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Karthick Murugesan

Coimbatore,TN

Summary

  • Accomplished QA Lead with a proven track record at Unitecare Software Solutions, adept in regression testing and team leadership. Excelled in implementing automation tools and fostering professional growth, significantly enhancing product quality and team productivity. Skilled in agile methodology and cross-functional collaboration, consistently delivering high-quality software solutions.
  • Knowledgeable QA Lead with history of leading QA teams to success. Proficient in designing and implementing test strategies that enhance product quality. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and team leadership.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Lead

Unitecare Software Solutions
05.2024 - Current
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering growth and enhancing team performance.
  • Standardized bug reporting methods for better communication between QA and development teams.
  • Implemented automation tools, increasing testing accuracy and reducing manual effort.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
  • Reduced defect leakage by effectively conducting regression testing after each release cycle.
  • Championed the adoption of best practices in QA methodologies throughout the organization.
  • Collaborated with development teams to resolve issues and implement improvements, elevating overall product quality.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on recurring defects, implementing preventative measures to reduce future occurrences.
  • Increased team productivity by continuously reviewing existing workflows and recommending enhancements.
  • Optimized test coverage by defining clear test objectives and prioritizing scenarios based on risk assessment.

Software Testing Lead

Indium Software Solutions
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements that led to a reduction in overall testing time without compromising quality.
  • Championed agile methodologies within the team to expedite delivery timelines and enhance responsiveness to changes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and resolve software issues in a timely manner.
  • Validated system functionality against requirements through rigorous regression testing efforts.
  • Enhanced software quality by designing and implementing comprehensive test plans and strategies.
  • Mitigated risks associated with complex integrations by thoroughly assessing systems compatibility during end-to-end tests.
  • Optimized resource allocation through effective coordination with project managers, developers, and stakeholders.

QA Lead

AINQA
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Implemented automation tools, increasing testing accuracy and reducing manual effort.
  • Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
  • Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Inspected inbound and outbound products for compliance with established industry standards, company policies, and procedures.
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
  • Devised specifications for processes.
  • Sorted product and provided expertise on non-conforming product requirements.

Test Analyst

Infosys Technologies
07.2011 - 04.2021
  • Increased overall test coverage, prioritizing high-risk functionalities for thorough examination.
  • Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
  • Improved software quality by designing and executing comprehensive test plans.
  • Supported continuous improvement efforts by analyzing defects trends and recommending process enhancements.
  • Identified critical defects, conducting root cause analysis and collaborating with the development team for timely resolutions.
  • Participated in available trainings to improve software knowledge.
  • Streamlined testing processes by developing reusable test cases and automated test scripts.
  • Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
  • Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy CAS
Coimbatore
04-2011

Skills

  • Regression testing
  • Team leadership
  • Agile methodology
  • Cross-browser testing
  • Test case design
  • Test execution
  • Time management expertise
  • Conflict resolution
  • End-to-end testing
  • API testing experience
  • Mobile app testing
  • Bug reporting tools
  • Quality metrics analysis
  • Database testing
  • User acceptance testing

Timeline

QA Lead

Unitecare Software Solutions
05.2024 - Current

Software Testing Lead

Indium Software Solutions
01.2023 - 05.2024

QA Lead

AINQA
05.2021 - 12.2022

Test Analyst

Infosys Technologies
07.2011 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy CAS
Karthick Murugesan