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Almin Pogalva

Almin Pogalva

Pune

Summary

IT Professional over 10 years of proven experience in Software Quality Assurance testing of diverse products/applications on various platforms. Experienced in implementation of different QA methodologies/policies, strategies and plans in all stages of SDLC. Extensive knowledge in testing concepts, Methodologies, Agile Agile Process Model and SCRUM Methodology. High level proficiency with manual Testing and Mid-Level Proficiency in Automation testing.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Test Analyst

Infosys
Pune
08.2022 - Current
  • Independently wrote and executed complex test cases and acceptance criteria for both functional and regression testing.
  • Submitted detailed analysis of all testing carried out on software environments, ensuring that all bugs and risks and issues were correctly logged.
  • Completed test scripts, making recommendations for further test support.
  • Mentored and coached junior staff, sharing knowledge and offering support.
  • Utilized Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies to get projects completed quickly and efficiently.
  • Conducted rigorous regression testing to identify software bugs and verify fixes in subsequent releases.
  • Advocated for quality assurance best practices throughout the software development process.
  • Monitored testing progress and provided updates to stakeholders on key milestones and issues.
  • Designed and executed detailed test plans to validate software functionality against client requirements.
  • Led user acceptance testing sessions with clients, gathering feedback to enhance product quality.
  • Investigated software anomalies reported by users to reproduce and document issues for fixing.
  • Participated in sprint planning meetings, contributing insights on testability of features.

Business Process Lead - QA

Tata Consultancy Services
Powai, Mumbai
01.2019 - 08.2022
  • Leading a team of testers and be responsible for the quality of their work
  • Creating test plans and strategies
  • Identifying and documenting defects
  • Tracking Quality Assurance metrics (e.g. defect density, open defect count)
  • Participating in daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, and sprint retrospectives
  • Coordinating with other teams to ensure timely delivery of quality software product.
  • Experience with test management tools (e.g. JIRA, Quality Center)

Senior Software Engineer - QA

CitiusTech healthcare technology private ltd
Airoli, Mumbai
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Performing Requirement Analysis
  • Expertise in understanding of the user stories/scenarios of the system
  • Performing Test Execution in HP Quality Center
  • Performing Defect Logging/Reporting, Defect Tracking, Status reporting
  • Reviewing test cases, defects and creation of Review log
  • Responsible for Testing (Functional, regression, UAT and End to End )
  • Execution of Regression test suites
  • Defect/Bug management (Tracking or reporting Bug/Defect in HPQC).
  • Communicating with onsite coordinator on Daily Status Calls
  • Automating written test cases as per the given scenario using selenium web driver and robot framework.
  • Performing API Testing using post man.
  • Performing cross browser testing.
  • Deploying code on the environment using chef, run deck application.
  • Participate in Daily Scrum Call.
  • Writing automation test scripts using selenium web driver and Robot framework.

Test Associate

Larsen & Toubro Infotech
Airoli, Mumbai
08.2014 - 06.2018
  • Analyzing the requirements, Understanding the business logic
  • Test Scenarios identification, Test case creation, Test case execution
  • Defect logging and re-testing
  • Script development for newly added services in TOSCA
  • Test Data setup for functional and regression testing
  • Regression testing for various MIND services using TOSCA
  • Writing/Updating test cases as per client requirement.
  • Executing regression Batch suite as per release requirement.
  • Reporting and tracking the bugs found during regression suite execution.
  • Understating application workflow for new enhancement.
  • Effectively communicate defect related issues to the Leads.
  • Ability to work independently on assigned QA activities.
  • Own complete QA responsibilities for application including requirement gathering.
  • Collaborated with development teams to identify software bugs and facilitate swift resolution.
  • Prepared and presented detailed reports on test findings and progress to senior management.

Education

Master of Science - Information TechnologyAp

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Mumbai, MH
05-2014

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Mumbai, MH
04-2012

Skills

  • Test Cases & Processes
  • Functional Requirements
  • Scripting & Documentation
  • API Testing
  • Regression & Negative Testing
  • UI Testing
  • Test Coverages
  • Agile Testing
  • Automation Testing
  • Defect / Bug Tracking
  • Cross Browser Testing

Certification

  • ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level, Indian Testing Board, 09/2014
  • CP-BAT Certified Professional Basic Agile Testing, Indian Testing Board, 09/2014
  • ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst, Gas Q

TECHNOLOGY & TESTING PROFICIENCIES

Testing   Tools:

Tosca Automation Test Tool, Sauce Labs, Toad for Oracle, Oxygen XML, Fast Automation Tool, Selenium Web Driver, Robot Framework, SQL Developer

Monitoring Tools:

JIRA, ALM, TRELLO, GITHUB, CHEF, RUNDECK

Testing   Methodologies:

Feature   Testing, Production Line Testing, Functionality Testing, Validation Testing,   Manual Testing, Agile Testing

Systems:

Windows

Timeline

Test Analyst

Infosys
08.2022 - Current

Business Process Lead - QA

Tata Consultancy Services
01.2019 - 08.2022

Senior Software Engineer - QA

CitiusTech healthcare technology private ltd
07.2018 - 12.2018

Test Associate

Larsen & Toubro Infotech
08.2014 - 06.2018

Master of Science - Information TechnologyAp

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI

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