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Bengaluru, Ka, In

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Played diverse roles within the team, gaining extensive experience in various areas also leading system integration for multiple projects.- Significantly contributed to R&D test execution for new products, integration tests, and multi-product evaluations (DEP, Converged Charging System, Mediation Systems) deployed as a SAAS implementation.- Conducted engaging product demos and actively participated in prospect client presentations and proof-of-concepts (POCs).- Recognized and acclaimed by end clients and leadership for exceptional demo performances.- Proficient in platform, deployment, and performance aspects hosted on different cloud services like Robin/AWS through Kubernetes.- Strong grasp of backend infrastructures like Kafka messaging service, Elasticsearch, Couchbase database, MinIO, and their integration with applications.- Served as the primary point of contact for deployment, application, and platform issues for DevOps/Ops.- Curated Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards using Prometheus and Grafana for performance testing.- Accountable for feature demos, stakeholder reviews, query resolution, and proactive identification of showstoppers to avoid release/sprint delays.- Practiced Test-Driven Development (TDD) for specific features in product releases.- Proficient in yang models, Conf-d, and hands-on experience with Dockers/Kubernetes.- Collaborated with automation team to explore and recommend streamlined, automated workflows, replacing manual processes to enhance efficiency.

Bangalore

Experienced professional in testing Billing solutions on Ericsson products (CS/BSCS/EOC/ECM) with a focus on integration and implementation for South America and USA clients. Expertise includes seamless integration of CRMs like Siebel and SAP. Skilled in Test Automation using Robot Framework (API), Python, Jenkins (CI/CD), databases, and Linux servers. Proficient in testing Web and Client/Server applications, as well as conducting code merges and reviews with GitLab and Gerrit.Key Highlights:- Valuable member of the core automation team, responsible for developing and deploying new regression test cases, managing Jenkins configuration, and setting up Oneclick execution.- Successfully implemented CI/CD for automation code, ensuring smooth operations through GitLab and Jenkins.- Led the Python version upgrade from Python 2.7 to Python 3.6 on Windows and Linux platforms without disrupting the existing eco-system.- Developed and executed automated scripts addressing pain points and daily tasks of the functional team, leading to a reduction in manual effort.- Led the test team to achieve a seamless implementation with no deviations for South America Projects (onshore/offshore).- Received appreciation from Regional Test Leads (South America) and offshore counterparts for my significant contributions in successfully closing project phases and providing extended support outside working hours.- Recipient of the department's prestigious Best Innovation Award for devising a streamlined solution enabling effortless cleanup across multiple applications in test environments.

Bengaluru Area, India

Involved in end-to-end testing for a Customer Care Solution with Billing and Rating solutions (BSS), offering convergent functionalities in a multi-service environment that traverses technology segments like GSM, FXL, and ISP. Designed as an E2E web-based solution, it supports the creation and management of customer accounts, pricing and provisioning of various services, activity tracking, real-time rating, and sales for various types of entities.Areas of Expertise:• Telecom Testing: Provisioning, Configuration, Billing, Dunning, and Revenue Assurance.• Order Management: Order Provisioning, Order Fulfillment, and Convergent Billing System.• Specialize in User Acceptance, Functional, Integration, System, and Regression testing, Client training, and handover.• Excellent knowledge of the Full Life Cycle of SDLC and STLC processes with a thorough understanding of Testing concepts/Test development and Test execution.• Responsible for Production Movement – Cutover Activities and post-go-live system checks with Multiple Third-Party Systems.• Providing Technical Assistance for CER requirement gathering and GAP Analysis for the solution.• Onsite experience as SPOC for 3 years for successful solution implementation across multiple systems and Business Users.

Bengaluru Area, India

Experienced Quality Assurance professional proficient in Automation Testing, specializing in Selenium IDE and Load Runner. Skilled in implementing robust testing strategies for web-based applications. Key Highlights:- Successfully implemented Automation Testing using Selenium IDE and Load Runner to ensure efficient and reliable test execution.- Expertise in executing test cases for both old and new features, ensuring comprehensive coverage and accurate results.- Proficient in recording and executing test scripts using Selenium IDE for effective regression testing.- Demonstrated exceptional skills in logging and tracking defects using Bugzilla, ensuring timely resolution and smooth project delivery.- Actively participated in reviews and meetings with different teams, contributing valuable insights and fostering collaboration.

Be, Computer Science

Pre University Course, Computer Science