
Prasanthihema basuvaraj
@prasanthihemabasuvar
Lead QA Analyst building Selenium, Java, and Cucumber automation frameworks after testing Telstra’s retail order management system.
What I'm looking for
At Cognizant Technology Solution, I tested Telstra’s Retail Order Management System across forward and reverse logistics for dealer and enterprise devices. I validated APIs with Postman and Swagger and investigated production defects using Splunk and PCF.
I also worked on Oracle Retail Merchandising System modules and managed defect lifecycles with JIRA and ServiceNow. I received the “KUDOS” Award for my work on complex retail workflows.
At Cognizant Technology Solution, I developed messaging and data interfaces for BNY Mellon, including ESQL flows and IBM WTX maps for SWIFT message transformation. During my planned sabbatical, I’ve focused on automation upskilling and built personal projects using Selenium WebDriver, Java, Cucumber, TestNG, and the Page Object Model; I’m now seeking a Senior QA role.
Experience
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Professional Sabbatical & Technical Upskilling
Self Employed
Jun 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Dedicated 3+ years to mastering the modern SDET stack, building robust frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Java, and Cucumber (BDD). Engineered personal projects utilizing TestNG for parallel execution and Page Object Model (POM) to ensure scalable and maintainable test scripts.
Orchestrated the manual testing strategy for a complex Retail Order Management System (OMS), validating the complete Forward and Reverse logistics journey for Dealer and Enterprise devices. Performed extensive backend testing using Postman and Swagger to verify RCRM and Da Vinci source data, ensuring seamless integration between order placement and fulfillment.
Engineered complex message flows using ESQL and IBM WebSphere Message Broker (ESB) to handle high-volume data validations and format conversions. Developed specialized IBM WTX (Transformation Extender) maps to convert SWIFT messages from SUMMIT to Tag-Value format, ensuring seamless data ingestion into the STAR Engine.
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Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Anna University, Coimbatore, completed in 2011.
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