Arulprakash Ramalingam
Louisville
Summary
Results-driven Software Quality Assurance professional with extensive experience in testing and SDLC processes. Expertise in diverse methodologies and generating insightful inventory reports to enhance testing efficiency and ensure high-quality software solutions. Resourceful Inventory Analyst known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in data analysis, inventory forecasting, and supply chain management. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and teamwork, ensuring smooth operational flow and effective inventory control.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Analyst
UPS
Louisville
09.2020 - Current
- Generated and maintained monthly analytical reports to track inventory metrics.
- Validated inventory through counts by researching items on sales floor and in back room.
- Inventory control, shipping and receiving inventory, introductory loss prevention and audits.
- Review orders for completeness according to reporting procedures and forward incomplete orders for further processing.
- Receive shipments, unloading and sorting according to product type and scanning all barcodes into system before stocking.
- Trained new employees on policies and procedures and selected employees on specific department-level tasks.
- Ensure safety of all warehouse employees by carefully moving heavy materials, identifying, and reporting hazards and attending weekly safety meetings.
QA ANALYST
Computer Science Corporation Pvt LTD
Chennai
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Working as a QA resource to test the pharmacy management system developed using complex Java applications.
- Coordinated complete software testing life cycle, analyzing requirements, creating test plans, writing detailed test cases, and developing test scenarios to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Performed Iteration testing, functional, system and regression testing using IE and Chrome.
- Executed functional and regression test cases using Mobile web and apps (iOS, Android and iPad) on real devices.
- Attended triage calls with IT QA lead, BA, and Dev Lead to discuss defect management.
- Conducted web services testing with SOAP UI to ensure functionality and performance.
- Performed claims verification using PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Management).
- Worked as test lead on small projects for PBM Pharmacy Benefits Management and IVR Module.
- Compiled status summary reports detailing executed, passed, and failed test cases to provide clear visibility into testing outcomes.
- Created and maintained test cases and executed them in the Quality Centre 11.0 test lab. Defects are entered and triaged till closure.
- Collaborated with client Kaiser Permanente, USA to deliver quality software solutions.
- Contributed to project OPPR, PDX EPS (Enterprise Pharmacy System) to enhance pharmacy management.
- Operated in environment utilizing Java, Oracle, HL7 v2.3, and NCPDP 10.6 for application development.
- Utilized platforms including Windows XP, Windows 7, iOS, and Android for testing applications.
Sr. Test Engineer
Assyst International Pvt Ltd
Cochin
03.2008 - 12.2009
- Led the overall system testing approach for designated projects by utilizing use cases and business requirements.
- Analyze use case and requirements documentation, solution designs, business processes, customer journey and other resource material to define and document test scope.
- Created the Requirement Traceability Matrix and prepared test cases.
- Ensure all test cases are appropriately written meeting agreed standard format and content.
- Collected and organized test data to ensure alignment with specified requirements for test environment.
- Perform problem analysis on issues and raise Defect records for identified problems.
- Thoroughly review and validate/verify test case results and document them.
- Fully document defects found, ensure defects are retested and confirmed as a defect prior to sending to Problem Manager.
- Utilized Team Tracker to manage and track requirements and test cases, enhancing visibility and accountability.
- Monitored defects to resolution as directed by Team Lead or Test Manager.
- Conducted and organized reviews with Test Managers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Project Stakeholders.
- Reviewed test cases, defect reports, test evidence reports, and test summary reports throughout the testing lifecycle.
- Compiled and analyzed test execution metrics while maintaining a comprehensive defect list to facilitate effective tracking and resolution.
- Provide status reports, issue/risk identification, and test management.
- Delivered daily status updates to all project stakeholders to keep them informed of progress.
- Client: Novell, USA
- Project Title: Managed Objects
- Environment: Java, JSP, JavaScript, XML and Oracle
Test Engineer
Assyst International Pvt Ltd
Cochin
12.2006 - 02.2008
- Creating Test cases from requirements.
- Performed manual testing for checking functionality, End to End (E2E) and regression during various phases.
- Ensured test cases met agreed standard format and content for effective execution.
- Perform problem analysis on issues and raise defect records for identified problems.
- Logged and tracked defects in Bugzilla Tracker until resolution.
- Provided status reports and identified issues/risks to support test management.
- Preparing Test Execution Metrics and the Defect list.
- Coordination of activities and interacting with clients regarding issues.
- Interacted with Nomadic Display, USA to address project requirements.
- Project Title: Nomadic Shop
- Environment: C#. NET with MS SQL
Education
MCA - Computer Applications
Periyar University
Tamil Nadu, India05-2004
B.Sc. - Computer Science
Periyar University
Tamil Nadu, India05-2001
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Inventory Management
- Data Reporting
- Process Improvement
- Demand Forecasting
- Inventory Optimization
- Supply Chain
- Database Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Process Documentation
- Risk Assessment
- Inventory Control
- Data Visualization
- Sales Analysis
- Market Research
- Trend Analysis
- Performance Metrics
- Inventory Reports
- Web Analytics
- E-commerce Analysis
- Data Processing
- Cloud Solutions
- Document Management
- Data Analysis
- Presentation Development
- Database Querying
- Inventory Systems
- Reporting Software
- Collaboration Tools
Certifications Training
- Software Quality Assurance, Brain Bench, 04/01/13, 3 years
- Rx Insider Certificate, Pharmacy Technician Training & Orientation
Timeline
Inventory Analyst
UPS
09.2020 - Current
QA ANALYST
Computer Science Corporation Pvt LTD
01.2010 - 01.2013
Sr. Test Engineer
Assyst International Pvt Ltd
03.2008 - 12.2009
Test Engineer
Assyst International Pvt Ltd
12.2006 - 02.2008
MCA - Computer Applications
Periyar University
B.Sc. - Computer Science
Periyar University