Merlin Cherian

Experience

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  Infosys

  Feb 2011 - May 2017

  • Analyzing test Requirements and creating Test Scenarios, scripting and execution.• Performed unit testing, Integration and Regression testing of the applications using agile scrum methodology .• Handling Defect reporting and Defect prioritization and management using JIRA. • Responsible for the overall identification, investigation and escalation of defects, ensuring traceability back to test cases.• Continuous interaction with Business Analyst to understand the flow of the application.• Test coordination for Production deployments that happened out of hours.• Project management using ALM and involved in developing and uploading test cases to ALM test plan module and Test case execution in ALM test lab.• Involved in creation of automation frameworks – data-driven and Page object model for regression testing using Selenium and TestNG framework.• Creating Automation scripts for smoke testing, sanity testing post build. Regular validation of application using Selenium web driver scripts.• Involved in deployment of automation scripts using CI tool Jenkins.• Prepare status report and ensure all the test scenarios are addressed within SLA• Analyze and retest defects during SIT and UAT. Show less • Performed unit testing and system integration testing. • Prepared test cases and involvement in test case execution.• Prepared & reviewed high-level test scripts and prepared RTM.• Prepared Daily status report and sent to the stakeholders.• Conducted knowledge sharing sessions within team.• Provided constant application support during SIT/UAT and during production go-live. • Fine tuning of existing database interactions using Oracle PL/SQL to improve the performance and developing SQL scripts.• Test execution, defect tracking using HP ALM and JIRA.• Performed Web services testing and XML validation by creating test case suite using SOAP UI.• Coordinate implementation activities with other technical teams. Show less • Involved in preparing test cases based on business scenario.• Communicate with the Technical and Functional leads to ensure all the test cases are delivered.• Involved in discussion with the test lead to figure best suitable test cases/scripts.• Prepare testing document/checklist document and share with the business.• Involved in development testing, system integration testing and user acceptance testing.• Prepare defect/issues status report weekly and maintain issue trackers.• Followed the business standards in preparing test cases.• Customizing existing code based on client requirements.• Performing Unit Testing for the development code released. • Creation of Technical design documents and Testing documents.• Providing maintenance support to the delivered application/functionality.• Testing of FI UI interface for Finacle integration. Show less

  • Test Analyst

    Aug 2014 - May 2017

  • Senior Systems Engineer

    Jan 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Systems Engineer

    Feb 2011 - Dec 2012
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  IAG

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  Automation Engineer

  • Performed End to End testing of applications including web and Mainframe systems.• Regression testing for the different insurance web sites using automation framework based on Cucumber and java.• Development of automation scripts for testing new features in product in a BDD framework.• Maintaining Confluence pages and running utilities for test cases during each sprint release.• Coordinated with Stakeholders, Business Analyst, Project Managers and Development engineers during the backlog grooming process.• Active participation in agile processes using Scrum/Kanban; Defect tracking using JIRA.• Preparation of test cases and test plans for a given test phase based on the automation Matrices and Demonstrate coverage & quality of test cases.• Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery using Jenkins and Bamboo.• Automated testing for Mainframe using Jagacy3270 API.• Executing test scripts using GoCd tool implemented with the help of NightWatch. • Updating MongoDB database regarding the test execution and user resources.• Generate automated test progress reports including statistics on completion rate, defects, fixes, etc. Show less

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  Infosys

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2018

  Test Analyst

  • Handling automated tests that cover functional, integration, performance and user interface testing requirements.• Maintaining automated testing framework with Selenium and Java.• Development of mobile automated tests to cover system requirements using Appium.• Established the Environment set up for Mobile Automation using Appium Tool.• Execution of automated tests in android and iOs devices.• Identify test requirement scenarios.• Assistance in developing and completing test plans as directed by management.• Raising and tracking defects in JIRA.• Ensure bug fixes and enhancements are up to date in the system.• Execute browser compatibility and regression tests using Selenium WebDriver for testing UI for every new build release. Show less

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  Amadeus IT Pacific

  Nov 2018 - May 2019

  Quality Assurance Analyst

  • Functional testing of various applications including API, Web services, Desktop applications and front end.• Support of customer management activities with focus on priority items based on severity.• Tracking and maintaining bugs using Jira and WinAproach application.• Regression testing of application to ensure code fixes hold good.• Database testing for various itemizations.• Delivering quality test outcomes within stipulated timelines.• Maintaining project information and guidelines on Confluence.• Preparing test plan, test scenarios and test cases for different airline clients. Show less

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  SAI Global

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Automation Test Analyst
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  IAG

  Aug 2019 - now

  • Quality Assurance Specialist

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Automation Engineer

    Aug 2019 - Aug 2021