Preesha Prakash
Software Test Engineer/QA Expert
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
A highly experienced Software Tester with over 13 years of expertise in manual and automated testing, ensuring high-quality software delivery. Proficient in test planning, test case development, defect tracking, and test automation. Adept at working in Agile environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Test Lead
EY
01.2016 - Current
- Reduced defect leakage by establishing rigorous testing procedures and standards.
- Enhanced software quality by implementing effective test strategies and test plans.
- Delivered high-quality releases under tight deadlines by prioritizing critical tasks and adjusting resources accordingly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential risks, resulting in proactive mitigation strategies.
- Implemented automation tools, reducing manual testing efforts and increasing overall productivity.
- Fostered open lines of communication with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring transparency regarding progress on deliverables.
- Streamlined testing processes for increased efficiency and reduced project timelines.
- Developed training programs for new hires, accelerating their integration into the team.
- Spearheaded root cause analysis of issues discovered during testing to facilitate prompt resolution by development teams.
- Actively participated in Agile planning sessions, providing valuable input on test scope and effort estimation.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative work environment and enhancing team performance.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by conducting regular audits of test documentation and processes.
- Optimized resource allocation, assigning appropriate testers to specific projects based on expertise and skill set.
- Improved product reliability with comprehensive end-to-end system testing.
- Coordinated work with various teams to solve problems and improve efficiency for software testing and automation.
- Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Kept scripts and test cases updated with current requirements.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
- Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.
- Developed and wrote comprehensive test plans and scripts, creating detailed test cases to evaluate the behavior, functionality, and integrity of software.
- Contributed to regression testing efforts, identifying and addressing software regressions.
- Used JIRA to document, track, and verify software defects, maintaining an accurate record.
- Documented test results meticulously, recording findings in defect reports for clear communication and future reference.
- Engaged in projects utilizing both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Maintained close collaboration with clients to grasp their requirements and proactively communicated any identified risks.
- Identified, isolated, documented, and tracked bugs throughout testing.
- Collaborated with developers to resolve issues and verify fixes.
- Raised, tracked defects, and scheduled defect triage meetings. Identified requirement gaps and arranged peer reviews, walkthroughs, and sign-off meetings.
- Estimated new features and improved application functionality.
- Conducted training sessions for new teammates on project methodologies.
Associate
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
11.2010 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with QA and Development teams to design, write, and execute test scripts.
- Experienced in the Insurance sector, including Requirement Analysis, Effort Estimation, Test Design, Strategy/Plan Preparation, Test Execution, Reporting defects, Defect Triage, Debugging, Release Planning, Production Support, User Walkthrough, and End User documentation.
- Managed and led the testing team in planning, design execution, and reporting of testing activities using various Agile and iterative methodologies.
- Handled software defect management and tracking using industry-standard testing tools like HP ALM, JIRA, and Azure DevOps, with technical expertise in web services like POSTMAN.
- Managed and led end-to-end testing of complex projects, delivering quantity and quality results within the established timeline.
- Used JIRA or Azure to document, track, and verify software defects, maintaining an accurate record.
- Conducted rigorous testing, including functional, regression, and integration testing, to validate system behavior and ensure software meets specified requirements.
- Managed and manipulated test data to simulate real-world scenarios effectively.
- Participated in Agile processes, managed tasks, and contributed to project planning.
- Attended team meetings to discuss project progress and updates.
- Supported the maintenance or enhancements of software applications.
- Managed testing activities, timelines, and resources to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
- Coordinated with project managers and team members to track progress, resolve dependencies, and mitigate risks.
- Designed and reviewed test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, test cases, and test summary reports.
- Assisted with User Acceptance Testing and Performance Testing. Conducted testing in ST, SIT, and Pre-prod environments.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - BTech IT
Nehru College of Engineering And Research Center
Kerala 06.2006 - 06.2010
Skills
Manual Testing
Test Automation (Selenium, Intuit Karate)
Gen AI implementation using Python
Test Case Design and Execution
Defect Tracking and Management
Agile Methodologies
API Testing (Postman, Soap)
SQL and Database Testing
Excellent Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Accomplishments
- Involved in Innovation: Worked on building a tool using Python and Gen AI for creating SQL queries using mapping documents.
- Built a Test Coverage tool using Gen AI and Python.
Certification
ISTQB Basic
Timeline
Senior Test Lead
EY
01.2016 - Current
Associate
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
11.2010 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Technology - BTech IT
Nehru College of Engineering And Research Center
06.2006 - 06.2010