SANITHA KANIPPAYYUR SARAVAN

• Worked on projects at client sites in onsite locations, specifically in South Africa and the United Kingdom.
• Experienced in leading testing team of 3 members.
• Demonstrated solid understanding of testing methodologies, best practices, and meticulous attention to detail
• Skilled in requirement analysis, test design, test execution, data analysis, identifying defects, case and results review, defect tracking, and reporting
• Developed and implemented comprehensive testing plans, testing strategies, defined methodologies, and established testing schedules
• Met user expectations by conducting comprehensive testing like functional testing, regression testing, and System testing across various domains
• Effectively utilized Test Management tools such as ALM QC, Zephyr, Jira, and confluence to optimize project management processes
• Applied Scrum and other agile development methodologies to drive iterative development cycles and meet project objectives
• Communicated testing progress and findings effectively to stakeholders
• Selected and prioritized test cases, focusing on high-risk areas and critical functionalities
• Ensured delivery of defect-free software releases, maintaining high-quality standards
• Delegated tasks effectively, distributing workloads based on individual strengths and capabilities
• Adaptable to working with diverse software applications across different software development lifecycles
• Successfully managed multiple projects concurrently in fast-paced, team-oriented environment, demonstrating exceptional multitasking abilities
• Facilitated collaboration among team members to maximize productivity and creativity, resulting in streamlined processes and successful project outcomes
• Automated End-to-End (E2E) Tests.
• Maintained and monitored product quality metrics or quality assurance parameters including defect detection rate, defect resolution rate, test coverage, release quality, and team performance to ensure continuous improvement and efficiency.

• Worked in Banking(Citi Bank) and Retail sector(KOHLs Departmental stores) during this period.
• Strong in Retail sector solutions.
• Designed and executed test cases for software validation.
• Identified and reported defects accurately
• Ensured product quality & reliability
• Conducted extensive testing on POS systems, self-checkout kiosks, and digital signage to ensure compatibility and reliability in retail environments.
• Prioritized tests based on risk assessment and business impact to ensure efficient use of testing resources.
• Implemented agile testing methodologies and frameworks to accelerate the pace of software releases.
• Utilized Selenium Web Driver and Java scripting to automate repetitive test cases, resulting in 30% reduction in testing time.
• Developed and maintained automated test frameworks to support continuous integration and deployment practices, resulting in faster and more reliable releases.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize issue tracking tools like JIRA and ALM QC for defect reporting and tracking
• Proficient in Waterfall and Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with various testing approaches and testing tools to create comprehensive test scenarios tailored to project requirements.
• Improved product quality by implementing rigorous testing procedures and identifying areas for optimization.