Ameya Hirve
Consultant
Summary
ISTQB-Certified Senior QA Engineer with over 7 years of experience in software quality assurance, specializing in banking, finance, and digital platforms. Expertise includes manual testing, API validation, and Agile QA delivery for web and mobile applications. Proven track record in leading QA planning, developing comprehensive test strategies, conducting risk analyses, and coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Committed to enhancing test coverage, achieving a 30% reduction in defect leakage, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and instilling a quality-first mindset throughout the software development lifecycle.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Functional Consultant - QA
Intellect Design Arena Ltd
07.2023 - Current
- Own end-to-end QA for Virtual Account Management platform in Agile environment.
- Design and execute test strategies and cases for functional, integration, and regression testing.
- Partner with Dev and BA teams for UAT planning, execution, and release readiness.
- Performed root cause analysis on critical defects, reducing post-release issues by 30%.
- Mentored QA team members and improved test case traceability and documentation in JIRA/Confluence.
- Mentored junior consultants, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Increased system stability through rigorous testing and validation of software enhancements before deployment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive strategies for addressing complex business challenges.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Opcito Technologies Pvt Ltd
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Led manual testing of mobile and web finance platforms (retail and credit card domains).
- Conducted API testing (Postman), regression, and UX validation across iOS and Android.
- Reduced testing cycle time by 50% via optimized reusable test scenarios.
- Collaborated with developers for timely defect resolution and regression management.
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
- Ensured timely delivery of high-quality products through effective coordination with cross-functional teams.
- Participated in agile development practices such as sprint planning meetings and daily stand-ups, contributing valuable input from a QA perspective throughout the project life cycle.
- Managed bug tracking systems, ensuring timely resolution of reported issues and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
Software Test Engineer
Wipro Limited (Client: ICICI Bank)
03.2018 - 12.2021
- Delivered QA for Retail Banking Core & CRM applications integrated with digital channels.
- Created and executed test plans ensuring data consistency and system integrity.
- Identified critical bugs and worked closely with developers to ensure timely resolution, resulting in a more stable product.
- Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
- Conducted regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to development team.
- Participated in available trainings to improve software knowledge.
- Used open-source tools to develop automation scripts.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams during end-to-end testing phases, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing - Advanced Computing
CDAC
Mumbai, India 02.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication
University of Pune
Nashik 07.2011 - 09.2016
Skills
Manual Testing
API testing experience
Test plan development
Mobile application testing
Database testing
User acceptance testing
Usability testing
Data validation
Test case creation
Test planning
Defect tracking and reporting
Scrum methodology
Bug tracking and resolution
Root-cause analysis
Functional testing Know-how
Certification
ISTQB - Foundation Level, 2022
Timeline
Functional Consultant - QA
Intellect Design Arena Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Engineer
Opcito Technologies Pvt Ltd
12.2021 - 05.2023
Software Test Engineer
Wipro Limited (Client: ICICI Bank)
03.2018 - 12.2021
Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing - Advanced Computing
CDAC
02.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Telecommunication
University of Pune
07.2011 - 09.2016