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Sangeetha Saminathan

Birmingham

Summary

Detail-oriented Software Tester with 10 years of experience in both manual and automated testing for web, desktop, and mobile applications. Proficient in developing test plans, writing test cases, identifying defects, and ensuring that software meets high-quality standards. Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for continuous learning and improving testing processes in Agile environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Test Analyst

Phoebus Software Limited
08.2022 - Current
  • Execute both manual and automated test cases for software applications, ensuring high-quality software delivery.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using Selenium-Java and TestNG for regression and functional testing.
  • Conducted API testing and database validation using SQL. Participated in Agile sprints to ensure test coverage and timely feedback.
  • Work closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners in an Agile team to align testing strategies with project goals.
  • Designed and executed test plans and test cases for the application, covering functional, regression, and UAT testing.
  • Log and track defects using JIRA, ensuring timely resolution and retesting.
  • Participated in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
  • Worked closely with the application development and design and testing team to resolve technical issues and interacted with them to ensure overall quality of the software.

Automation Test Engineer

Nish InfoTech Limited
11.2019 - 07.2022
  • Generated process models illustrating automation engineering progress, specifications and details.
  • Tested, automated and whitelisted software to be used in secure environments.
  • Kept on track with deadlines for development cycle times.
  • Completed automation of functional and regression testing.
  • Performed gap analysis procedures and detailed data reviews to optimize implementation.
  • Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
  • Merged code in GIT and ensure the tests are all passed in all environment via Azure DevOps pipeline
  • Conduct API testing using Postman and automate API tests to ensure reliability and performance.

Automation Test Lead & Manager

PSG Software Technologies
03.2017 - 05.2019
  • Lead manual and automation testing efforts across multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality of releases.
  • Designed, developed, and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium and TestNG for regression and functional testing.
  • Conducted API testing with Postman, automating API test cases to streamline the process.
  • Collaborated closely with development teams in Agile sprints, contributing to backlog refinement and sprint planning.
  • Mentored junior testers on best practices in both manual and automated testing.
  • Test Execution activities includes performing Integration, System, and User Acceptance Testing
  • Circulated the Daily Status Report to the Clients and Management team daily
  • Drive continuous improvement to reduce the time needed to achieve the required levels of test coverage

Senior Test Engineer

Interactics
05.2015 - 02.2017
  • Performed manual and automated tests on web applications and mobile platforms.
  • Documented test results, reporting defects using JIRA and tracking through resolution.
  • Updated RTM in daily, send status report and daily tracking report to test manager.
  • Performed UAT in the UAT environment prior to notify to the customer to start performing UAT

· Prepared and Published the DSR to stakeholders daily.

Providing knowledge Transition to the new joiners and coach them up to the speed.

Test Engineer

Aidin Consulting
06.2014 - 04.2015
  • Assisted in testing web applications, logging defects, and working with developers to resolve issues.
  • Executed test scripts and reported bugs, contributing to overall project success.
  • Created and maintained documentation, including test plans, bug reports, and release notes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address defects, improve test coverage, and ensure timely releases.
  • Tested the newly developed web online functionalities/features for Web Commerce application.
  • Tested for online user journeys for the Customer enrolment, Customer Payment management,Customer self-service,CRM
  • Analyzed the Logs and error in the Backend servers to find the root cause before assigning to Dev Team

Education

Master of Science - Applied Mathematics

Anna University

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics With Computer Application

Bharathiar University

Skills

  • Automation Tools: Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Postman, Cucumber, JMeter, Playwright
  • Manual Testing: Functional, Regression, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Exploratory Testing
  • Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript, SQL
  • Test Management Tools: JIRA, HP ALM, TestRail
  • Version Control: Git, Bitbucket
  • CI/CD: Jenkins, Git, Docker
  • Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban
  • Frameworks: Page Object Model (POM), Data-Driven Testing (DDT), BDD
  • API Testing & Automation: REST, SOAPUI
  • Performance Testing: K6 tool

Certification

  • ISEB-ISTQB.Foundation Certificate
  • Diploma in SAP Automation
  • Diploma in Robotic Enterprise Framework
  • Learn SQL using MySQL & database Design

Timeline

Test Analyst

Phoebus Software Limited
08.2022 - Current

Automation Test Engineer

Nish InfoTech Limited
11.2019 - 07.2022

Automation Test Lead & Manager

PSG Software Technologies
03.2017 - 05.2019

Senior Test Engineer

Interactics
05.2015 - 02.2017

Test Engineer

Aidin Consulting
06.2014 - 04.2015

Master of Science - Applied Mathematics

Anna University

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics With Computer Application

Bharathiar University
Sangeetha Saminathan