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Dhananjay Sonar

Pune
Dhananjay Sonar

Summary

Experienced QA Professional and Agile enthusiast with over 16 years of expertise in delivering high-quality software solutions. Proven track record in leading QA initiatives, implementing automation frameworks, and driving continuous improvements within Agile environments. Adept at optimizing testing processes, enhancing team collaboration, and ensuring seamless delivery of software products.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Tech Mahindra
Pune

QA Professional
03.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Led QA automation strategies for large public and private BFSI clients, improving test coverage by 30%
  • Designed and implemented comprehensive automation frameworks, reducing manual testing efforts
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain finance and payment processes
  • Developed and maintained quality assurance processes, leading to a 20% reduction in production defects
  • Implemented API automation, boosting productivity by 80% and enabling faster feedback cycles for development

Wohlig Transformation
Mumbai

Senior QA Technical Lead
03.2023 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Facilitated Scrum ceremonies for a team of 20+ QA professionals, optimizing workflows and aligning efforts with sprint goals
  • Developed QA metrics to check sprint quality, enhancing team productivity and project transparency
  • Implemented continuous integration using Postman and GitHub Actions, significantly reducing testing and deployment cycle times
  • Introduced ChatGPT for automated test case generation, increasing team productivity by 30% and reducing test creation time by 40%
  • Streamlined Scrum practices, enhancing team collaboration and communication for a more efficient workflow
  • Introduced Zephyr for Jira to improve test management and reporting capabilities across the organization

Precisely - Trust in Data
Pune

Principal QA
03.2015 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Led Agile transformations for QA projects, embedding Scrum practices to foster collaboration and accountability
  • Coordinated with product and finance teams to prioritize and refine project backlogs, aligning delivery with business goals
  • Leveraged A/B testing and sprint retrospectives to improve product quality, increasing customer satisfaction by 20%
  • Acted as Scrum Master, ensuring project timelines and deliverables were met while supporting high-quality standards
  • Recognized as the top QA resource for four consecutive years for outstanding contributions to quality and client satisfaction
  • Served as Product Owner, developing and successfully launching an API product related to supply chain, receiving positive customer feedback
  • Developed a plug-and-play platform as part of LI Studio, enabling customers to extend functionality by creating their own integrations

Tibco Software
Pune

Technical Consultant (QA)
09.2012 - 03.2015

Job overview

  • Led QA initiatives for loyalty programs, ensuring smooth execution through API and UI testing
  • Introduced Agile methodologies, improving team velocity and project efficiency
  • Mentored junior QA engineers and implemented A/B testing strategies to enhance workflow optimization

Cybage Software
Pune

Senior QA Engineer
02.2008 - 08.2012

Job overview

  • Led functional and integration testing for various payment systems, ensuring reliability and consistency
  • Conducted thorough API testing to ensure system integrity across all integrations
  • Acted as an internal auditor for CMMI certification, contributing to process improvements and organizational maturity
  • Led the Centre of Excellence for API Testing, establishing best practices and innovative testing strategies
  • Implemented SOAPUI Pro and HP Quality Center, streamlining test execution and defect tracking

Education

Indian School of Business
Hyderabad

Product Management Certification
04.2023

University Overview

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC)

Diploma in Software Development
01.2008

University Overview

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Engineering from Electronics and Telecommunications
12.2006

University Overview

Skills

  • Agile Methodologies
  • Scrum
  • Kanban
  • Sprint Planning
  • Retrospectives
  • Daily Stand-ups
  • Leadership & Collaboration
  • Team Facilitation
  • Cross-functional Alignment
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Project Management
  • Roadmap Planning
  • Backlog Prioritization
  • Release Planning
  • Quality Assurance
  • Automation
  • Manual Testing
  • API Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • Test Strategy Development
  • Technical Tools
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Selenium
  • Playwright
  • Postman
  • REST API
  • JMeter
  • GitHub Actions
  • TypeScript
  • Agile & Scrum Tools
  • Testing & Automation
  • Languages & CI/CD
  • Jenkins
  • TeamCity

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance, 08/01/19
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance, 08/01/18

Languages

Languages
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Education and Training

Education and Training
Hyderabad

Contact

Contact
Pune, Maharashtra 411028

Timeline

QA Professional
Tech Mahindra
03.2024 - Current
Senior QA Technical Lead
Wohlig Transformation
03.2023 - 06.2023
Principal QA
Precisely - Trust in Data
03.2015 - 03.2023
Technical Consultant (QA)
Tibco Software
09.2012 - 03.2015
Senior QA Engineer
Cybage Software
02.2008 - 08.2012
Indian School of Business
Product Management Certification
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC)
Diploma in Software Development
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Engineering from Electronics and Telecommunications

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