Open To Work
Devayani Dahasahasra
Pune
Summary
Lead Technical Consultant at Perficient with expertise in test automation and CI/CD integration. Delivered a 40% decrease in post-release defects through effective risk-based testing and client collaboration. Experienced in leading global QA teams, promoting teamwork, and driving a quality-first approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Technical Consultant (Automation Test Lead)
Perficient
Pune
03.2018 - Current
- Delivered robust UI test automation using Selenium and Playwright, enhancing test coverage and minimizing manual effort.
- Cultivated strong client relationships, achieving 95% satisfaction through proactive technical leadership.
- Drove scalable solutions by advocating for QA and architecture best practices.
- Mitigated risks early, reducing post-release defects by 40% through reliable automation.
- Increased team productivity by 20% through efficient communication and smart task prioritization.
- Mentored junior consultants, improving delivery efficiency and automation skills by 30%.
- Managed projects including GMF CMS using Adobe Experience Manager tools and Clarity Connect Call Center Tool on Microsoft Skype for Business.
- Led development of Perficient Amazon Connect Experience, a scalable cloud-based customer contact center.
Associate
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
Pune
07.2011 - 03.2018
- Implemented Quality Management Systems for black-box testing, enhancing defect detection by 30%.
- Built reusable automation frameworks, reducing regression testing time by 40%.
- Achieved 99.5% defect-free releases through leadership in functional, integration, and regression testing for complex telecom systems.
- Specialized in OSS/BSS product testing and Singleview validation to ensure seamless system integration.
- Managed global QA teams, decreasing issue resolution time by 25% through enhanced collaboration.
- Transitioned two large-scale projects with zero downtime and completed knowledge transfer on schedule.
- Developed KA, Shadow, and Reverse Shadow documentation to facilitate efficient onboarding processes.
- Conducted cross-training sessions that boosted team productivity by 15%.
Education
Bachelor in Technology - Instrumentation Engineering
Government College Of Engineering Amaravati
05.2011
Skills
- UI & Functional Test Automation – Java, Selenium, Playwright
- Automation Framework Design & CI/CD Integration – Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps
- QA Governance & Risk-Based Testing
- Agile & DevOps QA Processes
- SaaS & Web Application Testing
- Team Leadership, Mentorship & Stakeholder Communication
- Programming: Java, JavaScript
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure
Certification
- ISTQB Foundation
- Scrum Foundation
- Scrum Master
Industry Verticals
- Telecom
- E Commerce
- Healthcare Insurance
- Contact Center Solutions (IVR Testing)
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Part TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteSalary Range
₹45000/yr - ₹200000/yrTimeline
Lead Technical Consultant (Automation Test Lead)
Perficient
03.2018 - Current
Associate
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
07.2011 - 03.2018
Bachelor in Technology - Instrumentation Engineering
Government College Of Engineering Amaravati