Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Certification
Timeline
Software Products
Development Tools Languages
Middleware Databases
Professional Affiliations Certifications
Software Products
Development Tools Languages
Middleware Databases
Professional Affiliations Certifications
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Deepak Kulkarni

Senior Test Lead
Hyderabad
Deepak Kulkarni

Summary

Versatile Test Lead with 14 years (with 2 years of global experience as a Test lead in Canada and Sweden) of experience eliminating problems and flaws to enhance end-user experiences. Meticulously designs testing strategies, detecting obscure bugs and pitfalls to produce impeccable final products. Successful at managing all aspects of planning, testing and documentation. Skilled in planning and overseeing testing operations under tight deadlines. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
years of professional experience
2
Certificates
3
Languages
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Deloitte Consulting, India
Hyderabad

Senior Test Lead
06.2015 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Responsible for end to end QA delivery from offshore of team size 30+ QAs across Functional, API, Mobile, Automation and Performance Testing.
  • Improved software quality by designing and implementing comprehensive test strategies and plans.
  • Implemented robust risk management strategies to proactively address potential challenges during testing phase.
  • Enhanced test efficiency by implementing automated testing processes and tools.
  • Managed cross-functional teams, providing guidance and supervision to junior testers and ensuring proper adherence to best practices.
  • Cultivated culture of continuous improvement within team by regularly soliciting feedback from peers and incorporating lessons learned into future work efforts.
  • Streamlined testing processes for increased efficiency and reduced overall test cycle time.
  • Implemented robust reporting mechanism that provided real-time visibility into project progress for stakeholders at all levels of organization.
  • Established regular communication channels between onsite and offshore team members, ensuring seamless coordination despite geographical barriers.
  • Spearheaded training initiatives aimed at enhancing competency levels of existing test personnel while building strong pipeline of new talent in support of future growth objectives
  • Worked as Test Lead at Onsite (Calgary, Canada) for 18 months.

Tata Consultancy Services, India
Bengaluru

Test Lead
12.2009 - 05.2015

Job overview

  • Participated in Requirement gathering and analysis discussion to identify any requirement gaps.
  • Executed test cases and documented defects, confirming resolution and mitigation of defects.
  • Wrote detailed requirements to create robust test plans and realistic work estimates for testing phases.
  • Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
  • Teamed on planned tests and time-sensitive ad hoc requests.
  • Led team of 5+ QA members.
  • Effectively Coordinated testing with clients.
  • Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
  • Worked as Test Lead & UAT coordinator for 10 months at Onsite (Stockholm, Sweden)

Education

Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal University
Manipal

Bachelor of Engineering
05.2005 - 05.2009

University Overview

Skills

Stakeholder Communication

Software

Selenium with Java

JIRA

QTest

Jmeter

Postman

SOAP UI

TOSCA

SQL

Certification

ISTQB

Timeline

Senior Test Lead
Deloitte Consulting, India
06.2015 - 05.2024
Test Lead
Tata Consultancy Services, India
12.2009 - 05.2015
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal University
Bachelor of Engineering
05.2005 - 05.2009

Software Products

Software Products
  • Microsoft Test Manager (Proficiency: Expert)
  • Microsoft Team Foundation Server (Proficiency: Expert)
  • HPQC (Proficiency: Project Experience)
  • UFT (Proficiency: Training only)
  • Selenium Web driver with Java (Proficiency: Project experience)
  • Post Man (Proficiency: Project Experience)
  • JIRA (Proficiency: Project Experience)
  • QTest (Proficiency: Project Experience)
  • Jmeter (Proficiency: Project Experience)
  • Tosca Automation (Proficiency: Training only)
  • Octane: (Proficiency: Project Experience)

Development Tools Languages

Development Tools Languages
  • Core Java (Proficiency: Project experience)
  • ASP.NET (Proficiency: Training Only)
  • C # (Proficiency: Training Only)
  • VB Scripting (Proficiency: Training Only)

Middleware Databases

Middleware Databases
  • SQL 2005 (Proficiency: Project Experience)
  • DB2 (Proficiency: Project Experience)
  • PostgreSQL (Proficiency: Project Experience)

Professional Affiliations Certifications

Professional Affiliations Certifications
  • ISTQB Foundation Level
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • Deloitte’s “Certified to Serve in Selenium” certification
  • Deloitte’s “Certified to Serve in TOSCA Automation” certification

Software Products

Software Products
  • Microsoft Test Manager (Proficiency: Expert)
  • Microsoft Team Foundation Server (Proficiency: Expert)
  • HPQC (Proficiency: Project Experience)
  • UFT (Proficiency: Training only)
  • Selenium Web driver with Java (Proficiency: Project experience)
  • Post Man (Proficiency: Project Experience)
  • JIRA (Proficiency: Project Experience)
  • QTest (Proficiency: Project Experience)
  • Jmeter (Proficiency: Project Experience)
  • Tosca Automation (Proficiency: Training only)
  • Octane: (Proficiency: Project Experience)

Development Tools Languages

Development Tools Languages
  • Core Java (Proficiency: Project experience)
  • ASP.NET (Proficiency: Training Only)
  • C # (Proficiency: Training Only)
  • VB Scripting (Proficiency: Training Only)

Middleware Databases

Middleware Databases
  • SQL 2005 (Proficiency: Project Experience)
  • DB2 (Proficiency: Project Experience)
  • PostgreSQL (Proficiency: Project Experience)

Professional Affiliations Certifications

Professional Affiliations Certifications
  • ISTQB Foundation Level
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • Deloitte’s “Certified to Serve in Selenium” certification
  • Deloitte’s “Certified to Serve in TOSCA Automation” certification

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