Irfan M S

About Irfan M S

I am a Software Testing professional with 5.8 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in manual and automation testing with strong domain knowledge in P&C Insurance.I have hands-on experience in analyzing business requirements, designing test plans and test cases, executing functional and regression tests, and tracking defects through their full lifecycle. I have worked extensively on web-based applications and microservices, performing API testing using Postman and database validation to ensure data accuracy and system reliability.I am comfortable working in Agile Scrum environments and actively participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. My testing expertise includes Smoke, Sanity, Functional, System, GUI, Re-testing, Regression, and Web Services testing.On the automation side, I have practical experience with Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Core Java (OOPS concepts), along with version control using GitHub Desktop. I am proficient in using JIRA and Zephyr for test and defect management.I am passionate about delivering high-quality software, improving test processes, and continuously upskilling to stay aligned with evolving technologies in QA and automation.

Experience

1. Senior Product Test Engineer

   DXC Technology

   Jul 2025 — Present · Indore, IN

   Led the design and maintenance of automation frameworks (Hybrid, Data-Driven) to enhance test scalability and reusability.* Owned end-to-end testing for critical modules, driving quality from requirements analysis to production validation.* Mentored and guided junior testers in automation best practices, code reviews, and test strategy.* Integrated automation suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and faster release cycles.* Performed complex API automation using REST Assured, validating response structures, error handling, and performance.* Conducted root cause analysis for critical defects, collaborating with developers for faster resolution.* Led test planning, effort estimation, and resource allocation for multiple sprint teams.* Drove regression and release testing automation, reducing manual regression time significantly.* Worked on performance testing initiatives, identifying bottlenecks and ensuring optimal application stability.* Actively involved in requirement analysis, design discussions, and sprint planning to improve product quality early in the SDLC.* Collaborated with DevOps teams to ensure seamless automation execution across environments.* Supported client demos, UAT planning, and production verification for high-impact releases.

Education

• St. John's High School

  10, SSLC

  2012 — 2013

• Ballari Institute of Technology & Management, BELLARY

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

• Wardlaw (Comp) Pre-University College

  PUC, PCMC

  2013 — 2015