Prashant Thyagaraju
Sr. Test Manager
Mob: 0 90030 12804(Chennai) / 0 90350 66527(Bangalore)
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Resume / C.V.
Testing Practice head with 16+ years of experience in Testing, Well versed in handling Test functions entailing Test Strategy,
Test design, Test Process, Planning & Estimation, System, System Integration, Platform , Cutover testing of Telecom, Network,
Insurance, Banking & Finance Domains. An energetic and enthusiastic individual leader who extremely hands-on and manage
several streams of responsibility in parallel with result oriented.
Certification:
Certified in Software Testing and ISO 90001-2000.
Well trained & Hands on experience in Agile Methodologies (Getting trained in PMI)
Six Sigma Green Belt;
Skills:
Manual /Automation Testing, Functional & System testing, Platform, SIT, Cutover, Profiling, Browser Compatibility testing, SQL,
Requirement decomposition, Test design, Python, Protocol Testing.
Domain:
Ecommerce, Healthcare Insurance, Telecom, Mobile, Networking, Banking Domain knowledge.
Experience Summary:
• Delivering software with benchmarked quality and up to the interest of customer satisfaction, & faster
customer adoption.
• Test Ownership - Strategy /Planning for customer PSI deliverables.
• Expertise and creative in innovating products based on recommendations and solutions.
Apply knowledge of co’s business strategies.
• Automation test planning which define the automation strategy and test cases for new features / Solution
Test / System Test / System Integration Test.
• Work with development engineers in identifying design weaknesses (SDETS)
• Part of a team which values open communication, empowerment, innovation and career development
• Strong leadership skills and technical consultation and leader in the test and automation.
• Participate (in a senior/ lead role) on a medium to large project.
• Strong Software Test engineering methodology and process expert.
ROLES AND RESPONCIBILITIES:
• Drive automation for the network security appliances.
• R&D Testing Practice Manager for Project Deliveries, Growth, Building Specializations, Expertise.
• Managing of execution and delivery of Engineering R&D Projects on need basis.
• Ensure that all the releases (patch, maintenance) go with quality which are better than the previous
release. (measured by the number of defects found in the field) & other Test metrics.
• Research technology areas related to product/module and come up with test and automation strategy.
• Understand the product/module requirement and guide the team members to come up with required
test plans and scripts for automated testing.
• Reviewing product documentation and providing feedback.
• Compliance with latest testing methodologies to deliver additional functionality with improved quality.
• A uniform test architecture to validate functionality across appliances and cloud based solutions.
• Drive the usability and management aspects with customer requirements in mind.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
* Good knowledge of Project Management & Quality Management.
* Work Experience with Automation tools like QTP, Selenium along with scripting experience in Python.
* Capacity to work effectively in a fast paced and changing business environment. Flexible and
adaptable individual.
* Extensive Functional knowledge of Telecom/Networking in OSS-BSS, Insurance, Banking, Finance Domain.
• Experience in automation and automated test tools (Python)
• Experience in test engineering concepts and methodologies including test planning, test case design,
test execution and test automation
• Strong knowledge and testing skill in OTN technology and standards – OTN Switching, Alarms, PMs,
GMPLS, Protection Schemes.
• Good working knowledge on Python and Automation methodologies
• Good experience in Mobile Testing/Mobile Automation Testing with Simulators & Emulators & with real
Devices with See Test Automation, Test Plant tools.
• SAS protocol (T10 specifications) or product test knowledge.
• Experience in SSD’s on conformance test case development, error injection, Dual Port, Multi I_T Nexus,
stress testing with command level IO preferable.
• Working knowledge of Protocol Analyzers such as Lecroy/XGIG and test development.
• Mobile Testing for all Configurations, settings, Network/Connectivity, Cross OS, Installation, Integration with other Mobile
Devices.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
* 16+ years of experience in software and/or managing software quality assurance and testing with 5
years in the role of Testing Expert or Testing Head.
* Good Experience in working with agile methodologies.
* Good System/System Integration testing, Cutover, Data Migration, Platform, Comparison, Browser Testing
experience in Ecommerce, Telecom, Insurance, and Finance & Banking Domains.
* Solid experience in defining and implementing strategic QA plans across areas like software testing and
customer support.
* Demonstrated experience in administrating QA metrics, such as defect profiles and performance to
entry/exit criteria.
* Well-developed project management skills including project planning, estimation and release
management.
* Good knowledge of TCP/IP and related protocols (HTTP, SNMP, FTP, etc.).
* Experience in performance testing and use of tools like Breaking Point, Avalanche, Smartbits etc.
* Good Knowledge of Unix, Linux.
Service Experience:
Company Name: Comcast Cable Inc through Excelacom Technologies, Chennai.
Duration: Nov 2011 to Present
Role: Sr Test Manager, Project Manager, Automation Test Architect & Test Manager – Telecom Domain
TCoE Head (November 2013 ONWARDS)
Project: Site core-CMS (Comcast e-commerce UI Validation) (Both Development and Testing) - May 2013 to Sep 2013
Test Architect (November 2011 ONWARDS): Century Suite of Comcast Cable Products (Only Testing)
Test Manager (Nov 2011 – Nov 2012): E-Plus (Columbus) UAT Testing project with German Clients (Only Testing)
Company Name: IBM India Ltd., Bangalore
Duration: (Nov 2010 – Aug 2011)
Role: Associate Project Manager
Project: IBM Internal Finance & Banking & CARS – IGA (NL), ANZ – Data Reconciliation Tool & ACE AIT/SIT
Key Achievements:
Successfully managed testing activities for Canvass releases by optimizing the resources, mitigating risks and constraints.
Appreciation from Senior Management towards coming up with common test status reporting framework.
Company Name: Infinite Computer Solutions, Bangalore
Duration: Jan 2008 – Jan 2010
Role 2: Test Manager & Test Lead
Project 1: ACS – ES1-I4 –New Hampshire State, USA, HealthCare Insurance (Jan 2009 – Jan 2010)
Role 1 : Test Lead (Jan 2008 – Jan 2009)
Projects: County Billing (CB), New Hampshire State, USA.
Company Name: Syntel Inc, Chennai
Duration: Oct 2006 – Oct 2007
Role : Programmer Analyst & Project Lead –
Project: John Hancock –Auto Contribution Increase (ACI), Healthcare Insurance (Oct 2006 – Oct 2007)
Programmer Analyst – Ecommerce (Oct 2006 – Mar 2007)
Company Name: iBrain International, Bangalore
Duration: July 2003 – September 2006
Role: Test Engineer
Company Name: New Times, Bangalore.
Duration: Oct 2001 – June 2003
Role: Test Engineer
Education
University of Mysore,
PES College of Engineering, Mandya, Karnataka
BE (Mechanical Engineering)
1989 – 1994
PERSONAL DETAILS
E-mail : tl.prashant@gmail.com
Mobile : 090030 12804(Chennai, India)
: 090350 66527(Bangalore, India)
PAN No. : AEVPT0196B
Passport no : F5432860.

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    Prashant Thyagaraju Sr. TestManager Mob: 0 90030 12804(Chennai) / 0 90350 66527(Bangalore) _____________________________________________________________________________________ Resume / C.V. Testing Practice head with 16+ years of experience in Testing, Well versed in handling Test functions entailing Test Strategy, Test design, Test Process, Planning & Estimation, System, System Integration, Platform , Cutover testing of Telecom, Network, Insurance, Banking & Finance Domains. An energetic and enthusiastic individual leader who extremely hands-on and manage several streams of responsibility in parallel with result oriented. Certification: Certified in Software Testing and ISO 90001-2000. Well trained & Hands on experience in Agile Methodologies (Getting trained in PMI) Six Sigma Green Belt; Skills: Manual /Automation Testing, Functional & System testing, Platform, SIT, Cutover, Profiling, Browser Compatibility testing, SQL, Requirement decomposition, Test design, Python, Protocol Testing. Domain: Ecommerce, Healthcare Insurance, Telecom, Mobile, Networking, Banking Domain knowledge. Experience Summary: • Delivering software with benchmarked quality and up to the interest of customer satisfaction, & faster customer adoption. • Test Ownership - Strategy /Planning for customer PSI deliverables. • Expertise and creative in innovating products based on recommendations and solutions. Apply knowledge of co’s business strategies. • Automation test planning which define the automation strategy and test cases for new features / Solution Test / System Test / System Integration Test. • Work with development engineers in identifying design weaknesses (SDETS) • Part of a team which values open communication, empowerment, innovation and career development • Strong leadership skills and technical consultation and leader in the test and automation. • Participate (in a senior/ lead role) on a medium to large project. • Strong Software Test engineering methodology and process expert. ROLES AND RESPONCIBILITIES: • Drive automation for the network security appliances. • R&D Testing Practice Manager for Project Deliveries, Growth, Building Specializations, Expertise. • Managing of execution and delivery of Engineering R&D Projects on need basis. • Ensure that all the releases (patch, maintenance) go with quality which are better than the previous release. (measured by the number of defects found in the field) & other Test metrics. • Research technology areas related to product/module and come up with test and automation strategy. • Understand the product/module requirement and guide the team members to come up with required test plans and scripts for automated testing. • Reviewing product documentation and providing feedback. • Compliance with latest testing methodologies to deliver additional functionality with improved quality. • A uniform test architecture to validate functionality across appliances and cloud based solutions. • Drive the usability and management aspects with customer requirements in mind. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: * Good knowledge of Project Management & Quality Management. * Work Experience with Automation tools like QTP, Selenium along with scripting experience in Python.
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    * Capacity towork effectively in a fast paced and changing business environment. Flexible and adaptable individual. * Extensive Functional knowledge of Telecom/Networking in OSS-BSS, Insurance, Banking, Finance Domain. • Experience in automation and automated test tools (Python) • Experience in test engineering concepts and methodologies including test planning, test case design, test execution and test automation • Strong knowledge and testing skill in OTN technology and standards – OTN Switching, Alarms, PMs, GMPLS, Protection Schemes. • Good working knowledge on Python and Automation methodologies • Good experience in Mobile Testing/Mobile Automation Testing with Simulators & Emulators & with real Devices with See Test Automation, Test Plant tools. • SAS protocol (T10 specifications) or product test knowledge. • Experience in SSD’s on conformance test case development, error injection, Dual Port, Multi I_T Nexus, stress testing with command level IO preferable. • Working knowledge of Protocol Analyzers such as Lecroy/XGIG and test development. • Mobile Testing for all Configurations, settings, Network/Connectivity, Cross OS, Installation, Integration with other Mobile Devices. WORK EXPERIENCE: * 16+ years of experience in software and/or managing software quality assurance and testing with 5 years in the role of Testing Expert or Testing Head. * Good Experience in working with agile methodologies. * Good System/System Integration testing, Cutover, Data Migration, Platform, Comparison, Browser Testing experience in Ecommerce, Telecom, Insurance, and Finance & Banking Domains. * Solid experience in defining and implementing strategic QA plans across areas like software testing and customer support. * Demonstrated experience in administrating QA metrics, such as defect profiles and performance to entry/exit criteria. * Well-developed project management skills including project planning, estimation and release management. * Good knowledge of TCP/IP and related protocols (HTTP, SNMP, FTP, etc.). * Experience in performance testing and use of tools like Breaking Point, Avalanche, Smartbits etc. * Good Knowledge of Unix, Linux. Service Experience: Company Name: Comcast Cable Inc through Excelacom Technologies, Chennai. Duration: Nov 2011 to Present Role: Sr Test Manager, Project Manager, Automation Test Architect & Test Manager – Telecom Domain TCoE Head (November 2013 ONWARDS) Project: Site core-CMS (Comcast e-commerce UI Validation) (Both Development and Testing) - May 2013 to Sep 2013 Test Architect (November 2011 ONWARDS): Century Suite of Comcast Cable Products (Only Testing) Test Manager (Nov 2011 – Nov 2012): E-Plus (Columbus) UAT Testing project with German Clients (Only Testing) Company Name: IBM India Ltd., Bangalore Duration: (Nov 2010 – Aug 2011) Role: Associate Project Manager Project: IBM Internal Finance & Banking & CARS – IGA (NL), ANZ – Data Reconciliation Tool & ACE AIT/SIT Key Achievements: Successfully managed testing activities for Canvass releases by optimizing the resources, mitigating risks and constraints. Appreciation from Senior Management towards coming up with common test status reporting framework.
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    Company Name: InfiniteComputer Solutions, Bangalore Duration: Jan 2008 – Jan 2010 Role 2: Test Manager & Test Lead Project 1: ACS – ES1-I4 –New Hampshire State, USA, HealthCare Insurance (Jan 2009 – Jan 2010) Role 1 : Test Lead (Jan 2008 – Jan 2009) Projects: County Billing (CB), New Hampshire State, USA. Company Name: Syntel Inc, Chennai Duration: Oct 2006 – Oct 2007 Role : Programmer Analyst & Project Lead – Project: John Hancock –Auto Contribution Increase (ACI), Healthcare Insurance (Oct 2006 – Oct 2007) Programmer Analyst – Ecommerce (Oct 2006 – Mar 2007) Company Name: iBrain International, Bangalore Duration: July 2003 – September 2006 Role: Test Engineer Company Name: New Times, Bangalore. Duration: Oct 2001 – June 2003 Role: Test Engineer Education University of Mysore, PES College of Engineering, Mandya, Karnataka BE (Mechanical Engineering) 1989 – 1994 PERSONAL DETAILS E-mail : tl.prashant@gmail.com Mobile : 090030 12804(Chennai, India) : 090350 66527(Bangalore, India) PAN No. : AEVPT0196B Passport no : F5432860.