Sreeja Attem

I am an experienced Certification Analyst with 6+ years of expertise in EMV Level 3 certifications including POS testing. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed the end-to-end process of EMV Level 3 certifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and troubleshooting complex technical challenges. My background in payment system certifications has honed my attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and technical expertise, all of which I believe are crucial. I am confident that my experience and dedication would allow me to make a significant impact in a L3 certification Analyst position or any other role related to the payments industry.

• Conducted comprehensive EMV and host certification testing for payment terminals and processing systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and network requirements.
• Verified that payment devices (POS terminals, card readers) meet the required EMV, PCI, and other security standards for secure transaction processing.
• Led host certification testing for payment processing systems, ensuring seamless integration between payment terminals, gateways, and back-end host systems.
• Tested encryption, data authentication, and ensuring seamless interoperability between the terminal, card, and payment network.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to transaction failures, security vulnerabilities, and device compatibility, ensuring smooth certification processes.
• Worked closely with developers, engineers, and product teams to identify technical issues, improve system performance, and accelerate time-to-certification.
• Supported and guide clients through the certification process, ensuring a clear understanding of EMV compliance requirements and managing feedback during the testing phase.
• Led the successful EMV Level 3 certifications with multiple payment terminals and mobile payment solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards for Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and other major card networks.
• Streamlined certification processes, reducing overall testing timelines without compromising the quality of testing.
• Hands-on experience with terminal testing, innovative card protocols, and cryptographic security.
• Proficient in using certification tools and testing platforms for Level 3 (L3) certification.
• Testing for various tender types, including credit, debit, EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer), gift cards, and other payment methods.
• Utilized ICC tools such as UL, Fiserv T3, and Vantiv Viable to conduct thorough testing of payment systems across multiple tender categories.
• In-depth understanding of EMV, EMVCo, and payment security standards.
• Ability to identify and solve complex technical issues quickly and effectively.
• Experience in defining Testing Methodologies, Designing Test Plans and Test Cases.
• Experience in creating and executing scripts as per the requirement.
• Proficient experience in Test Case Design, Test Execution, Bug tracking, and Reporting.
• Expertise in coordinating with multiple teams to ensure smooth product development and certification processes.
• Having a Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in both independent and team environments, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Extensive experience in various types of testing, including Functional Testing, Retesting, and Regression Testing, ensuring all aspects of a system are thoroughly evaluated.
• Have Good problem-solving skills with analytical thinking and ability to work on own besides being a valuable and contributing team player.
• Responsible for conducting and participating in Peer Reviews, ensuring all work meets the highest standards and providing valuable feedback to colleagues.
• Detailed-oriented thinking with strong problem-solving, work ethics, communication, interpersonal, and Teamwork skills are my assets.
• Experience in defect tracking and change management using JIRA.

I have done my Bachelor's degree in Compute Science.