Archana Nair

ISTQB certified Software Test Engineer with 5 Years of expertise in software testing.

Senior Software Test Analyst| Shaeryl Datatech| December 2023 - Present| Remote

• Conducted regular reviews of testing processes and methodologies, implementing continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Conducted rigorous manual testing of blockchain-based NFT (Non-Fungible Token) projects, ensuring the integrity, security, and functionality of decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts within the blockchain ecosystem
• Played a key role in the development and execution of test plans and test cases, ensuring thorough testing of software products and adherence to quality standards.
• Acted as a subject matter expert in software testing, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members and contributing to their professional development.

Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer | Accubits Technologies| May 2022 - January 2023 | Trivandrum, India

• Identified critical defects and standardized workflows in JIRA, TFS, and Trello Board, improving communication and reducing defect resolution time by 20%.
• Identified and resolved layout inconsistencies and JavaScript errors through cross-browser testing, boosting user satisfaction by 10%.
• Maintained the highest quality standards by implementing rigorous testing protocols and pre-release code reviews, leading to a 75% reduction in post-release defects and significantly enhancing overall product reliability.
• Led and mentored a team of ~5 junior members on testing methodologies and tools, fostering their professional growth and improving team efficiency by 20%.
• Implemented agile testing methodologies resulted in a 15% increase in QA process efficiency and a 20% reduction in time-to-market for new features, employing techniques such as TDD, CI, BDD, and automated testing frameworks.

Software Test Engineer | Testhouse Pvt Ltd | July 2019 - May 2022 | Trivandrum, India

• Received recognition for outstanding test execution reporting, automating 50% of repetitive test cases, thereby reducing manual testing efforts by 30% and enhancing efficiency.
• Recognized for exceptional defect reporting, achieved a 30% reduction in resolution time by collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring swift defect resolution.
• Utilized Postman to develop comprehensive automation scripts, increasing API testing coverage by 35% and showcasing domain-specific expertise in API testing.
• Increased team proficiency in testing tools through regular training sessions, recording tutorials, resulting in a 20% efficiency boost.
• Received recognition for outstanding test execution reporting, contributing to a 30% increase in team productivity.

Graduate Apprentice Trainee | ISRO | June 2017- June 2018 | Trivandrum, India

• Collaborated with senior team members in conducting numerous tests, contributing to overarching improvements in software testing processes.
• Contributed to identifying and reporting software defects, encompassing various categories such as functionality, usability, and API issues, demonstrating early domain knowledge and interest.

Masters in Computer Science