Surendar Lakshmanan
QA Lead
Erode
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven QA Lead with 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance, test planning, and team leadership across diverse domains. Proven track record of leading QA teams through manual and automated testing across the SDLC, ensuring high-quality deliverables and seamless releases. Skilled in defining test strategies, designing test cases, and driving defect management using tools like JIRA, Test Rail, Selenium, Postman, and Jenkins. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environments to meet project goals and quality standards. Committed to continuous improvement and fostering a culture of quality and accountability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
QA Test Lead
Maestro Technologies
Coimbatore
08.2024 - Current
- Provided valuable input into project planning meetings to ensure accurate timelines were established based on QA resource availability and priorities.
- Mentored junior testers in best practices for software testing methodologies while fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Identified critical defects early in the development process through meticulous code reviews and static analysis tools usage.
- Streamlined testing processes by implementing continuous integration and delivery pipelines for faster feedback loops.
QA Consultant
Knila IT
Coimbatore
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Leading a team of 11 members.
- Overseeing and Leading the project.
- Test planning, Test cases review, Report generation.
- Providing feedback and suggesting improvements.
- Creating tracking metrics.
Senior QA Engineer
Avaya India
Bangalore
03.2016 - 11.2022
- Manage the testing effort and/or team to plan, construct and execute release tests.
- Apply testing methodologies, theories and processes to define and implement key metrics to manage and assess the testing process including test execution and defect resolution.
- Collaborated closely with developers to identify, reproduce, and resolve software bugs.
- Supported successful product launches by coordinating end-to-end testing efforts from planning through execution phases.
- Mentored junior QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Senior Executive
Ugam Solutions
Coimbatore
05.2013 - 03.2016
- Analyzing client's data and creating report on that database...
- Boosted operational efficiency through implementation of lean principles, resulting in reduced waste and improved production timelines.
- Formulated long-term strategic plans that drove sustained growth in revenue, profitability, and shareholder value.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineering
COIMBATORE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Coimbatore, India 08.2008 - 11.2012
HSC - Higher Secondary Education
Shree Gurukulam Higher Secondary School
Erode, India 06.2006 - 04.2008
SSLC - Matriculation
Mamaharishi Easwaraya Gurukulam Hr. Sec School
Erode, India 01.1994 - 04.2006
Skills
Team Lead
Project Mangement
Testing
Selenium WebDriver
Test Planning
Report Generation
Web Application Testing
undefinedPersonal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/19/91
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
CSQA - Certified Software Quality Analyst
Declaration
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Date:
Place: Coimbatore
Timeline
QA Test Lead
Maestro Technologies
08.2024 - Current
CSQA - Certified Software Quality Analyst
11-2023
QA Consultant
Knila IT
08.2023 - 09.2023
Senior QA Engineer
Avaya India
03.2016 - 11.2022
Senior Executive
Ugam Solutions
05.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineering
COIMBATORE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
08.2008 - 11.2012
HSC - Higher Secondary Education
Shree Gurukulam Higher Secondary School
06.2006 - 04.2008
SSLC - Matriculation
Mamaharishi Easwaraya Gurukulam Hr. Sec School
01.1994 - 04.2006
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