Jaganath Janakiraman
About Jaganath Janakiraman
Jaganath Janakiraman is a Quality Engineer with extensive experience in testing payment systems and protocols. He has worked at Afterpay Touch since 2015 and previously held positions at NTT Data, contributing to various testing and quality assurance projects.
Work at Afterpay
Jaganath Janakiraman has been employed at Afterpay Touch as a Quality Engineer since 2015. In this role, he has contributed to ensuring the quality of payment systems and related technologies. His responsibilities include managing various aspects of the testing lifecycle, utilizing tools and methodologies to maintain high standards of software quality. His experience in an agile environment has allowed him to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product delivery.
Previous Experience at NTT Data
Prior to his current role, Jaganath worked at NTT Data from 2007 to 2015. He served as a Team Lead from 2007 to 2012, followed by a position as a Test Analyst until 2015. During his tenure, he gained extensive experience in testing payment systems, particularly in the context of the Victorian Ticketing System. His work involved testing EFTPOS transactions and EMV systems, which provided him with a solid foundation in quality assurance practices.
Education and Expertise
Jaganath holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Anna University, which he completed from 2002 to 2006. His educational background has equipped him with a strong technical foundation. He also holds a Foundation level ISTQB certification, which demonstrates his commitment to quality assurance principles. His expertise spans various testing methodologies, API testing, and the software development lifecycle.
Technical Skills and Tools
Jaganath possesses a comprehensive skill set that includes proficiency in TCP/IP communications protocol and ISO8583 / AS2805 protocols. He is experienced in using a variety of testing and automation tools, including POSTMAN for API testing, and has utilized build and repository tools such as Maven and Git. His familiarity with defect tracking tools like Test Rail, JIRA, and HP Quality Center further enhances his testing capabilities.
Testing Methodologies and Practices
Jaganath has extensive knowledge of various QA methodologies and has been involved in all phases of the test life cycle. His experience includes user acceptance testing (UAT) with organizations such as Public Transport Victoria and 7-Eleven. He has also worked with CI/CD processes using Jenkins and has a strong understanding of SQL queries, which supports his testing and database management tasks.