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Preesha Prakash

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

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

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