Ashish Achankunju Gracykutty
Verified Expert in Engineering
Test Analyst and Developer
Nuneaton, United Kingdom
Toptal member since April 15, 2024
Ashish is a skilled and experienced professional with expertise in project management and functional and automation testing utilizing various technologies, including UFT, Tricentis Tosca, HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Jira, Confluence, and SAP. He's committed to delivering high-quality software solutions by applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ashish is keen to contribute his strong leadership abilities to the success of a dynamic organization.
Portfolio
Experience
- Regression Testing - 5 years
- HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) - 4 years
- Functional Testing - 4 years
- UFT - 4 years
- SAP - 4 years
- HP UFT - 3 years
- Agile Sprints - 3 years
- Tricentis Tosca - 2 years
Availability
Preferred Environment
Tricentis Tosca, HP UFT, HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Jira, Confluence, Waterfall Methodology, Agile, SAP, VBScript, User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
The most amazing...
...solution I've implemented is the SAP automation of a web-based application for Accenture.
Work Experience
Automation Test Lead
Accenture
- Analyzed project requirements and collaborated with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to comprehend the functionalities of the software under testing.
- Developed a test strategy outlining the testing approach, scope, resources, schedule, and tools used during testing.
- Created a detailed test plan with test objectives, scenarios, test cases, and entry/exit criteria.
- Provided regular test status reports to project stakeholders, highlighting progress, issues, and risks. Collaborated with developers, business analysts, and project managers to resolve issues and provide testing-related clarifications.
- Identified potential risks and issues related to the testing process and developed contingency plans to mitigate those risks.
Senior Consultant
Capgemini India
- Developed automation frameworks using UFT and Worksoft Certify, enabling efficient and scalable automation testing processes.
- Maintained test scripts and frameworks, ensuring effective test coverage and adherence to project requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project managers, to align project objectives and deliverables.
- Leveraged HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and Jira to track defects, manage test cases, and report project progress to stakeholders.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and training on testing best practices and automation techniques.
Test Analyst
Atos
- Conducted manual testing and test case creation for functional and integration testing of web and desktop applications.
- Documented test results, identified and reported defects using HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), and tracked their resolution until closure.
- Participated in test planning meetings and provided input on test coverage, risk assessment, and test schedules.
Experience
Automation Framework Implementation
Tricentis Tosca's integration capabilities enabled seamless execution of test scripts, centralized test management, and comprehensive reporting. Test data management was simplified, ensuring efficient handling of various data sets for thorough testing coverage. Continuous integration practices automated test execution as part of the development pipeline, providing early detection of issues. In addition, regular maintenance of the automation suite ensured its relevance and effectiveness over time.
Education
Master's Degree in Information Technologies
Savitribai Phule Pune University - Pune, India
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Madras University - Chennai, India
Certifications
Tricentis Tosca Fundamentals − Optimizing Test Automation with Centralized Test Data (AS2)
Tricentis
Tricentis Tosca Fundamentals − Automating Web Application Testing (AS1)
Tricentis
Skills
Tools
HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Jira, Worksoft Certify, Confluence
Platforms
Tricentis Tosca
Paradigms
Functional Testing, Agile, User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Languages
C, VBScript
Other
Agile Sprints, Scrum Master, HP UFT, Regression Testing, UFT, SAP, Waterfall Methodology, Information Technology, Computer Science
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