Aravindan Arjunan
Application Technical Lead at Victoria Secret & Co.
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- contactaravindan@gmail.com
- +91 97897-39299
Results-driven Application Technical Lead with expertise in JDA Demand & Fulfillment, CKB, and Allocation. Proficient in developing custom consoles using C#.Net, performing code reviews, and setting up automated pipelines in Azure DevOps. Leading a team of 5 members, focusing on enhancing system performance and optimizing CI/CD processes. Additionally, implemented cluster installation of the JDA Demand and Fulfillment on-prem for application versions of 2022 and the latest version of 2025.
Experience
Software Test Engineer
- Developed and executed comprehensive test cases to ensure software functionality, enhancing reliability and performance metrics by identifying critical defects early in the development cycle.
- Conducted functional, integration, system, and user acceptance testing to validate software quality, resulting in a significant reduction of post-release defects and improved user satisfaction.
- Performed extensive manual testing across web, mobile, and desktop platforms to ensure cross-platform compatibility, leading to an optimized user experience and consistent application behavior.
- Utilized Selenium with Java to automate testing processes, which increased test coverage and efficiency, allowing for faster release cycles.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues during testing phases, which streamlined communication and ensured alignment of project goals.
Senior Software Test Engineer
- Developed automation frameworks using Selenium Webdriver, enhancing overall testing efficiency and reducing manual effort.
- Executed performance tests to evaluate application scalability and stability, contributing to improved system reliability and user experience.
- Collaborated with developers to identify root causes of issues, accelerating issue resolution and enhancing software quality.
- Documented test results and reported defects using bug tracking systems, ensuring clear communication and fostering swift resolution of issues.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues during testing cycles, optimizing defect identification and resolution processes for greater efficiency.
Software Test Engineer
- Developed and executed comprehensive test cases to verify software functionality, reliability, and performance, _contributing to enhanced project success rates._
- Executed functional, integration, system, and user acceptance testing processes to ensure quality and performance standards, _resulting in the delivery of high-quality software products._
- Performed JDA demand and fulfillment testing using Selenium Java to validate system functionality, _ensuring alignment with user requirements and expectations._
Senior Software Test Engineer
- Managed inventory and order processes using JDA Demand and Fulfilment software, leading to streamlined operations and improved order accuracy.
- Executed performance tests to assess application scalability and stability, ensuring a reliable user experience and minimizing downtime.
- Collaborated with developers on root cause analysis for issue resolution, facilitating timely fixes and enhancing overall software quality.
- Documented test results and tracked defects through bug tracking systems, contributing to comprehensive project oversight and accountability.
- Leveraged Java, Selenium, and Cucumber Framework for testing automation, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced testing time.
Senior Software Developer
- Designed and implemented JDA/BY enterprise applications and tool enhancements, resulting in significantly improved functionality and user experience.
- Utilized Azure CI/CD pipelines, Kafka topics, and SAP integrations to implement solutions, achieving enhanced data efficiency across the system.
- Optimized C# console applications and Web APIs for data feed management, leading to streamlined system integrations and improved performance.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams in code reviews and sprint planning, ensuring project alignment and timely delivery of key milestones.
- Mentored team members and identified process optimization opportunities, which enhanced team expertise and improved overall business operations.
Application Technical Lead
- Spearheaded architecture decisions and mentored development teams to optimize CI/CD processes with Azure DevOps, resulting in a 30% reduction in deployment time.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders, product managers, and QA teams to develop and implement enterprise solutions that exceeded business objectives by 20%.
- Led the technical delivery of in-house application solutions with a focus on scalability and performance, improving application efficiency by 25%.
- Acted as a techno-functional expert for Blue Yonder (BY)/JDA Demand & Fulfillment (D&F) Suites to align business needs with system capabilities, thereby enhancing operational effectiveness by 15%.
- Implemented continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines for automated deployments, which increased deployment accuracy and reduced errors by 40%.
Projects
annual incentives
- Mainframe
- DB2
- Teradata
Developed and executed test plans, enhancing software quality and reducing post-release defects.
Improved project profitability through efficient resource management.
Health and Wellness (H&W)
- VB.Net
- SQL
Developed and executed comprehensive Test Plans and Test Cases, enhancing testing efficiency and application reliability for Wal-Mart’s pharmacy operations.
Streamlined operations from prescription drop-off to drug pick-up for customers.
Global Replenishment System
- Mainframe
- Datastage
- Oracle
- SQL
- DB2
- COBOL
Prepared Test Plans and conducted thorough Application Testing, ensuring system reliability and compliance with quality standards.
Contributed to a 10% improvement in inventory management.
Order Management System
- Mainframe
Prepared Test Plans and conducted thorough testing of order creation from JDA, ensuring accurate demand fulfillment.
Increased order processing accuracy and customer satisfaction.
jda functional testing
- JDA
- Demand
- Fulfillment
- Selenium
- JUnit
- Cucumber Framework
- SQL
Executed comprehensive testing across various projects, enhancing system stability and user satisfaction.
Increased testing efficiency and reduced manual efforts in the testing process.
planning & allocation
- React
- HTML
- CSS
- C#
- .Net
- JDA
- Demand
- Fulfillment
- CKB
- Allocation
- VBA
- PL/SQL
- Shell
- Batch Script
- Azure
- Devops
- Python
Managed a team to deliver monthly business targets, optimizing CI/CD processes and enhancing overall business operations.
Improved application efficiency by 25%.