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Pankaj Kumar Gurung

Pankaj Kumar Gurung

Assistant Manager - QA
Bangalore

Summary

Quality assurance professional with a keen eye for detail and commitment to delivering top-notch results. Experienced in overseeing QA processes, ensuring adherence to industry standards, and fostering continuous improvement. Recognized for collaborative team leadership and ability to adapt to dynamic project requirements, consistently enhancing team performance and product quality.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Assistant Manager - QA

Solv India Pvt Ltd
06.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous testing procedures and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Implemented root cause analysis techniques to identify recurring issues and drive corrective actions within the production process.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth within the organization.
  • Managing automation frameworks and improving test execution efficiency.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance QA strategies.
  • Created and maintained quality management systems to align with industry standards.

Specialist – Quality Engineer

LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • A more strategic role, where the individual is responsible for leading the entire QA effort for a project or a team.
  • Coordinates the QA activities across teams, ensuring alignment with product development timelines and quality standards.
  • Reviews requirements, designs test strategies, and manages test execution.
  • Allocates tasks to testers, and ensures timely delivery of high-quality software.
  • Provides input on resource allocation, testing tools, and process improvements.
  • Works closely with other departments (e.g., product management, development, and operations) to ensure product quality.

System QA Senior Analyst

Wells Fargo India Pvt Ltd
10.2016 - 11.2020
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining workflow processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Mentored junior analysts, fostering professional development while enhancing overall team performance.
  • Takes a leadership role in test strategy, test design, and test execution.
  • Leads the creation of comprehensive test plans, detailed test cases, and ensures test coverage across various levels (unit, integration, system, and acceptance).
  • Reviews the test artifacts (test cases, bug reports) created by others, and provides feedback.
  • Engages in cross-functional collaboration with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to improve the quality of the product.

Associate Consultant

Capgemini India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
05.2014 - 10.2016
  • Takes a leadership role in test strategy, test design, and test execution.
  • Leads the creation of comprehensive test plans, detailed test cases, and ensures test coverage across various levels (unit, integration, system, and acceptance).
  • Oversees junior testers, mentoring them in best practices.
  • Reviews the test artifacts (test cases, bug reports) created by others, and provides feedback.
  • Engages in cross-functional collaboration with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to improve the quality of the product.

Engineer Testing

SLK Software Services
Bengaluru
10.2011 - 05.2014
  • Requirement analysis of new stories.
  • Test case design based on the requirement.
  • Test execution of the test cases.
  • Defect management, including raising bugs and retesting once fixed by developers.

Education

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications

Presidency College Bangalore
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 - 01.2011

Bachelor in Computer Applications - Computer Applications

Banwarilal Bhalotiya College
Asansol, India
07-2008

Skills

  • Java programming

  • Selenium automation

  • API testing expertise

  • Jira project management

  • SQL data analysis

  • Proficient in MongoDB usage

  • Proficient in Android Studio

  • Test planning

  • Mobile testing

  • Quality metrics

Achievements And Recognition

  • Awarded Quality Week Award for outstanding contributions to automation.
  • Recognized for leading test automation initiatives in BFSI projects.
  • Developed and implemented test automation frameworks, reducing manual effort by 30%.
  • Received an Appreciation Award for driving process improvements in QA.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/01/88
  • Nationality: Indian

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge., Bangalore, Pankaj Kumar Gurung

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Leading test automation and API testing for key projects.
  • Managing automation frameworks and improving test execution efficiency.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance QA strategies.
  • Implementing test automation frameworks, reducing manual effort by 30%.
  • Ensuring seamless integration of trading and banking applications.
  • Performing system integration, regression, and functional testing.

Certification

ISTQB

Interests

Playing Cricket

Listning to music

Timeline

Assistant Manager - QA

Solv India Pvt Ltd
06.2023 - Current

Specialist – Quality Engineer

LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech
03.2021 - 06.2023

System QA Senior Analyst

Wells Fargo India Pvt Ltd
10.2016 - 11.2020

Associate Consultant

Capgemini India Pvt Ltd
05.2014 - 10.2016

ISTQB

07-2012

Engineer Testing

SLK Software Services
10.2011 - 05.2014

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications

Presidency College Bangalore
04.2001 - 01.2011

Bachelor in Computer Applications - Computer Applications

Banwarilal Bhalotiya College
Pankaj Kumar GurungAssistant Manager - QA