Akshita Budhraja
New Delhi
Summary
Results-driven Senior Test Engineer, highly productive in streamlining test processes for enhanced efficiency. Demonstrated success in mentoring junior team members while driving improvements in product quality through robust testing methodologies. Proficient in SQL Server and Agile-Scrum, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality software solutions. Aiming to leverage technical skills to further enhance software development processes. Excel in problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication, fostering collaboration across development teams for successful project outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Test Engineer
ValueLabs
Hyderabad
11.2023 - Current
- Active participant in Agile and Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring smooth team collaboration and project progress.
- Designed and maintained detailed test cases and specification documents, adapting to evolving project requirements for robust test coverage.
- Proficient in bug tracking using Azure DevOps, effectively logging, managing, and prioritizing defects to support quick resolution, and maintain product quality.
- Database testing expertise using SQL, including data validation, query optimization, and verification of data integrity.
- Managed data operations in COSMOS, including triggering new data and updating existing datasets to support comprehensive test scenarios.
- Experienced in working with Kafka, performing data streaming validation, and ensuring message reliability within distributed systems.
- Collaborated with onsite and offshore teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment with project goals across all testing phases.
Senior Test Engineer
GlobalLogic
Noida
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Active in Agile ceremonies, ensuring smooth project flow, and team coordination.
- Created and maintained test plans, RTMs, and test cases for comprehensive coverage.
- Tracked and managed bugs in JIRA, ensuring quick resolution and product quality.
- Performed API and SQL database testing for data integrity and system reliability.
- Mentored junior team members, and conducted peer testing for faster, quality releases.
- Executed functional, integration, and regression tests, ensuring app stability.
Software Test Engineer
StudySection (Parent Company - Webner Solutions)
Chandigarh
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Analyzed user requirements and software specifications to drive effective test planning.
- Created and maintained RTMs, test plans, and test cases, adapting to changing requirements.
- Performed GUI, functional, usability, and system testing for comprehensive quality coverage.
- Executed API testing using Postman, and regression testing for platform reliability.
- Logged, tracked, and managed defects, ensuring timely resolution, and product stability.
- Conducted cross-device and cross-browser testing to ensure consistent performance.
Quality Assurance Engineer
NIIT Pvt. Ltd.
Gurgaon
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Involved in test planning, defining strategies for effective test execution.
- Analyzed software requirements to identify critical test scenarios.
- Performed smoke, sanity, localization, and cross-browser testing for comprehensive coverage.
- Executed functional testing, including user acceptance, system, and regression testing.
- Logged, tracked, and managed defects, ensuring timely resolution, and product quality.
Education
B. Tech - Computer Science
Shri Balwant Institute of Technology
12th - Science
Queen Mary’s School
10th -
Queen Mary’s School
Skills
Testing Tools and Technologies
- Test Management and Issue Tracking: Azure DevOps (CI/CD Integration, Test Case Management), JIRA (Agile Boards, Defect Tracking, Sprint Planning)
- API Testing: Postman
- Database Testing: SQL Server
- Message Brokers: Kafka (Real-Time Data Streaming and Event-Driven Architecture Testing)
- COSMOS (Infoconnect Attachmate): Proficient in using COSMOS for data triggering and real-time updates
Methodologies:
- Agile and Scrum: Strong experience in Agile environments, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
- Waterfall: A solid understanding of traditional SDLC, with an emphasis on structured testing phases
Test Planning and Documentation
- Expertise in creating comprehensive test plans, detailed test cases, and test scenarios
- Proficient in defect reporting, test execution, and documentation for compliance and quality assurance
Soft skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities
- Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Appreciation – SPOT Award, GlobalLogic: Recognized for outstanding performance and exceptional contributions to project success
- Star of the Month, GlobalLogic: Awarded for consistently delivering high-quality work and demonstrating strong problem-solving skills
- Star of the Month, Study Section (2 times): Honored for academic excellence and active participation in learning initiatives
- Pat on the Back Award: Acknowledged for completing project deliverables ahead of schedule, demonstrating strong time management, and commitment to deadlines
- Client appreciation: Received positive feedback for quickly understanding complex workflows, and effectively resolving critical issues, enhancing client satisfaction
- Certification in Gender Sensitivity at the Workplace: Completed training to promote inclusive work environments and foster diversity
- Active participant in intra-college group events, engaged in various team activities, showcasing leadership, teamwork, and event management skills
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: October 19, 1991
- Gender: Female
Timeline
Senior Test Engineer
ValueLabs
11.2023 - Current
Senior Test Engineer
GlobalLogic
09.2021 - 10.2023
Software Test Engineer
StudySection (Parent Company - Webner Solutions)
11.2018 - 08.2021
Quality Assurance Engineer
NIIT Pvt. Ltd.
08.2015 - 08.2016
B. Tech - Computer Science
Shri Balwant Institute of Technology
12th - Science
Queen Mary’s School
10th -
Queen Mary’s School
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