Niran Chinnappa
About Niran Chinnappa
Niran Chinnappa is a Senior Test Engineer at Cigniti Technologies in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, with over 10 years of experience in the IT field, particularly in software testing and quality processes. He has previously held positions at various companies, including Genisys Software, EMC, and Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India.
Current Role at Cigniti Technologies
Niran Chinnappa currently serves as a Senior Test Engineer at Cigniti Technologies, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, he focuses on software testing life cycles and quality processes associated with software products and applications.
Previous Experience in Software Testing
Niran has over 10 years of experience in the IT field, specializing in software testing. He worked at various organizations, including Genisys Software as a Software Testing Professional from 2012 to 2013, and EMC as a SharePoint Test Engineer from 2013 to 2014. He also held the position of Lead Test Consultant - SharePoint at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India from 2013 to 2017.
Educational Background
Niran Chinnappa studied Mechanical Engineering at PES University, where he earned his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from 1996 to 2000. He also attended SSMRV College, studying PCMB from 1994 to 1996. His early education was completed at Shantiniketan School in Bangalore, where he achieved his SSLC from 1990 to 1992.
Skills and Expertise in Software Testing
Niran possesses strong skills in authoring and reviewing test plans, test strategies, flowcharts, and requirements gathering. He has extensive experience in SharePoint functional testing across multiple versions, including SharePoint 2016 on-premises, Online, 2013, and 2010. His background also includes database testing using basic SQL queries.
International Experience and Client Collaboration
Throughout his career, Niran has worked with a diverse range of international clients and associates from various countries, including Germany, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia, the US, the UK, and the UAE. This experience has contributed to his understanding of global software testing practices and quality assurance processes.