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Kiran Gowda

Bengaluru

Summary

Accomplished Technical Test Lead with extensive experience at Mphasis Limited, specializing in API and regression testing. Proven ability to lead QA teams in surpassing performance targets through effective defect management and continuous integration strategies. Combines strong technical skills with exceptional leadership to drive software quality and reliability improvements across diverse platforms.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Test Lead

Wipro Limited
Bengaluru
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Preparing and involving the reviews of the test plan.
  • Led, inspired, trained, and mentored a team of QA professionals at various locations to meet or exceed department goals.
  • Communicated, measured, reported, and tracked the performance of simultaneous tasks and the associated project on time.
  • Responsible for informing and escalating (to the point of resolution) critical issues, roadblocks, bottlenecks, and progress to stakeholders as needed.
  • Anticipated skills gaps and organizational needs for the team and associated projects.
  • Attending daily stand-up calls to understand the changes being implemented in the current sprint.

Senior Software Engineer

Mphasis Limited
Bengaluru
05.2019 - 04.2022
  • Ensured high software quality through meticulous planning.
  • Constructed in-depth test cases by analyzing product requirement documents.
  • Conducted thorough testing to ensure web applications operated correctly.
  • Implemented detailed tests to explore prospective defects within application functionalities.
  • Identified and logged issues in JIRA during tests.
  • Created regression tests for established software applications.
  • Worked alongside developers to pinpoint and resolve testing issues.
  • Guaranteed all resolutions were accurate before issue closure.
  • Ensured accuracy of test documentation through regular updates.
  • Specialized in system reliability deployment and change request process management.
  • Working experience in testing end-to-end functionalities of Dell Thin operating system with respect to Wyse management software using virtual desktop environments.
  • Capable of generating status reports and traceability matrices based on functional documents, providing insights into project progress, and ensuring alignment with objectives.
  • Evaluated and comprehended test plans for book management system.
  • Reviewed API documentation to determine outcomes of each endpoint.
  • Collaborated with developers to identify and solve API conflicts.
  • Tested functionality, usability, and performance of REST APIs utilizing Postman.
  • Have hands-on experience with status codes; HTTP request methods are GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE. Query parameters, path parameters, authentication methods.
  • Participated in sprint ceremonies.

Manual Tester

Mphasis Limited
Bengaluru
01.2017 - 04.2019
  • Proficient in manual testing methodologies, with a strong understanding of test planning, test case design, and execution to ensure the quality and reliability of software products.
  • Experienced in both the software test life cycle and development processes.
  • Delivered project outcomes by working closely with various specialized teams.
  • Guaranteed end-to-end operability of software applications for HP and Dell.
  • Managed firmware and driver configurations across platforms.
  • Executed application tests on Android and iOS platforms for HP.
  • Excelled in both Agile and Waterfall project management.
  • Executed troubleshooting using Jedi Triage Assistant.

Education

MCA - Computer Application

Oxford College of Science, Bengaluru
06-2010

Skills

  • Defect management
  • Continuous integration
  • Cross-platform testing
  • Defect resolution
  • API Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • System Testing
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Functional Testing
  • Web Application Testing
  • Mobile device testing
  • Defect tracking
  • Bug reporting
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • QA reporting
  • Team building
  • Multitasking

Project and test management tools

  • JIRA
  • Test Rail
  • ALM

Languages

Kannada
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Telugu
Elementary (A2)
A2

Timeline

Technical Test Lead - Wipro Limited
06.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Software Engineer - Mphasis Limited
05.2019 - 04.2022
Manual Tester - Mphasis Limited
01.2017 - 04.2019
Oxford College of Science - MCA, Computer Application
Kiran Gowda