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RISHIVANTHYA  GT

RISHIVANTHYA GT

Quality Lead -Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management
DUBAI

Summary

  • Committed Quality Lead with 11+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance (Manual & Automation).
  • Strong expertise in Integration Testing, API Testing, Regression, and UAT.
  • Successfully delivered critical projects such as BYD IT Implementation, M&S Retail App & Website, Shopify Website, SAP Cloud for Customer, and Order Management Systems for STYLI (Landmark Group), DFC Mall, Health Hub, SAP CDP for Al-Futtaim, and mobile apps like Pick & Pack and Travel App.
  • Led and guided teams through complex testing cycles, ensuring high-quality results and on-time delivery.
  • Expertise in Selenium, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins, Cucumber, and Java to optimize testing processes and align them with business goals.
  • Focused on driving Change Management, refining QA strategies, and fostering collaboration within teams to enhance testing practices and continuous improvement.

Professional with high standards and strong focus on achieving results. Experienced in facilitating change initiatives and driving process improvements. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and strategic planning. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Reliable, flexible, and prepared to make significant impact.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Senior Test and Change Analyst

Al-Futtaim
01.2022 - Current
  • Estimated testing efforts and created Test Strategies and Plans for SIT and UAT, including daily task tracking.
  • Led the QA team, ensuring tasks were completed on time and resolving blockers quickly.
  • Participated in grooming sessions, sprint calls, and led daily stand-ups as needed.
  • Oversaw testing and identifying edge cases to improve test quality.
  • Managed functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
  • Acted as the main point of contact for QA-related issues, collaborating with teams to meet goals.
  • Supported the UAT team and worked closely with development to resolve issues quickly.
  • Led and mentored junior QA team members, fostering teamwork and growth.
  • Reported testing progress to senior management and raised risks on time.
  • Improved QA processes to enhance team efficiency and meet quality standards.
  • Facilitated communication between developers, testers, and stakeholders for successful project outcomes.


Highlights:

  • Always been a key resource for projects, demonstrating strong commitment and delivering consistent results.
  • Recognized for dedication and hard work, receiving multiple awards and emails of appreciation from Project Managers and UAT users.
  • Received SAP Certificate for completing the AMW Migration project.

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Automation Engineer

Landmark Group - Styli
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Collaborated with stakeholders and product owners to gather requirements and deliver optimal products and test cases.
  • Performed automation testing using the K6 framework for API automation and performance testing.
  • Designed and implemented advanced automation frameworks, including Cucumber and K6 for API testing, focusing on optimizing code reusability and maintainability across multiple projects.
  • Conducted thorough testing of critical modules such as the Order Management System (OMS), ensuring comprehensive coverage of edge cases and achieving a defect leakage rate of just 1% as the sole resource responsible.
  • Executed a wide range of testing phases, including Functional, Regression, System, Performance, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Managed data setup and integration for testing, working with NoSQL databases like Couchbase.
  • Extensive experience testing the Order Management System for the Styli online shopping application.
  • Led the India-based team and played a key role in implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.
  • Ensured cross-platform compatibility by conducting tests across various devices, operating systems, and screen resolutions.

Quality Analyst

Al-Futtaim Client
03.2018 - 06.2021


  • Conducted automation testing using Selenium and Appium for mobile apps, integrated with Azure DevOps for seamless pipeline automation.
  • Performed system integration and functional testing for websites and mobile apps, including Health Hub, Travel Approval, and Real Estate apps.
  • Led UAT for multiple projects, coordinating teams and ensuring timely delivery of quality results.
  • Specialized in Appium, Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, Maven, and Jenkins for mobile and web automation.
  • Managed major projects like DFC Mall Websites, Health Hub, and Pick & Pack (Android, iOS), ensuring high-quality standards.
  • Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC, from requirements to testing and maintenance.
  • Enhanced QA processes and strategies, improving efficiency and collaboration with development teams.
  • Experienced in performance testing with JMeter and web service testing using Eclipse.
  • Handled SAP MM Module projects.
  • Provided ongoing QA support, monitored bug resolution, and ensured fixes were properly tested.

Test Automation Engineer

Cinque Technologies
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • Ensured ongoing profitability by constantly reviewing bank performance against the service-level agreement
  • Tested complex banking application
  • Automated the in-house application Symex
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases every 2 weeks and well-organized sprints
  • Reduced overall testing hours by writing and optimizing automation test scripts
  • Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient, and successful manual test cases for the entire team
  • Tools -JIRA, Eclipse

Test Engineer

Infosys
05.2014 - 03.2017
  • Conducted requirement analysis and created detailed test cases for the Life Insurance portal, ensuring accurate documentation and thorough testing.
  • Collaborated regularly with clients in the USA and EMEA to gather requirements, address feedback, and resolve issues related to Life Insurance modules, such as Policy Administration, Claims Management, and Underwriting.
  • Performed end-to-end (E2E) and sanity testing for production deployments, ensuring smooth releases of updates and new features.
  • Executed functional testing for CRM and service management applications, verifying functionalities like policy management, claims tracking, and customer support services.
  • Automated web application testing using Selenium, ensuring efficient and reliable test execution.
  • Used JIRA and Bugzilla for defect tracking, ensuring issues were documented, prioritized, and resolved promptly.
  • Developed and maintained documentation for test cases, bugs, and results to ensure clear communication and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate that the software met customer requirements and secured approvals for production releases.
  • Performed load testing using HP QuickTest Professional (QTP) to assess system performance and scalability.
  • Conducted UI/UX testing to ensure applications met design specifications and provided a seamless user experience.

Education

B.E -

Kumaraguru College of Technology

Certification

Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals

Skills

Technical Skills:

  • Test Automation: Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Cucumber, TestNG, JMeter, Postman, RestAssured, API & Performance Testing
  • CI/CD : Jenkins, Maven, Git, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps
  • Testing Types: Functional, Regression, Integration, UAT, Cross-browser, UI/UX, Performance, Load Testing
  • Defect Tracking & Project Management: JIRA, Bugzilla, Confluence, Azure DevOps
  • Test Management Tool : HP ALM,Qmetry and Zypher
  • Programming: Java, Python, JavaScript

Leadership & Managerial Skills

  • Team Leadership: Leading and mentoring QA teams, resource management, and project delivery
  • Quality Assurance Strategy: Test strategy development, process optimization, continuous improvement
  • Stakeholder Management: Effective communication with senior management, product owners, and cross-functional teams
  • Risk & Issue Management: Identifying and mitigating project risks, ensuring timely delivery

Methodologies & Process

  • SDLC & STLC: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, DevOps

Soft Skills:

  • Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking
  • Effective Communication & Collaboration
  • Adaptability & Time Management

Timeline

Senior Test and Change Analyst

Al-Futtaim
01.2022 - Current

Automation Engineer

Landmark Group - Styli
06.2021 - 11.2021

Quality Analyst

Al-Futtaim Client
03.2018 - 06.2021

Test Automation Engineer

Cinque Technologies
03.2017 - 03.2018

Test Engineer

Infosys
05.2014 - 03.2017

B.E -

Kumaraguru College of Technology
RISHIVANTHYA GTQuality Lead -Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management