Karthikeyan Gangadharan

Mobile: +91 9941563651

Email: [email protected]

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

● 5 years of experience in Software Testing( 4 years in Manual and 1 Year in Automation)

● Worked in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Web Based testing of Cards and Banking applications

● Participated in Designing an Automation Framework for the Core Card Application

● Understanding the business requirements and functional specification documents, and decomposing
them into testable functions, test ware preparation.

● Worked in Bank Muscat Premise in Muscat for 2 months in Prime & Online UAT Testing and
participated in the calls with the Visa & Master Payment schemes as part of Certification Testing

● Worked in Wirecard Office in Dubai for 3 months in Automation Framework development and testing

● An effective communicator with excellent relationship building & interpersonal skills. Strong analytical,
problem solving & organizational abilities. Possess a flexible & detail oriented attitude.

● Looking for dynamic and challenging role that will offer me the best opportunity for further
development of my abilities, skills and knowledge in an established firm with long term career growth
possibilities.

PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SUMMARY

Overall Experience : 5 Years 2 Months

Current Employer : Wirecard India Private Ltd
Experience : 1 Year 1 month
Designation : Quality Associate Engineer

CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION

● Certified International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB) – Foundation Level

● Completed course in Automation – Selenium

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

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 AREAS OF EXPERTISE

➢ Hands on experience with TS Prime 3 & 4, card management systems which are used by acquirers
and issuers across the globe.
➢ Hands on experience in Core Card Applications systems
➢ Involved in Application testing. (Manual & Automation Testing )
➢ Involved in QA & UAT support
➢ Testing in the Banking and Financial Services Domain.
➢ Excellent domain knowledge on Cards & its Life Cycle.
➢ Ability to Identify the Gaps in the requirement and report to the Project Team, before it escapes to
the next phase.
➢ Preparation of Test scope.
➢ Preparation and generation of Effective Test Scripts supplemented with proper Test Data.
➢ Effective Test Plan to meet the deadlines.
➢ End to End testing process.
➢ Direct Client interaction as part of Co-ordination and Requirement Gathering Activities
➢ Familiar with ISO 8583 Message Structure and Data Elements Format
➢ Knowledge of end to end Card payment online authorization cycle including single message / Dual
Message Formats, Message Codes
➢ EMV Chip testing, Authorization, Clearing and Settlement activities.
➢ Knowledge on HSM (Host security Module)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Tools Handled:

➢ Database : C,C++,Java
➢ Tools : Structured Query Language (PL/SQL Developer), Selenium
➢ Defect Tracking Tool : HP Quality center & JIRA
➢ Simulator : Visa Test Simulator (Authorization simulator) , MAS (Mastercard
Authorization System)
➢ Interface Systems : Device host interface (LinkDHI), LinkPhim, Debit host interface

Applications Handled:

➢ PRIME 4
➢ PRIME 3
➢ Flex cube CBS v.11.2.4
➢ Basic knowledge in Device interface systems LinkDHI
➢ I Prompt
➢ Midas Fusion
➢ VTS & MAS
➢ Core Card

PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS
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Current Employer: Wirecard India Private Ltd

Project 1:

Name : Core Card

Role : Quality Engineer
Client : Core Card
Project Type : Automation Testing
Duration : May 18 2016 – June 22 2017
Clients : ANZ, Cibanco

Functionality Description:

➢ Wirecard AG, abbreviated as Wirecard, is a German multinational financial

services and technology corporation headquartered in Aschheim, Munich, Germany.

➢ Wirecard is one of the world's leading independent providers of outsourcing and white label solutions
for electronic payments

➢ QA Testing comprises of both Manual & Online Functionalities

➢ Core Card Portals -Card Creation, Transaction processing, Dispute & Chargeback, Fraud guard,
➢ Online modules – Online Authorization through Simulators (Visa & MasterCard), PRIME testing such as
new card processing through Flat file, Settlement files like POS 5.3 file, and Incoming files such as VISA
CTF (Base II), Master IPM etc.

➢ Worked in Creating an Automation Suite for the Core Card Application

Role Highlights:

➢ Worked as a Team Co-Ordinator for the Automation Project with the Vendors

➢ Part of creating an Hybrid Automation Framework

➢ Provided functional support during test suite creation, execution and defect review

➢ Documentation of Training conducted

➢ Understanding the business requirements and functional specification documents

➢ Preparation of test conditions, test cases and test data requirements

➢ Raised clarifications and static issues based on Business requirements

➢ Handled the whole Automation Test Suite for all of the Core Card Portals

➢ Executed Test cases and reported defects

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 ➢ Co-ordination with the team for defect management.

➢ Review of defect logs and closure logs.

➢ Preparing Business metrics like Dash board and Defect reports and participating in Defect call

Organization: SQS India BFSI Ltd (formerly Thinksoft Global Services Ltd)

Project1:

Name : Mashreq
Role : Junior Test Engineer
Client : Mashreq
Environment : Flexcube
Project Type : Functional Testing
Duration : May-2012 to August-2012

Description:
Mashreq has provided banking and financial services to millions of customers and businesses since
1967. It is one of UAE's leading financial institutions with a growing retail presence in the region including
Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. We focus on providing our customers access to a wide range of innovative
products and services.

Responsibilities
➢ Understanding the business requirements and functional specification documents
➢ Preparation of test conditions, test cases and test data requirements
➢ Raised clarifications and static issues based on Business requirements

Project2:

Name : Rabo
Role : Test Engineer
Client : Rabo Bank
Project Type : Functional Testing
Duration : Aug 2012 – Sep 2012

Responsibilities
➢ Understanding the business requirements and functional specification documents
➢ Preparation of test conditions, test cases and test data requirements
➢ Raised clarifications and static issues based on Business requirements
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Project 3:

Name : CPF
Role : Test Engineer
Client : Closed Premium Finance
Project Type : Functional Testing
Duration : Oct 2012 – Dec 2012

Responsibilities
➢ Understanding the business requirements and functional specification documents
➢ Preparation of test conditions, test cases and test data requirements
➢ Raised clarifications and static issues based on Business requirements

Project 4:

Name : Total Systems

Role : Test Engineer
Client : TSYS
Project Type : Functional Testing
Duration : December 2012 –May 2016
Clients : SPB 1, CBQ,NBO,QNB,JYSK,ADIB,ADIB – Barclays Migration, RAK Bank, AXIS Bank, CBA,
CBQ, NCBJ, Metro Bank, Bank of Ceylon, CHOARE, Bank Muscat

Functionality Description:

➢ TSYS Prime is a leading Cards processing application with a market share of more than 40%. TSYS
Prime Online module processes card authorizations from acquiring channels and International Payment
Schemes
➢ QA Testing comprises of both Prime & Online Functionalities
➢ Prime Modules-Card Creation, Transaction processing, Dispute & Chargeback, Fraud guard, Collections,
Database Migration
➢ Online modules – Online Authorization through Simulators (Visa & MasterCard), Matching transaction
for Authorizations, LinkPhim & DHI routing and processing for Online Acquirer testing.
Prime & Online Fraud guard rules testing and Integration testing between PRIME to FG and ONLINE to
FG
➢ PRIME testing such as new card processing through Flat file, Settlement files like POS 5.3 file, and
Incoming files such as VISA CTF (Base II), Master IPM etc.
➢ Worked as part of Automation Team

Role Highlights:

➢ Conducted training on Prime Functionalities

➢ Preparation of Test scripts and test execution

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 ➢ Provided functional support during test execution and defect review
➢ Escalation of issues, Risks and Mitigation plan
➢ Documentation of Training conducted
➢ Understanding the business requirements and functional specification documents
➢ Preparation of test conditions, test cases and test data requirements
➢ Raised clarifications and static issues based on Business requirements
➢ Played a role of Module Lead in small projects, Allocate tasks to team members and lead the team to
complete the task in a scheduled time
➢ Executed Test cases and reported defects
➢ Have done the functional testing specifically for functionalities like Collections, Fraud guard, Migration
of Data’s from Prime 3 to Prime 4
➢ Recently working on the MasterCard and Visa simulator
➢ Preparation of Pass logs, defect logs and closure logs
➢ Co-ordination with the team for defect management.
➢ Review of defect logs and closure logs.
➢ Preparing Business metrics like Dash board and Defect reports and participating in Defect call

Onsite Experiences:

PROJECT# Bank Muscat UAT Phase 1

Client Bank Muscat

Environment PRIME 4
Role Test Engineer
Location Oman, Muscat
Period July –Aug, Sep-Oct
Project Type Migration Testing from Prime 3 to Prime 4
Skills Used PL/SQL, XML, API’s
Project Tools JIRA

Project Description:

This project was to perform on PRIME 4 Environment at client place.

Worked as part of UAT testing to ensure that the functionalities are working as expected in Prime 4 Application
as client expected

Role and Responsibilities:

● Understanding the Business requirement and Functional specification documents

● Working with 4 member team and directly reporting to Client.
● Helping the Business users to understand the process and assisting in execution
● Preparation of Run Plan for the Test Execution
● Execution of prepared Test Scripts as per the requirement
● Identifying critical defects, preparing Defect logs and sending the defects to TSYS developers
● Preparing SQL queries to identify the Test data and for further investigation of critical defects
● Retest of Defects that were fixed during the Execution
● Preparation of Closure Logs when the defects are fixed
● Testing Additional ad-hoc scenarios for identifying functional defects

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 ● Assisted business users by sharing functional/application knowledge and in understanding the testing
approach of PRIME

EDUCATION
EDUCATION
● Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics & Communication Engineering)
Sarkthi Mariamman Engineering College Chennai. (2005-2009)
● Actively participated in Debates held in college

PERSONAL DETAILS
PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth : 10-Jan-1988

Marital Status : Single
Nationality : Indian
Father’s Name : Gangadharan G
Place : Chennai
Passport Number : J1471777
Hobbies : Reading Books, and Listening Music