Kirubananthan Gopal

Key Responsibilities:

Setup & Testing:

• Execute all the test cases (Functional, SIT and Regression), also participates in UAT.

• Work with Development team to capture and Unit Test results.

• Create test scenarios and test cases and brainstorm with Team and BA.

• Review requirements, specifications, user documentation and other project documentation for the tests to be developed.

• Support production deployment of applications and perform “validation testing” during the off-hour’s maintenance window.

• Developing comprehensive test plans and scenarios, including manual and automated tests, to cover various aspects of the app's functionality, user interactions, and edge cases

• Identifying and documenting bugs, usability issues, and performance problems encountered during testing, and communicating them clearly to developers.

• Working closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, test scenarios, and reporting results.

• Developing and executing automated test scripts to ensure consistent and repeatable testing, and potentially reducing manual testing efforts.

• Enhanced software quality by meticulously executing test cases and reporting defects.
• Maintained detailed documentation of test results, providing valuable input for future enhancements and bug fixes.
• Identified critical bugs through rigorous manual testing, contributing to overall product stability.
• Maintained proper version control of test artifacts, including test plans and scripts, to ensure accurate tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensured data integrity within the application through thorough database validation during each testing cycle.
• Perform testing in Unified Sales & Service Platform (USSP) & Yes Shop Application in Android 10, 13 & 15.
• Perform Testing in Yes Online Store (YOS) a web application.

Issue Resolution and Reporting:

• Identify issues and failures, documenting them in the Jira and bug tracker.
• Raise Blocker/Showstopper issues and provide assistance to the Developer
• Troubleshoot and debug test case issues, compile findings, and present them to the Developer Teams.
• Verify Developer Team findings to resolve test case issues and transition them from implemented to closed status.

Key Responsibilities :

Setup and Testing:

• Presently stationed at the client's site, Intel Microelectronics Sdn Bhd (PG12), tasked with configuring intricate test systems for the platform under examination.
• Conduct both automated and manual testing of various components including Time Sensitive Network (TSN), Input/Output (I/O), Board Support Package (BSP), and SW Security across a range of Intel Core mobile processors within EHL CRB, EHL RVP, ADL-P, ADL-S, ADL-PS, ADL-N, RPL-S, RPL-P, TGL-U, and TGL-H platforms.
• Ensure precise execution of test cases to prevent the shipment of faulty products by identifying critical bugs and reporting them promptly.
• Demonstrate consistency in completing assigned test grids without deviation from specified test procedures.
• Capable of configuring and evaluating automation and manual test scenarios for BIOS and BSP across Linux, Ubuntu, and Windows platforms.

Component Setup and Maintenance:

Configure components for automated and manual testing by installing specific BIOS/IFWII and image/BSP onto the processors.

Conduct testing of TSN and I/O automation across different platforms featuring varied components such as:

• TSN: Wired Connectivity - I219, TSN, ETH, Discrete TSN, Discrete ETH, Reference Software, TCCSDK, etc.
• TSN: Wireless Connectivity - Bluetooth (BT), Wi-Fi (WLAN)
• I/O: General Purpose IO (GPIO), SM Bus (SMB), Time Aware (TGPIO), Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART), Universal Serial Bus (USB), System Test (SYS), Watchdog, SPI, and NVMe.

Take responsibility for maintaining and calibrating components according to varying specifications.

Documentation and Alterations:

• Manage platform (SUT), AIC card, and other system-related documents including troubleshooting guides, cycle guidelines, FMEA processes, etc.
• Review and adjust test procedures and methodologies in response to changes in testing variables as directed by the project team.

Issue Resolution and Reporting:

• Identify product issues and failures, documenting them in the test repository and bug tracker.
• Raise P1/Showstopper issues (HSD Filing) and provide assistance to the Developer
• Team during HSD in the ongoing project cycle.
• Troubleshoot and debug test case issues, compile findings, and present them to the Developer Teams.
• Verify Developer Team findings to resolve test case issues and transition them from implemented to closed status.

Deadline Adherence and Continuous Improvement:

• Ensure timely completion of tests and strive for improvement with each cycle.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by the supervisor/team leader, including executing Adhoc scenarios as required.
• Pursue individual learning in technology, business domain, and system domain as well as recommended by the project/account.

Compliance and Collaboration:

• Uphold UST values by adhering to all company policies and procedures to support and promote compliance.

Key Achievements:

• Implemented streamlined testing processes, reducing testing time by 15% through optimized procedures and advanced automation techniques.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration, resulting in a 20% increase in issue resolution rate, promoting product quality and customer satisfaction.