ASHWIN KALLINGAL

Results-driven QA Manager with a proven track record in implementing and overseeing comprehensive quality assurance strategies, seeking a challenging role where I can leverage my expertise in manual and automated testing to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.

17+ years of Software testing experience. Currently working for EF Information Systems Pvt Ltd as a QA Manager. 8+ years of Experience in Automation Testing using Java & Selenium. Significant experience in SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), project management, defining test strategies and test management activities. Experience in implementation and delivery of program across methodology- Agile (As Scrum Master). Rich exposure in project coordination activities entailing planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, regular reporting to various stakeholders and delivery as per quality, time, and budgetary norms. Experience of leading and working with large and medium sized geographically distributed teams. Exposure in setting QA compliance objectives, defining QA processes, leading test workstream and being accountable for ensuring that targets are achieved. An effective communicator with honed relationship management, analytical, logical and problem-solving abilities.

• Leading work stream for different project portfolios as QA Manager, Project Manager, Scrum Master & Individual Contributor – QA Automation.
• Defined the overall Test Strategy.
• Bringing on-board technically strong experienced test analysts.
• Defining roadmap for testing.
• Monitoring projects and program progress as per scheduled deadlines for various tasks and taking necessary steps to ensure completion within time, cost and effort parameters.
• Reporting project status to senior management and business stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Maintaining close co-ordination within the team for ensuring seamless delivery of the project as per scheduled timelines.
• Delivering feedback to team effectively and in a timely manner via regular team meetings and performance reviews.
• Managing resource & task allocation for ensuring effective completion of the work as per the schedules.
• Providing estimates into the overall Program Plan against all applicable phases of Testing.
• Planning, executing, and monitoring of complete testing activities.
• Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the team.
• Agreeing standards and establishing clearly defined quality methods for team to apply.
• Setting up and maintaining documentation procedures.
• Identifying relevant quality-related training needs and delivering training.
• Participating in reviews and checkpoint meetings.
• Experience in planning and delivery of various test phases - Sanity Test, System Test, Integration Test and User Acceptance Test.
• Implementation of Defect Management processes.
• Performing feasibility studies on commercial testing tools, by identifying financial investment required, derived benefits, operating expense and other alternatives.
• Recommending test tools for implementing automation testing effectively.
• Accountable for quality of releases into production.

• Certified Scrum Master
• ISTQB – Foundation Level

• Star Performer – RelQ Software Pvt Ltd
• Appreciation for Outstanding Efforts – HP Globalsoft Pvt Ltd
• Certificate Of Appreciation – THQ QA Outsource
• Certification Of Appreciation – Team Leader – Zensar Technologies Pvt Ltd