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Mariammal Gurusamy

Chennai

Summary

Result Driven Senior Test Lead with 13+ years experience in software quality and testing.Proficient in test planning, execution and defect management, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practices. Having 1+ years of experience in Salesforce.Skilled in Scrum methodology and stakeholder management .Highly organized in managing complex projects with multiple deadlines.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Engineer

Black Straw Technology
Chennai
07.2021 - 11.2022
  • Created high-level test plans and estimates for testing web and mobile applications.
  • Designed, set up, and maintained Salesforce standard objects and custom objects, while also structuring user roles, security profiles, and workflow rules.
  • Ensured better project visibility by developing a weekly status report every week.
  • Trained the new team on the project's QA process, tools, and existing application.
  • Involved in mobile app testing, conducting functional and usability testing to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
  • Contributed to successful product launches through meticulous end-to-end testing of applications.
  • Optimized test coverage by maintaining a well-organized, up-to-date library of test cases, corresponding to application requirements changes over time.

Professional 1- Product Test

CSC Technology
Chennai
11.2005 - 11.2015
  • Responsible for testing web applications and creation of test cases and test plans
  • Produced ETE test scripts using a business flowchart as an outline
  • Refined project requirements by participating in functional and business review meetings
  • Performed functional testing and regression testing based on requirements
  • Performed backend testing by writing SQL queries.
  • Conducted API testing to validate endpoints, ensuring data integrity and functionality across applications

Senior Test Lead

AstraZeneca [BCT Consultant's Payroll] and
Chennai
11.2022 - 09.2024
  • Created and implemented test strategies that resulted defect reduction in production
  • Delivered high-quality products on schedule through effective use of automated regression tests, minimizing human error during repetitive tasks
  • Reduced defect leakage rate by conducting thorough root cause analyses and proactively addressing areas of concern in future release cycles.
  • Established regular communication channels between onsite and offshore team members, ensuring seamless coordination despite geographical barriers
  • Managed cross-functional teams, providing guidance and supervision to junior testers and ensuring proper adherence to best practices
  • Provided reports on milestones, issues and test concerns to project managers for assistance.


Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science -

Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai

Skills

  • Test planning and estimation
  • API testing
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Scrum methodology
  • Mobile app testing
  • Salesforce
  • User Acceptance Testing

Certification

  • Certified in ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualification Board)
  • Certified Scrum Master (2023 -Scrum Alliance)

Awards

Awarded Employee of the month for best performance (April/2022)

Timeline

Senior Test Lead

AstraZeneca [BCT Consultant's Payroll] and
11.2022 - 09.2024

QA Engineer

Black Straw Technology
07.2021 - 11.2022

Professional 1- Product Test

CSC Technology
11.2005 - 11.2015
  • Certified in ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualification Board)
  • Certified Scrum Master (2023 -Scrum Alliance)

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science -

Madurai Kamaraj University
Mariammal Gurusamy