Senthil Nathan
About Senthil Nathan
Senthil Nathan serves as a Senior Test Lead for the Guidewire Platform Project at SafeAuto, where he has worked since 2019. With over 13 years of experience in Guidewire Quality Assurance within the Property and Casualty Insurance domain, he specializes in cross-functional leadership and quality assurance test reviews.
Work at SafeAuto
Currently, Senthil Nathan serves as the Senior Test Lead for the Guidewire Platform Project at SafeAuto, a position he has held since 2019. Based in the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, he has contributed to the company's quality assurance efforts for five years. His role involves overseeing testing processes, managing defect triage meetings, and ensuring that test strategies and plans are thoroughly documented and approved. He plays a crucial part in coordinating user acceptance testing and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective communication and issue resolution.
Education and Expertise
Senthil Nathan has a strong educational background in software engineering and biochemistry. He studied at NIIT, where he earned a GNIIT in Software Engineering from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, he holds a Master's Degree in Biochemistry from Prince Shri Venkateshwara Arts and Science College, completed from 2005 to 2007, and a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry from Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, obtained from 2002 to 2005. With over 13 years of expertise in Guidewire Quality Assurance within the Property and Casualty Insurance domain, he specializes in cross-functional leadership and quality assurance test reviews.
Background
Before joining SafeAuto, Senthil Nathan gained valuable experience in various roles. He worked at PriceWaterHouse Coopers LLC as a Test Lead from 2013 to 2016, focusing on ETL, data warehousing, and the Guidewire suite, specifically in policy, billing, and claims. He also served as a Test Lead at ITSI-inc for nine months in 2016 and worked as Technical Support at Sutherland from 2007 to 2009 in Chennai. His diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of testing methodologies and project management.
Achievements
Senthil Nathan has been involved in some of the largest Guidewire implementation projects, demonstrating significant experience in large-scale project environments. He utilizes black box testing and risk-based testing methodologies to ensure comprehensive test coverage. His responsibilities include managing defect triage meetings, coordinating with business teams for production defect fixes, and ensuring that platform defects are resolved within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs). His role in business requirements analysis and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) highlights his commitment to quality assurance.