Sandeep Kakarlapudi_Senior Business Analyst com QA _CV
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1. SONAL SINGHSONAL SINGH
Email: sonal.desigar@gmail.com, Mobile: +447405939711
Seeking assignments in Software Testing / Project Management with a technology driven
organisation of repute.
APERCU
A result oriented professional with over 8.6 years of experience in Software Testing, Black Box
Testing and Project Management. Presently associated with L&T InfoTech, Mumbai as Senior Test
Engineer.
Well acquainted in Testing Processes, Test Strategies and Testing Java Applications, and Siebel
Application
Proficient in:
Writing Test Condition & Test Cases from requirements and Use Cases.
Testing Backend Applications by writing SQL statements.
Completed Masters in Software Engineering from BITS Pilani
Experience in Manual Testing with Insurance Domain of the Software Applications. Good
knowledge of Testing Concepts and Testing Methodologies
Exceptional communication, collaboration & team building skills with proficiency at grasping
new technical concepts quickly and utilize the same in a productive manner.
Received prestigious “Feather in My Cap” award twice from the client and the delivery head for
excellent performance in Wipro Tech.
Received prestigious “Project Star” award in Capgemini for Farmers project
OCCUPATIONAL CONTOUR
Tenure Organisation Désignation
Since Dec’ 13 L&T Info Tech, Mumbai Senior
Consultant
Company Contour
Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) is a technology, engineering, construction and manufacturing
company. It is one of the largest and most respected companies in India's private sector.In
response to changing market dynamics; L&T has gone through a phased process of redefining
its organisation model to facilitate growth through greater levels of empowerment. The new
structure is built around multiple businesses that serve the needs of different industries.
Since Aug’ 11 Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai Senior
Consultant
Company Contour
Capgemini is the partner of choice for leading businesses across all sectors. Our client Success
Stories show how the Collaborative Business Experience™ helps organizations discover the
freedom to increase performance through innovation. Over 70,000 professionals service clients
across diverse industries.
Since Oct’ 06 Wipro Technology Ltd., Pune Senior Test
Engineer
Company Contour
Wipro with its experience in engineering, innovation and IT solutions, a comprehensive
portfolio of services partners with High Tech enterprises to provide end-to-end solutions to
2. help them achieve product innovation, operational excellence and greater profitability thereby
attaining market leadership. Over 60,000 professionals service clients across diverse industries.
KEY SKILL SET
Technical Skill Set
Testing Tools : Manual Testing, Test Director, Rational Clear Quest, Rational Clear Case,
Share Point, HP Quality Centre 9.0
Operating System : DOS, Windows 9X.
Languages : C, SQL
Domain Expertise
Insurance domain – 7 Years of experience
Banking Domain – 1 Year of experience
Functional Skill Set
Project Management
Handling multiple application development projects simultaneously.
Tracking & reporting project status.
Managing client expectations and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Implementing project plans for testing team within deadlines.
Management of Billing and Time Sheet for Client.
Directly communication with client regarding Billing related issues and resource management
Software Testing
Evaluating methods in the design, development, and test case execution & bug logging /
tracking by using Product studio & Bugger tools.
Configuring and identifying the testing efforts & writing test estimation proposals (Functional,
GUI, accessibility,).
Conducting tests for testing the product under varying conditions and analyzing the behaviour
of the system under multi user environment
Identifying, analyzing defects, questionable functions, errors, and inconsistencies in software
program functions, outputs, online screens, and content.
Documenting, tracking, & communicating test plans, test results, analysis, & unresolved
problems.
Interaction with Client and Business Analyst to resolve the queries and updating Functional
documents.
Roles & Responsibilities
Responsible for client interaction & Black Box Testing.
Responsible for Team Management and work allocation.
Involved in Test cases writing/ Design, performing Bug tracking and attending bug triage as
well as providing necessary inputs
Effectively managing the writing test plans & Test specs.
3. Responsible for conducting all the Knowledge Transition session for the Project Team.
Take care of all project related meetings and marinating MOM for the same which is provided
by the team.
PROJECT HANDLED
Title : Commercial Lines ISO Upgrade Testing
Client name : Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company - HMIC
Company’s Name : L&T InfoTech., Mumbai
Designation : Senior Consultant
Duration : Dec'2013 – Till Date
Tools Used
OS - WIN XP.
Testing Tools - MTM, TFS
Configuration Management - MS Share Point
Synopsis:
Harleysville Insurance is a leading regional provider of insurance products and services for
small and mid-sized businesses, individuals and ranks among the top 60 U.S. property/casualty
insurance groups based on net written premiums. The Client writes about USD 1 bn. of net premium.
It is currently merged with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Harleysville has decided to
implement the rating factors/forms/UI in all the line of business in AQS as per ISO currency
standards. The project involves testing of AQS system as per Harleysville requirements.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Coordinating with onsite client and managing Team of 7 members.
• Conducting Process Audit
• Preparing Test scenarios and test cases
• Preparing MAP(release wise) for the Project
• Involved in STLC Process & Documentation
• QA Timelines
• Master Test plans and Test Strategy
• Work Status Reports (Daily and Weekly)
• Test Summary Report
• Learning Documents
• Manage and communicate with project teams and program manager
• Maintain the project schedule and manage conflicts.
• Conducting the Defect Prevention meet
• Conduct Audit for Test Execution
• Responsible for all onshore - Offshore team meeting, Status and Project Updates.
• Expertise in defect life cycle management for tracking defects to closure and participation in
defect review calls
• Responsible for Time Sheet management & maintain for the team.
• Responsible for Leave Plan for Testing Team.
• Preparing daily status report of the Test Cases executed during Test Execution Phase and
reviewing Test Cases.
• Preparing Weekly and Monthly status report for Client as well as Project Manager.
4. Title : PLA-Personal Lines Application
Client name : FARMERS INSURANCE INC.
Company’s Name : Capgemini India Pvt Ltd., Mumbai
Designation : Senior Consultant
Duration : August'2012 – Till Date
Tools Used
OS - WIN XP.
Testing Tools - Quality Center 9.0, MS Share Point
Configuration Management - MS Share Point
Synopsis:
Personal Lines Application enables Insurance Agents to create new policies and manage
existing policies. All Policy administration tasks (premium Payment, client information changes,
Policy Renew, Term Rewrite, policy cancellation, Policy Reinstatement, Policy Renewals) can be
effectively carried out on PLA.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Leading a Team of 5 members
• Involved in understanding the SRS. Involved in SME walk through on the SRS.
• Testing the Insurance application both on Web and Mainframe.
• Planning Analyzed User Requirements and develop Test Scenarios & Test Cases for AIT and
SIT Test Executions
• Managing Risks and Priorities within the tracks
• Preparing and sending the Daily Testing Status reports to various stakeholders
• Preparing the Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• Collaborate closely with the development teams in tracking defects, to closure
• Review Test Scenarios and Test Cases prepared by Team Members
• Conduct Auditing of Test Execution
Title : CLAIMS HEART – SEIBEL – VENDORS - Farmers Insurance - US
Client name : FARMERS INSURANCE INC.
Company’s Name : Capgemini India Pvt Ltd., Mumbai
Designation : Senior Consultant
Duration : August'2011 – Till Date
Tools Used
OS - WIN XP.
Testing Tools - Quality Center 9.0, MS Share Point
Configuration Management - MS Share Point
Synopsis
Following the Key points for Farmers Insurance Claims Application:
Today, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies is the country's third-largest insurer of both
private Personal Lines passenger automobile and homeowners insurance, and also provides a wide
range of other insurance and financial services products. A farmer operates primarily in 41 states
across the country through the efforts of approximately 20,000 employees. Farmers’ exclusive and
5. independent agents, along with Farmers employees, are responsible for servicing more than 15 million
customers.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Team Lead for Multiple Testing Tracks – AIT & Data Migration
Testing the Insurance Domain Siebel 8.0 CRM Application
Planning Analyzed User Requirements and develop Test Scenarios & Test Cases for AIT
and SIT Test Executions
Managing Risks and Priorities within the tracks
Preparing and sending the Daily Testing Status reports to various stakeholders
Preparing the Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
Collaborate closely with the development teams in tracking defects, to closure
Review Test Scenarios and Test Cases prepared by Team Members
Conduct Auditing of Test Execution
Motivate Team Members to achieve maximum productivity from the team
Ability to organize and priorities work in an effective manner
Title : MSA – One shield
Client name : MSA – One shield
Company’s Name : Wipro Technologies, Pune
Designation : Sr. Test Engineer
Duration : December'2009 - July'2011
Tools Used
OS - WIN XP.
Testing Tools - Quality Center 9.0, MS Share Point
Configuration Management - MS Share Point
Synopsis
MSA (Main Street America) is a leading insurance company in America which is spread across 18
states with its service under the insurance domain with both commercial and personal lines. This
project is based on personal lines where we are supposed to develop customized insurance
applications for both Home and Auto line of businesses across all the 11 states that the MSA is
spread across based on the requirements specific to the state. The application is developed using a
complex dynamic Meta-Data oriented designer called Drag-On Designer which is developed as a
product by One Shield, a client concern of MSA.
Personal Lines is divided into Two LOB’s
Personal Automobile
Personal Home owners
Roles and Responsibilities:
Understanding requirements (BRD, FS, and Design specification), preparation of high level
strategy as well as detailed strategy plan and estimation.
Worked as an Acting Test Lead
Preparation of scenarios, test case design & review. Test data preparation, execution &
defect reporting.
Preparation of Daily test execution progress report & updating of req. traceability matrix
6. Interacted closely with business team (BA’s) from renewals and SME’s to understand and
analysis the business needs and requirements.
Build up and obtained knowledge on General insurance personal lines functional business
flows like Renewal, Non-Renewal, endorsement, Cancellation insured, Cancellation
company policy administration, policy rating, discount, NB business process
Title : Windows 7 Upgrade
Client name : North Western Mutual
Company’s Name : Wipro Technologies, Pune
Designation : Senior Software Engineer
Duration : April'2008 - November'2009
Tools Used
OS - WIN XP, Vista, Windows 7.
Testing Tools - Quality Center 9.0
Configuration Management - SharePoint
Synopsis
The project involves identifying and resolving application compatibility issues while migrating
from Windows XP to Windows Vista (2008-2009) and currently migrating to Windows7(2009-2010).
This project involves Desktop and Web based applications and all these Applications go through
different phases of testing which includes analysis, evaluation, testing, mitigation, deploy and
certification. Actual compatibility testing and remediation of the non-compatible business
applications for the entire enterprise is done and made ready for Windows Vista and Windows7
applications.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Understanding the critical functionality mentioned in the FRS document.
Involved in preparing Test Cases.
Executed both Desktop and Web applications on Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7
Obtained knowledge on Operating systems-Win XP, Vista and Win7
Coordinating with the development team for resolving the bugs
Preparation of Remediation document which includes identifying the root cause of the
defect and suggesting the appropriate fix for the defect.
Involved in the discussions with the clients regarding issues while testing the application.
Attended demonstration given by the client and the onsite coordinator regarding
applications workflow.
Involved in Smoke testing, Compatibility testing, Retesting and Regression testing of both
desktop and Web application
Title : CPBS-Equirion
Client name : CPBS
Company’s Name : Wipro Technologies, Pune
Designation : Project Engineer
Duration : February'2007 – January'2008
Tools Used
OS - WIN XP
Testing Tools - Quality Center 9.0
Configuration Management - VSS
7. Synopsis
CPB Software AG (CPBS) is a leading financial software company providing specialist
banking and Securities products to banks, capital investment companies and independent
financial service providers. TAMBAS is the asset management and banking system and
TIPAS is the Internet based portfolio analysis system. CPBS has made a strategic decision to
reengineer the existing legacy TAMBAS and TIPAS applications to a new modular product
EQUIRION, primarily for the following reasons:
To reengineer from a large monolithic application on a legacy platform (RPG on AS400) to a
modern J2EE architecture for platform and vendor independence.
As much platform and vendor independence as possible
Possibility to sell EQUIRION modules separately and independently
Possibility to sell EQUIRION in different countries
Possibility to integrate EQUIRION into other products, rasp. potential interaction of
EQUIRION with different backend systems/legacy application.
Key Deliverables
Coordinating with onsite client.
Write Test Approaches in Requirement Specification Document (RFC).
Responsible for customer interaction & Black Box Testing.
Understanding of S/w RS & design document.
Creation of Test Condition for responsible module.
Creation of Test Cases for responsible module
Executed Functional testing using the test cases.
Bug reporting and Defect tracking.
ACADEMIA
Degree/School College/University Year of Passing Percentage
MS-Software Engineering BITS Pilani 2010 CGPA-6.5
BSC-IT Mumbai University 2006 76%
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth : 14th January, 1986
Permanent Address : B-609, Om Saidham, Sector-17, Vashi, Navi Mumbai-400703
Linguistic Abilities : English, Hindi.