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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

years of professional experience

Certifications

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

Jamshedpur

05.2003

Skills

Testing & QA: Selenium, Appium, TestNG, API Testing, Postman, SOAP UI, Functional Testing, UAT

Frameworks & Languages: Python, REST, Java (implied through frameworks), JavaScript

Cloud Platforms: AWS (Lambda), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure, Heroku

DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Azure DevOps

Databases: SQL, Cassandra, IBM DB2, MongoDB

Tools & Platforms: JIRA, TestLink, Git, GitHub, Xcode, Android Studio, Kibana, Splunk, Tibco Spotfire

Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, PMP

Specialized: Oracle E-Business Suite, CRM, Blockchain, SpringBoot, ETL, Proxy