DAKSHATA PATADE
QA/Test Analyst
Pune,MH
Summary
Detailed & Result-oriented Senior QA/Test Analyst with 9+ years of experience ensuring software quality across Web, iOS, and Android applications. Proven ability to enhance release efficiency, detect defects early, and improve user experience through systematic manual and functional testing. Recognized for attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and client-centric delivery. Currently pursuing the Google Professional UI/UX Design Certification, having already completed the Google UX Design Foundations Certification, to strengthen user-centric design and usability testing skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Test Analyst
Accenture (Client: Commonwealth Bank)
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Improved early defect detection by 35% through structured regression cycles, and early test involvement.ement.
- Led end-to-end QA for SIT, Sanity, and Regression, ensuring 100% test coverage for critical banking modules.
- Streamlined JIRA workflows for test tracking and defect management, reducing test cycle time by 15%.
- Authored Test Plans, Completion Reports, and KT documents that enhanced cross-team knowledge transfer.
- Mentored and evaluated a 2-member QA team, fostering efficiency and adherence to testing best practices.
Test Analyst
Accenture (Client: Barclays)
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Delivered high-quality manual and automation testing across mobile and web platforms with zero critical post-release defects.
- Designed and executed test cases using JIRA and Excel; maintained automation scripts in Gherkin/Cucumber.
- Conducted backend validations via SQL to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
- Led a 5-member test team, achieving 98% on-time delivery and strong client satisfaction metrics.
Software Engineer – QA
Yardi Software India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Conducted manual testing for real-estate software solutions, detecting key functional issues pre-release.
- Managed environment setup, installations, and upgrades with minimal downtime.
- Improved defect traceability using TFS, ensuring quicker closure rates and enhanced team communication.
Manual Test Engineer
Infosys Ltd (Client: Westpac Bank)
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Performed functional and data validation testing on payment systems, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Reduced defect leakage through early collaboration with developers and backend data teams.
- Served as QA for GPP payments module , leading testing efforts for new features, bug fixes contributing to its migration to new platform effectively.
Test Engineer
Infosys Ltd (Client: PwC)
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Owned end-to-end testing lifecycle, from requirement analysis to reporting.
- Spearheaded UI enhancement feedback, increasing client satisfaction with application usability.
- Managed a small QA team and client communications, consistently meeting delivery milestones.
Education
B.Sc. - Computer Science
D.G. Ruparel College
University Of Mumbai01-2015
Skills
Test Planning & Strategy Regression & UAT Agile Testing (Scrum, Kanban)
undefinedCertification
Google UX Design Foundation Certification
Accomplishments
- Insta Award & Client Value Creation Award – Accenture (for outstanding performance).
- Multiple Client Appreciations for timely delivery and proactive issue resolution.
- Suggested UI and process improvements adopted in production, enhancing usability and reducing user errors.
Timeline
Senior Test Analyst
Accenture (Client: Commonwealth Bank)
01.2021 - 12.2024
Test Analyst
Accenture (Client: Barclays)
01.2019 - 01.2021
Software Engineer – QA
Yardi Software India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 10.2018
Manual Test Engineer
Infosys Ltd (Client: Westpac Bank)
09.2017 - 05.2018
Test Engineer
Infosys Ltd (Client: PwC)
09.2015 - 09.2017
B.Sc. - Computer Science
D.G. Ruparel College