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Dinesh Chand

Dinesh Chand

Zirakpur

Summary

Detail-oriented and highly skilled Software Test Engineer with expertise in manual testing and foundational knowledge of test automation. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the BDL project, independently managing end-to-end testing, ensuring high quality deliverables,and driving process improvements. Proficient in functional, regression, integration, API, and database testing, with experience in medical devices, health insurance, eCommerce, and enterprise applications.

Strong understanding of automaton testing . concepts, with hands-on experience in developing and executing basic scripts using Selenium (C#). Skilled in test management using Azure DevOps, API validation with Postman, Swagger, and Fiddler, and database verification using SQL.

A proactive team player with experience in Agile methodologies, actively participating in sprint planning, review, backlog meetings, and test case walkthrough. Adapt at collaborating with cross-functional teams, providing peer reviews, training new team members, and ensuring seamless knowledge transfer. Well-versed in communication and collaboration tools such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Skype, ensuring effective coordination across distributed teams.

Committed to delivering high-quality software solutions, improving testing processes, and bridging the gap between Manual and Automation testing for enhanced efficiency and reliability

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead

HCL Technologies
Chandigarh
09.2024 - Current

· Subject Matter Expert (SME) for BDL Project: Independently drive testing strategies, ensuring high quality deliverables.

· End-to-End Ownership of Testing Lifecycle: Lead test planning, execution, and defect management, ensuring seamless project delivery.

· Strategic Collaboration with Cross Functional Team: Work closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to refine requirements, optimize test coverage.

· Technical Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Act as a go-to expert, guiding peers on medical instrument testing, automation best practices, and troubleshooting.

· Comprehensive Test Documentation & Compliance: Develop and maintain structured tes plans, protocols, and regression test suites to ensure long-term project stability.

Senior Quality Engineer

Becton Dickinson
Chandigarh
10.2021 - 09.2024

· Designed and executed test cases in Azure DevOps, including test data creation.

· Conducted functional testing on real Medical Instruments using specimen samples.

· Installed and configured the latest builds on test environments and instruments.

· Delivered sprint-end demos for web application and instruments.

· Actively participated in and occasionally conducted sprint ceremonies.

· Trained new hires on medical instruments and web applications.

· Developed and executed automation scripts using selenium and C# language.

· Performed API testing using POSTMAN and Swagger tools.

· Conducted Database Validation and Verification testing.

· Reviewed peer test cases, including manual and automation tests scripts, to ensure test coverage and quality.

· Led test cases walkthrough for developers and stakeholders.

· Created test protocols and regression documents, ensuring execution before release.

Recommended changes and corrections to developers for optimal software performance and usability.

QA Team Lead

Softobiz
Mohali
07.2018 - 10.2021

· Leadership & Team management: Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, ensuring tasks assignments, deadlines, and performance evaluations.

· Test Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute test plans and strategies aligned with project goals and timeline.

· Test Automation: Oversee the creation and implementation of automated test script

· Collaboration & Communication: Serve as the main communication bridge between QA and Stakeholders.

· Process Improvement: Continuously enhanced QA processes and tools for greater efficiency and quality.

Documentation & Reporting: Maintain Documentation of test cases, results and defects while generating regular progress reports

Quality Engineer

Professional Peers
Panchkula
11.2016 - 07.2018

· Test Case Preparation: Assist in creating or updating test cases based on requirements and user stories provided by the development team or product owner.

· Test Execution: Perform manual testing on software applications, following predefined test cases to identify bugs and verify in that the product meets the required specifications.

· Bug Reporting: Log defects in the bug tracking system with clear, concise details, ensuring developers have enough information to address issues.

· Test Documentation: Maintain documentation of test cases, results, and defects in an organized manner to ensure traceability.

· Collaboration with developers: Work closely with developers to understand the functionality being tested, ask questions, and clarify any ambiguities in requirements.

· Quality Assurance Support: Assist in the overall quality assurance process by supporting senior testers and leads.

· Team Meetings and Updates: Participate in daily stand-ups and other team meetings to report on test progress, raise issues, and gather requirements.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Applications Development

Panjab University
Panjab University
01-2013

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Applications Development

SGGSC College
Chandigarh
01-2010

Skills

Manual and Automation Skills: Test Case Design, Execution, and Defect Management Functional, Regression, Integration, and API Testing using POSTMAN, Swagger and Fiddler Tool Database Testing (SQL Queries Data Validation)

Strong understanding of automation testing concepts, frameworks, and best practices, with hands-on experience in developing and executing basic automation scripts using selenium and C#

Tools: Test Management: Azure DevOps, Jira Automation: Selenium using C#, Security Testing: Burp Suite, API: POSTMAN, Swagger, Fiddler, Database: SQL Server, Version Control: Git, GitHub

Domain Knowledge: Medical Devices & Instrument: Testing real medical instruments with specimen samples Health Insurance: Policy Management, Claims Processing, Member Enrollment eCommerce: Product Listings, Checkout, Payment Gateways, User Experience Enterprise Application: Internal business portals and intranet web applications Cross-Platform Testing: Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac Compatibility testing

Agile and Collaboration: Agile Testing (Scrum, Sprint Ceremonies), Sprint Planning, Review, and Backlog Meetings Peer Review of Manual & Automation Test Cases Training & Knowledge Sharing for New Team Members Communication and Collaboration: Slack, MicrosoftTeams, Skype

Soft Skills: Strong Documentation & Reporting, Presentation & Demo Skills, Effective Communication & Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the Month at Softobiz Technologies
  • Best New Hire 'Marvel' Award in BD
  • Champions of the Quarters: 2 Times in BD
  • Regular Shout outs for Excellent Performance from Stakeholders, Managers and Team Lead.

Certification

  • Certified SAFe 5 Practitioner (Scaled Agile Framework)

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Team Lead

HCL Technologies
09.2024 - Current

Senior Quality Engineer

Becton Dickinson
10.2021 - 09.2024

QA Team Lead

Softobiz
07.2018 - 10.2021

Quality Engineer

Professional Peers
11.2016 - 07.2018

Master of Science - Computer Applications Development

Panjab University

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Applications Development

SGGSC College
Dinesh Chand