1. Test Management Tools Used
 Jira
 Rally
 HP – Quality Center
Certifications Done
 Certified Scrum Master
 ISTQB
Automation Testing Tools Used
 Selenium (WebDriver) with Java
 TestNG
 Jenkins
 GitHub
 Eclipse
 HP-QTP
Personal Details
First Name : Karthik
Last Name : Shanmugham
D.O.B : 02-Sep-1988
Nationality: Resident Indian
(France)
Visa Type : Type – D (Long Stay
Spouse Visa – with Work Permit)
Languages Known: English (Fluent),
French (A1-Beginner), Tamil
(Mother Tongue), Hindi (Fluent).
Education Details
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering –
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
(EEE)
Year of Passout: 2010
College: Velalar College of
engineering & Technology
University: Anna University,
Chennai, India
Professional Experience
Company: VirtusaPolaris Software Services Mar2016 – Oct2016
Client: PayPal
Role:QA Lead and a Supporting Scrum Master
Environment: Pega 7, Agile Scrum, Windows 7.Team Size: 5
Responsibilities:
o Understanding project requirements of each sprint,implementing Automation for current sprint
and maintaining regression test cases (End to End, Browser Compatibility using Selenium
WebDriver (with Java) and CI tool as GitHub.
o Analyzing, Scripting/fixing the automated test cases executed via Jenkins. Raising defect and
tracking till its closure.
o Plan, monitor and track test execution progress (Current sprint and Regression Test cases) and
burndown chart on a day-to-day basis.
o Revamped existing automated Test cases by reducing the effort by 33%
o Removing impediments from team on timely manner. Improved team’s productivity by providing
auxiliary support
o Providing support to QA team by analyzing the scope for Automation in current sprint User Stories.
o Conducting sprint demo with product owner at the end of sprint and getting it approved.
o Sharing Daily, Weekly and Release wise test progress reports to clients/ management.
Company: Cognizant Technology Solutions Dec 2012 – Feb2016
Client: American Automobile Association
Role:Associate– Team Lead
Environment:.Net, Oracle, Agile Scrum, Windows 7. Team Size: 3
Responsibilities:
o User story understanding / analysisof each sprints,creatingtest data/ manual Test cases,
automation scripting for eligible test cases,executing the test cases and logging defect and tracking
till its closure.
o Regression test cases Creation/ maintenance (bug fixing)
o Allocating task to each team members, supporting by removing impediments and monitoring the
task getting done periodically.
o Taken care of Onsite – Offshore communication effectively.
o Supported Business Development team in providing inputs on Automation related RFP/RFI’s.
Company: Cognizant Technology Solutions Oct 2010 – Dec2012
Client:ACE Insurance – (LATAM: Surety Web Solutions)
Role:Programmer Analyst– Team Member
Environment: .Net, Agile Scrum, Windows 7. Team Size: 8
Responsibilities:
o Understanding Requirements, Preparing: Test plan, Test Scenario, Test cases, Execution and Defect
logging and Tracking till closure for a Multi lingual (Spanish & Português) Web portal testing
• Experience as a QA Lead &Scrum Master (Supportive) with 6 years of experience in Information Technology in Software testing
& Test Management by leading a team size of 5 members.
• Experienced in Manual and Automation Testing (Selenium with Java) that includes developing/ maintaining automation test
Scripts, updating the existing regression scripts, POC for automating new test cases, test execution and defect management in
various processes of Test Life Cycle viz.,
• Worked closely with Product Owner / Scrum Master and Team on Backlog Grooming, Sprint planning, Review, Backlog
refinements and Retrospection and facilitated team meetings when needed.
• Good experience in working with Direct Clients, Project teams, Senior Management and Managing Onsite-Offshore model.
SUMMARY:
To work in a premier organization which gives me ample opportunities to apply my skills, to grow and to contribute in the most
effective manner by being a key and an effective team player.
OBJECTIVE:
Karthik SHANMUGHAM
Mobile
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Email id : infotokarthiks@gmail.com
Skype id
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Software Test Engineer - CV