Gunjan Sharma
Senior Test Lead
New Delhi
Summary
Dynamic Senior Test Lead with extensive experience at Ernst & Young, excelling in project management and test planning. Proven track record in optimizing testing processes, enhancing software quality, and reducing defect leakage rates. Skilled in Selenium and Azure DevOps, driving continuous improvement and fostering high-performance cultures within teams. Expert in Salesforce, Guidewire, SQL. Successful at managing all aspects of planning, testing and documentation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Test Lead
Ernst & Young
10.2021 - Current
- Delivered high-quality releases under tight deadlines by prioritizing critical tasks and adjusting resources accordingly.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for third-party testing services when necessary.
- Actively participated in Agile planning sessions, providing valuable input on test scope and effort estimation.
- Optimized resource allocation, assigning appropriate testers to specific projects based on expertise and skill set.
- Responsible for test planning, test estimation, test execution, defect management and completion reports.
- Involved in allocating tasks, managing, and providing trainings etc. to large project teams.
- Cultivated a high-performance culture within the testing team through regular feedback sessions, performance reviews, and recognition programs.
- Managed budgets effectively while delivering top-notch QA services to support business objectives and ensure project success.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to establish key performance indicators for the QA team, driving continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization.
Test Lead
Ernst & Young
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Streamlined testing processes for increased efficiency and reduced overall test cycle time.
- Conducted regression testing of existing products.
- Enhanced product performance with thorough troubleshooting and identification of critical defects.
- Reduced defect leakage rate by conducting thorough root cause analyses and proactively addressing areas of concern in future release cycles.
- Involved in Creating and executing System Integration Test Cases (SIT) by using different integration points.
- Improved software quality by designing and implementing comprehensive test strategies and plans.
- Delivered high-quality products on schedule through effective use of automated regression tests, minimizing human error during repetitive tasks.
- Collaborated with developers to ensure timely resolution of identified issues, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
- Established regular communication channels between onsite and offshore team members, ensuring seamless coordination despite geographical barriers.
Senior Test Engineer
Ernst & Young
03.2016 - 09.2019
- Conducted root cause analysis on defects discovered during testing, enabling quick resolution and minimizing risk of future occurrences.
- Reproduced defects and documented findings.
- Streamlined testing processes for increased efficiency in identifying and resolving defects.
- Mentored junior test engineers, enhancing their skillsets and overall team performance.
- Improved software quality by designing and executing comprehensive test plans.
- Successfully managed stakeholder expectations by consistently delivering high-quality products that met or exceeded specifications.
- Worked and expert on Guidewire PC, CC, BC. Worked on Test script creation in Selenium.
Software Engineer
Birlasoft
09.2014 - 03.2016
- Developed scalable and maintainable code using Automation tools, ensuring higher test coverage.
- Integrated new technologies into existing systems, increasing capabilities and improving overall performance.
- Developed reusable components that significantly reduced development effort on multiple projects.
- Implemented effective debugging strategies, resulting in fewer software defects and increased reliability
- Involved in Call with Onsite Team/ Manual Team to discuss Observations/ Defects and Call/Demo with client to discuss status/delivery.
Test Engineer
Comviva Technologies
03.2013 - 09.2014
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking databases for future reference or audits.
- Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
- Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve software issues promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Gurgaon College of Engineering
Haryana, India 04.2001 -
Higher Secondary - PCM
K V Rangpuri
Delhi, India 04.2001 -
Secondary School -
St John's School
Delhi, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Team Management
Selenium
Test reporting
Test planning
Test tool selection
Salesforce
Azure DevOps
Accomplishments
- Achieved "Lead Engineer of the Year"by completing critical releases in EY with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved "Innovation Strategy Award" while worked on Azure DevOps in EY.
Certification
ISTQB Foundation
Timeline
Microsoft AI Fundamentals AI 900
02-2025
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ 900
12-2021
Senior Test Lead
Ernst & Young
10.2021 - Current
NCFM Insurance
12-2020
ISTQB Foundation
10-2020
Test Lead
Ernst & Young
09.2019 - 10.2021
AINS
09-2019
Senior Test Engineer
Ernst & Young
03.2016 - 09.2019
Software Engineer
Birlasoft
09.2014 - 03.2016
Test Engineer
Comviva Technologies
03.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
Gurgaon College of Engineering
04.2001 -
Higher Secondary - PCM
K V Rangpuri
04.2001 -
Secondary School -
St John's School
04.2001 -
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