Manikandan Srinivasan
San Antonio,TX
Summary
A forward focused, result oriented QA Test Lead with 20+ years of experience. Proven experience in working with cross-functional teams and leading on-shore and off-shore test teams. Proven ability to quickly adjust to changes in project scope and lead team to focus on revised priorities. Proven ability to standardize testing processes to increase quality and efficiency.
Professional QA specialist with solid background in ensuring software quality and reliability. Known for strong leadership in team collaboration and consistently delivering results. Skilled in test planning, automation, and defect tracking, adaptable to changing project needs. Respected for effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and passion for continuous improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Lead
PMAM Corporation
San Antonio
10.2016 - Current
- Responsible for delivering testing services for full life-cycle commercial insurance web application projects. The application is developed using Java / J2EE and use Oracle database
- Closely interact with product management, business and development teams to identify test approaches that optimize the project delivery schedule
- Develop and maintain testing methodology and test best practices. Undertake periodic review of testing processes to continuously improve efficiency and quality of testing.
- Review business requirements and functional specifications. Actively participate in projects, iteration and release planning.
- Provide realistic and reliable testing estimates to the project management team.
- Responsible for developing master test plans, environment configurations, test data preparation, schedule, resourcing and capacity planning.
- Lead system integration test activities including creating test strategies, test plans and test cases for projects
- Design and plan manual and automated functional, smoke, regression and ad-hoc testing activities
- Actively monitor and address testing risks and issues. Work with project managers and business customers to mitigate risks.
- Assist ARGO business customers with developing test cases and perform User Acceptance Testing.
- P&C Insurance: Policy, Claims and Claim center (Guidewire), Billing and various integration
- Business Unit: Casualty, Property, Argo Construction, Errors&Omissions and Commercial Auto
- Developed and implemented testing strategies to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Mentored junior QA team members, fostering professional growth and technical skills.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve software defects effectively.
- Streamlined QA processes, reducing testing time while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance product reliability and performance.
- Increased team productivity by continuously reviewing existing workflows and recommending enhancements.
Project Leader
PMAM IT Services Pvt Ltd
Andheri E, Mumbai, India
07.2009 - 10.2016
- Review business requirements and functional specifications to provide feedback
- Assist Argo QA Manager with providing realistic and reliable testing estimates to the project management team.
- Design and develop system integration test activities including creating test strategies, plans and test cases for projects
- Review and provide feedback test plan, test cases and test logs
- Design test cases and execute manual and automated functional, smoke, regression and ad-hoc testing activities
- Log test defects using Jira / QC and continuous monitor and update defects status. Provide test compilation reports to the project manager.
- Prepare test documentation and provide test results summary to ARGO business customers
- Assist ARGO business customers with User Acceptance Testing test cases preparation and execution.
- Assist other testers with test automation. Train and mentor new starters
- Client: Argo Group, US
- Planned out and executed total of 4 projects in 5 years.
Technical Associate
Tech Mahindra Ltd
Mumbai, India
12.2005 - 04.2009
- Analyze requirements, create test scenarios, plans, and test specification documents.
- Write test cases and execute manual and automated functional, smoke, regression, cross browser and ad-hoc testing activities
- Configuration and defect Management using QC and Jira
- Provide technical support and assist developers with trouble shooting
- Log test defects using Jira / QC and continuous monitor and update defects status. Provide test compilation reports to the project manager.
- Prepare test documentation and provide test results summary to business customers
- Assist BT customers with User Acceptance Testing test cases preparation and execution.
- Assist other testers with test automation. Train and mentor new starters
- Client: British Telecommunication, UK
- Conducted regular system audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client requirements and expectations.
- Managed complex projects from initiation through completion, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining a focus on quality control measures.
Education
Master of Computer Application -
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai, India11-2001
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli, India04-1997
Skills
- Experienced in all aspects of managing STLC and SDLC Substantial hands-on experience with test planning, design, execution and reporting
- Experienced in all types of Testing including Black box testing Experienced working in Waterfall and Agile projects
- Strong aptitude for functional software testing, reporting and root cause analysis
- Strong communication skills and experienced in client-facing roles
- Strong Insurance domain knowledge and finance and telecommunication industry experience
- Excellent domain knowledge in Property & Casualty Insurance
- Experience in Guidewire Claims System
- Experienced managing off-shore and on-shore test teams Provide leadership and direction with effective interpersonal and team building skills
- Testing Tools: SpiraTest70, PL/SQL, Selenium and Jira
- Languages: Java / J2EE, JavaScript, HTML, and PL/SQL
- Cross-browser testing
- Regression testing
- Test case design
- Quality metrics analysis
- Test data management
- Test strategy development
- Software development lifecycle
- Requirements analysis
- Defect management
- Continuous integration
- Team Training
- Document management
Timeline
QA Lead
PMAM Corporation
10.2016 - Current
Project Leader
PMAM IT Services Pvt Ltd
07.2009 - 10.2016
Technical Associate
Tech Mahindra Ltd
12.2005 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Bharathidasan University
Master of Computer Application -
Madurai Kamaraj University
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Awarded prestigious “IT Excellence Award” by ARGO Insurances Group, USA for consistent performance and superior delivery, Awarded “Certificate of Excellence” by British Telecommunications, UK for consistent performance