Megha Koshle
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven Quality Assurance and Project Manager with over 13 years of experience in test automation, process optimization, and project management. Successfully managed large-scale projects, designed automated testing frameworks, and implemented risk-based testing strategies to enhance software quality and efficiency. Demonstrated ability to streamline testing processes, improve bug detection, and lead high-performing teams. Skilled in stakeholder management, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with business objectives. Certified Scrum Master and Guidewire Associate committed to continuous improvement and innovation in software quality.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Manager
Electronic Arts & Game Pvt. Ltd
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced the testing process and test estimate process resulting reduction in effort by 10%
- Enhance the bug projection model and risk-based testing model, result to 8% more bug identification
- Lead the strategic development and delivery of a core component of the game, from initial concept through to post-launch support
- Building and guiding a robust team of QA Analysts, focusing on hiring, mentoring, training, and professional development
- Collaborating with QV analysts and game feature development teams to define testing requirements and specifications
- Anticipating bottlenecks, escalating to management, prioritizing tasks, balancing business needs against technical constraints, and fostering partner engagement
- Driving QA evolution through championing defect prevention/containment and test automation
- Proactively identifying, reporting, mitigating and escalating project risks to ensure smooth project progression and the minimization of unforeseen challenges
- Managing financial aspects of the project, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to ensure cost-effectiveness and financial efficiency
Associate Test Manager
EY GDS
12.2014 - 12.2023
- Built two accelerator add-on tools for Guidewire testing framework which reduces automation effort by 20%
- Trainer 150 plus automation tester on Guidewire testing framework (GT-UI & GT-API) and upskilled them on JavaScript, TestCafe, and Karate
- Assessed and supported Guidewire cloud implementation project, ensuring alignment with Guidewire Cloud Assurance Assessment criteria; achieved a 30% reduction in error rates and improved system performance by 20%
- Lead Automation CoE team for Guidewire and Insurance Testing practice
- Monitor and support Guidewire cloud implementation project for success Guidewire Cloud Assurance Assessment
- Lead Automation L&D and upskilling activities as per market trend for all GDS automation QA resources
- Lead Innovation team for automation solution and framework development for emerging tools and technologies
- Mentor Test Leads and Senior Test leads assigned as counselee’s
- Planning, controlling, estimating, monitoring, and reporting of all test activities during all project phases
- Undertake project test estimating, planning & tracking, monitoring, and reporting for the delivery of a test plan against the overall project plan
- Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems
- Identifying, managing, and recording risks and issues across the full testing life cycle
- Defining and maintaining the testing strategy and various test plans for both automation and manual testing
- Defining and owning testing component project plans, fully understand all project and testing assumptions, dependencies, and associated risks
- Coordinate with Build Management teams for Execution of Build Verification Test suite(s)
- Provide periodic test execution reports and key issues
- Coordinate with Infrastructure teams for Installation, Configuration and any Updates to the Automation Framework and Tools
- Maintain and Manage Test Automation Infrastructure (Test Lab Machines/VDI, Tool License etc.)
- Provide technical and framework related support to the team
- Review and manage automation script for other team members
- Responsible for Knowledge transfer support team post release and user training
Software QA Engineer
Data Template Infotech Pvt Ltd
08.2013 - 12.2014
Associate Software QA Engineer
Adverb Solution Pvt Ltd
07.2011 - 05.2013
Education
B.E - Information Technology
Institute of Technology Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
Bilaspur, CG01.2011
Skills
- Project planning
- Project scope analysis
- Productivity improvement
- Strategic planning
- Risk management
- Resource allocation
- Automation Framework Development
- Problem-solving abilities
- Agile best practices
- Goal setting
- Training and onboarding
Professional Achievements Certifications
- Certified Scrum Master
- Guidewire Associate Certification – Insurance Suite 10.0 analyst
- EY’s Bronze Badge on Agile, Cloud, Azure
Timeline
Development Manager
Electronic Arts & Game Pvt. Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Associate Test Manager
EY GDS
12.2014 - 12.2023
Software QA Engineer
Data Template Infotech Pvt Ltd
08.2013 - 12.2014
Associate Software QA Engineer
Adverb Solution Pvt Ltd
07.2011 - 05.2013
B.E - Information Technology
Institute of Technology Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
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