Risk Management
Chaithra A
Test Lead
Mangalore,KA
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Summary
Highly accomplished contributor with 9+ years of experience driving quality assurance initiatives throughout the software development lifecycle. Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, lead and mentor teams, and deliver high-quality products. Expertise in manual and automation testing, test management, and Agile methodologies. Certified Scrum Master with a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
4
4
Languages
Work History
Test Lead
Utthunga Technologies
03.2023 - Current
- Develop and define end-to-end test strategies, including objectives, scope, test levels, test techniques, timelines, and required resources, to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Prepare detailed test plans outlining test objectives, schedules, deliverables, environments, and resource allocation, serving as the blueprint for all testing activities.
- Lead and manage the test team by assigning tasks, setting priorities, monitoring daily progress, and providing guidance, support, and training to enhance team skills and productivity.
- Design and review test scenarios, test cases, and test data to ensure full coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
- Review all test artifacts, including test cases, scripts, and documentation, to ensure alignment with the test strategy, and adherence to quality standards.
- Oversee and manage test execution, ensuring that test cycles follow the defined plan, monitoring results, and addressing issues promptly to maintain timelines.
- Identify, track, and report key testing metrics, such as defect density, test progress, and test coverage, to measure effectiveness and communicate status to stakeholders.
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders, ensuring clear updates on test progress, issues, risks, and release readiness.
- Drive continuous process improvement by identifying gaps in testing processes, and implementing best practices, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and quality.
Senior Software Engineer
Utthunga Technologies
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Develop and implement detailed test plans, test strategies, and quality processes aligned with business and user requirements.
- Perform manual and automated testing, including functional, regression, performance, and compatibility testing.
- Analyze test outcomes, identify defects, and manage issue documentation in defect tracking tools (Jira, Bugzilla, etc.).
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and design teams to understand system architecture, participate in design reviews, and provide quality-focused feedback.
- Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance, reviewing test cases, and improving team testing practices.
- Design, enhance, and maintain automation frameworks and scripts to boost test coverage and efficiency.
- Ensure end-to-end product quality, including reliability, security testing, vulnerability assessments, and compliance validation.
- Prepare documentation, including test cases, execution reports, defect logs, and recommendations for improvements.
- Drive continuous improvement by introducing and integrating new testing tools, techniques, and automation technologies.
Software Engineer
Utthunga Technologies
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Execute testing activities, including functional, integration, and usability tests, to validate software performance.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to identify defects, support debugging, and retest fixes to ensure that issues are resolved.
- Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to verify functionality, performance, security, and overall user experience.
- Communicate process improvements, suggest quality enhancements, and help resolve cross-team conflicts to streamline workflows.
- Document test scenarios, defects, and test results in structured reports for stakeholder review.
Associate Software Engineer
IBM Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Test Design and Execution: Assist in designing test cases and executing test procedures to validate software and hardware against specified requirements.
- Defect Identification: Identify, document, and track defects and issues found during testing, ensuring that they are communicated effectively to the development team.
- Collaboration: Work closely with senior test engineers and development teams to understand project requirements, and provide feedback on testing processes.
- Documentation and Continuous Improvement: Produce detailed reports and summaries of testing results, including recommendations for improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Science
Alva's Engineering College
Moodabidri 04.2001 -
Skills
Manual Testing
Accomplishments
- Star Performer of the Quarter Badges
- Like Super Women, Makes an Impact, Good Mentor
Certification
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
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Interests
Sports (Table Tennis, Badminton & Cricket), Singing and Dancing
Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Tulu
Websites
Timeline
Test Lead
Utthunga Technologies
03.2023 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Utthunga Technologies
03.2020 - 03.2023
Software Engineer
Utthunga Technologies
11.2018 - 03.2020
Associate Software Engineer
IBM Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Information Science
Alva's Engineering College
04.2001 -