Praveen Kumar
Ernakulam
Summary
Dynamic Associate Test Manager at Ernst & Young with a proven track record in defect management and team leadership. Spearheaded root cause analysis to enhance testing processes, significantly reducing project timelines. Expert in mobile testing and training, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Associate Test Manager
Ernst & Young
05.2017 - Current
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring defects to drive continuous improvement within the testing process.
- Reduced overall project timeline by prioritizing test scenarios and focusing on high-risk areas.
- Managed vendor relationships to coordinate third-party testing efforts when necessary, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows.
- Ensured timely delivery of projects by diligently monitoring progress against established milestones and adjusting strategies as needed.
- Maintained detailed documentation of test plans, cases, scripts, results, and other relevant information for future reference or audit purposes.
- Established quality assurance standards to maintain consistency across all testing efforts within the organization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive test plans for new features and updates.
- Worked closely with developers to identify root causes of defects and provided actionable feedback for resolution.
- Led a team of testers to conduct thorough and efficient software testing, resulting in improved product quality.
- Developed training programs for junior testers which increased their productivity and strengthened their skillsets.
- Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
- Worked on Test Effort Estimations and Proposals
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
Test Analyst
Microobjects Private Limited
09.2010 - 04.2017
- Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
- Reduced production issues by implementing rigorous regression testing before each release.
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
- Facilitated quick issue resolution through clear defect reporting, providing precise steps to reproduce along with relevant screenshots or logs when needed.
- Identified bugs and issues within system and applied troubleshooting techniques for mitigation purposes.
- Continuously updated technical skills through training programs, staying current on industry best practices for software testing methodologies.
Test Engineer
InApp
11.2009 - 04.2010
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking databases for future reference or audits.
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
- Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve software issues promptly.
Test Engineer
Outsource Partners International
07.2008 - 11.2009
- Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
- Reduced product defects by performing thorough root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with development teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve software issues promptly.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
Test Engineer
Sprint Technologies
09.2007 - 07.2008
- Optimized regression testing efforts through continuous improvement of test cases and methodologies.
- Mentored junior team members, sharing best practices in test engineering techniques and tools usage.
Education
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Engineering
NGM College
Pollachi, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Mobile testing
Test estimation
Test strategy development
Defect management
Team leadership
Team coordination
Training and mentoring
Resource planning expertise
Defect tracking and reporting
Web and mobile application QA
API Testing
Device Level Performance Testing
Accomplishments
Spot Award 2017‑ Excellence in performance (EY) Spot Award 2018–Excellence in performance (EY) Culture Coin Award ‑ Excellence in performance (EY)
Exceptional Client Service 2019‑ Excellence in performance (EY) Spot Award - Creating Accelerator(EY)
Certification
Certified Scrum Master from Scrum Alliances
Onsite Experience
Client: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization- Dubai for 4 months duration from EY
Timeline
Associate Test Manager
Ernst & Young
05.2017 - Current
Test Analyst
Microobjects Private Limited
09.2010 - 04.2017
Test Engineer
InApp
11.2009 - 04.2010
Test Engineer
Outsource Partners International
07.2008 - 11.2009
Test Engineer
Sprint Technologies
09.2007 - 07.2008
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Engineering
NGM College
04.2001 -