Ramya HB
Test Manager/ Verification Lead
Bangalore
Summary
Test Manager and Verification Lead with 17+ years of experience in software testing, verification, and quality engineering within healthcare and enterprise-grade systems. Proven expertise in Agile/Scrum leadership, system verification, automation, CI/CD integration, and performance testing in regulated environments. Strong track record of driving testability, diagnostics, compliance with Quality Management Systems, and delivering high-quality products through scalable and compliant verification practices.
Multi-talented Test Manager with 17 years of experience handling diverse projects with driven and dedicated approach. Successful at managing all aspects of planning, testing and documentation. Expert technical leader with fluency in [Software].
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Test Manager / Verification Lead / Scrum Master
Siemens Healthineers
01.2019 - Current
- Served as Verification Lead for enterprise-grade healthcare systems across 2 projects, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies for test teams including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Coach development and test teams on Agile and Scrum best practices, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain a well-groomed and prioritized backlog, ensuring readiness and alignment with sprint goals.
- Track and report Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown charts, and release predictability to stakeholders.
- Define and own system verification strategies, verification plans, and verification reports, ensuring alignment with quality and regulatory requirements.
- Lead manual verification execution and oversee automation development and execution within CI/CD pipelines.
- Drive test automation strategy, achieving a 50% reduction in regression execution time.
- Ensure efficient test estimation using effort optimization techniques and overall test coverage.
- Execute and oversee performance and load testing, profiling tools and validating system scalability and stability.
- Partner with developers and architects to diagnose complex defects, improve system design testability, and enhance diagnostic capabilities.
- Ensure verification activities comply with organizational Quality Management Systems, Quality Policies, and regulatory standards.
- Establish and monitor quality metrics, test metrics, and risk indicators, supporting release readiness decisions.
- Lead and mentor a cross-functional QA team of 8+ engineers, supporting skills development and high performance.
- Successfully managed offshore test infrastructure migration, ensuring operational continuity and compliance post-migration.
Senior Tester / Verification Engineer
Siemens Healthineers
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Acted as a key verification engineer for complex healthcare applications.
- Authored and reviewed functional, system, and automated test cases.
- Supported automation framework development, database testing (SQL), and performance testing activities.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to identify defects early and reduce defect leakage.
Technical Associate – QA & Verification
Tech Mahindra
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Executed functional, system, and regression testing for enterprise applications.
- Participated in test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
- Gained strong exposure to SDLC, defect lifecycle management, and client-facing delivery models.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Information Science
Oxford College of Engineering
07-2008
Skills
Test Management & Agile Coaching (Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives)
SAFe / Scaled Agile Delivery
System Verification & Validation (V&V)
Test Strategy, Verification Plans & Reporting
CI/CD & Continuous Testing
Test Automation (Selenium, QTP/UFT, Coded UI)
Automation Frameworks (BDD / Data-Driven / Hybrid)
Test execution management
Functional testing
Training and mentoring
Integration testing
Bug report oversight
Quality assurance understanding
Stakeholder management
DevOps practices
Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Certification, 2023-01-01
Quality And Compliance
- Strong experience working in regulated healthcare environments.
- Adherence to Quality Manuals, Quality Management Systems, Quality Policies, and Quality Goals.
- Active participant in quality audits, compliance reviews, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Key Highlights
- 17+ years in testing, verification, and quality engineering
- 5+ years as Test Manager / Verification Lead with Scrum responsibilities
- Strong Agile, Scrum, and SAFe exposure
- Deep healthcare and regulated systems experience
- Automation, CI/CD, performance testing, and system-level verification expertise
Timeline
Test Manager / Verification Lead / Scrum Master
Siemens Healthineers
01.2019 - Current
Senior Tester / Verification Engineer
Siemens Healthineers
01.2012 - 01.2019
Technical Associate – QA & Verification
Tech Mahindra
01.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Information Science
Oxford College of Engineering