Problem Solving
Pravin Thorve
QA Manager
Pune,MH
Summary
QA professional with deep expertise in quality assurance methodologies and software testing. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in test planning, defect tracking, and process improvement. Highly valued for leadership qualities and problem-solving abilities. Expert in test automation management and agile methodologies, Additionally contributed in define strategy for product evolution with role portfolio team for market competition analysis and suggested features evolving in market.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
QA Manager
Dassault Systemes
01.2020 - Current
- Improved overall efficiency of the QA department through strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination between QA, development, and support departments.
- Conducted RCA on recurring defects and implemented corrective measures to prevent future occurrences.
- Optimized test case coverage by identifying gaps in existing test plans and devising new strategies for comprehensive testing.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to establish key performance indicators for the QA team.
- Implemented risk-based testing strategies that prioritized high-risk scenarios, enabling efficient use of resources during tight deadlines.
- Implemented new quality assurance and monitoring ways to track the progress on manual and automation tasks throughout the convergence phase.
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
QA Specialist Engineer
Dassault Systemes
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Worked on 2 new services (Engineering & 3Dprinting) to streamline the QA process and have efficient communication of the same with stakeholders.
- Enhanced software quality by conducting comprehensive test plans and executing test cases for various product releases.
- Assisted in root cause analysis investigations, leading to more efficient problem-solving techniques within the team.
- Started learning Devops for working in Continuous delivery pipeline.
- Created environments for QA using CD pipeline.
- Worked on feature from specification review till convergence of the feature into production.
- Allocated reporting resources and schedule tasks for team to be streamlined with product delivery gates.
QA Engineer Specialist
Dassault Systemes
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Contributed to successful product launches through meticulous end-to-end testing of applications.
- Collaborated with developers to identify and resolve software issues, leading to higher product reliability.
- Been a focal point of contact on product from QA and managed to train junior resources for onboarding.
- Accelerated issue resolution times by effectively prioritizing defects based on severity and impact on the end-user experience.
- R&D on Automation tools like Sahi, Selenium with Java and created POC to start the automation for 3DDashboard product.
- Managed to handle multiple products with single point of contact from India R&D Lab (3DDashboard, Messaging, Notification & 3D Compass)
- Optimized test environments for more efficient test execution, contributing to shorter development cycles.
- Reduced product release delays by implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines for faster feedback loops.
Software QA Tester
Dassault Systemes
07.2012 - 10.2015
- Invested in continuous learning by attending relevant trainings, industry cases, and staying updated on latest trends in software testing methodologies.
- Improved software quality by creating and executing test plans and cases for various applications.
- Supported customer satisfaction goals with prompt response to reported issues during post-release monitoring periods.
- Enhanced collaboration between QA team members through efficient communication channels such as daily stand-ups, bug triage meetings, and status reports on project progress.
- Proposed multiple functionalities to Define team and had them integrated in the product.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
D.Y.Patil Institute of Engineering And Technology
Pune, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Software development lifecycle
Accomplishments
- Achieved stress testing by introducing Sahi tool for load testing tasks in 2016 as a POC for 3DDashboard, post which the tool was used across teams for automation and PCS testing.
- Won 3DS Forward award -2018 for Engineering service.
- Won 3DS Forward award -2020 for 3DPrinting Marketplace.
Software
Automation Expertise
DevOps
Interests
Geopolitics
Learning Artificial Intelligence
Timeline
QA Manager
Dassault Systemes
01.2020 - Current
QA Specialist Engineer
Dassault Systemes
01.2018 - 12.2019
QA Engineer Specialist
Dassault Systemes
10.2015 - 12.2017
Software QA Tester
Dassault Systemes
07.2012 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
D.Y.Patil Institute of Engineering And Technology
04.2001 -
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