Kunal Sawant
Senior Software Quality Analyst
Thane
Summary
Senior Software Quality Analyst leveraging nearly 6 years of expertise in Software Quality Assurance & Manual Testing to ensure the delivery of robust, high-performing software solutions while optimizing processes and enhancing system reliability.
Competent Professional of experience in software quality assurance, with expertise in manual testing, defect identification, and quality assurance for complex systems. Showcased domain expertise in investment banking, capital markets, and nonbanking financial services, contributing to successful client projects such as CTML, Windsor, OSB Migration, Mahindra NBFS, and SBI GITC. Proficient in executing diverse testing methodologies under UAT and ST teams, ensuring comprehensive test coverage & the delivery of high-quality software products. Proficient in COBOL, SQL, Python, and HTML, enabling effective collaboration with development teams and supporting tasks such as code reviews and data validation. Successfully led a team of 4 members in delivering high-quality software in UAT cycles, achieving milestones such as a 20% reduction in post-release defects and a 10% improvement in application stability. Recognized with awards such as "Outstanding QA UAT Team Member of the Month", Employer of the year " for delivering high-quality product through UAT Cycles and "Spot Award" for exceptional contributions under tight deadlines. Led impactful Internal training sessions to upskill new joiners and junior QA staff in test case creation and defect tracking, fostering a culture of quality and excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Software Quality Analyst Engineer
SS&C Fintech Services Pvt. Ltd.
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Led QA efforts for web applications, ensuring functionality, performance, and usability, contributing to enhanced product reliability
- Managed client-facing projects independently, overseeing UAT cycles and ensuring timely, high-quality product delivery with direct client communication
- Designed and executed detailed test plans and cases, conducting functional and regression testing across various browsers and devices to achieve thorough test coverage for various UAT Cycles
- Partnered with Agile teams to streamline release cycles and ensure compliance with client specifications for financial products
- Successfully managed Pilot, Support, and Live projects, consistently ensuring adherence to software quality standards throughout the development lifecycle
- Led a project independently as a Quality Analyst, effectively coordinating with a UK-based client to ensure top-tier quality standards and on-time delivery
- Executed regression and sanity tests using automated scripts in Selenium WebDriver with TestNG
- Validated application stability by running Sanity Tests after every deployment using automated scripts
- Automated form field validations by dynamically fetching data for each field from the Excel sheet
- Designed and implemented data-driven testing to execute test cases with multiple datasets from an Excel sheet
- Ensured application consistency by executing Regression Tests with varied input data for each test cycle
- Generated detailed TestNG reports to track execution status and results
- Configured TestNG parameters and data providers for efficient test execution with multiple data sets.Automated repetitive test scenarios to reduce manual effort and improve test accuracy
- Expanded test coverage by executing test cases across 5+ browsers and devices, ensuring compatibility and functionality
- Improved testing processes by implementing automation, leading to a 30% increase in efficiency, enhancing client satisfaction by 25% through optimized workflow
- Reduced post-release defects by 30% through effective collaboration with development teams to identify and resolve issues
Quality Analyst Associate
Tata Consultancy Services BPO Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Streamlined project workflow by facilitating cross-functional communication, enhancing team collaboration and overall project outcomes
- Participated in the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) within Agile frameworks, ensuring timely and efficient software development
- Contributed to the successful delivery of major projects like Mahindra NBFS and SBI GITC, meeting key client objectives and expectations
- Managed defect assignment and review processes, collaborating with the development team to resolve issues promptly, ensuring seamless project execution
- Enhanced functional knowledge in the banking domain, becoming a key asset in resolving banking-related testing challenges
- Conducted comprehensive testing across-functionality, database, usability, performance, cross-browser, and crowd testing, ensuring thorough test coverage
- Developed and maintained COBOL-based applications, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and delivering high-performance solutions within a year
- Designed and implemented new functionalities based on solution documents provided by clients, meeting business requirements effectively
- Improved data quality by 10%, boosting project efficiency and outcomes
- Led end-to-end testing for diverse applications, enhancing product quality, which contributed to successful project deliver
- Improved team efficiency by 10% by streamlining testing processes and optimizing communication within the UAT team
- Reduced software testing cycle time by 15% through the implementation of efficient test case design and execution strategies
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Computer Science
B N Bandodkar College
ThaneSkills
Software Quality Assurance
Manual Testing
Defect Tracking and Bug Reporting
Test Case Creation and Execution
Test Documentation
Root Cause Analysis
Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
Performance Testing
Agile and Waterfall Project Methodologies
System Testing
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Cross-Browser and Compatibility Testing
Test Automation Implementation
Process Optimization & Quality Improvement
Testing Tools
Functional Testing
Acceptance Testing
Usability Testing
End-to-End Testing
Sanity Testing
Regression Testing
Smoke Testing
Crowd Testing
Exploratory Testing
Stress Testing
Non-Functional Testing
COBOL
SQL
Python
HTML
Java
Test Plans
Test Scripts
Test Scenarios
Test Reports
Collaborator
Communicator
Analytical
Problem-Solving
Team Leader
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/14/97
Timeline
Senior Software Quality Analyst Engineer
SS&C Fintech Services Pvt. Ltd.
04.2022 - 09.2024
Quality Analyst Associate
Tata Consultancy Services BPO Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Computer Science
B N Bandodkar College