams

Certification

ISTQB Certified Foundation Level

Timeline

Software Quality Assurance from Test Dome

04-2021

Automation Test Lead

NTT DATA UK LTD
05.2019 - Current

Automation Specialist Level 1 & 2 for Tricentis Tosca 10.0

12-2017

ISTQB Certified Foundation Level

08-2017

Digital Marketing by Google

02-2016

Automation Test Engineer

NTT DATA UK LTD
03.2015 - 04.2019

Automation Test Engineer

NTT DATA services India LTD
02.2012 - 03.2015

Software Test Engineer

NTT DATA Services India
07.2009 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) -

Anna University
06.2005 - 04.2008
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