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Certification
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Vidhya Ayyadurai

Vidhya Ayyadurai

Dubai

Summary

QA Engineer with 4+ years of experience in banking technology and card-payments testing, combining a strong mainframe development background with hands-on quality assurance expertise. Skilled in card-management systems (CMS), transaction processing, and payment platforms with deep knowledge of Visa/Mastercard standards. Proven ability to design and execute robust test strategies across the complete card lifecycle, ensuring secure and seamless payment experiences.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Tester

Synechron
01.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with QA team to test software quality through manual and automated testing.
  • Used analyzers, multimeters and power supplies to conduct diagnostic procedures.
  • Created satisfied customers by providing attentive customer service and quick problem solving.
  • Carried out tests to identify, report and repair bugs and glitches.
  • Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
  • Teamed on planned tests and time-sensitive ad hoc requests.
  • Coordinated work with various teams to solve problems and improve efficiency for software testing and automation.
  • Supported test review, defect control and configuration management within delivery pipeline.
  • Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
  • Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.
  • Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
  • Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.

IBM Certified Python Developer

Simplilearn
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Certified IBM Python Developer
  • My areas of expertise involve requirement understanding / requirement analysis, coding the requirements, preparing test cases and executing the unit test cases, and cross verifying the changes made through front end testing
  • Completed my Master's in Data Science through Simplilearn in July 2022
  • Have successfully understood the concepts and Machine learning and how it helps in analyzing the data

Software Developer

Mastercard
10.2011 - 07.2013
  • Analyzing the design document and identifying the areas to be modified, new forms to be created in the front end application, forms to be modified
  • Developed new, efficient and well-tested code for a variety of different software projects.
  • Oversaw bug reports, ensuring they were resolved within an adequate timeframe.
  • Created technical workflows to promote the education of newly hired employees.
  • Also made testing from front end to get the data from backend to cross verify the changes made are working fine
  • Kept manager informed of milestone updates and provided a detailed project report every week.

Software Developer

Charles Schawab Bank
01.2011 - 10.2011
  • Developed new, efficient and well-tested code for a variety of different software projects.
  • Collaborated across technical and design teams to produce innovative software applications.
  • Refined and upgraded existing software to continuously improve performance.
  • Worked closely with other team members to identify and remove software bugs.
  • Kept manager informed of milestone updates and provided a detailed project report every week.
  • Kept detailed records of software fixes for optimum traceability.

Software Developer

Bank OF New York Mellon
05.2010 - 12.2010
  • Developed new, efficient and well-tested code for a variety of different software projects.
  • Oversaw bug reports, ensuring they were resolved within an adequate timeframe.
  • Worked closely with other team members to identify and remove software bugs.

Software Engineer

Lloyds Banking Group
09.2009 - 12.2010
  • Gathered requirements from users and wrote definition documents.
  • Evaluated functionality and performance of existing software to best target new releases.
  • Devised test cases to probe enhancements and expansions of functionality.

Education

Masters in Data Science - Data Science

Simplilearn
2022

Bachelors of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics

K.L.N College of Engineering
2008

Skills

  • Certified Python Developer from IBM and Simplilearn
  • Trained Mainframe Developer
  • Hands on experience with COBOL, DB2, CHANGEMAN, ENDEVOUR and JCL on the IBM Mainframes platform
  • I have experience in front end testing also
  • Regression testing
  • Defect tracking
  • Writing test scripts
  • Requirements analysis
  • User acceptance testing
  • Regression testing understanding
  • Manual testing
  • Test planning
  • Integration testing
  • Functional testing

Accomplishments

  • Constantly received very good rating for consistent Highly Valued Contribution among the team
  • Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation that resulted in more effective and timely completion of the work.
  • Planned and coordinated with team members resulting in increased productivity of the project in a healthy way.
  • Areas of expertise involve requirement understanding / requirement analysis, coding the requirements, preparing test cases and executing the unit test cases, and cross verifying the changes made through front end testing.
  • Exemplary business writing and communication skills

Certification

Master's in Data Science

IBM certified Python Developer

Trained Mainframe Developer

Domain certification in Banking and Finance.

Software

Way4

Base24

COBOL

JCL

DB2

SQL

FinSim

SOAP

Python

Changeman

Timeline

Software Tester

Synechron
01.2025 - Current

IBM Certified Python Developer

Simplilearn
01.2022 - 06.2022

Software Developer

Mastercard
10.2011 - 07.2013

Software Developer

Charles Schawab Bank
01.2011 - 10.2011

Software Developer

Bank OF New York Mellon
05.2010 - 12.2010

Software Engineer

Lloyds Banking Group
09.2009 - 12.2010

Bachelors of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics

K.L.N College of Engineering

Masters in Data Science - Data Science

Simplilearn

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