Prem Kumar Padula

Experience

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  Siemens Information Systems Ltd. (SISL)

  Sept 2004 - Jul 2005

  SQA Test Analyst

  Esoft and E.soft express is a software only solution which provides workflow based viewing functionality, cardiac quantification and various connectivity options. The main objective of the e.soft express is to provide a cardiac quantification and viewing solution, which will be used for, the processing/display of NM, PET, MR and CT data. E.soft Express will provide ability to send patient data, archive patient and Query/Retrieve to DICOM Nodes..E.soft Express will provide integration with KinetDx workstation. E.soft Express will support new Look & Feel User interface as esoft.Role: TesterDevelopment: VC++, MFC Controls, UML,DB2 and DOI, IBM Rational Clear Case and Clear Quest Show less

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  First Indian Corporation

  Dec 2005 - Jun 2007

  QA Test Analyst

  DATA TRACE SYSTEM / ATLAS (www.edatatrace.com)(FIC)Data Trace System fully integrates online document retrieval with advanced title and tax search capability in a single application. This latest design provides unparalleled performance and flexibility and reflects more than 30 years of experience in providing software applications and technology to the title insurance industry.Roles & Responsibilities: Test Engineer Software Used:Testing : Manual Testing and Automation, PVCS Tracker, Collabnet (VSS)Development : Dot Net, C#, DB2 and TN3270,TIBCO Show less

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  UST Global

  Sept 2007 - Oct 2012

  System Test Analyst

  Worked with various clients at UST Global - Drugstore,Safeway,Dell, Wellpoint, Scantron and DHL 1) Client: SafewayApplications/Projects Migrated: IH01, RT01, CK01 & RI01 JULY 2011 – AUG 20122) Client: Scantron –(US) Harland Clarke Account ) Application /Projects: PS Spanish Math (Sept 2010 – June 2011)3) Client: Drugstore IVD BE Migration-Drugstore (US) (www.visiondirect.com) June 2009 – Feb 20104) Client: DELL TRACKER & Nexus (DELL-Bangalore) July 2008- June 095) Client: DHL – Malaysia Manifest Service 2.0 February, 2008 – July 20086) Client: WELLPOINT ETS Claims Sept 2007- Jan 2008 Show less

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  Nielsen

  Oct 2012 - Jul 2013

  QA Test Lead (TCS Consultant)

  Applications/Projects: ITAM (HK & Mexico), Tampa FL SEPT 2012 – JUNE 2013Client: Nielsen Media Roles: QA Onshore Lead (ITTRAILBLAZER for TCS)The overall objective of the ITAM program is to update Media 3.0 systems to calculate data from Mexico. Media 3.0 will receive the panel data, reference data, control file and PMS file from the Pollux system and process the data on daily basis. The system will then apply weighting and recrediting rules to the data and supply the output files back to the Pollux system. Control monitor load, Ingestion data processing and Load PMS data.This project follows Synchronous flow where one system sends request and waits for response. Initiative system sends request in XML format to middleware and waits for response. In this project we transform XML request using stylesheet and parse this request. The parsed request is send to web service which is created in this project. Show less

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  Catalina Marketing

  Sept 2013 - May 2015

  Sr.Test Analyst (UST Global )

  CAMEO (TARGETING) is a campaign management and targeting tool used by Loyalty Consultants and Analysts to execute offers based on shopper purchase history for Retailers and manufacturer. Cameo interacts multiple Catalina applications like LMC list manager, MXP for Offers/Award 3D & CRT. Ability to create and print the multiple combinations of coupons to customers holding the largest Database. Liquid testing and Dynamic Targeting is the major release I have been involved and supported for production testing. Show less

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  Office Depot

  May 2015 - Mar 2017

  Test Lead (Capgemini/Stansource Consultant)

  Office Depot, Inc. is a global supplier of office products and services The Company has serves consumers and businesses in 58 countries with more than 2,000 retail stores, award-winning e-commerce sites and a dedicated business-to-business sales organization.Loyalty eCommerce and Retail projects, experienced in the Loyalty and Rewards Programs testing.Retail POS (Point of Sale) Testing: Placing the Transactions Purchases and Returns, Tender types, Customer functions, Price Override , PIN pad validations, and Receipt messages.• Ability to work in a highly demanding fast paced environment managing multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously. .Conducting the Requirement review meeting with business and Analyzing the Gap Analyses and Create High Level Use Case Scenarios as needed. . Define the High Level Testing Scope and preparing the Test Plan and Test Strategy and Provide Test Estimation for the project• Experience in Web based and Loyalty applications for Customer experience testing.. Creating Testing (Order) Work flow diagram and make sure all the team member are understood and follow the process. . Coordinating with Manager for status for the project schedule and update priorities accordingly as per the Testing mile stones. • Quality Center/ALM tool for Release & Cycles setup,test planning, test scripts,test execution, defect management and generating the reports.• Executing the User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Functional,End2End, Smoke and Regression test cases.Agile scrum process attending the Daily stand-up,Sprint planning, Estimating story points,Retro and reviews.Experience in jira tool user for creating the stories,defects, sub tasks and logging the hours.Sharing the test results,summary,status reports and giving the demos to business/stakeholders.Coordinating and working with multiple (eComm) teams..Good experience in eCommerce Testing ( Mobile Applications & WEB) and Point of Sale systems Show less

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  Assurant Solutions

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Senior Quality Assurance Analyst - Stansource

  Worked as Senior QA Consultant at Assurant Solutions

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  Capgemini

  Aug 2017 - now

  Managing the 30+ QE Team size (Offshore & onshore ) modelResponsible for implementing strategies and processing to manage quality.Responsible for reviewing and updating all quality related documents.Driving best quality management processes.Responsible to ensuring quality is managed throughout all phases of the project.Responsible for in-depth investigation of quality management failures or non-compliancesTeam includes the Functional QE's, Automation, SAP & Agile testersEstablishing standards, policies, and procedures for testing processes and proceduresManaging the testing process by planning, scheduling, organizing, and coordinating efforts with other departments and personnelReviewing results of tests to ensure that they meet established standards or making adjustments to improve resultsConducting training sessions for new team members to ensure that they understand their roles in the testing processIdentifying potential risks associated with a release of new software or hardware for which the company may need to develop countermeasuresManaging and overseeing the progress of projects from start to finishEvaluating the effectiveness of new technologies and recommending changes to existing ones Show less Experienced in managing diverse teams across different locations involving portfolio management, budgeting, resource planning, estimation, forecasting, and client relationship management.Extensively involved in providing recommendations for enhancing time to market, tools evaluation for effective testing and test process improvements for reduced cycle time. In depth knowledge of all quality assurance practices Test strategies and Test plans, defect reporting and management, creation of various test and execution matrix, risk analysis and status reporting. Hands-on testing experience POS, Functional, System, Integration, Regression, Security Testing, , API Testing, Web methods testing, UI Testing, End-to-end and Business Process testing.  Proven ability to work in extreme competitive environment and handling multiple projects concurrently. Solid Experience in Stake Holder Management, Risk/ Issue Management, Mitigation Planning, implementing solutions for Enhancing Testing Processes and Methodologies, focus on Improving Quality, Productivity, Cost Effectiveness and Reduced time to market Experience as Admin of HP Application Life Cycle Management (HPALM) - Customization, Defect and Test Plan workflow, Report, manage users and supportWorked closely with Key stake holders at different phases of project cycle to ensure correct implementation based on the project requirements and specifications. Proven experience in implementation of agile best practices, automation and CI/CD implementationPeople Management: Manage communication between teams under leadership, to facilitate exchange of information and to implement change and improvementsWork with team to translate strategy into specific annual performance goals and objectives including KPIs to trackMonitor ongoing progress and performance. Provide timely feedbackResource management (allocation, monitoring, motivating, etc) Show less Working at Client Meijer on Retail POS projects as Sr QA Consultant.POS Point of Sale - Front End , Service Desk,Department, Pharmacy,Starbucks, MSR, EMV Cards Promotions and coupons,Store server operations NCR Terminals SCO Self Checkout R4,R5 & R6 Scan & Go ADK4& ADK6 Mobile Shopping testing - Shop and Scan Installations of Feature ACS and SCO builds Server and Terminals access,generating the daigs,logs Analyzing and troubleshooting the problems or defectsCoordination with DEV membersWell experience in working with multiple vendors NCR,Everseen so onSafe Agile team member participating in PI planning, Retro,Backlog grooming Standup so onProving the Demo's to PO/SM and BusinessOnsite and Offshore team coordinationAssisting the other QA's in Retail and Digital teams on need basisHandled critical and major projects and supported for Pilot production validations Show less

  • Senior QA Manager

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Test Manager

    Feb 2020 - Nov 2022

  • Senior QA Consultant

    Aug 2017 - Feb 2020