Daylan Guhanathan

Experience

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  EBillme Inc.

  Sept 2006 - Aug 2008

  QA Analyst

  WU Pay (formerly eBillme) is an online payment option, which allows shoppers in the U.S. to pay for online purchases from their existing bank accounts or in cash at Western Union Agent locations

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  Cactus Commerce

  Aug 2008 - Jan 2010

  Quality Assurance Specialist

  Cactus Commerce delivers digital commerce and marketing solutions that create engaging and interactive brand experiences. Cactus leverages its Commerce Live solution to enable content, community and commerce across channels. Since 1995 Cactus has delivered B2C and B2B commerce solutions to customers in the retail, consumer goods, media & entertainment, and manufacturing industries. Created and reviewed Test Design Specifications (TDS) and Test Strategy documents based on Software Requirement Documents (SRD) and Wire Frames (WF) for .NET-based web applications.Developed and reviewed manual test cases leveraging TDS, SRD, PSD (Photoshop Document), VSMD (Validation & System Message Document), Taxonomy, Use Cases, and Wire Frame documents to ensure thorough test coverage.Executed manual test cases for multi-featured e-commerce platforms and diligently logged test results daily in Team Foundation Server (TFS).Reported and tracked bugs using TFS, prioritizing high-severity issues and verifying resolutions prior to production releases to ensure smooth deployments.Generated test data using Microsoft Commerce Server tools (Catalog Manager, Marketing Manager, Orders, and Profile Manager) to efficiently execute test cases.Managed and updated project documentation on SharePoint daily to maintain project transparency and traceability.Tracked and retested bugs, providing detailed replication steps, and followed the bug lifecycle through closure or deferral.Handled QA database management, deploying new builds and patches on QA and UAT servers.Actively participated in daily and weekly scrums, contributing to team alignment and agile processes. Show less

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  TC Transcontinental

  Jul 2010 - Jan 2011

  Software Quality Assurance Specialist

  TC Transcontinental (Formerly Thindata 1:1) is a new kind of marketing service provider leading the way in developing one-to-one solutions that change how organizations communicate with consumers. Thindata 1:1’s strengths are grounded in the following: Email Marketing Data Analytics Mobile Social Media CreativeDeveloped and implemented a comprehensive QA/testing process within an Application Service Provider (ASP) environment using C# .NET, MS SQL, and Windows technologies.Created detailed test plans, test cases, and strategic test documentation to ensure robust quality assurance across all stages of development.Performed extensive testing including unit, feature, system integration, and regression testing, ensuring product functionality and stability.Monitored and tracked test progress, analyzed results, and provided actionable mitigation plans to address issues proactively.Collaborated closely with developers, offering valuable debugging insights to expedite issue resolution and improve code quality.Established an automated testing environment, reducing redundant manual tasks and improving overall testing efficiency.Delivered continuous feedback to development teams to enhance processes, ensuring alignment with high industry standards. Show less

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  Torstar Digital

  Jan 2011 - May 2012

  QA Analyst

  Torstar Digital is a progressive media company with a long, proud history in newspapers and a passion for embracing the opportunities created by the rapidly evolving world of digital and mobile media. Tested new functionalities of TOPS (Torstar Online Publishing Solution) across various websites within the Star Media Group, Metro Land Media Group, and Rogers, including thestar.com, toronto.com, Eye Weekly, various Metro Land community sites, metronews.ca, and several external clients.Conducted comprehensive testing on both desktop and mobile platforms to ensure consistent performance across devices.Served as the primary QA for multiple projects, providing ongoing maintenance and support for both current and upcoming initiatives.Managed end-to-end project assignments, closely interacting with clients, project managers, developers, and designers to define, prioritize, and track QA tasks effectively.Performed smoke, functional, and regression testing for new production releases on a range of high-profile websites, including media, portal, and specialty sites.Tracked and reported issues, focusing on technical deficiencies within the TOPS platform and related applications.Analyzed bug reports, gathered missing information, and prepared test cases for both Operational and Development teams.Identified preliminary causes of issues, such as code, server, or network problems, and provided guidance to the development team to resolve production tickets. Show less

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  Rubicon Project

  May 2012 - Jul 2017

  Advertising Quality Assurance

  Tested and maintained user interfaces for chango.com and an internal Ad Serving Platform, using Selenium, BrowserStack, and emulators (web and mobile).Validated JavaScript, JFrame, and video ad tags to ensure proper functionality and integration.Conducted ad-hoc fraud tests on all JavaScript and video tags to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.Automated regression test cases using Selenium with Java to streamline and enhance testing efficiency.Managed and prioritized QA tickets using Jira, ensuring timely resolution and effective tracking.Hired and trained new team members utilizing various learning materials to build a knowledgeable and capable team.Maintained and updated QA/Operations documentation to reflect the latest releases and technology advancements.Led weekly Operations team meetings to address and resolve ongoing or new issues.Scheduled bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with team members to provide feedback and support in achieving individual and team goals. Show less

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  Star Metroland Media

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2019

  Senior QA Analyst

  Reviewed Software Requirement Documents, Wireframes, and Business Requirement Documents to ensure thorough understanding and coverage.Created comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategy documents to guide testing efforts.Executed both manual and automated test cases across various projects using Selenium with Java.Provided detailed bug reports to clients and collaborated closely with the Development team to replicate and resolve issues.Ensured compliance of all test artifacts with established testing standards.Delivered ongoing support for live applications to address any issues and maintain stability.Prioritized and managed tasks on a daily and weekly basis, maintaining an organized workload to ensure timely delivery of quality results. Show less

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  Finastra

  Dec 2019 - Sept 2021

  Senior Automation Engineer

  Create test plans, test cases, and test runs using TestRail, integrated with Jira for seamless tracking and management.Implement Continuous Delivery/Continuous Integration (CD/CI) processes using Jenkins, deploying to various VM machines (accessed via mRemoteNG).Participate in daily scrums, SOS, and Sprint Planning sessions to ensure effective project coordination and progress.Provide production support for escalated issues related to the Email Archiving solution, ensuring timely resolution.Execute shell scripts to perform regression tests and validate system functionality.Deliver go/no-go feedback prior to production releases, ensuring quality and readiness for deployment. Show less

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  Proofpoint

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Senior QA Engineer

  Create test plans, test cases and test runs using TestRail, which is integrated with JiraCD/CI using Jenkins and deploy onto various VM machines (using mRemoteNG to access)Participate in daily scrums, SOS and Sprint PlanningProvide production support for all escalated issues related Email Archiving solutionExecute shell scripts to run various tests as part of regressionProvide go/nogo feedback (prior to production releases)

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  Canadian Tire Corporation

  May 2022 - now

  Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

  Review and prioritize user stories and test cases to identify candidates for automation.Provide delivery estimates and risk assessmentUtilize Jenkins/Azure Pipelines to execute test scripts across multiple test environments.Oversee both offshore and onshore resources by assigning automation-related tasks and managing their progress.Maintain and organize test cases within the Test Management tool (qTest).Debug and analyze test scripts, providing detailed reports to stakeholders.Participate in daily sync-ups, weekly catch-ups, and monthly meetings to ensure team alignment and project progress. Show less