1. Prakash.S . M
E-mail: smsonash@gmail.com Mobile: +91- 9962511880
Objective:
To utilize my potentials adeptlyin a dynamic organization wherein I have opportunities to grow professionallyand
strengthen myskills apartfrom contributing to the organization I serve remarkably.
Summary:
9years of Experience in the field of Testingin Video domain and DSL Gateways
 Having experience in STB/Audio/Video Black Box and White Box testing.
 Having good understanding and testing experience on DSL gateway products
 Having exposure tools like Spirenttest center, Wifi testing etc.
 Good Knowledge ofTesting Procedures and TestExecution within SDLC.
 Experience on Regression,Sanitytesting and test readiness ofthe product.
 Taken Part in all phases oftesting like Functional,System,Regression,Stress,and Performance for all the modules
 Actively involved in Preparing,reviewing and executing TestCases.
 Involved in writing automation scripts in Python
 Hands Experience in Agile methodology
 Well versed in Defect Tracking & Bug Reporting.
 Ensure Quality releases for software products thatare delivered.
 Worked on individual multiple projectassignments and drive them to closure.
 Re-create customer scenarios and work on resolution ofescalations thatarise from the field and Work closelywith
customers as and when required.
 Travelled extensively to customer sites and labs on few projects for integration.
 Received numerous letters ofrecommendation,and appreciation from managementand customer.
 Proficientin Smoke,Functional,Integration, Regression,Sanity and System testing.
 Involved in mdk Automation effectively has helped in qualifying the reference platform module and increased
efficiency too.
 Involved in Full Stack Automation effectively within in the team which has helped in reducing the manual testefforts
and increasing productivityand efficiency too.
 Explore and contribute towards automation ofthe producttest cases which helps in regression suits.
 Experience working on xPression1.2.1 & 2.5.
 Experience working on Dream weaver, Adobe Indesign
 Strengths:Good communication skills,taken initiative in training the new team members and faster adaptabilityto
new Environment/Technology.
Professional Experience:
Current Employer : Technicolor Connected Home Pvt ltd
Period : Nov 2015- till date
Current Employer : Cisco systems PVT. LTD
Period : Sep 2010- Nov 2015
Previous Employer : Infosys
Period : May 2007– Aug 2010
Academic Profile:
 M.Sc(IT) through Sikkim Manipal University. Year of completion:Aug 2014
 Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics through Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore
Year of completion: July 2007

2. Technologies:
DSL, DSLAM, Python, Linux, networking,Wireless,VOIP, TR69,Video, Audio, Set Top Box, Digital Video
Broadcasting, OCAP, MOCA, DAVIC, DOCSIS, MPEG, Headend Configurations, DLNAsetup.CMTS, Jira
Technical Skills
 Operating Systems : Sun Solaris, Unix, Microsoft Windows,Linux
 Scripting Language : Python, command2k scripts,Linuxcommands
 Defect Tracking Tool : Clarify, Code track, CDETS, Admin Track, QC, Jira
 Oracle 11i – Working Knowledge
 Exposure to Citrix
 Xpression tool
 Dream Weaver – Working Knowledge
 MS Office
Certification:
 Certified in Software Testing
Manual Testing
Automation Testing
 Certified in Telecom Testing (VOIP Concept)
 Certified in PC Hardware and Basic Networking in IIHT
Professional Experience:
Employer: Technicolor/Cisco
Projects :
Programs - Axiom 1.6.8/1.6.9/2.0/3.0/3.1/3.2/4.0 Programs
Designation - Senior Test Engineer
Duration - June 2010 till date
Customer - Time Warner Cable,COX, Comcast,Charter,
Team - SQA/CIT
Description:
Cisco STB provides high quality video, audio,DVR, and two-way capabilities thatcable operators have come to
expect. The platform provides fasterprocessing ofapplications while also supporting bandwidth managementobjectives.
STBs become the multimedia service gatewayfor the home – sharing and managing videoand audio experiences between the
television and other home network devices. Multimedia overCoax Alliance (MoCA) technologyenables an IP LAN connection
over coaxial cable, minimizingthe need for new wiring in the home.
Technology and tools involved:
Operating System(s) : Sun Solaris, Linux
Skills Utilized : Command2k scripts, SNMP Commands,
Bug tracks : CDETS,Clarify and Code track
Script : Python
Skills :

3.  Set-top box testing from the CIT(ClientIntegration Team) perspective .
 Writing Testplan and Testcases for CIT testing to cover all Home-networking and standalone features.
 Manual testing of all features on NGP legacy boxes to the latestSet top boxes for all the customers.
 Test readiness,Feature testing , Regression and customer specific testcases execution
 Raising the defects in CDETS, Clarify , Code Track and customer specific tools.
 Writing specific command2k scripts to run overnight stabilityand recording tests
 Participating Weekly Bug scrub and test summarycalls.
 Developing Automation testcases
 Involved in developing mdk Automation testcases which has helped in qualifying the reference platform module and
increased efficiencytoo.
 Involved in developing Full Stack Automation test cases which has helped in reducing the manual testefforts and
increasing productivityand efficiency too.
 Writing testplans for differentclient projects and executing test cases.
 Review testcases written by team members and maintain itas per ISO audit standards.
 Correcting issues related to head end equipments and created a process for lab infrastructure.
 Travelled onsite to supportdifferent customers (COX, Comcast,).
 Perform various testing activities (Feature and Performance testing)
 Involved in business and technical meetings to discuss the feasibilityof testing and its requirements and to convey
the proper time line.
 Deriving proper statistics from reports,analyzing the issues clearlywith the developers.
 Coordinating with the Atlanta team on the issues and helping them fix or reproduce bugs.
 Help team members in resolving technical issues related to head-end configuration.Guide the team members in
resolving the issues with clear approach on technical queries
 Perform various testing activities (Stability, Feature, Performance,Recording Reliability,CR Retest)
 Involved in business meetings to discuss the feasibilityof testing and requirements.
Projects :
Programs - DSL Gateway Programs
Designation - Senior Test Engineer
Customer - Telia,Telecom Italia, Vodafone Spain,
Team - CAST
Description:
Perform Functional and Regression teston DSL gateway products.Throughputtestwill be done through Spirent test
center.
Technology and tools involved:
Operating System(s) : Linux
Skills Utilized : Python, uci commands
Bug tracks : Jira
Skills :
 Involved in performing functional and regression teston DSL gateways products.
 Throughputtestwill be done through Spirent testcenter.
 Covers following modules,Wifi,TR69, DHCP, Pronter sharing,DLNA,Video streaming,VOIP .
 Developing testcases for any new features and bug verification
 Raising the defects in JIRA.
 Participating Weekly Bug scrub and test summarycalls.
 Developing Automation testcases through python.

4. Employer: Infosys
Projects :
AMEXCU:
Communication Utility is the Point of Arrival (POA) platform for all outbound communication from AMEX
(American Express). The objective of Communication Utility is to provide a generic correspondence utility for all
out bound communication to AMEX client. The communication can be addressed to Amex card members, Amex
customers, Amex merchants etc. The communication can be letters or emails.
Roles &Responsibilities: Manual Testinga/ Product Designer
 Understanding the client requirements and Functionalities
 Actively Involved in Analyze, Design, Build, Test, & Roll Out phases.
 Making changes as per requirement in design.
 Executing the test cases.
 Involved in Product Testing & Assembly Testing for Distributive products.
 Involved in Product testing & regression Testing.
 Validation of outputs & reporting the Bugs.
 Verified fixes and closed bugs during regression test cycle.
Personal Details:
Date of Birth : 28-Jul-1987
Father’s Name : K.Shanmugam
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Married
Current Location : Chennai
Nationality : Indian
Vernaculars known : English, Tamil.
Permanent Address : 15A, Vallalar Nagar
Press Colony Post
Coimbatore -641019
Declaration:
I here by declare that all the above information is true to the best of my knowledge.

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