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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

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 -

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