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Edison Ragland

Test Engineer

CSC India Pvt Ltd

Could you tell us briefly about your family background?

My parents are retired teachers. I am having 4 elder brothers. Among 4, 3 are working in IT Industry and 1 is working in a Christian Organization.

The Journey So Far:

My goal was to become a JavaProgrammer. But i couldn't enter as a java programmer in IT.I bacame a Test Engineer in 2007). My 1st company is Protech Soft & 2.6 years i was working as a test engineer there.Now working in CSC india as a test engineer & seeking for a Lead position to handle a team.

Prized Accomplishment(s):

In a short period of time (within one year) i bacame Subject Matter Expert(SME) in my Document Generation module under Insurance Domain in which i am currently working.

Plans For The Future:

My dream company is Google. I will try my best.

Career Profile:

As a Test Engineer, my current responsibilities are to concentrate on STLC (From doing Impact Assesment to Test closure). As SME, i should clarify all raised doubts and provide internal training on my module. Diff from past, in present company i will have client communication and not with DEV team.

Working Life Management:

I am a Bachelor. so no load no worry. Life is going in its way ..!

Advice For New Professionals:

Keep the third eye on the updates in their field (Development, Testing whatever ..) and make themself to be updated.

Role Model:

I will not follow anybody and try to inspire others. Just a try ..!!

Job Profile:

As a Test Engineer working on different modules from Objectives to test closure.
As SME, calrifying doubts of others in my module and conducting internal training and acting as a team lead in my Lead's absence.