Experienced software testing professional with 9.5+ years of expertise in Quality Assurance, Release Management, and Test Leadership in the IT and Telecom sectors. Proficient in Agile and DevOps methodologies, automation frameworks like Selenium and TestNG. Skilled in ETL testing and working with data platforms such as GCP, Big Query, and DBT. Demonstrated ability to optimize release cycles, lead cross-functional teams, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes for complex systems including BSS, OSS, and CRM. Recognized for driving successful test automation strategies and fostering seamless stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Application Arch Specialist- Test Lead
Accenture
09.2024 - Current
Directed end-to-end testing processes, overseeing requirements analysis, test planning, execution, and defect management to deliver thorough and high-quality outcomes
Led a data platform migration initiative, transitioning ETL processes and data lakes from Ab Initio and Hive to DBT and GCP Native solutions, ensuring seamless integration and performance
Applied expertise in GCP, Big Query, DBT, SQL, ETL testing, data analysis, root cause analysis (RCA), and data quality assurance to drive successful project execution and delivery
Managed a team of 6 direct reports, driving test delivery, mentoring team members, and ensuring alignment with project goals and deadlines
Enhanced data quality by implementing stringent validation processes and procedures.
Test Professional- Release Manager
Openreach – BT
02.2022 - 09.2024
Orchestrated comprehensive testing strategies encompassing planning, test case design, execution, and defect management for 12 annual releases, ensuring seamless collaboration across multiple partner and delivery teams, resulting in 100% on-time delivery and zero production incidents
Led the implementation of SAFe Agile and semi-agile delivery methodologies, enhancing project flexibility and fostering cross-team collaboration
Designed and developed custom Jira dashboards to monitor release progress, providing stakeholders with real-time insights and enabling data-driven decision-making
Managed defect triage and resolution processes, streamlining workflows to reduce critical defect turnaround time and improve overall quality
Analysed test case complexity and provided strategic insights to optimize testing strategies, enhancing test coverage and operational efficiency
Monitored infrastructure using Dynatrace dashboards, proactively identifying and resolving performance issues to maintain optimal testing environments
Designed and implemented thorough testing and migration approaches for data transformation initiatives, utilizing automation to guarantee data quality, integrity, and smooth system integration
Led seamless partner transitions by coordinating with stakeholders to ensure minimal disruption and operational continuity, with no impact on BAU deliverables
Spearheaded a high-impact IT transformation project, successfully transitioning from one vendor to another within a six-month timeframe, overcoming significant integration challenges and earning commendations from senior stakeholders
Led cross-functional teams and fostered collaboration with partner teams, resulting in streamlined test execution and the successful, on-time delivery of multiple complex projects
Demonstrated expertise in managing partner transitions, implementing structured handover protocols to ensure smooth transitions with minimal disruptions to project timelines
Evaluated new tools and technologies to enhance test coverage and effectiveness.
QA Analyst
Value Labs Technologies, Malaysia & India
11.2019 - 01.2022
Directed a team in network testing and Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for Maxis Communications, ensuring system reliability and performance through rigorous validation processes
Spearheaded a network core migration project from Huawei to Ericsson, managing cross-functional collaboration to achieve seamless deployment and operational continuity
Orchestrated vendor management with technology partners for radio migration projects, aligning deliverables with project timelines and quality standards
Partnered with technical and business teams to enhance core network initiatives, driving stakeholder collaboration to meet strategic objectives
Developed and validated test cases for network systems, optimizing test design and ensuring comprehensive coverage and compliance with testing protocols
Executed a seamless vendor transition from one provider to another, facilitating knowledge transfer and ensuring a successful project go-live with minimal disruption
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and bug fixes.
Streamlined QA processes for better efficiency, implementing standardized test cases across multiple projects.
Associate Consultant
Capgemini Technology Services, India
11.2015 - 10.2019
Executed Business as Usual (BAU) testing across multiple applications for T-Mobile US and TalkTalk Group, ensuring software quality and operational reliability
Analysed requirements, designed test cases, and performed System Integration Testing (SIT) to validate functionality and system performance
Managed and updated automation scripts for regression testing, enhancing test efficiency and reducing manual effort
Leveraged Splunk for middleware log analysis, identifying and resolving issues to ensure seamless application performance
Created test scenarios for real-world business simulations, aligning testing efforts with business requirements and operational use cases
Conducted database testing on SQL and Oracle platforms, verifying data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across application workflows
Managed ETL testing processes, validating data extraction, transformation, and loading to ensure seamless data migration and compliance with business rules
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science And Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies
RK Valley, YSR District
05-2015
Skills
Quality Assurance Methodologies
Comprehensive Test Strategy Development
Proficient in Agile Practices
Data Quality Assurance
Release Management
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Defect Management
Test Automation Strategies
Performance Test Techniques
REST API, ETL
CRM, Salesforce
Java, Python
Windows, Linux
Soap UI, Postman
HP ALM, Rally, Jira
Jenkins, Maven
Git, GitHub
Big Query, Cloud Composer
Hadoop, Hive, Ab Initio, DBT
Airflow, Control-M
Selenium, TestNG, Data Driven, BDD
GCP, AWS
Certification
Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I)
Languages
English
Hindi
Telugu
Timeline
Application Arch Specialist- Test Lead
Accenture
09.2024 - Current
Test Professional- Release Manager
Openreach – BT
02.2022 - 09.2024
QA Analyst
Value Labs Technologies, Malaysia & India
11.2019 - 01.2022
Associate Consultant
Capgemini Technology Services, India
11.2015 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science And Engineering