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Durgesh Singh

QA Manager
Ahmedabad

Summary

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)
  • Pat on the Back Award – Mindtree Ltd
  • Shining Star Award – Mindtree Ltd

Certification

• ISTQB Foundation Level Certification

Timeline

QA Manager

Paperless Lab Works Pvt. Ltd.
07.2015 - Current

Sr. Test Engineer

Tech Blocks
06.2013 - 01.2014

Test Engineer

Mindtree Ltd.
01.2009 - 06.2013

B.Sc. - Computer Science

Bangalore University

Post Graduate Diploma in IT (PGDIT) -

SCDL
Durgesh SinghQA Manager