Prashanth Paripati

Experience

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  HP

  Aug 2008 - Jul 2010

  IT Quality Lead/ QC Admin

  Customized the reports as required by executives, Managers, Leads in Quality Center Dashboard module.Studied and analyzed the Functional Requirements Specifications and System Design Specifications.Worked on SAP CRM Middleware Delta Download (Synchronization) for changes made in ECC Customer Master.Helped in testing of ability loading of Business partners, Contract persons, Prospects from legacy to SAP CRM System.Worked on uploading the master data into MDM and mapping with SAP.Developed and executed several SQL queries, stored procedures as a part of backend testing and involved in data validation and verifying data-integrity.Using SPUFI and file master to verify the DB2 database by SQL queries.Submitted batch jobs using JCL’s to produce data mart data.Worked with File-aid to browse, compare, copy and delete files in MVS access method.Written Unix shell script to run the jobs. Provided assistance and consultation to development and project support teams on project activities. Show less

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  The Home Depot

  Jul 2010 - Oct 2010

  QA Lead

  Responsible for Managing/leading both the Onshore and Offshore Automation Teams. Responsible for driving the entire Automation Project providing Test Automation Solutions and Strategy to the team and guiding them in the right direction. Provided direction and mentored QA Testers from TCS Offshore and Onsite on QTP and QC latest versions and on advanced features. Involved in Creating automation Project Plan which discusses the overall approach, target dates of the deliverables and expected completion which is presented to the Client (THD). Involved in the Daily Stand Up meetings and Weekly Status meeting with the Clients to discuss the Progress, Issues, Roadblocks and any Dependencies from other teams. Involved in Defect Meeting to discuss the automation defects. Worked in and Agile and Scrum environment. Good understanding of Agile software development lifecycle (iterative and incremental). Involved in regular weekly Automation Framework meetings to discuss the Automation approach and any new updates to the Framework as needed. Provided the ROI on the Automation Versus Manual testing efforts based on the Initial coding and testing time, Maintenance, Investigation and Test execution time. Involved in Creating and Defining the Automation Frame Work approach depending on the applications used in Home Depot.Involved in choosing the Candidates for Automation from the manual test cases and provide them to the Automation Team. Responsible for installation of QTP and other necessary test applications on the Local machines as well as the Remote Desk top machines for the Off shore team. Extensively used VB Scripting for error handling and validating the databases. Developed Functional Libraries for clean up, setting up test environments and application for Regression testing and Importing Production data for Validation. Created a Common Functional Libraries test bed in the Quality Center which will be reusable by all the automation teams throughout the org. Show less

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  Intergraph PP&M

  Oct 2010 - Jan 2013

  IT Quality Lead

  Responsible for Managing, Leading and also hands on testing the Nuclear Power Plant Data and Document Management applications using the Intergraph Smart Plant Foundation software.Developed and executed several SQL queries, stored procedures as a part of backend testing and involved in data validation and verifying data-integrity.Understanding of ERP implementations of SAP and experience of SAP Functional Analyst role in Dev & Support for SAP Implementation.Configured various Hidden and visible components of the Customer Interaction Center framework like BP search, Call status, action box, Navigation area and Application area.Involved in discussions regarding the Customization of the projects in Quality Center as per the requirements of the WEC project specifications.Worked on various internal applications like SPF, SP3D, and SPPID. Show less

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  IBM

  Feb 2013 - Jun 2014

  SAP Test Lead

  Extensively audited the data from the backend SQL programs. Excelled in guiding the work of technical teams. Articulated project goals and scope, translated business needs into technical terms, prepared detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and instilled shared accountability for achieving project milestones.Created cost-benefit analyses and ROI assessments that were used as the basis for decision-making on proposed IT implementation projectsWorked on SAP CRM system’s WinClient application for customer support area.Configured and customized business scenarios with capabilities such as Base Functions, IC WinClient functions & profiles, Agent desktop functions, Telephony Integration for Automatic Number Identification (ANI). Customized and tested the IC profiles based on client’s business process and assigned them to the position holders and organization units.Worked on Hidden and Visible components, such as BP search, Call status, Action boxes - to include external websites and reports, Navigation area, and Application area. Show less

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  UnitedHealth Group - Optum tech

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2016

  SAP/ERP Test Lead

  Responsible for planning on how the work can be broken down into logical components to facilitate focused and efficient Requirements Gathering.Good knowledge in SAP R/3 CRM, MDM, FI/CO,MM, SD, and HR, PP Modules.Experience in Data Transfers using Batch input methods, Transferred master data from previous system using LSMW SAP ToolWorked on manual inbound IDoc with T.Code we02 for shipping notification and segmentsWrote and created integration scenarios for contracts interface from SAP to MM.Responsible for leading requirements felicitation and review sessions tied to various inventory, order Management and, Outbound & inbound shipping to existing implementations.Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to IT teams on Business processes and methodologies; educate IT teams regarding their responsibilities in achieving on time and quality deliverables. Show less

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  Charter Communications

  Nov 2016 - Oct 2018

  IT Test Lead

  Responsible of building and managing the large team between 90 - 110 resources both onshore and offshore between multiple projects within the organization.Headed the entire Transitioning project from Legacy Time Warner Cable and Legacy Bright House Networks to Charter Spectrum. Responsible for managing and transitioning of large projects like Provisioning and Billing systems, QA automation, Ecommerce, SOA Webservices and Spectrum core applications. Directed and coached Cross Functional teams, deploying over $5M capital and $3M small enhancement projects since 2017. Team sizes fluctuated based on project demand; up to 40 onshore and 70 to 80 offshore reports at peak consisting of QA Managers & QA Leads (on-shore) and QA Testers (off-shore/India). Provided estimates, schedules, resources, and oversight for all projects to ensure quality deliverables.Established annual Deployment/Release Calendar (collaborating with IT, SA and DEV Directors) depicting all milestones and deliverables throughout entire Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Worked on Complete Transition Plan, Due Diligence, Application Assessment w.r.t QA and BA, Resource Planning and Resource Consolidation in order to effectively merge into Charter. Experience in Multi-Dimensional Data Modeling (Star Schema) - Identify Business & Data requirements and converted them into conceptual & logical data models. Directed the team in gathering the requirements for Test Data Management and Data Archival and work towards understanding the data related across heterogeneous systems by discovering data transformation rules and application relationships. Possess a very strong technical foundation with excellent interactive communication and interpersonal skills. Responsible for moving the teams from multiple locations to a single location as per the client request. Show less

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  Safety National Casualty Corp

  Sept 2018 - Oct 2019

  SAP Test Lead

  Tested Siperian MDM integration ability to Web services to synchronize operating and analysis systems.Involved in Writing and executing test cases to verify SAP UAT Pre-requisites and Test Data behaving, conforming to Business Requirement.Technical expertise in developing and identifying tools that will improve the productivity and optimize the quality by the use of automation tools, and educating others. Proactively managed testing for highly visible and challenging applications under tight schedules by adapting well-defined process for testing.Interpreted and converted manual test cases into Selenium WebDriver using core Java with TestNG framework into automation functional, integration and regression suites.Implemented TestNG Annotations and customized Testng.xml for parallel, cross - browser and re-run fail test cases.Used SQL to validate Transaction Testing for front end to validate data in back end database.Developed libraries, object repositories and uploaded project file into Git repository.Extensively used Bitbucket for pushing Code, Committing, doing pull requests and doing code reviews before merging code to Master from Branch.Automated Angular JS applications using Protractor, Jasmine and Karma using Java script.Developing. spec and .config files for various scenarios in Protractor/Jasmine using “describe, it and expect”Planned and defined testing approach, provided advice on prioritization of testing activity in support of identified risks in project schedules and test scenarios.Inspecting web application using Chrome Developer Tools to efficiently track down layout issues, set JavaScript breakpoints, DOM and styles.Attended daily Scrum/huddle meetings to discuss all QA methods, planning and test results.Performed Backend testing and Data Driven testing with extensive use of SQL (DML/DDL) Queries for all tables the API integrates with. Show less

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  Persistent Systems

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

  Sr. SAP SD/TM & SAP Program Management

  Working as an SAP SD(OTC), MM(P2P), EDI Test Program manager on Implementations projects.Coordinate all activities between SAP resources and issues escalation path for Project Management and PMO and Recommend configuration based on best practices.Responsible for GTS/EWM/OTC/P2P module Testing activities.Identify Integration user stories and Validation user stories with monthly reviews.Defining quality standards and metrics for the current project/productWorking with all stakeholders to ensure that the quality metrics are reviewed, closed and agreed uponCreate a list of milestones and checkpoints and set measurable criteria to check the quality on a timely basisEnsuring all development tasks meet quality criteria through test planning, test execution, quality assurance, and issue trackingUnderstanding and defining areas to calculate the overall risk to the projectCreating and defining risks contingencies and plansExperience in Hosting/Cloud Services.Experience with Infrastructure Automation tasks within a cloud environment, specifically using PowerShell, JSON, Java.Good knowledge of cloud computing delivery models (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS) and deployment models related to Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud service.Experience / familiarity working with any Cloud provider: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Google Cloud Platform, OpenStack, SFDC Sales/Service/Community Cloud etc.Public Cloud experience (preferably Microsoft Azure) and Private Cloud experience (preferably VMWare).Lead all Automation strategy, design, and deployment for Cloud Operations.Performed API Testing using Rest Client and SOAP UI.Used Postman API to get convenient, visual display of query results.Assisted in the development of technology roadmaps to evolve the API estate in conjunction with internal and external solution providers.Support Release/Build process by configuring QA automation scripts for Regression and Sanity test suits. Show less

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  Orion Innovation

  Nov 2020 - Jun 2022

  Sr. SAP TM/SD Consultant

  Responsible for Managing the entire BU (Business Unit) testing and automation processes, making sure all the automation resources are using the best practices. Serve as a key liaison with third parties and other stakeholders integrating with Fiserv/FirstData SAP Talent Management implementation (e.g., Performance Management).Setting up SAP testing processes top carve out Project for US/EMEA using ALM.Conducted and coordinated UAT workshop with business users in identifying cross functional integrated scenarios.Responsible for the Technical delivery done from Offshore for FICO, FSCD and FSRI modules for US/CA developments as onsite development coordinator.Worked with the client Management in streamlining the inter-teamwork processes such as working with IT team, Interfaces Team, Migration Team, Local team, Functional Work Streams etc.Managed Premium billing and receiving in FS-CD.• Worked closely with the teams to support governance, drive delivery excellence and overall operations as part of Common service across all the clusters.• Proactively managed test readiness, environments, test data quality, resource alignment to meet business objectives.• Effectively communicate with Directors / Executive levels about the Program/ Project level risks & issues and any escalations if necessary. Became “go-to” - escalation point person for any project related test management activities.Responsible to drive standards, architecture and mentor other offshore staff.Responsible for reviewing hundreds of Tosca Automation scripts from Merlin project and authenticating and signing off the scripts. Show less

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  Boeing

  Jun 2022 - now

  Sr. SD/TM Lead

  Took all the projects from Initiation to Realization phases using ASAP methodology.Responsible for Conducting scoping meetings and blueprinting sessions for gathering requirements to identify all GAP's/RICEFW's needed by the business and IT.Oversaw the scope of work which included project planning, business process mapping, blueprinting, design, configuration, and setup of the technical environment.Conceived and implemented test strategy for testing of various products including SAP value streams like O2C, P2P, C2R, Pl2PR and EHS. Created FSRI claims in the legacy system using PI and consuming web services.Created FSRI claims in the legacy system using PI and consuming web services.Worked on SAP systems of: FSRI, FSRM, and Business Partner as well as the related interfaces to BW, FS-CD, FS-AR, FS-AP, and FI-GLConducted and facilitated all day SIT executions meetings to ensure all the value stream leads both Onshore and offshore are attended for cross collaboration during SIT testingManaged and helped almost 80 to 100 SIT testers and SMEs including Boeing resourcesInvolved in planning meetings before each SIT cycle to ensure and decide which IBPs and SPBs need to be in scope for each SIT cycleWorked closely with each of the IBP captains to make sure all the IBPs and completed, approved and uploaded to the Approved SharePoint site for further management reviewsMade sure all the RICEFWs and Workstream IDs are mapped to each and every in-scope IBPs for each SIT cycle in ALMConducted multiple HP ALM, SAP solution manager and SAP Fiori training sessions before each SIT cycleEnsured these training sessions covered LATAM, APAC and EMEAResponsible for maintaining the Dashboards – Requirement Traceability Matric (RTM), Test Readiness reviews, Defect Management/Triage, work with Cutover and release managementMaintained the pre cutover plan checklist for each SIT release and helped in doing roll call on all Transports with BASIS team Show less