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RAKHI GHODKE

Pune

Summary

Seasoned Product Owner with a proven track record at Cognizant Technology Solutions, excelling in Agile methodologies and effective communication. Spearheaded sprint reviews and enhanced product quality through meticulous defect management, contributing to significant project successes. Recognized for team leadership and strategic problem-solving, consistently delivering projects that exceed stakeholder expectations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Owner

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Pune
01.2024 - Current
  • Organized sprint reviews to assess performance against objectives.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify potential new features or improvements.
  • Reviewed test cases before deployment of new functionality into production.
  • Collaborated with technical leads on development cycles and timelines.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting reported issues during post-release maintenance phases.
  • Presented updates at regular team meetings to keep stakeholders informed.
  • Documented processes related to software development lifecycle activities.
  • Monitored project progress through metrics and KPIs to ensure timely delivery.
  • Documented business processes related to applications under development.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals to add value to team.

Senior Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Pune
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with developers and other QA personnel to resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Produced test scripts for new automated software testing rounds.
  • Monitored bug resolution efforts and tracked successes.
  • Ensured that all products met customer specifications before deployment into production environment.
  • Tested web application compatibility and performance to recommend cross-browser compatibility improvements to web development team.
  • Assisted junior testers with their tasks when needed while providing guidance on best practices.
  • Met project scope and delivery dates by planning optimal testing schedules.
  • Conducted exploratory tests on newly developed features in order to uncover unknown bugs or issues.
  • Created and optimized automated testing tools for repetitive tasks.
  • Performed manual tests on web-based applications in order to identify errors or defects.
  • Provided training sessions for new team members regarding software testing methodology.
  • Identified areas of improvement within the existing Quality Assurance processes.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.

Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Pune
05.2018 - 01.2021
  • Analyzed complex requirements to design effective test cases that covered all scenarios.
  • Worked with off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases.
  • Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
  • Simulated software production environments to allow for enhanced testing.
  • Documented detailed reports on system defects with clear steps to replicate issues.
  • Developed functional automation test scripts using C# .NET framework.
  • Met project scope and delivery dates by planning optimal testing schedules.
  • Worked closely with QA leads to define best practices for unit testing across teams.
  • Created test data for validating scenarios based on functional requirements.
  • Monitored bug resolution efforts and tracked successes.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for improving overall product quality by identifying potential risks early on in the development cycle.

Associate Consultant

Syntel Ltd
Pune
01.2012 - 05.2018
  • Work in a high-performing software testing team of six personnel through all phases of application testing.
  • Experience in analyzing functional requirements and translating them to test cases.
  • Performed smoke testing, functional testing, integration testing, system testing, regression testing, database testing, and compatibility testing.
  • Proficient in developing, maintaining, and executing test cases for different testing methodologies.
  • Offered constructive comments on test case execution, focusing on thorough functionality verification.
  • Prepared a Traceability Matrix to ensure the test case coverage for all requirements.
  • Working experience in using test management and defect tracking tools: RTC, RQM, JIRA, qTest, and Pivotal Tracker.
  • Coordinating and interacting with onsite team members and the development team.
  • Agile - Scrum Methodology: Attending the Daily Scrum Call.
  • Recognized and awarded with 'Stretch Value' in SYNTEL.

Education

B.C.A - Computer Application

Camp Education Society’s A.B. Telang College
Pune
08.2010

H.S.C. - Commerce

M.M Jr. College
Pune
02.2007

S.S.C. - NA

Madhyamik Vidyalay Thergaon
Pune
03.2005

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • Process documentation
  • Business analysis
  • Software testing
  • Defect Management
  • Team Management
  • Agile methodologies
  • Product backlog management
  • User story writing
  • Quality assurance
  • Waterfall
  • Story planning
  • Scrum methodology
  • Requirements elicitation
  • User story creation
  • Release planning

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Marathi

Projects

CDPHP, Syntel LTD, Waterfall, 2 years, Test Engineer, Handled a team of 5 resources., Understood business requirements., Designed test cases and uploaded to qTest., Executed test cases as per the Test Plan schedule., Wrote and executed SQL queries to verify data., Logged defects in JIRA., Updated and sent daily status reports.

Health Essentials, Syntel LTD, Agile – Scrum, 1.4 years, Test Engineer, Participated in Sprint Planning, provided estimations, and attended standup meetings., Generated test scenarios, test cases, and test data., Executed test cases and tracked defects using Pivotal Tracker.

 UOM, Syntel LTD, Waterfall, 2.10 years, Test Engineer, Conducted requirement analysis and prepared test efforts., Discussed user requirements with business analysts and clients., Prepared Test Plan and conducted walkthroughs., Designed test scenarios and test cases., Executed test cases, tracked defects, and prepared DSR and WSR., Handled client calls.

Location Preferred

Pune, Maharashtra

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: M6159603
  • Date of Birth: 01/02/90
  • Gender: Female

Accomplishments

  • Rising Star Awards
  • Above & Beyond Awards
  • WE ( Hack)

Certification

  • ISTQB

Timeline

Product Owner

Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2024 - Current

Senior Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2021 - 12.2023

Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions
05.2018 - 01.2021

Associate Consultant

Syntel Ltd
01.2012 - 05.2018

B.C.A - Computer Application

Camp Education Society’s A.B. Telang College

H.S.C. - Commerce

M.M Jr. College

S.S.C. - NA

Madhyamik Vidyalay Thergaon

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