1. Kavin PradeepAzhagar
Email: kavinpradeep604@gmail.com
Phone: + 64 223326388
Address: 68, Park lane Apartments,
Greys Avenue,
Auckland 1010.
Career Objective
I am a passionate and proficient IT professional with Campaign and Data Administration and
Software Testing skills with 9 months of experience in campaign and Data administration and
more than 3 years of experience in testing code to a consistently high standard. Having the
ability to take the technical lead in projects and supporting technical implementation whilst
working on multiple products. I am currently working in a demanding production support
environment managing large volumes of business critical data. I possess a proven track
record as a Campaign and Data Administrator and as a Software Tester and am seeking a role
that will utilise and expand on these skills.
Summary
Qualifications: Completed Diploma in Computing (Level-7) at NTEC, Auckland,
Diploma in Business (Level 5) at EDENZ, Auckland and holds a Bachelor of
Engineering in Computer Science, India.
Experience: More than 4 years of work experience in the domain of Campaign and
Data Administration and Software Testing.
Software skills: Strong knowledge of MS-SQL, MySQL, STLC and SDLC with
experience in writing and executing test cases and test scenarios.
System skills: Expert in Analysis, Design, Testing and Implementation activities
involved in the SDLC/STLC phases.
Communication and motivation: A self-motivated and goal oriented individual
with excellent communication skills.
Problem Solving: A well developed, proven problem solving ability and is adept at
documenting the process.
Team participation: Able to work in groups as well as independently with minimal
supervision. Successfully worked in different teams in previous experiences.
Learning ability: Highly motivated self-starter with personal integrity and
initiative. A natural talent to learn new languages, tools and skills quickly.
2. International experience: Practiced in building relationships in cross-cultural work
and study environments developed from living in India and New Zealand.
Technical Skills
Databases : MS-SQL, MySQL
Languages : C, C#, Java, HTML, CFML, .Net
Defect Tracking Tool : Team Foundation Server, Team track and JIRA
Testing Tools : Selenium IDE, Selenium Web-driver, TCL, MTM and TFS
Operating Systems : Windows 2000 / 2003 / NT / XP
Office Tools : MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
Specialised in Manual and Automation testing
Employment History
Campaign and Data Administrator
March 2016 – Current
Company Name : HRV Home Solutions Limited.
Responsibilities:
Campaign & Data Management
Monitor and measure the performance of the data against benchmark and KPI
expectations for quality.
Provide Heads up & Red Flags to Management Team for them to Address to limit any
potential impact for the channel.
Responding to inquiries and resolving problems concerning on going campaigns.
Ensuring reps and TL’s have all the required information for campaign success.
Liaise daily with sales leaders who execute campaigns for feedback on performance.
Tasks Include:
Developing, reviewing and negotiating variations to on-going Campaigns.
Responding to inquiries and resolving problems concerning Campaigns.
Managing data/paperwork associated with Campaigns’ Databases.
Working with sales leaders to connect campaigns and sales to ensure that goals are
met.
3. Advising senior management on matters requiring attention and implementing their
decisions.
Overseeing work by sales teams in regards to execution of campaigns and reporting
on the performance.
Preparing and reviewing submissions and reports concerning campaigns performance.
Collecting and analysing data associated with campaigns and reporting on outcomes.
Software Tester & QA Analyst
April 2015 – September 2015
Company Name : Private Flights Global Ltd, Auckland
Project Title : Private Flights
Testing Methodologies : Agile Model
Testing Methods : Manual and Automation Testing
Responsibilities:
Application Testing on PC/Mobile/Tablet
Identification of Test Scenarios & Strategies and creation of Test Plan.
Authoring, reviewing and execution of the test
Raising and Verification of Defects
Analyzed documentation, requirements, functional and technical specifications of
application under consideration to determine its intended functionality.
Assisted in the preparation of test plans and test scripts, creation, reviews and rework
that will determine optimal systemperformance according to specifications.
Ensured that high quality and accuracy is maintained through to software/systems
and also ensured that testing activities will allow applications to meet business
requirements and system goals, and identify and resolve systems issues
Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers and Systems’ stake-holders to ensure
Conditions under test are aligned with the Business Requirements.
Ensure that testing is carried out in accordance with the project schedule and to the
prevailing quality standards and providing estimates and feedback to the Test and
Project Manager for project scheduling purposes.
Support with preparation of ‘User Acceptance Test’ scripts and supervision of 'User
Acceptance Test’ phase.
Performed System Testing (Functional Testing, Regression Testing), UAT, Web Testing,
UI both front-endandback -endtesting.
Testing, Compatibility Testing, Installation Testing, Retesting and Mobile Testing and
ensured test defects are logged, monitored and taken to completion in a timely and
accurate manner.
4. Store Coordinator
June-2014 to March-2016
Company Name : Kmart ST Luke’s, Auckland, New Zealand.
Responsibilities:
Assisting shoppers to find the goods and products they are looking for.
Answering queries from customers.
Reporting discrepancies and problems to the supervisor.
Responsible dealing with customer complaints.
Working within established guidelines, particularly with brands.
Attaching price tags to merchandise on the shop floor.
Receiving and storing the delivery of large amounts of stock
Keeping up to date with special promotions and putting up displays.
Software Tester & QA Analyst
March 2011 – June 2013
Company Name : Iglitz Technologies, Coimbatore, India
Project Managed:
Project Title : Devils Glen Country Club (Canada)
Testing Methods : Manual and Automation Testing
Testing Methodologies : Waterfall- Model, Agile
Technologies : ColdFusion, .Net, TCL
Web Servers : Apache, IIS 7
Databases : MSSQL Server
Role : QA Analyst
Project Description:
The Devil’s Glen Country Club web site and backend database is the central
hub of Club’s management and member services. The backend administrative
interface handles all event management, program registrations, member
management, Email communications, Snow reporting and marketing information.
5. Responsibilities:
Involved in preparing the traceability matrix, Test specifications and Testing
Status report.
Both front and back end testing.
Functional/Non-Functional, Integration, Regression, Retesting etc.
Testing has been done based on Change Requests and Defect Requests.
Actively involved in Review meetings and walkthroughs.
Effectively Involved in Bug - Reporting process.
Effectively mingled with the development team, Business Analysts, Project
Manager and Testing team.
Established and maintained good working relationships and to provide project
progress reports on a regular basis
Made recommendations on how to resolve discrepancies between actual and
the expected results
Familiar with web-based and client-server applications.
Involved in the Weekly status meeting.
Mentoring the junior testers on product and testing process in the company.
Education
Diploma in Business Management (Level-5) 2016
EDENZ, Auckland
Diploma in Computing (Level-7) 2013-2014
NTEC, Auckland
Bachelor of Engineering Computer Science 2005-2009
Anna University, India
Personal Information
Languages : Tamil, English
Referees : Provided upon request