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Barani Tamilmani

Barani Tamilmani

Test Manager

Summary

Energetically spearheaded testing initiatives at Gientech Singapore PTE LTD, mastering both manual and automation testing to enhance project delivery by implementing cutting-edge test methodologies. Adept at fostering teamwork and collaboration, my leadership significantly reduced defects and improved product reliability. My expertise in JIRA and exceptional problem-solving aptitude have been pivotal in driving quality assurance across multiple domains.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Manager

Gientech Singapore PTE LTD
08.2022 - Current
  • A forward thinking, positive attitude, capable and committed resource with ability to meet agreed deadlines, co-ordinate work and work to defined methodologies within a structured environment.
  • Strategize, advise and plan test related activities
  • Ensure alignment of the testing scope to all requirements and review all test plans, test scenarios, test reports and provide completeness sign-off
  • Responsible for UAT Testing project and manage UAT issue diligently ensuring that all reported cases are resolved promptly within minimize impact on the project timeline.
  • Manage the test execution plan and defect management processes across integration testing and acceptance test
  • Experienced in project management covering all test conditions, eliminating redundancy & duplication and perform appraisal, new resources requirement and budget estimation.
  • Quick learner with highly effective interpersonal skills. Worked well with people at all levels of the organization, in a cross-cultural work environment with teams.
  • Well experienced in managing stakeholders, review meeting, data management, analyze coverage, business requirement estimation, project/Change request(CR) tracking, SIT Rejection defect list,SIT/UAT leakage analysis, functionality validation and production issue assessment.
  • Provide regular progress report i.e DSR/ WSR/MSR, project tracker (Manual & Automation), performance tracking and update status to Product owners and PMO
  • Escalate the impacts on quality and scheduling for any major issues or defects during testing cycles to stakeholders and provide test execution options to mitigate any additional delays.
  • Improved project delivery timelines by efficiently managing testing resources and schedules.
  • Reduced defects in production with thorough regression testing and identification of root causes.
  • Enhanced test efficiency by implementing automated testing processes and tools.
  • Mentored junior team members by providing guidance on industry best practices and advanced testing techniques.
  • Collaborated with development teams to establish clear test objectives, ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Identified areas for process improvement within the testing lifecycle, leading to reduced time-to-market for products.
  • Reviewed bug reports and error logs, translating data into digestible reports for senior leadership personnel.
  • Led successful transition from manual to automated testing processes, significantly reducing human error while increasing efficiency.
  • Established clear communication channels between QA and development teams, ensuring timely resolution of issues discovered during testing phases.


Senior QA Lead

Section Private LTD
05.2022 - 08.2022

· Define testing strategy and work with cross functional team members to implement.

· Blend business analysis and testing skills to solve product problems and deliver a solution.

· Manage functional test automation infrastructure, write and update test scenarios in collaboration with product and engineering.

· Drive excellence in quality by advocating and supporting the appropriate balance of testing at various levels of the test pyramid.

· Collaborate with engineers in other squads to improve testing processes and infrastructure.

· Communicate clearly and early about challenges, root causes and possible risks to various stakeholders - internally and externally.

QA Lead

Gientech Singapore LTD (formerly Called Pactera)
04.2017 - 05.2022


  • Develop test scenarios, Review Business requirements, Test data, test scenarios, RTM Matrix.
  • Defect raising and tracking in defect management tool(JIRA). Prepare EOTR (End of Test Report) after successful completion of the Test Case Execution.
  • Prepare UAT; Manage Testing Process; Bug Tracking and Reporting.
  • Develop the test plan for the tasks, dependencies and participants required to mitigate the risks to system quality.
  • Actively involved in meetings with developers and Business Analysts in Understanding the functionality of the object.
  • Evaluate Functional scenarios to cover all the requirements from functional document and peer review test cases.
  • Identifying bugs and logging them in JIRA in accordance to their impact on the business.


  • Improved customer satisfaction with thorough validation of user requirements during the testing process.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
  • Enhanced software quality by developing comprehensive test strategies and plans.
  • Collaborated with development teams to resolve issues and implement improvements, elevating overall product quality.

Senior Test Engineer

Emperio Consultancy (UOB Client)
09.2014 - 03.2016


Project Description:

UOB Power lender – is a risk management features independent oversight of credit risk, reporting and analysis of all elements of risk. Loan origination is the process by which a borrower applies for a new loan, and a lender processes that application. Credit origination system process credit cards, debit cards, all types of loans, cash plus for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China.


Role & responsibilities:

  • Design,specify and implement test plans, test specifications and test reports.
  • Execute and Perform testing activities.
  • Ensure all defects found during testing are reported and tracked within JIRA.
  • Reproduced defects and documented findings.
  • Work with the development team and relevant stakeholders to resolve issues found throughout the SDLC.
  • Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
  • Identify and escalate/route issues requiring urgent attention.
  • Provided UAT support by preparing input data to proceed with testing by users.

Senior Software Test Analyst

DBS Bank Ltd
01.2014 - 08.2014


  • Actively involved in preparing and executing test cases for System, Integration, Functional, Regression testing and UAT.
  • Involved in Peer review for written test cases.
  • Very good understanding and experience in testing methodology,Software Development Life Cycle(SDLC) and Testing lifecycle.
  • Interaction with client on business related clarifications,issues and queries in the project.
  • Detailed knowledge of Defect Logging using JIRA.Identify and escalate/route issues requiring urgent attention

Senior Software Tester

Computer Science Corporation India Private Limited
09.2011 - 12.2013


  • Managed test planning and execution, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional requirements.
  • Actively involved in preparing and executing test cases for System, Integration Functional, Regression testing, Database testing using SQL and provided AT Support.
  • Presented a walk-through for the Test Plan and Test Strategy adapted to Stake holders and Clients.
  • Involved in Peer review for written test cases.
  • Highly responsible for primary resource to assign and tracking the work from 3 team members for each module.
  • Very good understanding and experience in testing methodology, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Testing lifecycle.
  • Good expertise in VB script,automation infrastructure development, automation testing (QTP).
  • Interaction with the client on business related clarifications.


Associate Consultant

Oracle Financial Software Service Limited (OFSS)
07.2008 - 09.2011
  • Delivered high-quality presentations showcasing key findings and recommendations to both internal stakeholders and clients.
  • Involved as a Developer for 6 quarter release and also simultaneously worked for SIT, UAT active support for 2 continuous quarter releases for E3ASIA.
  • Prepared test cases and executed the test cases as part of the System integration for E3ASIA Quarterly releases.
  • Live testing and bug detection by interacting with branch users and getting necessary inputs.
  • Coordinated with the other teams and branch users for E2E UAT Testing for new business request.
  • Provided quick resolutions for identified bugs.
  • Generated test data for validation purpose.
  • Reporting and tracking the defects Quality Center and Share folder

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

Anna University
Chennai,India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer Engineering

Anna University
Computer Science Engineering
04.2001 -

Skills

Test Execution Management

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Timeline

Test Manager

Gientech Singapore PTE LTD
08.2022 - Current

Senior QA Lead

Section Private LTD
05.2022 - 08.2022

QA Lead

Gientech Singapore LTD (formerly Called Pactera)
04.2017 - 05.2022

Senior Test Engineer

Emperio Consultancy (UOB Client)
09.2014 - 03.2016

Senior Software Test Analyst

DBS Bank Ltd
01.2014 - 08.2014

Senior Software Tester

Computer Science Corporation India Private Limited
09.2011 - 12.2013

Associate Consultant

Oracle Financial Software Service Limited (OFSS)
07.2008 - 09.2011

MBA - Human Resources Management

Anna University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer Engineering

Anna University
04.2001 -
Barani TamilmaniTest Manager