Prema Kubde

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

• Served as QA Lead, managing end-to-end testing activities and providing technical guidance to team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managed the Release Management process, acting as the primary Release Coordinator to ensure successful planning, execution, deployment, and validation of application releases.
• Leveraged Microsoft Copilot and Generative AI tools to generate test scenarios, test cases, automation scripts, test data, and defect analysis, significantly improving productivity, test coverage, and delivery timelines.
• Utilised AI-powered testing solutions to accelerate test design, reduce manual effort, and enhance overall quality assurance processes.
• Designed, developed, and maintained API automation frameworks using Robot Framework and PyCharm, improving automation efficiency and test execution reliability.
• Created, modified, and enhanced API automation test cases and reusable automation components to support regression and continuous testing initiatives.
• Developed detailed test plans, test strategies, test scenarios, and test cases based on business requirements and user stories.
• Collaborated with Business Analysts and Product Owners to review requirements and ensure complete test coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Performed Smoke, Sanity, Functional, Integration, API, and Regression Testing across multiple releases and environments.
• Executed test cases, identified defects, and ensured accurate defect reporting with appropriate severity and priority classifications.
• Managed the complete Defect Lifecycle, tracking and resolving issues using JIRA, Rally, SCUD, and Octane in collaboration with development teams.
• Identified regression test candidates and developed automation scripts to validate application changes, enhancements, and defect fixes.
• Prepared Test Execution Reports, Test Summary Reports, Defect Metrics, and Quality Dashboards to provide stakeholders with visibility into project quality and testing progress.
• Coordinated sprint activities and actively participated in Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Sprint Reviews, Backlog Grooming, and Retrospectives within Agile Scrum teams.
• Mentored team members on Agile testing practices, automation adoption, and quality engineering best practices.
• Contributed to risk assessment, release readiness reviews, and go-live support activities to ensure stable and successful production deployments.

Key Achievements

• Successfully implemented AI-assisted test case generation and automation scripting, reducing test preparation effort and accelerating release cycles.
• Improved test coverage and automation efficiency through the adoption of Robot Framework-based API automation solutions.
• Led successful release testing and deployment validation activities across multiple production releases.
• Recognised as a consistent top performer, receiving multiple client appreciations and awards for delivering high-quality testing outcomes and driving process improvements.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

• Developed and implemented automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Sikuli, Java, and Cucumber BDD, significantly improving test execution efficiency and reducing manual testing effort.
• Designed, developed, and maintained robust automation frameworks for web and desktop applications.
• Created and executed automated test cases using Selenium WebDriver integrated with the Cucumber BDD framework to validate business-critical functionalities.
• Developed Cucumber Feature Files, Step Definitions, and reusable automation components to support Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) practices.
• Performed Functional, Regression, End-to-End, System, Smoke, Sanity, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) across multiple application releases.
• Managed the creation, maintenance, and execution of comprehensive test cases, test procedures, and test scripts to ensure thorough application validation.
• Analyzed business and functional requirements to create detailed test plans, test scenarios, and test cases that ensured complete test coverage.
• Collaborated closely with development, business, and QA teams to improve software quality through continuous feedback and early defect identification.
• Automated repetitive test scenarios using Selenium WebDriver and Sikuli, streamlining testing processes and improving productivity.
• Planned and managed testing schedules, coordinated testing activities, and tracked User Story testing throughout Agile sprints.
• Participated actively in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Executed and validated UAT test cases, documented test results, and coordinated with stakeholders to ensure business requirements were met.
• Created and maintained Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure complete traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects.
• Analysed test execution results, identified defects, and reported issues with appropriate severity and priority classifications.
• Defined acceptance criteria, validated application functionality, and documented software test outcomes.
• Investigated complex application issues and provided actionable recommendations to improve system accuracy, reliability, and customer experience.
• Developed, executed, and updated test procedures throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) in response to changing business requirements.
• Utilised JIRA, HP ALM, and TFS for test management, defect tracking, reporting, and Agile project execution.
• Leveraged automation and reporting tools to improve test coverage, reduce execution time, and enhance visibility into project quality metrics.
• Demonstrated strong expertise in Agile methodologies, test automation, defect management, and quality assurance best practices.

Awards & Recognition

• HCL Achievers League Infinity Award for consistently delivering exceptional performance in software testing and quality assurance for over three consecutive years.
• Received multiple client appreciation and recognition awards for delivering high-quality testing solutions, process improvements, and successful project outcomes.