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Ananya Sarkar

Ananya Sarkar

Summary

Senior QA Analyst with 5.2 years of experience in Functional & Automation testing, possessing expertise in Testing, adept at Requirement Analysis, Test Planning, Test Design, Test Execution and Defect Reporting & Tracking(JIRA and ALM), armed with an in-depth knowledge of all phases in SDLC/STLC, skilled in Automating Web Application Testing using Selenium WebDriver, with TestNG framework, Knowledge in API Testing using SOAP UI; Demonstrated capability in successfully executing projects and delivering compelling business value to clients. Currently seeking freelance opportunities in QA Analyst/Tester or Business Analyst position.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Application Development Senior Analyst

Accenture
12.2021 - 04.2022

Application Development Analyst

Accenture
01.2021 - 12.2021

API Automation

  • Conducted API testing using tools such as Postman, SoapUI,
  • Developed and maintained automated test scripts using scripting language Groovy.
  • Created and executed test plans and test cases to ensure API functionality and performance
  • Participated in agile development processes and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

Client/Stakeholder Management & Issue Resolution

  • Planned & strategized test schedules in accordance with project scope and delivery deadlines
  • Identified, analyzed & reported application defects and rendered assistance with resolution via JIRA and HP ALM
  • Interacted with customers & internal stakeholders to ensure complete & thorough understanding of all requirements

Testing Strategy & Specifications

  • Defined, implemented and maintained test plans , test specifications and test suites
  • Implemented and executed test strategies to improve overall quality and boost test code coverage

QA Analyst

Cognizant
02.2017 - 01.2021

Application Development

  • Played a major role in implementing & developing automated test practices for web/multi-tenant applications
  • Tested & assessed client-reported issues, product features & various iterations in the software development lifecycle

Automation Testing & Framework Creation

  • Independently created frameworks, automated test cases & provided guidance and mentoring to junior associates
  • Conceptualized test automation frameworks & was in-charge of automation of Web applications
  • Developed & executed test cases to boost automated test coverage for existing functionality

Requirement Gathering & Documentation

  • Defined functional test cases based on technical design/functional design for verifying accuracy of developed features
  • Assesses and evaluated the coverage of all aspects of requirements in the test design
  • Independently developed Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Specification documents
  • Documented testing results & performed root cause analysis to initiate corrective action for meeting quality objectives

Education

Masters of Technology - Applied Electronics & Instrumentation

Heritage Institute of Technology
Kolkata, India
06.2016

B.Tech - Applied Electronics & Instrumentation

West Bengal University of Technology
06.2012

Skills

  • Functional & Automation testing
  • Requirement Analysis
  • Test Planning
  • Test Design
  • Test Execution
  • Defect Reporting & Tracking (JIRA and ALM)
  • SDLC/STLC
  • Automating Web Application Testing using Selenium WebDriver
  • TestNG framework
  • API Testing using SOAP UI

Awards

  • Conferred with "Pillar of the month" award | Cognizant, May 2018
  • Received "Wheel of Wisdom" from Outreach - Cognizant CSR Initiative, for the quarter January-March, 2018
  • Received "Community Catalyst" from Outreach - Cognizant CSR Initiative, for the quarter January-March, 2019
  • Emerged as 2nd Runner-up in Outreach Ideathon '2019, held in collaboration with Cognizant Outreach and ASHA for Education
  • Star of the Month | Accenture, May 2021
  • Recognized for organizational core value 'Respect for the Individual' | Quarter Oct-Dec, 2021

Volunteer Experience

Community Outreach, Kolkata, 02/2018- 01/2021

Cognizant-Outreach is employee-led grassroots social initiative program.

As an active volunteer and event organizer in Outreach, have conceptualized, organized and coordinated various

events that includes regular weekend classes for financially disadvantaged students, spoken English and career grooming

classes for 10+2 students, social connect with marginalized communities and go green events.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Bengali
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Application Development Senior Analyst

Accenture
12.2021 - 04.2022

Application Development Analyst

Accenture
01.2021 - 12.2021

QA Analyst

Cognizant
02.2017 - 01.2021

Masters of Technology - Applied Electronics & Instrumentation

Heritage Institute of Technology

B.Tech - Applied Electronics & Instrumentation

West Bengal University of Technology
Ananya Sarkar