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Bandana Bastia

Test Lead
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Passionate and proficient Manual and mobile device tester with 7.9 years of experience in testing of web applications for multiple domains and IOS & Android native apps.

  • 4 Years in Mobile app (Android & iOS) testing & 3+ years in mobile device testing
  • Delivered well-documented Software Test Plans, designed Test Cases based on User Requirements Specification, Use case documents and production defects.
  • Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Test Life Cycle (STLC), Bug Life Cycle and its different phases.
  • Involved in Functional, Black Box, Smoke, Sanity, User Interface, Integration, System, and Regression & Compatibility Testing.
  • Involved in Non-Functional (Availability, Usability, Reliability, performance, security and Compatibility) Testing Types.
  • Expertise on Black box Testing Techniques, like BVA, ECP, Decision Tables and Use Case Testing.
  • Experience using Scrum Framework with Agile Methodology development methodologies.
  • Well experience on working with Mobile Web, Hybrid Native mobile apps on both Android iOS
  • Testing mobile app on 3G, 4G and WIFI mobile networks
  • Well experienced in testing web services using REST API.
  • Involved in writing Requirement Tractability Matrix (RTM) detailed Test Plan and Test scenarios.
  • Report problems in the applications using bug tracking software such that solutions can be reproduced, scheduled and prioritized
  • Ensure 100% test coverage and execution. Think proactively in finding bugs and failures
  • Responsible for all aspects of testing of Mobile applications related to network and as well BSS/OSS
  • Drive high-quality development via acceptance criteria and manual testing
  • Logged defects encountered in the application through JIRA during test cycles and conducted fix verification.
  • Tested Mobile app`s behavior under various interruptions: battery strength (full/medium/low), incoming calls, SMS, video calls.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple test projects and tasks simultaneously

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Tech Mahindra , Client - Motorola
Bangalore, Karnataka
10.2017 - Current
  • Involved in sanity, smoke, regression and exploratory testing.
  • Worked closely with entire team to improve productivity
  • Interacting with development team for Issue Clarification.
  • Weekly updating testing activities and status updates to high level management
  • Provided Knowledge Transfer to entire team.
  • Participated in Project meetings, reviews and walk throughs.
  • Escalated issues on time.
  • Prepared test summary report.
  • Capturing logs to provide input on defects to development team
  • Upgrading Mobile Software on handsets through OTA services (BOTA & Web Download)
  • Tested application under different networks and Internet speeds including while on EDGE, 3G, 4G, LTE and Wi-Fi
  • Tested Mobile app`s behavior under various interruptions: battery strength (full/medium/low), incoming calls, SMS, video calls.
  • Analyzing and understanding business parameters and review test cases with team
  • Used Android SDK, ADB log cat, Android Emulator for UI.

Senior QA Analyst

Enest Technologies
Mohali, punjab
05.2013 - 05.2017
  • Responsible for Integration, functionality, GUI and system testing
  • Reporting bugs on bug tracking tools – Bug Database
  • Maintaining bug cycle, bug verification, closure of assigned testing tasks
  • Involved in API testing for campaign creation and message transaction.
  • Involved in all type of service related testing.
  • Involved in multi device compatibility testing as per different versions.
  • Involved in database testing by comparing both android and iOS apps
  • Used SQL to validate test results and recommend corrective actions.
  • Recommended software solutions such as automated test tools or improved test processes to meet business strategies.
  • Directed day-to-day quality assurance department activities, establishing rapport with team members to facilitate effective communication and coordination.
  • Managed testing initiatives, establishing metrics, standards, methodology and necessary testing precautions and scheduling execution.
  • Identified potential product risks and developed plans to mitigate or eliminate hazards.
  • Identified needed test resources and worked within budget restrictions to coordinate procurement.
  • Investigated variances, performed root-cause analysis and documented corrective actions to resolve complications.
  • Wrote, reviewed and approved documents to preserve quality assurance.
  • Established and updated QA processes and metrics in line with industry best practices and project goals.
  • Communicated directly with QA team to resolve user-reported problems and questions.
  • Performed internal audits to maintain operating procedure and regulatory standards compliance.
  • Acted as key point of contact for all QA aspects of releases by providing QA services and coordinating QA resources internally and externally.
  • Monitored 10 team members for aviation project

Education

Bachelor of Technology - IT

Eastern Academy of Science & Technology
07.2007 - 07.2011

Skills

Decision Making

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Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Tech Mahindra , Client - Motorola
10.2017 - Current

Senior QA Analyst

Enest Technologies
05.2013 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Technology - IT

Eastern Academy of Science & Technology
07.2007 - 07.2011
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