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YASH RANGAN

Yorba Linda,CA

Summary

Results-driven Senior QA Engineer with Experian, skilled in automation and regression testing. Expert in root cause analysis and quality improvement strategies, enhancing software performance and usability. Proven ability to lead teams and implement effective testing procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering high-quality software solutions.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior QA Engineer

Experian
01.1995 - 06.2024
  • Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
  • Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
  • Developed action plan for company certification using ISO 9000 standard knowledge.
  • Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
  • Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
  • Recommended changes and corrections to developers for optimal software performance and usability.
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
  • Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
  • Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
  • Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
  • Advised developers on problems with databases, performance and other issues.
  • Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
  • Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
  • Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
  • Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.
  • Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Programmer Analyst

Alpha Systems
06.1988 - 01.1994
  • Delivered scalable system architecture to support high-availability Internet site with various internal applications.
  • Wrote highly maintainable, solid code for software system.
  • Updated documentation with project deviations to capture changes.
  • Implemented innovative systems for data collection.
  • Maintained existing applications and designed and delivered new applications.
  • Participated in design sessions with clients to ascertain project specifications.
  • Responded to and remedied critical issues to limit downtime.
  • Created databases, data entry systems, web forms, and other applications for diverse uses.
  • Collaborated with other developers to refine software design and implementation.
  • Integrated new software with existing systems and third-party APIs.
  • Worked with analysts to prepare test plans and assess test data.
  • Provided computer programming subject matter expertise to project team members.
  • Analyzed, reviewed and revised programs to increase operating efficiency.
  • Debugged problems caused by hardware, operating systems software, application programs and network failures.
  • Performed regression and system-level testing to verify software quality prior to release.
  • Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
  • Documented program development and revisions to maintain records.

Education

Diploma in Computer Programming - Computer Programming

University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
05-1987

Certificate in Programming - Computer Programming

Concordia University
Montreal, Canada
11-1985

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce, Accounting

Delhi University
New Delhi, India
06-1979

Skills

  • Regression testing
  • Linux experience
  • Automation expertise
  • Test case creation
  • Load testing
  • Continuous integration
  • Defect tracking
  • Scrum framework
  • Bug reporting
  • Performance testing
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Git
  • Quality system review
  • Quality improvement plans
  • Mastery of quality processes
  • Technical writing
  • Quality auditing
  • Quality assurance
  • [Language] fluency
  • Team collaboration
  • Test plan development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Risk mitigation
  • Performance metrics
  • Quality improvement strategy
  • Continuous improvement
  • Change management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving techniques
  • Issue resolution
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Quality processes
  • Software quality assurance
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Decision-making
  • Root cause identification
  • Team leadership
  • Corrective action planning

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 12 QA staff members across 3 countries - USA, Chile and India
  • Collaborated with team of 25 in the development of migration from mainframe to cloud project.

Timeline

Senior QA Engineer

Experian
01.1995 - 06.2024

Programmer Analyst

Alpha Systems
06.1988 - 01.1994

Diploma in Computer Programming - Computer Programming

University of Toronto

Certificate in Programming - Computer Programming

Concordia University

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce, Accounting

Delhi University

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