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Arunima Panda

Hyderabad

Summary

As an adept QA Test Lead with 7+ years of specialized experience in functional testing across waterfall and agile frameworks, my focus is on optimizing product quality, defect mitigation, and accelerating release cycles through advanced methodologies. By championing innovation and cross-functional collaboration, I drive rigorous testing practices that adhere to industry standards and best practices.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Test Lead

Royal London
Hyderabad
01.2024 - Current
  • I am currently engaged with a UK-based insurance company, spearheading the 'AWD Migration' project in its requirement phase
  • Leading a team of 7 testers, we are collectively deciphering the project requirements.
  • My responsibilities include actively participating in business meetings to gather requirements, prepare test strategy and artifacts, task distribution to team and ensuring synchronization with the respective BAs.
  • Additionally, I orchestrate collaboration meetings with multiple vendors for seamless product delivery transition.

QA Lead

Johnson&Johnson
Kolkata
07.2022 - 12.2024
  • As an Agile Test Lead, I spearheaded the end-to-end process of ensuring impeccable software delivery and fostering customer engagement across all phases, from refinement to hyper care
  • This entailed not only overseeing a team of 4 members but also orchestrating the meticulous execution of requirements gathering, test planning, execution, and defect management
  • Additionally, I adeptly coordinated team schedules and facilitated technical training sessions
  • Leveraging my expertise, I navigated various web applications, including RRAMS and LIMS Lab ware, while also demonstrating proficiency in utilizing defect management tools like JIRA and q Test.

Team Co-Ordinator

Experian
Bhubaneshwar
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • As the Team Co-Coordinator overseeing 11 pen-testers, I conducted regular scoping calls with clients to comprehensively understand application walkthrough for upcoming penetration testing
  • Additionally, I utilized the 'Service Now' application for tracking and monitoring requests, leveraging hands-on experience in its operation
  • Furthermore, I possess foundational skills in API testing with Postman for streamlined testing processes.

Functional Tester

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Bhubaneswar
12.2019 - 05.2021
  • In my role as a functional tester, I play a pivotal part in designing and executing test cases to ensure software functionality and detect defects
  • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and engaging with customers and on-site coordinators throughout the SDLC, I contribute to the rigorous testing process within the waterfall methodology framework.

Functional Tester

UK-Hutch
Chennai
07.2018 - 11.2019
  • Engaged in acquiring comprehensive expertise in EPC (Enterprise Product Catalog) and Salesforce Velocity
  • Conducted regular interactions and meetings with developers from the Infra, BPM and Velocity team to ensure timely project deliverables
  • Managed various activities including issue tracking, daily status reporting, and defect triage meetings to facilitate efficient project management and collaboration.

Functional Tester

John Lewis
Chennai
12.2017 - 06.2018
  • Proficient in comprehending requirements, crafting comprehensive test cases, executing them with precision, and adeptly identifying defects within the specified framework
  • Demonstrated expertise extends to navigating the STIBO STEP Trail Blazer application and Hp ALM, emphasizing seamless integration of technical acumen with quality assurance methodologies.

Education

B.Tech in Electronics &Telecommunication -

Orissa Engineering College
Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
07.2017

Higher Secondary -

Fakir Mohan Junior College
Balasore, Odisha
06.2013

Skills

  • Proficiency in Test Planning and Strategy
  • Test Case Design and Execution
  • Defect Management
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Quality Assurance Processes and Standards
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • SQL
  • API Testing
  • Usability Testing
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Regression Testing

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Odia

Accomplishments

  • Xcelerate Warrior Certificate (2023)
  • Special Initiative Award, Beyond Performance Awards, Initiatives 'Best Team Award, Awards for Excellence, Star Awards' for TCS customer: Johnson&Johnson (2022-2023)
  • 'Service & Commitment Award' for commitment & dedication to my work via proper management and quality on-time deliverables for TCS customers. (2022)
  • 'Learning Achievement Award' for continuous learning & skill up gradation through various TCS knowledge sharing platforms (2018 and 2020)
  • Best Team Award for TCS customer:John Lewis (2018)
  • 'ILP Kudos Award, Learning Awards, ILP Awards' for good performance in Assurance training. (2017)

Timeline

QA Test Lead

Royal London
01.2024 - Current

QA Lead

Johnson&Johnson
07.2022 - 12.2024

Team Co-Ordinator

Experian
06.2021 - 06.2022

Functional Tester

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
12.2019 - 05.2021

Functional Tester

UK-Hutch
07.2018 - 11.2019

Functional Tester

John Lewis
12.2017 - 06.2018

B.Tech in Electronics &Telecommunication -

Orissa Engineering College

Higher Secondary -

Fakir Mohan Junior College

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