Arghya Das
Automation Architect/Scrum Master/Delivery Manager
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Software Delivery Manager with over 20 years of progressive experience in software testing, automation, and Agile project leadership. Expertise in managing large-scale digital transformation initiatives and cultivating strong client relationships. Committed to delivering measurable impact through innovative technology solutions and a focus on sustainable outcomes, ensuring success in project delivery. Proven ability to lead teams in dynamic environments, driving efficiency and excellence at every stage of the software development lifecycle.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Technical Test/Delivery Manager/Scrum Master
Cognizant India Pvt Ltd
06.2019 - Current
- Led project delivery for multiple clients including Canada-Bank, US Bank, and Barnes & Noble
- Executed API testing using Postman and Rest-Assured
- Managed multi-platform mobile and web automation using Appium and Selenium
- Oversaw Agile methodologies and workflow testing within teams
- Coordinated several cloud migration projects, ensuring smooth transitions
- A leading professional services company providing IT and consulting services.
- Oversaw daily operations of the delivery team, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to company policies.
- Managed resources effectively to avoid unnecessary delivery delays.
- Engaged customers to discuss business needs and explore opportunities to increase sales.
- Mentored junior team members to develop their skills and advance within the organization.
- Facilitated cross-functional meetings to address challenges, share best practices, and strategize plans for future growth.
- Coordinated efforts across multiple teams during peak periods or special events to optimize staffing levels while meeting customer demand.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions caused by unforeseen events or issues.
- Reduced customer complaints by implementing proactive communication strategies with clients.
Senior QA Engineer/Project Scrum Master
Oracle India Pvt Ltd
01.2005 - 05.2019
- Involved in automation testing using Selenium within the Oracle E-Business Suite
- Conducted API testing with Postman and SOAP UI
- Utilized Kibana for dashboard monitoring
- Multinational computer technology corporation specialized in developing hardware systems and enterprise software products.
- Mentored junior QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Collaborated closely with developers to identify, reproduce, and resolve software bugs.
- Managed offshore QA resources effectively in order to ensure seamless workflow integration within the team.
- Streamlined defect reporting processes to facilitate prompt resolutions and minimize disruption to project timelines.
- Established key performance indicators for measuring ongoing success of QA initiatives.
- Strengthened collaboration between QA, development, and product management teams through effective communication strategies.
- Reduced software defects by conducting thorough regression testing and identifying areas for improvement.
Senior Software Engineer
Satyam Computers Pvt Ltd
12.2004 - 12.2005
- Performed white-box testing for Bear Stearns
- Conducted mainframe testing for Cigna
- Involved in Oracle Application Testing for Cisco
- An Indian IT services company providing various IT services and business solutions.
- Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of development work, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
- Streamlined development workflows to increase team efficiency and reduce time spent on repetitive tasks.
- Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes.
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Software Engineering
IBM Education Centre
05.2004
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) - undefined
Karim City College
Jamshedpur05.2003
Skills
Testing & QA: Selenium, Appium, TestNG, API Testing, Postman, SOAP UI, Functional Testing, UAT
Certification
Certified Scrum Master – Certified Scrum Master certification from Scrum Alliance
Timeline
Technical Test/Delivery Manager/Scrum Master
Cognizant India Pvt Ltd
06.2019 - Current
Senior QA Engineer/Project Scrum Master
Oracle India Pvt Ltd
01.2005 - 05.2019
Senior Software Engineer
Satyam Computers Pvt Ltd
12.2004 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) - undefined
Karim City College
Advanced Diploma - Software Engineering
IBM Education Centre