Jan 2020 – Aug 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area · Hybrid

• Leadership in Agricultural Technology: As the QA lead for the FarmRise application, Rajan plays a pivotal role in enhancing agricultural technology solutions, demonstrating his ability to lead quality assurance efforts in a sector that is critical for global food security.
• Focus on Quality Assurance Metrics: His commitment to quality is evident through the establishment of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as identifying issues in lower environments, improving stability through iterative testing, and maintaining ownership of test reports across various environments.
• Stability and Reliability: By targeting no critical bugs and limiting major bugs to fewer than three post-release, Rajan demonstrates a strong focus on delivering stable and reliable applications, which is a key expectation in the software industry.
• Comprehensive Automation Testing: His involvement in automation testing for smoke and sanity suites using Python, Appium, and Robot Framework highlights his technical proficiency and commitment to efficiency in the testing process.
• CI/CD Pipeline Implementation: Implementing a CI/CD pipeline with Jenkins for triggering automation test suite execution showcases Rajan's understanding of modern development practices, facilitating faster and more reliable software delivery.
• Data-Driven Defect Analysis: Analyzing failures from daily execution reports and logging defects for code breaks or script issues reflects Rajan's analytical skills and dedication to continuous improvement, which are highly valued in today's tech landscape.
• Impact on Smallholder Farming: By focusing on the quality assurance of the FarmRise app, which serves smallholder farmers, Rajan contributes to social impact initiatives, aligning his work with broader goals of sustainability and community support.

Feb 2019 – Dec 2019 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• Leading QA efforts across Manual, API, Performance, and Automation testing for a large-scale Healthcare Retail application, ensuring high-quality releases across web and mobile platforms.
• Driving automation strategy using Nightwatch.js and Cucumber framework to build a scalable, maintainable test suite covering end-to-end workflows.
• Performing Accessibility testing on both web and mobile platforms to ensure compliance with WCAG standards and enhance user experience for all users.
• Utilizing JIRA for test management, including test case tracking, defect reporting, and sprint planning, ensuring seamless integration with Agile processes.

Oct 2018 – Feb 2019 · 4 mos · Noida Area, India · On-site

• Executed comprehensive manual, automation, performance, and database testing for trading applications, ensuring high reliability and accuracy in critical financial systems.
• Leveraged domain expertise in trading with Blackbuck CRM, guaranteeing compliance with industry regulations and enhancing product stability in a competitive market.
• Conducted robust API testing using Postman, validating backend services for functionality, performance, and security to support seamless trading workflows.
• Performed detailed database testing to verify data integrity and consistency, crucial for accurate financial reporting and decision-making.
• Collaborated closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders within cross-functional teams, fostering clear communication and shared commitment to quality delivery.

Nov 2016 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

• Specialized in e-discovery domain with SightLine, managing and analyzing large volumes of legal data to ensure 100% compliance with regulatory requirements and support efficient litigation processes.
• Developed and maintained keyword-driven Selenium automation frameworks, increasing test coverage by 35% and reducing manual testing efforts by 40%, leading to faster release cycles.
• Streamlined build automation processes using Ant, improving build consistency and reducing build failures by 25%, thereby enhancing development workflow efficiency.
• Managed bug lifecycle effectively using Jira, tracking and prioritizing defects to reduce average defect resolution time by 30%, improving overall product quality.
• Coordinated test management activities with Team Foundation Server (TFS), optimizing test case planning and execution which increased test completion rates by 20% within scheduled sprints.
• Automated critical test suites including installation, smoke, and sanity tests, cutting regression testing time by 50% and providing rapid feedback to development teams.
• Conducted thorough defect reporting and failure analysis in Jira, proactively identifying root causes which contributed to a 15% reduction in recurring defects.
• Applied expertise in mobile testing using Appium to extend test coverage across mobile platforms, improving defect detection in mobile releases by 30%.

Apr 2014 – Nov 2016 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

• Comprehensive Quality Engineering Role: Engaged in every phase of the software testing life cycle demonstrates a thorough understanding of quality assurance processes, which is essential for delivering reliable software products.
• Requirement Analysis and Test Case Authoring: His active participation in requirement analysis and test case authoring indicates strong analytical skills and attention to detail, ensuring that testing aligns with business needs and specifications.
• Defect Logging and Reporting: Proficient in defect logging and preparing test summary reports, Rajan showcases his ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, facilitating timely issue resolution and maintaining project transparency.
• Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM): Preparing RTM documents to trace requirements with test cases reflects Rajan's commitment to ensuring comprehensive test coverage and alignment with project goals.
• NFR COE Team Involvement: Being part of the Non-Functional Requirements (NFR) Center of Excellence (COE) team emphasizes Rajan's focus on performance, security, and usability testing, which are critical for delivering high-quality applications.
• Web Services Testing: Involvement in web services testing demonstrates Rajan's understanding of backend processes and API interactions.
• Data Migration and CRM Testing: His experience in data migration and CRM testing showcases his ability to manage complex data processes and validate customer relationship management systems, which are vital for business operations.
• Automation Skills with Selenium: Automating test scenarios using Selenium WebDriver and TestNG framework highlights Rajan's technical proficiency in test automation, contributing to increased efficiency and reduced manual testing efforts.
• Build Tool Proficiency: Utilizing Ant as a build tool indicates Rajan's understanding of build automation processes, which are essential for maintaining code integrity and facilitating smooth development workflows.