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ANKITA PODDAR

ANKITA PODDAR

Manager (M1)
Bengaluru

Summary

Creative QA Manager with experience in building, motivating

and mentoring high-performance 12+ software engineers on strategic thinking and innovation in business and technology.


Leading end-to-end software quality (full-stack, front-end to back-end), including Test design and execution.


Strong technical experience in delivering projects of RPAS (MFP, AP, IP, PARX) , RMS with front -backend and various Databases.


Proud Mother and Yoga Practitioner.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Manager (M1)

Landmark Group
Bengaluru
2022.01 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Strong technical experience in delivering projects of RPAS (MFP, AP, IP, PARX) , RMS with front -backend and various Databases.

Senior QA Engineer

JCPenney
Bengaluru
2016.10 - 2022.01
  • Validated system requirements through targeted functional, regression, and performance testing efforts.
  • Improved testing processes by implementing new test strategies and methodologies.
  • Assisted in defining project goals and objectives related to quality assurance activities.
  • Enhanced software quality by identifying and resolving critical defects before product release.
  • Optimized resource allocation by accurately estimating required testing effort for each project phase.
  • Strengthened cross-functional collaboration through proactive communication with developers, business analysts, and project managers.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on recurring defects to identify areas for process improvement and future prevention.
  • Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.

QA Engineer

Oracle India Pvt Limited
Bengaluru
2015.03 - 2016.09
  • Contributed to successful product launches through meticulous end-to-end testing of applications.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and refining QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by actively participating in Agile/Scrum meetings, providing valuable insights on quality assurance aspects.
  • Optimized test coverage by maintaining a well-organized, up-to-date library of test cases corresponding to application requirements changes over time.
  • Ensured optimal user experience by conducting thorough usability testing on multiple platforms.
  • Enhanced software quality by developing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies.
  • Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.

Test Engineer

Technoinfoware India Pvt Limited
Bengaluru
2012.04 - 2015.01
  • Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking databases for future reference or audits.
  • Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
  • Enhanced software quality by designing and executing comprehensive test plans.
  • Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
  • Collaborated with development teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve software issues promptly.
  • Optimized regression testing efforts through continuous improvement of test cases and methodologies.
  • Contributed to cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.

Education

BE - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

RGPV
Bhopal
2007.05 - 2011.06

Skills

Team Leadership

Languages

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

Certification

ISTQB

Timeline

Manager (M1)

Landmark Group
2022.01 - Current

Senior QA Engineer

JCPenney
2016.10 - 2022.01

QA Engineer

Oracle India Pvt Limited
2015.03 - 2016.09

Test Engineer

Technoinfoware India Pvt Limited
2012.04 - 2015.01

BE - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

RGPV
2007.05 - 2011.06

ISTQB

CSM

ANKITA PODDARManager (M1)