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Nilesh Singh Patil

Summary

Senior QA Lead with extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance. Proven ability to manage large teams and coordinate multiple projects, implementing effective testing strategies that adhere to industry standards. Achievements include significant error reduction and enhanced product quality through strategic planning and execution. Proficient in Waterfall and Agile (Scrum) methodologies, with a strong background in software product development across various domains.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Software Consultant

Capita India Pvt Ltd
03.2019 - 10.2024
  • Conducted sanity checks on eight applications across four environments.
  • Automated test cases using Amdocs Ginger tool based on Selenium WebDriver.
  • Prepared test data for client training sessions.
  • Executed functional, GUI, front-end, and back-end testing.
  • Created training data for CSR and in-house training needs.
  • Analyzed and logged defects to enhance quality assurance.
  • Managed test estimations and planning for all change requests.
  • Trained new resources on process and functional aspects.

QA Lead

Tangoe India Softek Services Pvt Ltd
06.2015 - 07.2018
  • Enhanced QA activities by leading manual testing and automation teams through gap analysis.
  • Worked closely with Senior Manager regarding assignments, release statuses, and deliverables.
  • Engaged with Service Implementation team during one-month visit to US office for strategic discussions.
  • Implemented Scrum methodology for QA tasks, optimizing Sprint planning processes.
  • Developed detailed weekly/monthly reports using dashboards to illustrate resource utilization and project risks.
  • Oversaw testing team by assigning tasks and tracking completion rates diligently.
  • Held daily status meetings with Test Team to review ongoing projects and updates.
  • Executed and maintained automation scripts, ensuring effective test coverage across projects.

Staff Software Engineer

IBM Software Labs
Pune
07.2012 - 05.2015

Executed comprehensive release testing to ensure quality and performance standards.

Configured QA test environment, implementing necessary upgrades for optimal performance.

Delivered weekly and monthly status reports utilizing dashboards to showcase resource utilization and productivity.

Ran automation suites on regression builds, providing timely status updates to management.

Communicated project progress through regular status updates during weekly calls.

Conducted security testing using Burp tool to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Associate Team Lead

Emptoris Technologies (I) Pvt Ltd.
04.2010 - 06.2012

Executed release testing planning and delivery processes.

Configured QA test environment and performed upgrades.

Prepared weekly and monthly reports using dashboards to highlight resource utilization and productivity metrics.

Conducted automation suites on regression builds, providing status updates to management.

Communicated status updates to direct manager and participated in weekly calls.

Performed security testing utilizing Burp tool.

Module Lead

Emptoris Technologies (I) Pvt Ltd.
01.2009 - 03.2010
  • Managed test deliverables and provided regular status reports to management.
  • Oversaw functional testing of key modules, including hot fixes, regression, and beta testing.
  • Performed requirement analysis, estimation, and developed test scenarios and cases.
  • Coordinated with Business Analysts and Test Lead to clarify requirements and ensure timely defect reporting.
  • Trained and mentored team members while reviewing test scenarios, scripts, and reported defects.
  • Tracked defects from identification through to closure, ensuring resolution of all issues.
  • Actively participated in recruitment drives to identify potential candidates for the team.

Sr QA Engineer

Emptoris Technologies (I) Pvt Ltd.
08.2005 - 01.2009
  • Established and maintained Test Lab to support automation team in understanding functionalities.
  • Collaborated with US team for effective knowledge sharing on functional processes.
  • Trained and mentored team members, reviewing test scenarios, scripts, and defects prior to escalation.
  • Reported and tracked defects through closure, ensuring thorough resolution.
  • Conducted manual functional and regression testing to validate product integrity.
  • Performed integration testing with other Emptoris products to ensure seamless operation.
  • Managed custom rollouts and hot patches independently, ensuring timely deployment.
  • Executed security testing using Burp Scanner, identifying and reporting vulnerabilities.

Education

Master of Computer Management -

Devi Ahilya VishwaVidhyalaya
Indore, M.P.
12.2001

B.Sc -

Govt. Holkar Science Autonomous College
Indore, M.P.
12.1998

Skills

  • Database management: MS SQL Server and Oracle
  • Operating systems: MS Windows and Unix
  • Testing methodologies: Functional and system testing
  • API testing: Web service and SOAP API testing
  • Application servers: Apache Tomcat and WebLogic
  • Middleware solutions: IBM WebSphere
  • Project management: MS Project
  • Issue tracking: Bugzilla and JIRA
  • Requirements management: RQM
  • Test case management: TestLink
  • Automation testing: Selenium WebDriver
  • Programming language: Java
  • Performance testing: JMeter
  • Agile framework: Scrum methodology
  • Test planning strategies
  • Agile project management practices
  • Process improvement techniques
  • Resource coordination skills
  • Sprint planning processes
  • Agile metrics tracking

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 07/08/77

Certification

1. Scrum Master I (Scrum.org) https://www.scrum.org/user/402260

2. ISTQB Agile Tester Foundation Extension Certificate

3. ISTQB Foundation Level Certificate in Testing

Timeline

Senior Software Consultant

Capita India Pvt Ltd
03.2019 - 10.2024

QA Lead

Tangoe India Softek Services Pvt Ltd
06.2015 - 07.2018

Staff Software Engineer

IBM Software Labs
07.2012 - 05.2015

Associate Team Lead

Emptoris Technologies (I) Pvt Ltd.
04.2010 - 06.2012

Module Lead

Emptoris Technologies (I) Pvt Ltd.
01.2009 - 03.2010

Sr QA Engineer

Emptoris Technologies (I) Pvt Ltd.
08.2005 - 01.2009

Master of Computer Management -

Devi Ahilya VishwaVidhyalaya

B.Sc -

Govt. Holkar Science Autonomous College
Nilesh Singh Patil