Gouthami Dhanasekaran
About Gouthami Dhanasekaran
Gouthami Dhanasekaran is a Senior Software Engineer with over 13 years of experience in software testing and development, currently working at GAIN Credit and serving as Test Lead at Congruent Info-Tech. She specializes in web API testing, UI automation with Selenium, and has a strong background in Agile methodologies.
Work at GAIN Credit
Gouthami Dhanasekaran has been employed at GAIN Credit as a Senior Software Engineer since 2011. Over the course of 13 years, she has contributed to various projects and initiatives within the organization. Her role involves extensive experience in testing web APIs and participating in the software development life cycle, particularly utilizing Agile methodologies.
Current Role at Congruent Info-Tech
In addition to her position at GAIN Credit, Gouthami has been serving as a Test Lead at Congruent Info-Tech since 2021. In this capacity, she oversees testing processes and leads a team in executing strategic test plans. Her responsibilities include managing defect reporting and coordination using tools such as JIRA and Bugzilla.
Education and Expertise
Gouthami Dhanasekaran studied at Thangavelu Engineering College from 2006 to 2010, where she earned a degree in Electronics and Instrumentation. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her technical skills, which include backend testing with SQL queries on SQL Server and UI automation testing using Selenium with Python.
Testing Skills and Methodologies
Gouthami possesses expertise in designing and developing strategic test plans, test cases, and test reports for manual testing. She is knowledgeable in various testing types, including functionality testing, GUI testing, regression testing, integration testing, system testing, user acceptance testing, blackbox testing, ad-hoc testing, and end-to-end testing. Her experience is complemented by her strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in both team and independent settings.
Agile Methodology Experience
Gouthami Dhanasekaran is well-versed in Agile and Scrum methodologies. Her experience in these frameworks enhances her ability to adapt to changing project requirements and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. She has demonstrated her capability to thrive in time-sensitive environments while maintaining a focus on quality and efficiency.