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Bharathiragul Mahendran

Coimbatore

Summary

Versatile QA Lead with expertise in ETL testing, data validation, BI testing, and Power BI dashboard development. Skilled in ensuring data accuracy across large-scale systems with strong command of SQL, data warehousing, and report validation. Experienced in AI model deployment and building lightweight pretrained models to drive intelligent test automation. Known for bridging quality engineering with innovation, delivering scalable, insight-rich, and production-ready solutions. Collaborative, detail-focused, and highly effective in Agile environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior QA Engineer

Wavicle Data Solutions
Coimbatore
09.2022 - Current

Domain: Manufacturing & Automotive Services

  • Led a team of 12 QA engineers to deliver high-quality releases for data and BI platforms.
  • Built an end-to-end automation framework and in-house application to validate Power BI dashboards and analytics pipelines.
  • Trained machine learning models to verify dynamic dashboard data and detect visual anomalies, reducing manual validation by 60%.
  • Designed and executed test strategies, including MDM validation, Azure Synapse queries, and table creation from Parquet files.
  • Collaborated with data engineers and business stakeholders for KPI validation, demos, and walkthrough.
  • Mentored junior testers, and established peer review practices, improving test case quality and coverage.

Sr. Test Engineer

Tech Mahindra
Bangalore
10.2021 - 08.2022

Domain: B2B, Telecom Fulfillment Systems

  • Led a QA team of five in validating modules for Verizon’s B2B, Local, and Fulfillment portals.
  • Conducted end-to-end testing in pre-production environments to ensure defect-free releases before go-live.
  • Created detailed test plans, authored test cases, and simulated real-world scenarios using custom datasets.
  • Automated regression test cases using the Robot Framework, streamlining test cycles, and improving accuracy.
  • Collaborated closely with developers and business stakeholders to ensure testing aligned with evolving requirements.
  • Delivered high-confidence validations that directly supported Verizon’s business readiness and customer experience goals.

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Coimbatore
04.2018 - 10.2021

Domain: Healthcare (US & India)

  • Validated complex ETL workflows for inbound and outbound data integrations, ensuring accurate transformation and load processes.
  • Wrote advanced SQL queries to test business rules and verify data integrity across staging, warehouse, and reporting layers.
  • Collaborated with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and System Architects to gather requirements during PI planning and Agile ceremonies.
  • Ensured full compliance with HIPAA and PHI guidelines, conducting thorough due diligence on sensitive data flows.
  • Prepared test plans, traceability matrices, and test case documentation aligned with application requirements and design specs.
  • Led a 3-member QA team, delivering high-quality functional, integration, and system testing across enterprise healthcare applications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education
Coimbatore
03-2017

Skills

Testing: ETL Testing, Functional Testing, SIT, UAT, Production Testing, Test Planning, Test Strategy, Test Scenarios, Use Cases, Test Cases, Defect Management, Metrics
Databases & ETL: SQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Azure SQL DB, Azure Synapse, AWS DynamoDB, MDM
Automation & Scripting: Python, Robot Framework, OpenCV, Pandas, Matplotlib
AI/ML & Data Science: Model Training, AI-driven Test Automation, Data Annotation, LabelImg, Roboflow
Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS
Tools & Methodologies: JIRA, Azure DevOps, Agile, Sprint Planning, Adaptive Planning, TDD
Documentation & Reporting: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Certification

  • Azure - DP - 900
  • Google prompt design in Vertex AI

Accomplishments

  • Best team member – Wavicle Data Solutions (2025) recognized for leading a high-performing QA team, driving productivity, and introducing innovations to support a crucial project
  • Best team on innovation – Wavicle Data Solutions (2023) awarded for successfully implementing a custom automation tool that enabled early delivery and enhanced testing efficiency
  • Coral Award – Cognizant Technology Solutions (2021) Spot award for quickly learning new technologies and taking ownership of additional responsibilities across applications
  • Sapphire Award – Cognizant Technology Solutions (2019) recognized as the best new joiner for delivery excellence and early impact on project milestones

Projects

Image Comparison and Object detection, Created an Image comparison tool to identify the differences and highlight., Prepared the Dataset for Object detection., Created the PT model to detect the Objects using YoloV8 - V9 models.

Timeline

Senior QA Engineer

Wavicle Data Solutions
09.2022 - Current

Sr. Test Engineer

Tech Mahindra
10.2021 - 08.2022

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2018 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education
Bharathiragul Mahendran