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Prranita Nannaware
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Prranita Nannaware

Pune

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Desired Job Title

Sr. Software Test Specialist | India Site Product Owner(Offshore Counterpart)Senior ConsultantProduct Owner

Work Type

Full Time

Salary Range

₹99000/yr - ₹5000000/yr

Summary

Certified CSM, PMP, and CSPO professional with 20+ years of experience spanning Product Ownership and Testing Leadership, including serving as India Site Product Owner for a Siemens (Germany) product, aligning offshore delivery with global roadmap and business objectives. Experienced in backlog prioritization, stakeholder collaboration, and translating business needs into actionable user stories while leading cross-functional QA and engineering teams. Leveraging Generative AI to enhance requirement refinement, test design, defect analysis, and delivery insights, driving quality excellence and data-informed decisions in regulated and financial domains.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Sr. Software Test Specialist | India Site Product Owner(Offshore Counterpart)

Siemens Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
10.2021 - 10.2025
  • Acted as India Site Product Owner for a Siemens (Germany) product, prioritizing the offshore backlog for a 16-member team in alignment with the global roadmap and business objectives.
  • Translated high-level business requirements into well-defined user stories with clear acceptance criteria; led backlog grooming, sprint planning, and stakeholder demos to ensure value-driven delivery.
  • Partnered with onshore Product Management, Architects, and UX teams to align release scope, regulatory requirements, and timelines, driving requirement clarity and reducing rework.
  • Directed end-to-end test management across Agile and hybrid models, integrating quality engineering practices into product lifecycle, ensuring predictable and compliant releases.
  • Championed Shift-Left practices by engaging POs, Architects, and UX teams early; facilitated requirement visualization and prototype discussions using Figma, FigJam, and Miro Board, enhancing design accuracy and stakeholder alignment.
  • Leveraged Generative AI and custom QA chatbots to automate test case generation, defect templates, and reporting, improving test coverage and reducing defect leakage.
  • Delivered sprint metrics, release dashboards, and go/no-go recommendations to leadership; conducted Root Cause Analysis (Fishbone, 5-Whys) to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen delivery governance.
  • Contributed as a core member of the Testing Excellence Program (TEP), promoting a quality-first culture across projects.
  • Siemens (Germany) product, aligning offshore delivery with global roadmap and business objectives.

Software Tester

Instem India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
07.2017 - 07.2021
  • Designed, executed, and reported test cases for new feature development and regression cycles.
  • Conducted exploratory testing beyond scripted flows to uncover hidden defects.
  • Facilitated collaboration between QA and development teams in an Agile/JIRA-driven environment.
  • Estimated effort and managed QA schedules to ensure on-time delivery through coordination with project managers and developers.

Senior Consultant

Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
01.2014 - 04.2017
  • Partnered with clients to define project needs and ensure accurate, timely delivery.
  • Streamlined estimation and planning processes, increasing accuracy and minimizing rework.
  • Conducted RCA and implemented corrective actions, driving continuous improvement in processes and product quality.
  • Led recruitment, training, and performance management for QA teams, enhancing team capabilities and project outcomes.

Associate - Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Pune
01.2010 - 12.2013

• Developed and managed QA strategies and reporting frameworks to enhance project visibility and performance.

• Led QA team of 7 (ETL, Automation, and Functional testers) to deliver high-quality projects on time.

• Presented quarterly project status reports to management and clients.

• Fostered quality-first culture and facilitated performance discussions for team development.

Senior QA Engineer

Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
04.2005 - 12.2009

• Designed and executed comprehensive test cases ensuring functional accuracy and data validation.

• Conducted manual and exploratory testing across web and client-server environments to identify critical issues and ensure product reliability.

• Collaborated with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to implement quality improvements, contributing to enhanced product performance.

• Created detailed defect and test reports with actionable recommendations, facilitating timely resolution of issues and improving overall product quality.

Education

PGDITM - Computer And Information Systems (2005)

PICT - SITM
Pune

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Systems (2003)

Dayanand College of Commerce
Latur

HSC - Commerce (2000)

Dayanand College of Commerce
Latur

SSC (1998) -

Dayanand College of Commerce
Latur

Skills

  • Agile & Scrum Delivery Leadership
  • Product Backlog Management & Prioritization
  • Business Requirement Analysis & User Story Definition
  • Release Planning & Roadmap Alignment
  • Quality Engineering & Shift-Left Strategy
  • Test Management & Defect Governance
  • UAT Coordination & Go-Live Readiness
  • Metrics, Dashboards & Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Generative AI Adoption in QA Processes
  • Risk Management & Delivery Governance
  • Regulatory & Financial Domain Delivery
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Continuous Improvement
  • Stakeholder & Executive Communication
  • Offshore product management
  • UX Collaboration (Figma, FigJam)
  • Well-versed in Confluence for knowledge management and team coordination

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance, 09/22
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI, 12/22
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance, 07/25

Accomplishments

Awarded 'Star of the Month' for outstanding performance in testing services.

Received multiple client appreciations for proactive issue management and timely.

Recognized for exceptional team leadership and crisis management during high-pressure releases.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Sr. Software Test Specialist | India Site Product Owner(Offshore Counterpart)

Siemens Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2021 - 10.2025

Software Tester

Instem India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 07.2021

Senior Consultant

Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 04.2017

Associate - Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2010 - 12.2013

Senior QA Engineer

Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.
04.2005 - 12.2009

PGDITM - Computer And Information Systems (2005)

PICT - SITM

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Systems (2003)

Dayanand College of Commerce

HSC - Commerce (2000)

Dayanand College of Commerce

SSC (1998) -

Dayanand College of Commerce
Prranita Nannaware