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Elavarasi KESAVAN

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Over 18+ years of experience as a Full Stack QA Architect with Software development Test Engineer, specializing in testing Salesforce applications, web-based applications, and conducting automation testing, mobile testing, web services, and ETL testing. Proficient in automating web applications using Selenium WebDriver with TestNG as a data-driven framework, API automation with the Rest Assured framework, and desktop application ping tests using Tricentis TOSCA in the TBox framework. More than five years of experience as a Salesforce Administrator on the CRM platform. ISTQB Certified and a certified specialist in automated testing with Tricentis qTest and TOSCA. Experienced in integrating Tricentis QTest with Jira for managing test plans, test cases, and test execution phases. Extensive experience in software QA automation using Selenium IDE and WebDriver with Java, JavaScript, and Ruby. Skilled in JavaScript automation with Nightwatch.js, ECMAScript 6, and Mocha Chai. Familiar with various frameworks, including TestNG, Cucumber (BDD) in IntelliJ, Page Object Model, and Jasmine in WebStorm. Experienced in automating Chrome browser plugins using Selenium WebDriver. Proficient in accessibility testing using JAWS Reader. Highly skilled in tools such as Jenkins, Maven, LISA, SOAP UI, JIRA, Rally, GIT, STASH, and Confluence. Experienced with Postman for checking service requests and responses in API testing. Adept at defining testing methodologies, designing test plans and test cases, and verifying and validating web-based applications, ensuring documentation adheres to software development standards and effective QA implementation throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Strong understanding of SDLC, Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), and Bug Life Cycle. Experienced in various software QA methodologies, including Waterfall, V-Model, and Agile (Scrum). Knowledgeable in web technologies such as HTML and experienced with tools like Maxymiser (sandbox testing), iTrack (Omniture), and Xpress Scan (performance testing). Extensive experience with Oracle database platforms and expertise in SQL standards. Utilized the Simulate tool for test data generation and tested web services using SOAP UI and LISA. Skilled in developing and implementing testing documentation, including test plans, test scenario designs, test case preparation, test case reviews, Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTM), and test data preparation for web-based applications. Experienced in various testing types, including functional testing, smoke testing, system testing, regression testing, and automated testing. Proficient in cross-browser and cross-platform testing. Experienced with defect tracking tools such as Team Foundation Server (TFS) and Quality Center 11.5 (ALM). Conducted testing on various devices, including iPhone 5s, 6s, 7, iPad 4, and Samsung S3, as well as different browsers like IE10, Chrome 32, Mozilla 28, and Safari. Effectively managed offshore teams. Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly status reports. Quick to master new concepts and applications, with strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work well in a team. Full Stack QA Architect skilled in both residential new construction and remodeling projects. Experience with high-profile clients on design of multi-million-dollar properties involving challenging site placement. Focused on green design with eye for luxury.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Full STACK QA Architect

Cognizant
06.2023 - Current
  • Developed automation test cases using Selenium WebDriver in Java with Git for regression testing, API testing in the Rest Assured framework, and smoke testing in a data-driven framework
  • Automated desktop applications, network directories, and servers using ping tests
  • Collaborated as a team to automate smoke test cases for over 26 applications
  • Maintained automated test scripts in Bitbucket
  • Successfully integrated automation with the CI/CD pipeline
  • Created ETL test cases in Tricentis QTest and integrated them with Jira
  • Added all tasks to Jira for sprints and updated them daily
  • Executed test cases using Redshift in DBeaver, Visual Studio, and SQL Server Management Studio
  • Logged defects in Jira and tracked them until resolution
  • Analyzed the provided stored procedures to develop detailed test cases
  • Prepared test cases for various report types, including CSV and Tableau
  • Uploaded test documentation to Jira for the corresponding user story
  • Conducted database test execution in SQL Server Management Studio and DBeaver across SIT, UAT, and PROD environments for CSV files
  • Performed comparisons of execution results in DBeaver and Tableau for layout and data validation
  • Assessed the scope of test automation using both Selenium and TOSCA
  • Participated in daily stand-ups, retrospectives, sprint planning, and refinement Webex calls

Sr Associate of Software Engineer, Cognizant

Cognizant
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Prepared Automation testcases using Tricentis TOSCA tool
  • Prepared Test plan, manual Test cases in Tricentis QTest and integrated with Jira
  • Logged the Defect in Jira and track it till it get closure
  • Test execution performed in SIT environment
  • Tested the objects such as Accounts, User management, Views, Cases in Salesforce
  • Added all the Tasks JIRA for each sprint and updating the tasks on Daily Basis
  • Preparation of Test Summary Report
  • Automated testing using Provar and also TOSCA as script less Automation

Sr Associate Software Engineer, Cognizant

Cognizant
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Prepared Automation testcases using Postman tool in Javascript
  • Prepared Test plan, manual Test cases in Rally
  • Logged the Defect in Rally and track it till it get closure
  • Test execution performed in SIT environment
  • Tested the APIs for Call Routing at One Agent
  • Added all the Tasks in Rally for each sprint and updating the tasks on Daily Basis
  • Preparation of Test Summary Report
  • Automated testing using Postman tool and kept scripts in shared repository -Bit Bucket, then integrated with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline

Sr Associate Software Engineer, Cognizant

Cognizant
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Prepared Automation testcases using Tricentis TOSCA tool
  • Prepared Test plan, manual Test cases in Tricentis QTest and integrated with Jira
  • Logged the Defect in Jira and track it till it get closure
  • Test execution performed in SIT environment
  • Tested the objects such as Accounts, User management, Views, Cases in Salesforce
  • Added all the Tasks JIRA for each sprint and updating the tasks on Daily Basis
  • Preparation of Test Summary Report
  • Automated testing using Selenium WebDriver in Page object Model pattern and through TOSCA as script less Automation
  • Demo to client every week related to TOSCA -script less Automation tool as well as completion percentage of automation scripts

Associate Software Engineer, Cognizant

Cognizant
02.2019 - 11.2019
  • Prepared Test plan, Test cases in QTest and integrated with Jira
  • Logged the Defect in Defect tracker and track it till it get closure
  • Test execution performed in dev and QA environment
  • Tested the objects such as Home, Accounts, User management, Views, Opportunities, Developer console, Reports, Workflows, Admins, Data loader, Role of tester in Salesforce
  • Added all the Tasks JIRA for each sprint and updating the tasks on Daily Basis
  • Preparation of Test Summary Report
  • Manage Onshore/ Offshore model effectively to get the work done on day-to-day basis

Full STACK QA Architect

Cognizant
06.2017 - 01.2019
  • Prepared Test plan document, Test cases for Regression testing
  • Performed Test Execution in different browsers in Ruby Automation
  • Performed Test activities of various kind of testing such as Smoke testing, Random testing, Functional testing and Regression testing
  • Logged the Defect in Defect tracker and track it till it get closure
  • Performed Automation testing in Selenium using Ruby Keyword driven framework
  • Created Keywords such as Delete row, delete column of an excel sheet through Ruby scripts and implemented the same in Keyword framework
  • Added automation Test scripts for Regression testing
  • Used Salesforce environment for Salesforce integration testing with Adpoint
  • Used My SQL Work Bench 5.2 to maintain objects for Automation scripts and Lion, Tinman to retrieve data
  • Used locators such as Id, Xpath, CSS for creating objects and use it in automation framework
  • SVN to maintain the automation script documents
  • Prepared automation test scripts in Cucumber Framework which involves Gherkin format
  • Uses Maven for Project Object Model and Jenkins for Integration testing
  • Added all the Tasks JIRA for a sprint and updating the tasks on Daily Basis
  • Prepared Test Summary Report
  • Managed Onshore/ Offshore model effectively to get the work done on day-to-day basis
  • Provided Automation demo to the Client and received good feedback

Associate Software Engineer

Cognizant
01.2013 - 09.2017
  • Worked as Strong Testing Quality Assurance Test Lead within Agile, Waterfall Environment
  • Worked closely with the Business for grooming of the product backlog during analysis phase
  • Analyzed User Stories to write detailed Test conditions, Test Cases
  • Automated the functionality of application using Selenium Java as well as Selenium Javascript using Selenium web driver, cucumber in IntelliJ, and nightwatch.js in Web storm IDE
  • Developed Feature Files, Scenarios and Steps Files with Gherkin Language for Behavior Driven Testing
  • Used Java script automation framework using nightwatch.js
  • Automated chrome browser plugin using Selenium web driver in Java
  • Involved in setting up LISA, SOAP UI, Maven, Jenkins
  • Used Selenium for writing test scripts for regression test coverage
  • Tested applications compatibility on different platforms (Windows, Mac OS), browser versions (IE, Firefox, Safari and Chrome) and Mobile Devices (iOS, Android, Windows Phone)
  • Tested the web service using SOAP UI & LISA
  • Executed the Selenium Automation by using Jenkins & Maven
  • Found Quality defects and identified root cause, coordinate with user and get it resolved from concerned teams
  • Worked on Quality Center tool, JIRA tool for uploading Test cases, Test Execution, Defect management, Test cases repository and Test script repository
  • Active involvement in Defect Review meetings regularly to discuss existing defects, testing impacts and expediting measures to meet the deadlines
  • Daily reporting of testing status to Management and Project team with detailed metrics, updates and impediments if any
  • Played a key role in developing overall quality processes, metrics collection and change management
  • Created Test strategy document for projects
  • Added all the Tasks in Rally, JIRA for a sprint and updating the Rally on Daily Basis

QA Engineer

VAYANA India Pvt Limited
06.2008 - 01.2010
  • Developed a Test Strategy document for the specific release
  • Created test cases and completed peer reviews with team members
  • Compiled a Requirement Traceability Matrix to ensure all requirements are addressed by the test cases
  • Prepared knowledge transfer (KT) documents to assist team members in understanding the application
  • Executed test steps across various browsers (Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari)
  • Identified critical defects and tracked them using the Mantis defect tracking tool
  • Participated in defect triage calls and monitored defects until they are resolved

QA Engineer

IBM India Pvt Limited
04.2007 - 05.2008
  • Developed a Test Strategy document for the respective release
  • Created test cases and conducted peer reviews with team members
  • Compiled a Requirement Traceability Matrix to ensure all requirements are covered by test cases
  • Prepared knowledge transfer (KT) documents to help team members understand the application
  • Executed test steps across various browsers (Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari)
  • Identified critical defects and tracked them using the defect tracking tool, QC

Education

B. Tech - Information Technology

Anjali Ammal Mahalingam Engineering college

MBA - General Management

Anna University

Skills

  • Automation using TOSCA
  • Tbox framework
  • Selenium
  • TestNG
  • Cucumber framework
  • Data driven
  • Rest assured framework
  • Node watchjs
  • Jasmine framework
  • ECMA6
  • Mocha chai
  • Web storm
  • Ruby Automation
  • Keyword driven framework
  • IntelliJ
  • Eclipse
  • Visual Studio
  • Cucumber (BDD)
  • Data Driven
  • Rest Assured
  • Jasmine
  • Key word driven frameworks
  • CAFÉ Test Framework
  • JAWS Reader
  • SOAP UI
  • LISA
  • Postman tool
  • JIRA
  • Rally
  • Quality Center 115 (ALM)
  • Team Foundation Server (TFS)
  • Mantis
  • Windows 98/XP/2000
  • Windows 11
  • Core Java
  • J2EE
  • Java script
  • Oracle 9i(SQL)
  • Mainframe – Lion
  • Tinman
  • My SQL Work bench 52
  • Redshift
  • MySQLServer
  • Dbeaver
  • Tableau
  • HTML
  • Test link
  • QTest
  • JMeter
  • AQI- Application Quality index
  • CRM (Salesforce)
  • OMS
  • Maximiser
  • ITrack
  • Express scan
  • Git
  • Bit bucket

Accomplishments

  • Chief Editor for "Futuristic Trends in Engineering and Management."
  • Co-authored a journal article on leveraging AI for competitive advantage, presented at an international conference.
  • Conducted peer reviews for the International Conference on Algorithms and Computational Theory for Engineering Applications (ICACTEA2025).
  • Published articles in reputable journals, "The Evolution of Software Design and Patterns: An In-Depth Review."
  • Chief Editor for "Futuristic Trends in Engineering and Management."
  • Co-authored a journal article on leveraging AI for competitive advantage, presented at an international conference.
  • Conducted peer reviews for the International Conference on Algorithms and Computational Theory for Engineering Applications (ICACTEA2025).
  • Published articles in reputable journals, "The Evolution of Software Design and Patterns: An In-Depth Review."

Personal Information

Title: Full Stack QA Architect

Certification Details

  • International Software Testing Qualifications (ISTQB)
  • Tricentis TOSCA Automation Specialist Level 1
  • Tricentis TOSCA Automation Specialist Level 2
  • Tricentis TOSCA Automation Engineer Level 1
  • Tricentis TOSCA Test Design Specialist Level 1
  • Tricentis TOSCA Test Design Specialist Level 2
  • Tricentis QTest Explorer
  • Oracle SQL certification
  • International Software Testing Qualifications Foundation
  • Toolsqa certified in Selenium WebDriver, Java
  • Brain Bench certified in Software Testing, SQLANSI, Business communication, Internet concepts

Affiliations

  • IJISM

Languages

English
Professional Working
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working

Timeline

Full STACK QA Architect

Cognizant
06.2023 - Current

Sr Associate of Software Engineer, Cognizant

Cognizant
04.2021 - 09.2021

Sr Associate Software Engineer, Cognizant

Cognizant
08.2020 - 03.2021

Sr Associate Software Engineer, Cognizant

Cognizant
12.2019 - 07.2020

Associate Software Engineer, Cognizant

Cognizant
02.2019 - 11.2019

Full STACK QA Architect

Cognizant
06.2017 - 01.2019

Associate Software Engineer

Cognizant
01.2013 - 09.2017

QA Engineer

VAYANA India Pvt Limited
06.2008 - 01.2010

QA Engineer

IBM India Pvt Limited
04.2007 - 05.2008

MBA - General Management

Anna University

B. Tech - Information Technology

Anjali Ammal Mahalingam Engineering college
Elavarasi KESAVAN