Deba Prasad Agasti
E-Mail: debaprasadagasti90@gmail.com
Phone: +971 544207187
SOFTWARE TESTING | PROJECT MANAGEMENT & EXECUTION
Location Preference: UAE and UK
CORE COMPETENCIES
Software Testing Lifecycle
Global Service Delivery Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Control
Client/ Vendor Management
Automation Framework
RFPs/ Business Planning
Technology Leadership
Team Management & Training PROFILE SUMMARY
• Creative & result-driven professional offering over 6 years of experience across India, UAE & UK in spearheading Testing & QA across all Windows, Android and iOS platforms
• Expertise in software testing lifecycle involving requirement analysis, system study, designing, defect tracking, debugging, project sizing, status reporting, maintenance & documentation
• Core strengths in the areas of testing solution architecture, pre-sales, customer liaison and roadmap/strategy consulting
• Extensive project management experience with skills in grasping the requirement, conceptualizing, developing, implementing solutions, partnering closely with business leaders & stakeholders to achieve higher levels of efficiency and effectiveness
• Excelled at performing Digital Banking Channel Testing, Mobile Application, Android OS Upgrade & Handset Testing, Middleware Change from Sybase to ESB Testing, Database Level Testing, Payments and Change Testing for UAEFTS & SWIFT Transfers
• Interfaced with business leaders and bridged gap between functional groups & technology to foster targeted & innovative solution
• Excellent knowledge of UMTS, GSM & GPRS, C, SQL, SOAP UI & UNIX Commands, Computer Networking and SDLC & STLC Models
• Excellent track record of spearheading service improvement programs & quality assurance functions for minimizing gaps in productivity and ensuring effectiveness in delivery
• Possess excellent communication, relationship management, team building and analytical skills
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Value Labs, Abu Dhabi, UAE Since Jun’16
Module Test Lead – QC Department
Maveric Systems Ltd., Bangalore Jul’13 – Jun’16
Senior Test Engineer
Samsung India Software Operations (Datamatics Vista Info Systems Pvt. Ltd.), Bangalore Sep’12 – Jul’13
Software Engineer
Key Result Areas:
• Front-leading the entire facet of testing operations encompassing Digital Banking Channel Testing (Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, SMS Banking, USSD, IVR/Call Centre and Bill Payment System), Mobile Application, Android OS Upgrade & Handset Testing (Android and iOS), Middleware Change from Sybase to ESB Testing, Database Level Testing, Payments (STP/NonSTP Mode) and Change Testing for UAEFTS & SWIFT Transfers
• Managing the end-to-end operations of projects & BAU for Digital Channels e-banking
• Performing:
o Testing using both emulator & real devices
o Field Testing and Functional & Feature Testing activities for Android Phones
o Google Approval Testing and Browser Testing
o SW/FW Upgradation as well as taking logs
o Sanity, Regression, Exploratory, Ad hoc, GOTA, PRI and Load Data Testing
• Administering digital banking customer facing channels testing
• Adhering to implementation specifications & conducting impact analysis for business unit follow-ups, sign-offs, liaising Delivery Management Unit & ICD/FCD Control Department, Release Management & Deployment
• Devising Test Plan, Test Closure, UAT Document and RTM as well as designing test case for both SIT & UAT Level Testing
• Using defect reporting tools like PLM, BUGZILLA, CLEAR QUEST, JIRA & QC for defect management & logging
• Facilitating end-to-end delivery of the project, meeting internal and external objectives: estimation, risk, scope, time, resource, quality and change management
• Defining service standards & guidelines, governance structure, best practices to serve as benchmark for delivery excellence
• Directing the entire gamut of test & validation of statement of work, contract management, risk management, customer expectation management and building long-term relationship with customers
• Determining test strategy, tool evaluation, selection and implementation
• Analysing current processes & practices and suggesting/ driving improvements
• Ensuring uniformity in testing processes & procedures within the testing teams across projects
• Augmenting & enhancing operations efficiencies by leveraging various levers, including process improvement, automation
• Formulating & developing effective test architecture as per organizational needs
• Understanding business requirements and working with the Development Architect to translate requirements into solution architecture designs
• Reviewing requirements and gathering clarity as required, participating in product design reviews and working with team to make any design improvements and refinement as needed
• Assisting in incorporating testability requirements into design
• Coordinating with other offshore/vendor’s resources and providing necessary inputs guidance
• Providing technical leadership and strategic direction on automation approaches in the web service
• Preparing RFP for QA and assisting other accounts across retail domain in preparation of RFPs on web services, web service automation and service virtualization
• Developing competency among the team members; managing appraisal process across the levels, conducting interviews to recruit the right talent & resources and organizing training on technical aspects
TRAININGS
• C Language from Lakshya Institute, Bhubaneswar
• Computer Networking from REC, Bhubaneswar
ACADEMIC DETAILS
• B.Tech. in Information & Technology from Raajdhani Engg. College under BPUT, Orissa in 2011; secured 7.07 CGPA
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 14th May 1990
Languages Known: English, Hindi and Oriya
Address: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Passport No.: J9366286
Marital Status: Unmarried
~Refer to the Annexure for Projects:
ANNEXURE
~At Value Labs:
Title: BAU for Channels
Client: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Location: Abu Dhabi
Period: Jun’16 – Present
Team Size: 02 members
Description: The objective is to manage all CRs & Middleware Change Project from Sybase to ESB for e-Banking and Call Center (Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, SMS Banking, IVR/Call Center and Bill Payment System).
Responsibilities:
• Leading various functions including release management, impact analysis, CR closure document preparation, sign-offs from each department, writing cases for automation and supporting other projects at the same time
• Creating test environment set-up encompassing Test Environment Restoration from Production, Port Openings and Deployment in UAT Environment
• Managing test planning, devising traceability matrix and administering requirement clarification
• Analysing & gathering requirements, tracking clarification and developing test data
• Formulating SIT & UAT test design document for different modules
• Implementing test cases and logging defects in QC
• Reducing effort of analysing issue by log analysing and sharing live logs to Developer
• Working on Core Banking, ESB Middleware and Payment System during Middleware Upgrade Change for Transfer Service from Sybase to ESB and IVR/Call center System Upgrade to ESB Middleware
Title: Digital Studio Mobile Application Release 4/5 (ADIB New Mobile App)
Client: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Location: Abu Dhabi
Period: Jun’16 – Sep’17
Team Size: 05 members
Description: The objective was to test new mobile app release for ADIB in Android, iOS and Windows Platforms.
Responsibilities:
• Engaged in test planning and traceability matrix preparation
• Analysed & gathered requirements, tracked clarification and created test data
• Formulated SIT & UAT test design document for different modules
• Implemented test cases and logged defects in QC
• Prepared daily status report and shared the same with all stakeholders
• Obtained signoffs from business
• Reduced effort of analysing issue by log analysing and sharing live logs to Developer
• Developed Adhoc, Exploratory and Regression Suites
~At Maveric Systems Ltd.:
Title: Metro Business Mobile Banking Application
Client: Metro Bank, UK
Location: Chennai
Period: Jan’14 – Apr’16
Team Size: 04 members
Description: The objective of this project was to test standard app developed for retail customer as well business customer. Major difference was same app could be used by both type of customer at a time within app. Core banking –T24, Channels used for testing were TCIB (Internet Banking) and Mobile Banking (Android, iOS and Windows Platform).
Responsibilities:
• Devised test environment set up
• Engaged in test planning and traceability matrix preparation
• Analysed & gathered requirements, tracked clarification and created test data
• Developed SIT & UAT test design document for different modules like App Registration, Account Listing, Move Money, Send Money, Pay a Bill, Direct Debit, Card Block/Unblock/Cancel, Locked Transaction, Regular Payments, Ad hoc Cases, Customer Upgradation Cases for all platforms
• Implemented test cases and logged defects in QC
• Captured log using android tools like ADB and DDMS
• Analysed ADB logs for reported issues and used ADB commands in adb shell for various testing
• Conducted Sanity and Regression Testing
• Used cloud tool – P Cloudy Tool for test case execution
Title: Metro Retail Mobile Banking Application
Client: Metro Bank, UK
Location: Chennai
Period: Nov’13 – Dec’14
Team Size: 05 members
Environment / Tools: Windows OS, Handset OS – Windows 7, Android, iOS, Windows, ADB Tool, DDMS Tool, QC, T24 and P Cloudy Tool
Description: The objective of this project was to test Metro Bank Mobile Application. System included core banking – T24 & Channels Edge Internet Banking and Mobile Banking (Android, iOS and Windows Platform).
Responsibilities:
• Devised test environment set up
• Analysed & gathered requirements, tracked clarification and created test data
• Developed SIT & UAT test design document for different modules like Customer Creation, Account Creation, Cash Deposit, Cash Withdrawal and Transfer Funds for all platforms
• Implemented test cases and logged defects in QC
• Captured log using android tools like ADB and DDMS
• Analysed ADB logs for reported issues and used ADB commands in adb shell for various testing
• Conducted Sanity and Regression Testing
Title: CITI Bank Mobile Application
Client: Citibank
Location: Bangalore
Period: Aug’13 – Oct’13
Team Size: 04 members
Environment / Tools: Windows OS, Handset OS – Windows 7, Android, IOS, Android SDK emulator, JIRA and Excel
Description: It was a mobile banking application of CITI Bank. Objective of the project was to test pre-login and post-login functionality of the CITI Bank Thick Client Application for both Android & iOS OS. Pre-login functionalities included ‘Find My City’, ‘ATM Finder’, ‘About Citi Mobile’, ’Citi World Privileges’ & ‘Russia Privileges’ and Post-login functionalities included ‘Banking’, ‘Payment Transfer’ and ‘Deposits’.
Responsibilities:
• Analysed & gathered requirements and raised clarifications in clarification tracker
• Understood full flow of application by liaising with clients
• Formulated test plan document
• Established test environment
• Devised both SIT & UAT test design
• Executed test cases related to Post-login functionalities
• Reviewed & reported different defects in bug reporting tool JIRA
• Prepared & sent daily status report to the client
• Participated in defect review meetings
~At Samsung India Software Operations:
Title: NA CDMA OS Upgrade
Client: Verizon, AT&T
Location: Bangalore, India
Period: Sep’12 – Jul’13
Team Size: 20 members
Environment / Tools: Windows OS, Handset OS – Windows 7, Android, Android SDK Emulator, Odin3v3.04, DDMS, RDx (Crash Dump Analyser), QXDM, QPST, Clear Quest and PLM
Description: The project was to upgrade Android OS 4.0.4 (ICS) to Android OS 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) for both smart phones & tablets. The project provided a scope to test upgraded OS in different Samsung models for different service providers.
Responsibilities:
• Performed Sanity Testing, Regression Testing, Exploratory Testing, Adhoc Testing, GOTA Testing, Menu Tree Preparation, Device Stability Testing, HDMI/MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), Load Data Testing, Battery Consumption & Current Measurement Testing, PRI Testing, Google Approval Testing, Test Case Execution, Bug logging, Bug Tracking and Issue Verifications
• Conducted Application Testing on multiple features of modules like:
o PIMS (Alarm/Clock, World Clock, Contacts, Favourite Contacts, S Memo and Calendar /S Planner)
o CALL (Voice Call, Video Call, Data Call, Call Settings and Call Log)
o MESSAGING (SMS, MMS and Message Setting)
o MULTIMEDIA (Camera/Camcorder-Share via All Share/BT/Wi-Fi Direct/Picasa/Photo Editor/Google+/Social Hub/ Email/ Gmail, Media Hub, Video player, Music Player, Gallery and Voice Recorder)
o SERVICE APPS (Internet/Browser, S Voice, Key Mapping, Swype & Samsung Keyboard and Notifications)
o UTILITY (Calculator, Home Screen, My Files, Settings, Downloads)
o CONNECTIVITY (Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, Mobile Hotspot, SD Card, All Share Play and GPS)
o Test Execution, Bug Logging and Issue Verification