GAURAV SHUKLA
Associate Project Lead
Noida,UP
Summary
Results-driven software professional with over 7.5 years of experience in software testing across diverse domains, including insurance and telecommunications. Expertise includes all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Test Life Cycle (STLC), supported by a strong foundation in testing methodologies and defect tracking. Proficient in Agile Scrum practices, actively participating in daily stand-ups and sprint reviews to enhance team collaboration and project outcomes. Committed to ensuring software quality through meticulous test planning, execution, and documentation review, while managing multiple projects and fostering effective communication within teams.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Associate Project Lead
Thinksys Software Pvt Ltd
07.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver software projects on time, enhancing client satisfaction and project outcomes.
- Streamlined project workflows by implementing Agile methodologies, improving team collaboration and delivery efficiency.
- Developed project plans and timelines, ensuring alignment with client expectations and resource availability.
- Facilitated regular stakeholder meetings to communicate project status, risks, and mitigation strategies, fostering transparency.
- Analyzed project performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, driving continuous process enhancements across teams.
Senior Software Engineer
ThinkSys Software Private Limited
9 2021 - Current
- Improved software quality by designing and executing comprehensive test plans and cases.
- Participated in post-release reviews to analyze lessons learned from completed projects, driving process improvements for future endeavors.
- Led the design and implementation of scalable software solutions, improving application performance and user satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine Agile practices, enhancing project delivery and reducing time-to-market.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering skills in coding standards and best practices for improved team performance.
- Analyzed system architecture, proposing enhancements that increased efficiency and reduced technical debt across projects.
Software Engineer
Thinksys Software Private Limited
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Conducted regression, performance, and compatibility testing across various platforms, ensuring software reliability and optimal performance.
- Analyzed test results and provided actionable insights to stakeholders, contributing to informed decision-making and product enhancements.
- Maintained detailed documentation of test cases and results, facilitating clear communication and compliance with quality assurance protocols.
- Identified critical bugs and worked closely with developers to ensure timely resolution, resulting in a more stable product.
- Enhanced product reliability through thorough functional, regression, and performance testing.
Software Test Engineer
Vivo Collaboration Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Analyzed test results to identify patterns and areas for improvement, leading to reduction in recurring issues.
- Optimized mobile application testing procedures, resulting in more robust and user-friendly product.
- Enhanced user experience by conducting usability tests and providing actionable feedback to development team.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Tested functional and compatibility of new programs or updates in comparison to existing applications.
QA Engineer
Gunaatita Technologies
2 2017 - 4 2019
- Test Case Creation, Review, & Execution
- Analyzing requirements and preparing the query log for client interaction through the test lead.
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and cases to ensure software functionality met quality standards, enhancing product reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects, significantly improving overall software performance and user experience.
- Conducted root cause analysis on defects to inform development teams, leading to improved software design and reduced future issues.
Education
B.Tech - ECE
UPTU
LucknowSkills
Agile methodologies
Skills
- Test strategies and coverages
- Functional Integration
- System Testing
- Bug tracking
- Compatibility
- Usability Testing
- Scrum Master
- Bug Tracking Tools
- Project Management Tools
- Agile Methodology
- Test Documentation
- Client Handling
- Defect tracking
- Requirements Analysis
Domain's Experience
- Insurance
- Banking
- HealthCare
- Networking
- Telecommunication
- Dating
- E-Commerce
- Travel
- Sports
Certification
Scrum Master
Timeline
Associate Project Lead
Thinksys Software Pvt Ltd
07.2025 - Current
Software Engineer
Thinksys Software Private Limited
06.2019 - 08.2021
Software Test Engineer
Vivo Collaboration Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 05.2019
Senior Software Engineer
ThinkSys Software Private Limited
9 2021 - Current
QA Engineer
Gunaatita Technologies
2 2017 - 4 2019
B.Tech - ECE
UPTU