Madhukar Kajal
Technical Test Lead
Plano,TX
Summary
Certified Scrum Master and Automation Test Lead with 16+ years of experience. Expert in Java, Python, SQL, Java scripts and automation tools (Selenium, Cucumber, SoapUI). Possesses deep knowledge of Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and cloud technologies (GCP, Kubernetes) with an Associate Cloud Engineer certification. Proven success in leading automation projects for ETL, Big Data, BI, and data warehouse testing. Skilled in BDD, TDD, API testing, and business reporting. Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Technical Test Lead
Infosys
2 2022 - Current
- Led design, development, and implementation of test solutions
- Engaged with Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) on health insurance solutions
- Led migration efforts for critical applications focusing on automation design and implementation
- Designed and created automation solutions to streamline migration processes
- Spearheaded validation of migrating Cognos reports ensuring data accuracy
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for smooth migration activities
- Maintained data security and compliance throughout migration
- Supported detailed test planning for engineering models, simulations, and test equipment
- Provided technical leadership through coaching and mentorship, encouraging continuous improvement
- Developed PV tests for National Cost Center Tool (NCCT) migration using Tableau Reports
- Enhanced Automation Test development for BCBSA NCCT using Java scripts
- Created UAT tests for BCBSA Federal Employee Program (FEP) for Data Transformation using Informatica and Tableau reports.
Senior Associate
Cognizant
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Migration testing for Business Intelligence reports for a leading technology company
- Created test cases by applying analytical abilities to guarantee requirements were used in Test Suite Tracking Tool (TSTT)
- Performed count validation and ETL validations including duplicate records check, null validation, primary key check, unique constraints check, and special business scenarios check
- Wrote complex SparkSQL and SQL queries based on transformation logic
- Validated metadata to ensure consistency in column names, data types, and lengths
- Used Radar tool for logging, tracking, and retesting faults ensuring data accuracy.
Senior Associate
Cognizant
12.2015 - 02.2022
- Testing and validation for various Apple projects including gift card auto reload and iTunes gift cards
- Created test cases ensuring proper use of requirements in TSTT
- Performed count validation and ETL validations including duplicate records check and specific business scenarios validation
- Created SparkSQL and SQL queries ensuring data correctness
- Performed metadata validation ensuring synchronization with mapping sheets
- Used Radar tool for defect logging, tracking, and retesting
- Handled database testing and developed automation scripts for iTunes gift cards
- Integrated new requirements into automated code and monitored scripts for failures.
Senior Software Engineer
On Semiconductor
02.2012 - 11.2015
- Managed open-source data, developed automated test suits, and performed stress and stability testing
- Managed open-source data with scale-out storage using Hadoop
- Developed automated test suits for stress and stability testing
- Performed system testing ensuring high performance
- Used Hadoop system including HDFS and MapReduce for productivity
- Developed and executed test plans and cases for regression cycles
- Performed sanity testing for code changes and new releases
- Verified and validated CR and issue tracking
- Conducted performance testing against code changes.
Software Engineer
Winfoware Technologies Ltd, Bangalore
11.2010 - 01.2012
- Testing of multimedia features of GSM and CDMA handsets based on Android OS
- Developed the test plan and test cases for every regression cycle
- Performed sanity testing for every code change and new release
- Followed agile test methodologies for various build and code changes
- Verified and validated CR and issue tracking
- Performed performance, stress, and stability testing using automated test suite CTS and adb shell.
Software Engineer
Sollics Information Technologies, Bangalore
06.2007 - 07.2010
- An online tool for insurance renewal management providing features like a hosted learning management system for partners and customers, increased sales resources, and tracking partner customer base
- Identified test scenarios and wrote functional and end-to-end test cases
- Logged bugs into the Issue tracker
- Conducted browser compatibility (Firefox 3.6, Internet Explorer 7) and regression testing.
Skills
Programming & Scripting: Java, Java Scripts,Python, SQL
Automation & Testing Tools: Selenium, Cucumber, SoapUI, TSTT, Jira Zephyr, Jira, GitHub
Cloud & DevOps: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, Anaconda Navigator (Jupyter Notebook)
Data & ETL Tools: SQL WorkbenchJ, DBeaver, Hana (HDB Studio), Informatica, Pentaho, SAP Business Objects
Database Management: MS SQL Server Management Studio, Oracle SQL Developer, Toad, Impala Editor
Business Intelligence: Tableau, Cognos, Jasper Report Studio
Miscellaneous: Unix Putty, Mac Terminal, WinSCP, FileZilla, Slack, QC
Certification
Associate Cloud Engineer (GCP), https://www.credly.com/badges/acd3acb5-5c7e-4e02-a06a-88209b532b88/linked_in?t=sgqksb
Academicqualification
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics & Communication) | Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Deemed University | 2007
Domain
Health Insurance, Financial Services, Retail,Mobile
Timeline
Senior Associate
Cognizant
02.2021 - 02.2022
Senior Associate
Cognizant
12.2015 - 02.2022
Senior Software Engineer
On Semiconductor
02.2012 - 11.2015
Software Engineer
Winfoware Technologies Ltd, Bangalore
11.2010 - 01.2012
Software Engineer
Sollics Information Technologies, Bangalore
06.2007 - 07.2010
Technical Test Lead
Infosys
2 2022 - Current