Vimcy Gulati
Tampines
Summary
Experienced Test Manager with 15 years of experience covering all testing stages. Skilled in creating and implementing thorough test plans to ensure high-quality results. Proficient in Big Data and API testing, using SAP HANA, and adept in service virtualization and automation testing. Capable in data validation, performance testing, and using SQL, NoSQL, Excel, Power Query, and Power Pivot for data analysis. Familiar with defect management, risk assessment, and effective communication with stakeholders. Known for solving problems effectively and dedicated to improving quality standards in complex projects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Manager
Accenture Services Pte Ltd
01.2023 - Current
- Served as Test Execution Manager, overseeing the execution of test cycles, tracking progress, and ensuring timely issue resolution
- Managed reconciliation processes across five different teams, ensuring data consistency and accuracy.
- Utilized Azure DevOps (ADO) for project management and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Managed a test automation team, driving the implementation of automated testing solutions to improve efficiency and coverage
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis to identify and resolve discrepancies, enhancing data integrity and reliability.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align testing strategies with project goals and timelines.
- Provided leadership and direction in the development and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
Scrum Master & Test SME
Accenture Services Pte Ltd
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
- Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
- Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
- Understanding the NeoXam product and create test strategy
- Test Strategy and test planning discussion with client
- Test Design and JIRA workflow Implementation
- Sessions to team members on the NeoXam
Middleware and Interface Test Manager
Cognizant Solutions Pte Ltd
02.2015 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with development teams to establish clear test objectives, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Streamlined communication between testers and developers through detailed defect reporting and tracking systems.
- Identified areas for process improvement within the testing lifecycle, leading to reduced time-to-market for products.
- Analyzed historical testing results to isolate failure patterns for long-term investigation into possible development protocols improvements.
- Interface testing which includes SFTP testing and web services testing
- API Testing using postmaster and SOAP UI
- Test case creation and test execution
- Data migration testing
- API and Web Automation using robot framework
- Test execution and defect reporting to client
- Managing team of 4 members
- Mentoring and assigning work to team members
- Training on testing of web services to entire team
- JIRA Admin tasks
- Integration of interfaces with functional modules, Browser Compatibility/Functional testing)
Middleware Testing Lead
Accenture Service Pte Ltd
01.2012 - 04.2015
- Implemented shift left testing strategies to identify and resolve defects early in the development cycle, enhancing overall product quality and reducing time to market.
- Developed virtual services for various interfaces including MQ (Message Queue) and JMS (Java Message Service), facilitating continuous testing and integration.
- Proficient in multiple transport protocols including MQ, JMS, HTTPS, and API, ensuring seamless communication and integration between systems.
- Extensive experience with diverse data protocols such as COBOL, FIX, ISO, and JSON, enabling robust data interchange and processing.
- Managed onsite and offshore teams effectively, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and quality standards.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for offshore resources, enhancing their capabilities in service virtualization and related technologies.
- Utilized Apache Airflow for managing and scheduling workflows, improving the coordination and execution of tasks.
- Created detailed test estimators to accurately predict testing efforts and resource allocation, ensuring efficient project planning and execution.
- Expertise in using leading service virtualization tools and platforms, streamlining the development and testing of services.
- Applied innovative problem-solving techniques to address challenges in service virtualization, leading to improved testing outcomes and system reliability.
Education
Bachelor Of Technology - Computer Science
SBSCET
Punjab,India05.2008
Skills
- Test Management
- Big Data Testing
- API Testing
- SAP HANA
- Service Virtualization
- Automation Testing
- Data Validation
- SQL and Big Data Database
- Data Analysis
- Test Strategy Development
- Defect Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Risk Management
- Problem Solving
- Functional Testing
- Scrum Framework
- Non-Functional Testing
- Testing Analytics
Accomplishments
- Participated in UVT testing after go-live, ensuring smooth transition and identifying any post-deployment issues for timely resolution.Led testing and validation of a big data platform with multiple
- Created service virtualization for shift left testing, enabling earlier and more efficient testing cycles.
- Led a team of 30 members, fostering collaboration and high performance.
- Actively participated in testing and mentored team members, demonstrating hands-on management and leading by example.
- Conducted training sessions on service virtualization and big data testing, enhancing team capabilities and knowledge.
- Participated in UVT testing after go-live, ensuring smooth transition and identifying any post-deployment issues for timely resolution.
Timeline
Test Manager
Accenture Services Pte Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Scrum Master & Test SME
Accenture Services Pte Ltd
09.2021 - 12.2022
Middleware and Interface Test Manager
Cognizant Solutions Pte Ltd
02.2015 - 08.2021
Middleware Testing Lead
Accenture Service Pte Ltd
01.2012 - 04.2015
Bachelor Of Technology - Computer Science
SBSCET