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SWATHI MALATHI

Summary

Dynamic Senior Quality Analyst with a proven track record at SAP, enhancing product quality through expert application of automated testing and manual testing. Skilled in Selenium WebDriver and Agile methodologies, I significantly reduced manual testing efforts by 50%. Renowned for exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective communication, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring software excellence and reliability.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quality Analyst

SAP Labs
06.2022 - Current


  • Developed automated test scripts in Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG and Maven to test web applications.
  • Documented automation test cases, results and defects found during execution.
  • Participated in Agile sprint planning meetings, daily standups and retrospectives.
  • Collaborated with developers to analyze root cause of application issues.
  • Configured Jenkins jobs to run automated regression suites on nightly basis.
  • Identified areas of improvement in existing QA process and proposed solutions accordingly.
  • Developed end-to-end UI automation tests with Cypress.io toolset.
  • Implemented Page Object Model design pattern for better maintenance of automation codebase.
  • Evaluated user requirements documents, business specifications and technical design documents.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to maintain product quality prior to release into production environment.
  • Created detailed bug reports for identified defects with screenshots and logs.
  • Installed and configured virtual machines with multiple operating systems for cross-browser compatibility testing.
  • Conducted manual exploratory testing sessions as needed for new features or changes in existing functionalities.
  • Executed automated test scripts and analyzed test results to identify defects and ensure software quality.
  • Maintained version control system with GitLab and GitHub for source code management purposes.
  • Planned test schedules or strategies within project scope and delivery dates.
  • Reviewed software documentation to confirm technical accuracy, compliance, and completeness.
  • Developed testing programs to address database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error, and bug retests, and usability.
  • Developed and specified standards, methods, and procedures to determine product quality and release readiness.
  • Monitored program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.
  • Participated in product design reviewed to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, and potential problems.
  • Automated test scripts to ensure currency.
  • Conducted software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, and network environments.
  • Designed and developed automated testing tools.
  • Retrieved and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
  • Performed initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, and code pieces to determine breakdown source.
  • Modified existing software to correct errors, allowed it to adapt to new hardware and to improve its performance.
  • Identified program deviance from standards and suggested modifications to ensure compliance.

Senior QA Analyst

McGraw-Hill Education Inc
09.2014 - 06.2021
  • Experience as a QA Automation Engineer, extensively worked on Manual and Automation testing of mobile, API of Webservices applications
  • Experience in Backend and Front-End manual and automation testing
  • Experience in execution on CI/CD environment Excellent knowledge and implementation skills in complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
  • Involved in design and implementation of Selenium WebDriver Automation Framework for Smoke test and Regression test using TestNG
  • Developed and Executed Test Scripts using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, analyzed Test Results and created Defects
  • Experience with Cross-Browser and Compatibility Testing using Selenium Grid and TestNG to test whether the web applications are working as desired in different browsers and environments
  • Mentored junior QA team members to improve testing processes and execution efficiency.
  • Designed and implemented automated testing framework, reducing manual testing efforts by 50%.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully deliver high-quality products on schedule.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive test plans to ensure product scalability and stability.
  • Experience in Waterfall and Agile Projects, worked very closely with Product owners in Agile and attended different ceremonies like Sprint Planning meeting, Scrum, Backlog grooming, Sprint Review and Retrospective
  • Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality
  • Complete in-depth usability testing on Windows, Android and iOS mobile devices
  • Complete automation of functional and regression testing
  • Established company automation methodology, frameworks and tools
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, proven team player with an analytical bent to problem solving and delivering under high stress environment
  • Good analytical and communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision and perform as part of a team

Quality Assurance Analyst

Compuware Corporation
11.2013 - 11.2014
  • Trained new and existing team members on quality assurance best practices.
  • Established metrics and tracked trends within QA process over time.
  • Trained junior QA analysts on best practices when conducting tests on products and services.
  • Conducted in-depth testing of software products to ensure performance and functionality.
  • Developed and executed test cases, scripts, and plans to validate software products.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
  • Utilized automated testing tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
  • Handling Manual and Automation Testing tasks as a QA Analyst.
  • Direct interaction with Client, Developers and Business in all the QA phases.
  • Hosting calls for conducting the requirement, test cases, test plan and test strategy walkthroughs Involved in Requirement gathering from business and get the requirement approvals.
  • Understanding the Functional Requirements specified in Business Requirement Documents.
  • Preparing the high-level estimations, creating high level and low-level design documents.
  • Experience on Selenium for the same project. Creating automation scripts for new features and maintaining automation suite.
  • Involved in Smoke testing and End to End testing.
  • Involved in Mobile Testing on iOS and Android platforms with hands on experience on iPhone, iPad and Samsung devices.
  • Performed GUI, Functionality, and Regression Testing on new build. Performed backend testing using SQL Queries to compare the data from the application.
  • Experience in Test Link tool for Test Management.

QA Lead

IGATE
08.2010 - 11.2013
  • Tracked project status against deadlines and communicated updates regularly via email and other channels.
  • Led a team of QA engineers in executing test cases, debugging code and ensuring high standards of quality assurance.
  • Provided technical support during the software development life cycle.
  • Streamlined testing processes to improve efficiency and accuracy of test results.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to prioritize and resolve critical testing issues. Mentored team members in implementing best practices and ensuring high quality deliverables.
  • Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.
  • Complete in-depth usability testing on Windows, Android and iOS mobile devices. Complete automation of functional and regression testing.
  • Established company automation methodology, frameworks and tools. Excellent interpersonal skills, proven team player with an analytical bent to problem solving and delivering under high stress environment.
  • Good analytical and communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision and perform as part of a team, Complete ownership of the project deliverables.
  • Assigning the project tasks to team members and monitoring of the assigned tasks. Co-ordination with Client and Project manager for status reporting.
  • Experience in Waterfall and Agile Projects, worked very closely with Product owners in Agile and attended different ceremonies like Sprint Planning meeting,Scrum, Backlog grooming, Sprint Review and Retrospective.
  • Review of project tasks completed by team members.
  • Review of test cases in Quality Centre.
  • Raising the issues and risks of a project at the right time.
  • Proper resource utilization.
  • Coordinating with other teams working on the same project.
  • Preparing the high-level estimations, creating high level and low-level design documents.
  • Experience on tools like Quality center, QTP, Share point and SVN

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunications

PES University
2010

Skills

  • Waterfall and Agile methodology
  • Defect monitoring and investigations
  • Manual and Automated testing
  • Experience in Java, JavaScript, C, C, SQL, XML, HTML, SOAP, API, Cross Browser Testing, Databases, Selenium
  • Efficient in tools like Jenkins, Circle CI, Charles Proxy, GitHub, Eclipse, Zephyr, Jira, Selenium Webdriver, New Relic, Sumo Logic, Confluence, Postman, Swagger, BrowserStack, RESTful API , pgAdmin3, Quality Centre
  • Software development lifecycle and Software testing lifecycle
  • Documentation skills, Problem solving and Strong interpersonal skills
  • Scrum methodology and Cross-platform testing

Timeline

Senior Quality Analyst

SAP Labs
06.2022 - Current

Senior QA Analyst

McGraw-Hill Education Inc
09.2014 - 06.2021

Quality Assurance Analyst

Compuware Corporation
11.2013 - 11.2014

QA Lead

IGATE
08.2010 - 11.2013

Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunications

PES University

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