1. PRADEEP RADHAKRISHNAN
Email: postpradeep@gmail.com Phone: (M) +91 99807-26278
#9, Type 2 Quarters, PTC Campus, Nazarbad, Mysore – 570010
Poised to leverage testing &technical skills in the field of ETL TESTING towards launching a successful
career with a growth-centric organization that seeks an articulate team player committed to supporting
organizational objectives
CAREER PROFILE
Dynamic and accomplished professional offering around 10 years of experience in Software Testing and
Quality Assurance; presently spearheading functions as a Test Lead with IBM India Ltd, Bangalore.
 An active contribution in the design, development, testing, troubleshooting & debugging of the
process, post-implementation, application maintenance and enhancement support to the client
for the product / software application
 Intensive experience in preparing and review of test strategy, test planning, test estimation, test
execution and test coordination
 Major Customers Handled: H&M, Target, Philips, Sigma Aldrich, Vendavo & Molex
 Extensive experience in Retail (Supply Chain Management), Semi-conductor (CRM), Pricing &
Finance & Aerospace domains
 Proficient in ETL testing using the tools – MSBI : SQL Server (SSIS, SSAS) and Talend Open studio for
data integration
 Experience working at the Onsite location (Sweden) and interacting directly with the Clients.
 Experience in Database Testing on Relational Database platforms Oracle SQL/PLSQL& DB2
 Proficient in analyzing and testing the Cube, Dimensions and SSRS reports.
 Proficiency in Manual Testing with usage of test management tools like Rational Team Concert,
Quality Center, JIRA, Star team.
 Good knowledge of testing multi-tiered Web based applications & Client-Server applications including
Browser-OS knowledge and functional component testing
 Experience in Quality Assurance activities and conducting Quality Audits, Strong in Metrics data
collection and Management
 Conducted various user conferences, training and demos showcasing new functionality and
enhancements; Evaluating and gathering specific client expectations on QA
 Managed various QA phases , Training and Mentoring of team members on processes /test methods
 Lead a testing team to a tune of 10-15, for all the Functional, Regression, Productions Fixes and
CR’s/Enhancement Projects
 Lead UAT testing activities done by the Business Users and securing Sign off on the patches released to
UAT
 Log, track &verify resolution of software and specification defects along with documenting all phases
of QA process
 Extensive experience in Agile methodologies
 Coordinate defect review meeting between various stake holders.
 Excellent programming and technical skills in HTML and VB Scripting
 Experience in testing of Web-Services (API Testing with SOAP UI Tool), MQ, Configuration and
troubleshooting Integration Services deployments within large scale distributed organizations
 Implemented best practices in different projects for smooth delivery as per customer requirements
 An energetic & self-motivated professional with strong communication and interpersonal skills

2. COMPETENCY MATRIX
 Project Management
 Software Development Life Cycle
 ETL Testing – MSBI, Talend Open studio
 Quality Assurance& Control
 Requirement Gathering & Analysis
 Test Planning & Execution
 Automation testing - RFT
 Defect Management
 Client Interaction
 Issues / Escalations Handling
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
 DB Interface Tools: Putty, Toad 9.0/9.5
 RDBMS: SQL Server 2012, DB2, Oracle 9i
 ETL tool : MSBI : SSIS, SSAS , Talend Open studio for Data integration, Informatica
 Testing Tools: Rational Functional Tester, Caliber
 Languages & Scripting: Java, Oracle, VB
 Operating Systems: WINDOWS(NT/2000/2003/XP/ 7), Macintosh, UNIX, MSDOS,
 Defect Tracking Tools: Rational Team concert, Quality Center, Jira, Star Team
 Configuration Mgmt Tools: Visual Source Safe, CVS
EXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTS
 Certifications completed
o ISTQB – Advanced ( Test Manager ) certification
o IBM – DB2 10
o IBM – AIX Fundamentals
o IBM – Rational Quality Manager
 Recipient of
o Eminence & Excellence Award
o Pat on the back Award
o Team Spot Award
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IBM India Pvt. LTD. (5.5 Years)
Test Lead
Projects Handled:
Project # 1 LDW – Logistics Data Warehouse
Client Hennes & Mauritz (H&M)
Duration Sep 2015 – Present
Team size 14
Tools used SQL Server 2012 (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS), RTC, ALM, Sharepoint
Description The LDW is the data warehouse that deals with the data for the Logistics department of
H&M. The data of this warehouse is used to generate reports for Logistics Controllers in
order to plan the Inventory management activities of the warehouses across different
planning markets. The reports are also used to measure the shipment accuracy of the
orders being placed by the Buying Office. The Current LDW system gets the data from the
different sources like HM.com Sales information, GOEP, START Order Transaction (Customer
Response).
Responsibilities  Astutely supervised Testers and allocated testing tasks to appropriate Testers
 Gained sound experience in working with the clients at Onsite location in a multi team

3. model (Source systems, Third party vendors, Offshore team)
 Offered inputs and directions to Associates for test designing and testing execution
 Performed ETL testing in the Data vault model of the project, testing the Stage, DW,
DM, Cube layers and the Reports.
 Monitored project execution as well as effectively communicated with Stakeholders
 Tracked & managed issues and drove till resolution with verification of bug fixes
 Prepared Daily, Weekly and Monthly Status Reports
 Created Test Plan, Review Meetings, Review Report & Traceability Matrix
Documentation
 Involved in writing, reviewing and executing SQL test scripts
 Communicated with Application Developers, Managers, Analysts & Business Users to
review the requirement specifications
Project # 2 ICC - ePipeline
Client IBM STG, USA
Duration May 2014 – Aug 2015
Team size 6
Tools used Rational Team Concert, Rational functional tester, Java, Windows Family, DB2 9
Description The ePipeline application is used for planning purposes for both staffing and expenses
and to input staffing actuals. It is also used to setup serial number labor claiming through
Allocations. It provides flexibility for managers to manage their resources and budget.
Responsibilities  Astutely supervised Testers and allocated testing tasks to appropriate Testers
 Gained sound experience in working in Onsite / Offshore Model (Collaborative Model)
 Offered inputs and directions to Associates for test designing and testing execution
 Actively organized weekly & monthly review meeting with the Stakeholders and team
members
 Monitored project execution as well as effectively communicated with Stakeholders
 Tracked & managed issues and drove till resolution with verification of bug fixes
 Prepared Daily, Weekly and Monthly Status Reports
 Created Test Plan, Review Meetings, Review Report & Traceability Matrix
Documentation
 Involved in writing, reviewing and executing automation test scripts using Rational
Functional Tester ( RFT ) / Selenium WebDriver
 Communicated with Application Developers, Managers, Analysts & Business Users to
review the requirement specifications
Project # 3 Design In / Win ( DIW )
Client IBM STG, USA
Duration Feb’11 – May 2014
Team size 12
Tools used Enovia, Java, Windows Family, DB2 9, Rational Team Concert, Selenium Web Driver
Description DIW deals with an extensive list of partners worldwide, offering the Product Lifecycle
Management , industry solution to manage the life cycle of the Semiconductor
Manufacturing process
Responsibilities  Created valid estimates for testing efforts, communicated these estimates and met
deadlines in a timely manner
 Astutely supervised Testers and allocated testing tasks to appropriate Testers
 Gained sound experience in working in Onsite / Offshore Model (Collaborative Model)
 Offered inputs and directions to Associates for test designing and testing execution
 Actively organized weekly & monthly review meeting with the Stakeholders and team
members
 Tracked & managed issues and drove till resolution with verification of bug fixes
 Proactively participated in resolving customer escalations by helping determine the
root cause

4.  Ensured that the changes were incorporated in the test plans providing adequate
coverage
 Assured that individual execution goals for the product/component were met
 Adhered to the best practices set by the team and actively participated in team work
 Adeptly contributed in documentation creating/reviewing that either enhances the
product quality/ QA operations
 Prepared Daily, Weekly and Monthly Status Reports
 Created Test Plan, Review Meetings, Review Report & Traceability Matrix
Documentation
 Involved in writing, reviewing and executing automation test scripts using Rational
Functional Tester ( RFT ) / Selenium WebDriver
 Involved in Sanity Testing, Integration, GUI, Functional, Compatibility, Regression,
Retesting, System Testing, Production Verifications & UAT
 Took part in undertaking test case reviews and other relevant artifacts reviews
 Improved overall QA effort by improving processes and innovating better ways to test
 Carried out Database Testing, Web Applications & Automation Testing with usage of
tools like Selenium & RFT…
MINDTREE LTD. (3 years)
Senior Software Engineer / Test Lead
Projects Handled:
Project#1 VENDAVO
Client Vendavo (Philips, SIAL, Seagate) USA
Duration May ’09 – Nov’10
Team size 30+
Tools used J2EE, Web based application, Oracle 9i, DB2, JIRA, HP Quality Centre 8.0, Rational Clear
Quest
Description Vendavo is the only price management product which is developed to empower diverse
business users at companies to make the right pricing decisions and collaborate on their
end-to-end pricing processes.
Responsibilities  Proactively contributed to GUI, Functional, Compatibility, Regression, Retesting,
System Testing, Production Verifications & UAT
 Reviewed requirement documents to learn the functionality and scope and
prepared Test Cases for the coverage of functionality
 Analyzed and validated test results to ensure existing functionality and
recommended Corrective action
 Prepared test data, defect tracking, status reporting, peer reviews and interaction
with dev team and the client
Project#2 PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT ( PLM )
Client Target Corporation, USA
Duration Dec ’07 – Apr ’09
Team size 12
Tools used Team Center, Quality Center, Winrunner, Caliber
Description The Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) program provides the Target Product Design and
Development team with an integrated software solution for owned-brand products. PLM
currently caters to the need of Retail and Supply Chain product categories including both
the Softlines and Hardlines. It plays a coordinator’s role among other initiatives in the
Organization like: ERP, SCM and CRM.
Responsibilities  Understanding of Business Requirements and development of Test Cases
 Responsible for Functionality testing, Integration testing and Regression testing
 Responsible for running test cases, posting defects and tracking them to closure
 Active participation in the status calls and project demos
 Involved in UAT testing and certifying the software for GA Release

5. CAE VISUAL SOFTWARE PVT LTD. (2 years)
Software Tester / Senior Tester
Projects Handled:
Project#1 LITHOS INTEGRATED TOOLSET
Client CAE, Canada
Duration Dec ’05 – Nov ’07
Team size 10
Tools used Starteam, CNAirG, Lithos Visual DB
Description CAE Lithos™ is a comprehensive toolset framework that allows users to construct complete
artificial environments as well as high-fidelity visual scenes quickly and effectively. It
provides an extensive set of modules and options to enhance the toolset’s functionality. The
core features include Integrated 3D viewer, Imagery Drag and Drop, Advanced scripting.
Lithos provides users with powerful tools needed to meet the demand for more complex
and realistic synthetic environment.
Responsibilities  Same as above
ACADEMIA
MCA ( Master of Computer Applications)
PERSONAL SPECIFICS
Date of Birth: 17th
Jul, 1977
Passport Number: N2066628

6. CAE VISUAL SOFTWARE PVT LTD. (2 years)
Software Tester / Senior Tester
Projects Handled:
Project#1 LITHOS INTEGRATED TOOLSET
Client CAE, Canada
Duration Dec ’05 – Nov ’07
Team size 10
Tools used Starteam, CNAirG, Lithos Visual DB
Description CAE Lithos™ is a comprehensive toolset framework that allows users to construct complete
artificial environments as well as high-fidelity visual scenes quickly and effectively. It
provides an extensive set of modules and options to enhance the toolset’s functionality. The
core features include Integrated 3D viewer, Imagery Drag and Drop, Advanced scripting.
Lithos provides users with powerful tools needed to meet the demand for more complex
and realistic synthetic environment.
Responsibilities  Same as above
ACADEMIA
MCA ( Master of Computer Applications)
PERSONAL SPECIFICS
Date of Birth: 17th
Jul, 1977
Passport Number: N2066628