Rajesh Mehta

Dedicated and accomplished Quality Engineering & Process Leader with a proven track record of strategic leadership and project management in the IT industry. With 16+ years of extensive experience, successfully led and mentored 50+ high performing QA, optimized testing processes, and championed the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, including test automation with Selenium and Cypress.

• Driving Test Automation: Extensive hands-on Experience from scratch with Selenium and Cypress automation/ including creation of framework in Hybrid, Data Driven framework with using POM, TestNG, Log4j, Apache POI, GIT, Stash, Maven, Selenium Grid, Self Heal, No code/low code AI enabled automation tools as well
• Quality Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute the overall quality strategy for the organization or project. Create quality plans and roadmaps, outlining quality goals, objectives, and metrics.
• Team Leadership & Coaching: Supervise and mentor QA teams, including QA engineers, analysts, and testers. Assign tasks, set goals, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Training and Skill Development: Identify skill gaps within the QA team and provide training and development opportunities. Keep the team updated on the latest QA trends and technologies.
• Test Planning and Execution: Define test strategies and test plans for various projects. Oversee the execution of test cases, regression testing, and performance testing.
• Project & Release Management: Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end project management, effectively managing resources to meet project/product specifications. Create and manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables related to QA activities. Work collaboratively with customers, project managers, and technical teams, successfully securing and executing concurrent projects.
• Resource Allocation and Budgeting: Allocate resources effectively, including personnel and budget, to meet quality objectives. Manage project budgets related to QA activities.
• Agile and Scrum Expertise: Actively drove key Scrum ceremonies, including Release Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews/Demos, and Retrospective meetings.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess risks related to quality and develop mitigation plans. Collaborate with other departments to address high-priority quality issues.
• Tool Selection and Management: Evaluate and select appropriate testing tools and technologies. Ensure the efficient utilization of testing tools within the team.
• Quality Metrics and Reporting: Define and track key quality metrics to measure product quality and process effectiveness Generate regular reports to communicate quality status to stakeholders.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain documentation of testing processes, standards, and procedures. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, CMMI).
• Client and Stakeholder Communication: Act as a point of contact for quality-related discussions with clients and stakeholders. Address client concerns and ensure customer satisfaction regarding product quality.
• Test Environment Management: Ensure the availability and stability of test environments, including test data and infrastructure.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the QA process. Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Quality Audits and Compliance Checks: Conduct internal audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices. Prepare for and participate in external quality audits, if required.
• Problem Solving and Issue Resolution: Address and resolve critical quality issues promptly. Implement corrective and preventive actions as needed.

• Shining Leadership award from current organization.
• Promoted 3 times in short span of 3 years for my contribution towards company.
• Award and Recognition from VP Software for managing testing team in delivering high quality iMantra Product in iYogi.
• Won performance award and certificate in the team level for emerging leadership values in Sapient Corporation

• Driving Test Automation: Extensive hands-on Experience from scratch with Selenium and Cypress automation/ including creation of framework in Hybrid, Data Driven framework with using POM, TestNG, Log4j, Apache POI, GIT, Stash, Maven, Selenium Grid, Self Heal, No code/low code AI enabled automation tools as well
• Quality Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute the overall quality strategy for the organization or project. Create quality plans and roadmaps, outlining quality goals, objectives, and metrics.
• Team Leadership & Coaching: Supervise and mentor QA teams, including QA engineers, analysts, and testers. Assign tasks, set goals, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Training and Skill Development: Identify skill gaps within the QA team and provide training and development opportunities. Keep the team updated on the latest QA trends and technologies.
• Test Planning and Execution: Define test strategies and test plans for various projects. Oversee the execution of test cases, regression testing, and performance testing.
• Project & Release Management: Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end project management, effectively managing resources to meet project/product specifications. Create and manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables related to QA activities. Work collaboratively with customers, project managers, and technical teams, successfully securing and executing concurrent projects.
• Resource Allocation and Budgeting: Allocate resources effectively, including personnel and budget, to meet quality objectives. Manage project budgets related to QA activities.
• Agile and Scrum Expertise: Actively drove key Scrum ceremonies, including Release Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews/Demos, and Retrospective meetings.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess risks related to quality and develop mitigation plans. Collaborate with other departments to address high-priority quality issues.
• Tool Selection and Management: Evaluate and select appropriate testing tools and technologies. Ensure the efficient utilization of testing tools within the team.
• Quality Metrics and Reporting: Define and track key quality metrics to measure product quality and process effectiveness Generate regular reports to communicate quality status to stakeholders.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain documentation of testing processes, standards, and procedures. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, CMMI).
• Client and Stakeholder Communication: Act as a point of contact for quality-related discussions with clients and stakeholders. Address client concerns and ensure customer satisfaction regarding product quality.
• Test Environment Management: Ensure the availability and stability of test environments, including test data and infrastructure.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the QA process. Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Quality Audits and Compliance Checks: Conduct internal audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices. Prepare for and participate in external quality audits, if required.
• Problem Solving and Issue Resolution: Address and resolve critical quality issues promptly. Implement corrective and preventive actions as needed.

• Shining Leadership award from current organization.
• Promoted 3 times in short span of 3 years for my contribution towards company.
• Award and Recognition from VP Software for managing testing team in delivering high quality iMantra Product in iYogi.
• Won performance award and certificate in the team level for emerging leadership values in Sapient Corporation