Hemamalini Raman

HEMAMALINI RAMAN (13+ Years of Industry Experience in Manual, Automation, API, Web & Security Testing) Results-driven Senior Software Test Engineer with 13+ years of progressive experience in delivering high-quality testing solutions across Cybersecurity, Insurance, BI & Analytics, and Entertainment domains. Proven expertise in leading testing teams, driving process improvements, and implementing innovative solutions to ensure optimal product quality. Specialized in manual, automation, API, web, and security testing, with hands-on experience in Cypress, Playwright, and OWASP ZAP through successful Proof of Concepts (POCs). Adopt at managing client expectations, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring teams to excel in Agile/Scrum environments. Recognized for bridging technical and business needs to align QA outcomes with organizational goals. Leadership & Web Testing Strengths • Proven track record of leading QA teams on complex, multi-domain projects, driving quality and delivery excellence. • Strong expertise in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management to align testing efforts with business goals. • Experienced in mentoring and coaching team members to adopt modern QA tools, automation frameworks, and security testing methodologies. • Successfully led end-to-end QA activities from requirements analysis to release sign-off for multiple high-impact projects. • Introduced process improvements in defect triage and test coverage analysis, improving issue resolution efficiency by 25%. • Provided ongoing training and mentorship on security and web testing best practices to QA teams. • Delivered Proofs of Concept (POCs) in security testing using OWASP ZAP, identifying and addressing OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities in APIs and web applications. • Implemented API security testing frameworks using OWASP ZAP for early vulnerability detection • Hands-on proficiency in web testing includes Functional, Integration, Regression, GUI, and Cross-Browser Compatibility testing. • Extensive experience validating complex client-server and responsive web applications for UI consistency, performance, and accessibility standards. Professional Experience: • Leadership & Team Management – Leading QA teams, mentoring junior engineers, coordinating across global teams. • Automation Testing – POCs & implementation using Cypress and Playwright. • Security Testing – Conducted POC using OWASP ZAP for API and web app vulnerability detection. • Web Testing Proficiency – Functional, Integration, Regression, GUI, and Browser Compatibility Testing for complex web applications. • Manual Testing Expertise – UAT, Usability, Accessibility, Cross-browser & Cross-device testing. • API Testing – Postman, Swagger, RESTful APIs. • Defect & Test Management – JIRA, Azure DevOps, TestLink, Bugzilla. • Domain Expertise – Cybersecurity, Insurance, BI & Analytics, Entertainment. • Agile Delivery – Sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and demos. Technical Skills: • Automation Tools: Cypress, Playwright, TestComplete • Security Testing: OWASP ZAP (POC implementation for web & API security) • Web Testing Tools: BrowserStack, Selenium (basic), Chrome DevTools • Test Management & Defect Tracking: JIRA, Azure DevOps, TestLink, Bugzilla • API Testing Tools: Postman, Swagger • Databases: Oracle 11g, SQL Server 2022, SQLite, Toad, AWS RDS • Web Technologies: HTML, CSS • Operating Systems: Windows, UNIX, macOS, iOS, Android • Mobile Testing Tools: TestFlight, BrowserStack Project Experience: Project -1 Role- Senior Test Engineer Responsibilities: • Developed comprehensive Test Plans and Test Strategies, ensuring alignment with project objectives and high-quality deliverables. • Designed and executed End-to-End Test Scenarios, covering all integration points for thorough test coverage and application stability. • Performed GUI and Functional Testing using Black Box Testing techniques to validate application behavior against requirements. • Conducted API testing, ensuring smooth integration and functionality of services. • Managed Regression and Sanity Testing cycles to validate bug fixes and confirm application stability. • Identified, documented, and reported defects using JIRA, collaborating with developers to prioritize and resolve issues in a timely manner. • Performed Database Testing to ensure data integrity, consistency, and performance across various queries and transactions. • Collaborated closely with onsite developers and cross-functional teams to address issues, discuss user stories, and ensure continuous application improvement. • Led Sprint Demos, showcasing application progress, key features, and gathering client feedback to ensure alignment with business needs. • Prepared and presented Daily Status Reports, providing visibility on testing progress, risks, and areas requiring attention. • Created and managed Test Data, simulating real-world scenarios for efficient and accurate test execution. • Actively participated in daily discussions with the onsite team, ensuring smooth communication for issue resolution and user story alignment. • Documented detailed Test Cases and Test Results in JIRA and Confluence, ensuring proper traceability and accessibility. Technologies used: AWS, PHP, MongoDB, GitHub, TypeScript, RESTful APIs, POSTMAN, Swagger Project -2 Role- Test Engineer Responsibilities: • Contributed to the creation of Test Plans, ensuring alignment with project requirements and quality standards. • Designed and executed End-to-End Test Scenarios, covering all integration points for thorough test coverage and application stability. • Performed GUI and Functional Testing using Black Box Testing techniques to validate application behavior against requirements. • Coordinated daily workloads for team members, prioritizing tasks and ensuring efficient distribution of resources. • Monitored and mentored team members, providing guidance and support to enhance productivity and foster skill development. • Designed Test Scenarios and Test Cases, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional and non-functional requirements. • Tracked and managed defects, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement of the testing process. • Actively participated in Defect Triage meetings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to prioritize and resolve critical issues. • Executed and monitored scheduled jobs, ensuring adherence to timelines and seamless execution of testing tasks. Technologies used: Java, SQL Server 2012 Project -3 Role- Test Engineer Responsibilities: • Designed and executed End-to-End Test Scenarios, covering all integration points for thorough test coverage and application stability. • Performed GUI and Functional Testing using Black Box Testing techniques to validate application behavior against requirements. • Coordinated daily workloads for team members, prioritizing tasks and ensuring efficient distribution of resources. • Monitored and mentored team members, providing guidance and support to enhance productivity and foster skill development. • Designed Test Scenarios and Test Cases, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional and non-functional requirements. • Tracked and managed defects, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement of the testing process. • Actively participated in Defect Triage meetings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to prioritize and resolve critical issues. • Executed and monitored scheduled jobs, ensuring adherence to timelines and seamless execution of testing tasks. Technologies used: Lotus Script, LSNF Project -4 Role- QC Engineer Responsibilities: • Designed and executed End-to-End Test Scenarios, covering all integration points for thorough test coverage and application stability. • Performed GUI and Functional Testing using Black Box Testing techniques to validate application behavior against requirements. • Coordinated daily workloads for team members, prioritizing tasks and ensuring efficient distribution of resources. • Monitored and mentored team members, providing guidance and support to enhance productivity and foster skill development. • Designed Test Scenarios and Test Cases, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional and non-functional requirements. • Tracked and managed defects, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement of the testing process. • Actively participated in Defect Triage meetings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to prioritize and resolve critical issues. • Executed and monitored scheduled jobs, ensuring adherence to timelines and seamless execution of testing tasks. Technologies used: PHP, SQL Server 2012 Project -5 Role- QC Engineer Responsibilities: • Designed and executed End-to-End Test Scenarios, covering all integration points for thorough test coverage and application stability. • Performed GUI and Functional Testing using Black Box Testing techniques to validate application behavior against requirements. • Coordinated daily workloads for team members, prioritizing tasks and ensuring efficient distribution of resources. • Designed Test Scenarios and Test Cases, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional and non-functional requirements. • Tracked and managed defects, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement of the testing process. • Actively participated in Defect Triage meetings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to prioritize and resolve critical issues. • Executed and monitored scheduled jobs, ensuring adherence to timelines and seamless execution of testing tasks. Technologies used: Java, SQL Server 2012 Project -6 Role- Test Engineer Responsibilities: • Designed and executed End-to-End Test Scenarios, covering all integration points for thorough test coverage and application stability. • Performed GUI and Functional Testing using Black Box Testing techniques to validate application behavior against requirements. • Designed Test Scenarios and Test Cases, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional and non-functional requirements. • Tracked and managed defects, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement of the testing process. Technologies used: Java, SQL Server 2012