Project Management and Testing
Akhila B
Technical Test Lead-SDET
Bengaluru
Summary
Quality expert with deep dive exposure in Agile environment projects. Experience in handling automation projects providing expertise on leading multiple global clients. Hands on experience on test execution and management using market leading test execution engines with exposure to Google Cloud Platform.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Quality Assurance Engineer - Career
Equifax
11.2023 - Current
- Experienced in various types of testing including Integration, System, User Acceptance & Regression
- Expertise in API testing using postman tool and cucumber framework.
- Automated test reports using Zephyr Integration with CICD pipelines.
- Lead testing team for data migration project from Legacy system to Data Fabric in Google Cloud Platform.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Optimized test automation frameworks, resulting in reduced manual testing efforts and increased test coverage.
- Conducted root cause analysis on defects, providing valuable insights for future development improvements.
- Led a team of technical testers, effectively delegating tasks and monitoring progress for timely project completion.
- Streamlined testing processes for increased efficiency and reduced project turnaround time.
Lead II - Software Testing
Project Engineering Technology Centre
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent conformance testing.
- Optimized test coverage by maintaining an up-to-date understanding of product requirements and specifications.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement through regular review and refinement of testing methodologies.
- Mentored junior team members in software testing principles and techniques, raising overall team competency levels.
- Reduced defect leakage by implementing rigorous regression testing procedures.
- Mentored junior team members in software testing principles and techniques, raising overall team competency levels
- Increased the accuracy of defect identification by utilizing advanced debugging tools and techniques
Lead II - Software Testing
UST Global Trivandrum
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Boosted efficiency in the testing process through automation, minimizing human error and expediting results analysis.
- Performed End-to-End Test automation using CICD pipelines.
- Contributed to agile methodologies adopted by the team, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospective meetings for project success.
- Developed secure and efficient APIs for seamless integration with various front-end applications.
- Utilized version control systems like Git for streamlined collaboration among team members while ensuring code integrity throughout development stages.
Technical Test Lead- Validation Services
Infosys
11.2015 - 10.2021
- Proficient in leading team for Web Application Automation using Selenium WebDriver with TestNG framework, web services using Rest API and Maven build.
- Performed end to end QA process covering test strategy, test plan and test case preparation.
- Performed Data Driven Testing, Cross Browser Testing and parallel test execution using Selenium Grid.
- Implemented Page Object Model in UI automation.
- Performed automation script maintenance and debugging using Eclipse IDE.
- Performed automation script execution, analysis of the results and bug fixation.
- Implemented CI-CD pipeline using Jenkins.
- Extensively involved in manual testing of web applications across different platforms/browsers.
- Held the responsibility of test design and execution deliverables.
- Performed defect tracking using CDET, HP ALM and JIRA.
- Hands-on experience in project estimation and planning.
- Lead QA team of more than 15 members and ensured quality deliverables meeting client expectations.
- Facilitated Scrum meetings to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog.
- Collaborated with business and architecture teams to ensure business requirements of stakeholders are aligned with quality expectations.
- Prepare status reporting via customized dashboards giving insights to realtime project performance on quality testing to stakeholders on weekly and monthly basis.
- Performed monthly reporting on financials and project billing.
Technology Analyst - Application Development And Maintenance
Infosys
06.2014 - 11.2015
- Performed UI Design, functional coding and unit testing based on customer requirements using Spring framework.
- Implemented several business critical enhancements in AngularJS and HTML.
- Experienced in root-cause analysis and bug-fixing to deliver quality product.
System Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2010 - 06.2014
- Performed requirement analysis for critical applications for BFS client and developed the application UI using Java Spring framework.
- Worked as 2nd and 3rd level technical support and performed troubleshooting to resolve application issues.
- Worked closely with clients coordinating internal trainings.
- Assisted project leads in preparing status updates for daily/weekly/monthly dashboard reporting.
Education
B.Tech - Information Technology
Kerala University
Trivandrum 06.2006 - 04.2010
Skills
Agile & DevOps exposure - Jenkins
Test program management - Zephyr
Automation Framework - Selenium, Gauge, Cucumber, Karate, Gatling, Scala
Team management
SCM Tool : Git, Bitbucket, SVN
Web Technologies : Servlets, JSP, JDBC, HTML, Javascript, XML, JSON
Build Tools : Maven, Ant
Domain : Retail, Manufacturing, Banking, Government
Database : SQL Server, MySQL, DB2
Language : Java, SQL, PLSQL, jQuery,Angular JS, Mainframe using
Cloud Platform : GCP
Certification
Certified Scrum Master
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementWork from home optionFlexible work hoursInterests
Timeline
Quality Assurance Engineer - Career
Equifax
11.2023 - Current
Lead II - Software Testing
Project Engineering Technology Centre
08.2022 - 11.2023
Lead II - Software Testing
UST Global Trivandrum
10.2021 - 08.2022
Technical Test Lead- Validation Services
Infosys
11.2015 - 10.2021
Technology Analyst - Application Development And Maintenance
Infosys
06.2014 - 11.2015
System Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2010 - 06.2014
B.Tech - Information Technology
Kerala University
06.2006 - 04.2010