QA Manager / Quality Analyst with 15+ years of IT experience in managing teams, test lifecycles, and client-focused delivery. Skilled in bridging business requirements with technical solutions, driving Agile practices, and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Proficient in test automation (Cypress, Playwright) with strong expertise in requirement analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and cross-functional leadership.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
QA Manager
Paperless Lab Works Pvt. Ltd.
07.2015 - Current
Led QA initiatives for iLES (iVention Lab Execution System) across multiple releases, managing end-to-end testing strategy, execution, and delivery.
Directed cross-functional teams, coordinating between development and QA to ensure seamless releases and quick resolution of production issues through RCA reports.
Acted as Scrum Master, driving sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and fostering collaboration across teams.
Managed test case design and reviews using BVA, ECP, and exploratory testing methods, ensuring comprehensive coverage and alignment with business requirements.
Oversaw QA documentation, defect lifecycle, and client communications, ensuring transparency, accountability, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Supervised automation initiatives using Cypress with TypeScript, integrating .md file execution for scalable and maintainable test suites.
Directed testing efforts across GUI, functional, regression, and mobile (Android, iOS) platforms to maintain product quality and performance.
Sr. Test Engineer
Tech Blocks
06.2013 - 01.2014
Designed and executed test plans, cases, and reports
Conducted mobile and web testing in .NET, MVC environment
Facilitated smooth collaboration with the development team
Mentored junior testers and ensured timely release deliverables
Project: Workopolis – A bilingual Canadian job platform
Test Engineer
Mindtree Ltd.
01.2009 - 06.2013
Created and executed test cases for Sony's eBook Reader application
Performed cross-platform compatibility testing (Windows OS versions & multiple languages)
Developed tools for ePub validation using DOM
Logged detailed and reproducible defects; ensured full functionality coverage
Project: Sony Digital Reader
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in IT (PGDIT) -
SCDL
B.Sc. - Computer Science
Bangalore University
01.2008
Skills
Cypress
Achievements
Leadership Excellence Award - Paperless Lab Works Pvt Ltd
Best Team Lead Award – Paperless Lab Works Pvt Ltd
Spot Award – Mindtree Ltd (Individual & Team Contribution)