Vinod Balavel

About Vinod Balavel

Career Objective: I\'ve an overall of 14+ years of experience in Test Automation working on web GUI Automation, API testing, mobile automation, ETL automation with data migration on the technical side served as QE Architect and have been working as a Test Manager involved in multiple initiatives such as RFP\'s, Assets CoE, Hackathons etc there by bringing in a culture of technology and revenue to the organization in both product and service based. Technical Expertise: Automation Testing • Strong background in QA automation with 14+ years of experience • Have been at on-site and worked closely with customers, getting the expectations, and implementing the same • Design/Architect test automation framework and develop new test automation libraries • Performed QA strategist or Test Manager role for large scale complex engagements (multi solution integrations) • Provided effort estimates, plan QA activities, and allocate tasks to team • Manage the QA scope, task prioritization, negotiation, escalation, and customer communication • Able to lead organization initiatives, drive innovation and efficiency to perfection • Able to lead a team of QAs and review their work • Able to mentor the team and invest in their growth • Involved in defining automation test strategy involving multiple products and test automation process • Good analytical skills and strong leadership skills and an excellent team player • Keep abreast of latest trends in Test Domain, learn new tools and technology and bring in best practices • Prepare and publish Daily Status Reports (DSR), Weekly Status Reports (WSR), Monthly QA Reports and Test Closure Reports • Participate in preparation of Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Design, Test Reports, Project Metrics and Defect Management • Thorough knowledge in Java. Experience in working with SOAP and Rest API automation • Experience in writing, executing, and monitoring automated test suites using a variety of technologies such as Cucumber, Selenium, TestNG and SoapUI • Experience in creating and setting up of repositories using Nexus and maven build automation tool • Good knowledge in Subversion, GIT and Jenkins. Strong working knowledge of testing fundamentals such as BDD. Created utilities using Java spring boot and hibernate • Thorough understanding of SDLC, specifically automated QA processes in agile development environments • Proficient with bug tracking and test management toolsets to support development processes

Experience

1. Associate Test Manager

   EY

   Oct 2021 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN

   Knowledge on ‘Banking & Capital Markets’ domain - Data migration from source to target using AWS cloud & BigData Platforms - Develop a world class product vision and strategy for a product team managing multiple products - Drive product capabilities and roadmap with very minimal supervision and guidance - Drives the execution of multiple projects in an Agile Environment with requirements - Ensure of product vision, strategy and status with the executive leadership team\'s priorities and vision as well as team\'s stakeholders - Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional with an agile mindset - Work directly with our various internal and external stakeholders, including senior staff and department managers, as well as with focused development teams to ensure successful translation of those requirements into high-quality product deliverables - Build relationship with key partners across the enterprise

Education

• Anna University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management and Services, A

  2009 — 2012

• CSI College Of Engineering

  BE, Computer Science & Engineering

  2005 — 2009