Catherine Gnanapragasam
About Catherine Gnanapragasam
Catherine Gnanapragasam is a Senior SDET with extensive experience in software testing and development. She has contributed significantly to various projects and has a strong academic background in computer science and software engineering.
Work at Mad Street Den
Catherine Gnanapragasam has been employed at Mad Street Den as a Senior SDET since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the testing framework and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Her contributions include integrating Cucumber BDD into the testing framework, which improves collaboration between technical and non-technical team members. Catherine's expertise in software testing and development plays a crucial role in the company's commitment to delivering innovative AI solutions.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Gnanapragasam has a strong educational background in computer science and software engineering. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Computer Programming, Specific Applications at Stella Maris College from 2011 to 2014. Following this, she pursued a Master of Technology in Computer Software Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, from 2014 to 2018. Her foundational education began at St. Mary's Matriculation Higher Secondary School, where she studied from 1997 to 2011.
Background
Catherine Gnanapragasam worked at Wipro Limited as a Senior Software Engineer from 2014 to 2022. During her tenure, she contributed significantly to various projects, including the Kohls project, for which she received an extraordinary performance award. Her experience at Wipro provided her with a solid foundation in software development and testing, which she has continued to build upon in her current role.
Achievements
Catherine Gnanapragasam has made notable contributions to software testing and development. She integrated automatic defect raising in Jira within the testing framework, enhancing the efficiency of the testing process. Additionally, she created a testing framework that combines Selenium and web service testing, achieving 100% code quality for all code before committing to the Git repository. Catherine also enhanced the testing framework by adding utilities for Big Queries and Google Dataflows, demonstrating her commitment to continuous improvement.
Technical Contributions
Catherine Gnanapragasam has actively contributed to the development of testing frameworks and tools. She conducted research and development on Sonar, leading to its implementation across all project applications. Her work in integrating Cucumber BDD into the testing framework has facilitated better communication and understanding within teams. These technical contributions reflect her expertise in software testing and her ability to enhance existing processes.