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Ankita Agarwal
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Ankita Agarwal

Gurugram,HR

Summary

Dynamic QA professional with established expertise in test automation and effective stakeholder engagement at Diensten Tech Limited. QA Lead with extensive experience in managing testing activities and coordinating teams. Proven ability to develop effective test strategies that enhance product quality and meet project deadlines. Strong analytical skills and expertise in troubleshooting complex software systems, complemented by proficiency in automation tools. Successfully improved product performance and reliability through rigorous quality control processes.

Overview

1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Lead & Internal Audit Contributor

01.2023 - Current
  • Leading QA function, overseeing project releases, audits, and compliance readiness.
  • Member of internal audit team - providing test samples, compliance documentation, and audit reports.
  • Conducting R&D; in AI/ML applications for QA, including predictive defect analysis.
  • Driving initiatives in process automation, CI/CD integration, and test optimization.
  • Collaborating with leadership to define QA roadmap.

QA Lead & Agile Transition Contributor

01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Spearheaded transition from PMS tool to JIRA, aligning workflows with Agile methodology.
  • Drove internal UAT cycles and incorporated CSI feedback loops for continuous improvement.
  • Partnered with business teams to implement agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives).
  • Enhanced test automation coverage.
  • Established metrics and dashboards to monitor QA effectiveness.

Senior Test Engineer & QA Lead

01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Led a QA team of 15-20 members, conducting daily stand-up meetings and assigning QA tasks.
  • Defined QA KPIs, managed developer/QA performance, and created test strategies and test plans.
  • Oversaw release management, including UAR handling and defect resolution using Dimensions.
  • Mentored junior testers, ensuring best practices in QA.
  • Collaborated with developers and stakeholders to ensure alignment on deliverables.

Manual Tester

01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Conducted end-to-end testing of applications and systems using the Waterfall model.
  • Created and executed test plans, scenarios, and test cases derived from business requirements.
  • Maintained test logs, reports, and defect tracking using PMS and JIRA.
  • Performed SQL database validations, API testing via Postman, and boundary/negative/positive testing.
  • Handled QA reviews, managed diverse domain projects, and contributed to expanding QA scope.

Education

B.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering

United College of Engineering & Research, Allahabad
01.2008
Affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University

12th - Science And Maths

St Anthonys Convent, Prayagraj
03-2004

10th - Science And Maths

St Anthonys Convent, Prayagraj
04-2002

Skills

  • JIRA and project management systems
  • Manual and functional testing
  • Test automation
  • Audit compliance
  • Agile methodology
  • Regression and integration testing
  • API and UAT testing
  • SQL proficiency
  • Test planning and strategy
  • QA metrics and KPIs
  • Team mentoring and collaboration
  • Postman for API testing
  • Version control with Git
  • CI/CD tools expertise
  • Agile and waterfall methodologies
  • SDLC and STLC knowledge
  • Agile transformation initiatives
  • Audit and compliance standards
  • Test metrics and reporting strategies
  • Test process automation techniques
  • Predictive defect analysis
  • Quality metrics analysis

Certification

  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
  • AI for Everyone - Coursera

Achievements Contributions

  • Successfully led QA transition from Waterfall to Agile, improving delivery timelines.
  • Managed large-scale QA teams (15-20 members) with proven success in mentoring.
  • Contributed to audit readiness and compliance certification processes.
  • Pioneered AI-driven initiatives in QA for smarter test case management.
  • Consistently recognized for ensuring quality delivery across diverse domain projects.

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Hybrid

Salary Range

₹98000/yr - ₹200000/yr

Timeline

QA Lead & Internal Audit Contributor -
01.2023 - Current
QA Lead & Agile Transition Contributor -
01.2019 - 01.2022
Senior Test Engineer & QA Lead -
01.2015 - 01.2018
Manual Tester -
01.2010 - 01.2014
United College of Engineering & Research - B.Tech, Computer Science & Engineering
St Anthonys Convent - 12th, Science And Maths
St Anthonys Convent - 10th, Science And Maths

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