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Navaneethan Sammanthamoorthy

Plano,TX

Summary

QA leader with 9+ years in software testing across mobile (Android, iOS), web, and client/server applications. Deep domain experience in banking, healthcare, hospitality, e-commerce, and utilities. Strong command of SLC, STLC, and Agile/Waterfall; led shift-left QA initiatives, streamlined workflows, and drove cross-functional sign-offs to improve throughput and reduce defect leakage. Collaborative, hands-on leader with strong problem-solving and analytical reporting skills; excellent communicator, quick to learn and scale new technologies.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER - VP

JPMorgan Chase & CO
Plano, TX
12.2021 - Current
  • Performed testing across all levels, including functional, integration, component, contract, system, regression, security, analytics, accessibility (ADA),
  • Identified automation opportunities and engineered robust automation frameworks, increasing testing efficiency and reliability.
  • Built mock-integration tests with XTest (iOS) and Espresso (Android); used shell apps to streamline builds, increase coverage, and reduce test
  • Led the team's shift-left transition, embedding QA earlier in the SLCto shorten feedback loops and improve throughput.
  • Promoted a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the development team, increasing productivity and morale.
  • Provided critical input during product design reviews-requirements, design, schedules, and issue resolution-to enhance quality and reduce time-to-market.
  • Collaborated with the Mobile Solution Engineering team to ensure device and platform compatibility, reducing post-release issues and improving user satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with external partners (Apple, Google, Samsung, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Paze EWS) to triage and resolve production issues via joint
  • Contributed to iOS development by fixing defects and writing unit tests.
  • Led cross-functional collaboration (regression, UAT, back-end, internal audit) to secure timely sign-offs and maintain release quality.
  • Managed test activities to meet project timelines while upholding high quality standards, minimizing defects, and ensuring comprehensive requirements coverage.
  • Led feature rollout and release processes using feature flags (Split), dark launches, and canary deployments; managed change control via ServiceNow (SNOW).
  • Continuously monitored production observability dashboards and Splunk logs to detect issues and user drop-offs.

SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER (SELENIUM AUTOMATION)

Infosys Ltd - Prime Therapeutics - Blue Cross Blue Shield
Minneapolis, MN
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Analyzed BRDs and FRDs to define test strategy; authored test plans, test closure reports, and weekly status reports.
  • Created test cases in HP ALM/Quality Center and executed functional, integration, system, regression, smoke/sanity, black-box, and Agile tests.
  • Designed, built, and refined a test automation framework aligned with project requirements, reducing manual testing effort.
  • Proactively addressed script instability, enhancing automation robustness and reducing test failures.
  • Performed web services/API testing using Postman; updated APls via the WSO2 client and API repository.
  • Queried databases to provision test data and validate member information.
  • Used the BxClaim mainframe application to create and validate member plan information.
  • Applied Scrum Agile practices: release planning, daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog/story grooming, retrospectives, sprint demos/reviews, and
  • Worked on the contact center Pega application and participated in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) testing to connect/integrate applications.
  • Managed an offshore team for project delivery; coordinated across onshore/offshore teams and participated in all Agile ceremonies.
  • Improved the deployment process to enhance efficiency and reliability, reducing deployment-related issues.

SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER

RCI Vacation Exchange (Cognizant)
Carmel, IN
06.2019 - 11.2020
  • Analyzed functional and non-functional requirements for RCI modules; prepared test strategies and test plans for new-build enhancements.
  • Wrote test cases in Jira based on acceptance criteria and design documentation.
  • Performed functional, integration, system, regression, automation, API, smoke/sanity, black-box, and Agile testing.
  • Maintained and updated automation scripts to align with project changes, ensuring ongoing effectiveness and relevance.
  • Conducted database testing with ODS and Microsoft SQL Server; wrote SQL queries and validated using SSMS.
  • Executed functional and system tests for mobile web, tablet web, and desktop web applications across multiple browsers.
  • Reviewed system test plans, test scripts, and test summary reports created by team members.
  • Worked on mainframe applications (EVS1, DBL) to create test data for Weeks/Points members.
  • Verified functional requirements and ensured comprehensive coverage in regression testing.
  • Created and executed project-level and regression-level automation test scripts.
  • Performed cross-browser and responsive testing; validated Google Analytics tagging and A/B experiments using Chrome extensions.
  • Managed defects by triaging, tracking, and facilitating status meetings to drive resolution.
  • Followed Agile testing methodology and participated in Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews/ demos, and retrospectives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to orchestrate and support multiple software releases, achieving a 99% on-time delivery rate.

QA ENGINEER

Nordstrom Rack | HauteLook
Los Angeles, CA
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • Analyzed functional and non-functional requirements for NR|HL modules; prepared test strategies and test plans for new-build enhancements.
  • Developed and implemented a custom test automation framework tailored to project needs for robustness, scalability, and adaptability.
  • Performed API testing with HTTParty and back-end/database testing on MySQL using the mysql2 library; wrote SQL for data setup and validation.
  • Validated Google Analytics instrumentation and A/B experiments using Chrome extensions.
  • Managed defects by triaging, tracking, and leading status/defect review meetings.
  • Executed cross-browser regression testing in each iteration.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan and support multiple software releases, achieving a 99% on-time delivery rate.
  • Improved the deployment process to enhance efficiency and reliability, reducing deployment-related issues.
  • Supported User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and beta testing to ensure the product met user expectations and requirements.
  • Managed test activities to meet project timelines while maintaining high quality standards and comprehensive requirements coverage.

Pacific Gas & Electric, San Francisco, CA

Pacific Gas & Electric
San Francisco, CA
06.2016 - 03.2018
  • Analyzed business requirements (BRDs); contributed to test plans and authored detailed test cases for new functionality.
  • Collaborated with developers to understand technical design and architecture for effective test planning.
  • Maintained and updated automation scripts to reflect project changes, ensuring continued effectiveness and relevance.
  • Created and maintained test dashboards to visualize product health and support data-driven decisions.
  • Prepared requirements traceability matrices to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
  • Tested JSON-based web service interfaces using REST APls; validated request and response payloads.
  • Updated test plans and test cases to accommodate changing requirements.
  • Conducted post-iteration analysis and produced product readiness documentation to inform release decisions.
  • Reported defects in Jirg and partnered with developers to resolve issues.
  • Queried databases using SQL for data verification and validation; performed back-end testing on MySQL databases.
  • Followed Agile testing methodology; participated in daily Scrum and tested each sprint deliverable.
  • Participated in QA weekly meetings and discussions on enhancements, change requests, and defect resolution.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Rashtriya Vishwa Vidyapeeth
India
09-2010

Skills

    Programing Language: Java, swift, javascript, Typescript, Kotlin

    Testing Tools/Frameworks: Selenium WebDriver, Appium, TestNG, Gradle, Maven, Cypress, Web Driver IO, Jenkins, Cucumber with

    Gherkins and Rest Assured, POM

    Versioning Systems: GitHub, SVN, Bitbucket, SVN, Source tree

    Web Services: REST & SOAP API’s (Postman and SOAP UI)

    RDBMS: ODS, MSSQL and Advance Query Tool (AQT)

    Tools: IntelliJ, Eclipse, Xcode, Visual Studio Code, Android Studio, Jira, (RPA), PEGA

    Continues Integration Tools: Jenkins and Circle CI

    DB: MySQL, Oracle, Agile methodology

    AI: LLMSuite, Copilot

Accomplishments

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

JPMorgan Chase: Promoted to lead software engineer in 2023; Received multiple shout-outs in Town hall and MTR’s.

Infosys Limited - Received Certificate of Appreciation (INSTA Awards) for Most Valuable Player (May 2021) and for Automation

and Unique Contributions (Sep 2021).

Certification

CERTIFICATIONS: AWS cloud probationer.

Timeline

LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER - VP

JPMorgan Chase & CO
12.2021 - Current

SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER (SELENIUM AUTOMATION)

Infosys Ltd - Prime Therapeutics - Blue Cross Blue Shield
12.2020 - 12.2021

SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER

RCI Vacation Exchange (Cognizant)
06.2019 - 11.2020

QA ENGINEER

Nordstrom Rack | HauteLook
04.2018 - 05.2019

Pacific Gas & Electric, San Francisco, CA

Pacific Gas & Electric
06.2016 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Science -

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Rashtriya Vishwa Vidyapeeth

Status:

Status: US Citizen

Navaneethan Sammanthamoorthy