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Pooja Arvind Natu

Pooja Arvind Natu

Test Lead/Scrum Master

Summary

Experienced Test Lead with over 9 years of expertise in leading quality assurance initiatives across diverse industries. Adept at managing and executing end-to-end testing processes, from test planning to execution, ensuring software meets both functional and non-functional requirements. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams of testers, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvements in testing practices. Strong analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.


A proactive and results-oriented Scrum Master with 2 months of hands-on experience in facilitating agile processes, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring smooth project delivery. Looking to apply my skills in coaching teams, removing impediments, and driving continuous improvement to help organizations achieve successful project outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Senior Consultant

Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - Current
  • Lead and manage a team of 24 testers, overseeing manual efforts for multiple high-priority projects
  • Develop comprehensive test strategies and test plans to ensure coverage of all functional and non-functional requirements
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to define test requirements and priorities and to prioritize defect triages
  • Track and report on key testing metrics, such as defect rates, test pass/fail rates, and automation coverage, ensuring transparency in project progress
  • Ensure adherence to best practices and standards, conducting peer reviews and providing mentorship to junior testers
  • Manage the defect lifecycle, from identification to resolution, working closely with development teams to ensure timely fixes
  • Led and participated in Agile sprints, working closely with the Scrum Master and Product Owner to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software
  • Mentored junior testers, providing guidance on test case design, defect reporting, and best practices in testing
  • Facilitated Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for a cross-functional team, ensuring that all meetings were focused, productive, and timely
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to ensure that backlog items were well-defined and prioritized, ensuring alignment with stakeholder goals and project timelines
  • Actively removed obstacles hindering the development team’s progress by fostering an open and transparent communication channel with team members and stakeholders
  • Promoted agile best practices by guiding the team toward self-organization and continuous improvement
  • Assisted in tracking and reporting team metrics, such as sprint velocity and burndown charts, to ensure efficient project progress and identify areas for improvement
  • Contributed to sprint retrospectives to identify process bottlenecks and led discussions for improvements to optimize team performance and morale

Software Test Engineer

Mobifilia Software India LLP
06.2015 - 07.2018
  • Designed and executed manual test cases based on detailed requirements and functional specifications
  • Performed various types of testing, including functional, integration, system, regression, and smoke testing
  • Logged defects in JIRA and worked closely with the development team to resolve issues quickly
  • Participated in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings to ensure alignment with project goals
  • Contributed to the continuous improvement of testing methodologies and processes

Education

MCA -

Mumbai University

B.Sc - Computer Science

Mumbai University

H.S.C - Science Stream

State Board
01.2007 - 01.2008

SSC - undefined

State Board
01.2004 - 01.2005

Skills

Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Certification

Professional Scrum Master

Accomplishments

  • Received performance incentive, promotion and 2 rating in a same year (2021)
  • Received Emerging Gladiator award (2020)
  • Multiple appreciations from Client on Good work and Knowledge Management Document

Personal Information

Visa Status: H1-B Visa Stamped 

Timeline

Senior Consultant

Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - Current

Software Test Engineer

Mobifilia Software India LLP
06.2015 - 07.2018

H.S.C - Science Stream

State Board
01.2007 - 01.2008

SSC - undefined

State Board
01.2004 - 01.2005

B.Sc - Computer Science

Mumbai University

MCA -

Mumbai University

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