Rituparna De

• Led development of innovative software solutions for commercial vehicle applications, improving efficiency and performance across multiple global projects like Remote Truck app 3.0, Fleetboard and Truckonnect portal for FUSO.
• Spearheading strategic planning, requirement analysis, and release coordination for a key global mobile application – Remote Truck App 3.0 and Fuso
• Serving as Feature Owner, driving end-to-end program execution by collaborating with cross-functional teams, developers, and global stakeholders.
• Leading a 3-member QA team focused on Android and iOS testing, and initiating the Center of Competency (CoC) for mobile app testing within the organization
  Championed implementation of Agile methodologies, enabling faster delivery cycles and adaptability to changing requirements
• Directed test strategy formulation, delivery estimations, and risk mitigation planning for multiple commercial vehicle app projects.
• Oversaw development and execution of automated and manual test suites, ensuring compliance with release signoff metrics.
• Mentored junior engineers in software testing best practices, problem-solving, and team collaboration.
• Facilitated stakeholder discussions through virtual and on-site visits, aligning on project goals and showcasing innovative solutions.
• Actively engaged in people management: recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and career development planning.
• Core team member for department level engagement activities.

Key Achievements:
1. Silver Award recipient for successful integration of electric vehicle-related software into existing fleet management systems, advancing e-vehicle launch by 6 months.
2. Implemented image-comparison-based sanity suite for automated UI validation, significantly improving bug detection and debugging turnaround.
Obtained TRIZ Level 1 Certification and applied structured innovation techniques to solve team-level challenges.
3. Drove global stakeholder engagement across regions and time zones, aligning expectations on scope, delivery, and feedback loops.
4. Led Vehicle Verification Testing (VVT) for comprehensive app validation and real-world testing.
5. Continuously driving process excellence and KPI improvements to ensure quality and timely delivery.

• Led a team of 8 QA analysts in designing and executing test strategies to improve software reliability and performance in the Retail Domain
• Conducted business requirement analysis and developed comprehensive test plans for inventory management and theft detection systems
• Utilized tools like Selenium and JIRA to ensure functional coverage and effective bug tracking
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align on testing timelines, ensuring seamless integration between development and QA
• Oversaw resource allocation and provided signoff for critical deliverables for the Macy’s client, including inventory and theft prevention solutions
• Mentored junior team members in automation frameworks, testing best practices, and career development

Key Achievements:

1. Successfully delivered a mobile app for Inventory Management used by store staff to track sales and stock, streamlining daily reporting across multiple outlets

2. Contributed to testing of Smart Exit, a web-based portal designed to detect shoplifting events by analyzing store gate data and associated video footage

3. Played a pivotal role in performance appraisals, goal setting, and competency development for team members.

• Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver, Python, TestNG, and Rest Assured, enhancing testing efficiency and accuracy
• Designed scalable test automation frameworks to support functional and API testing across healthcare domain applications
• Executed regression, functional, and performance testing for web applications, ensuring robust quality before production releases
• Conducted web services testing using SOAP UI and JMeter, validating integration points and backend services
• Analyzed business requirements, estimated test schedules, and created strategic test plans aligned with project goals
• Acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the US healthcare domain, providing domain insights and validation guidance
• Integrated automated test suites with Jenkins to enable continuous integration and faster feedback loops

Key Achievement:
1. Presented at DEVCON on “Integrating Web Services and UI Testing” — a unified approach combining SOAP UI-based API tests with Selenium-based UI tests using Groovy scripts, enabling end-to-end test coverage across architectural layers.

• Developed and executed manual and automated test plans to validate end-to-end workflows for web-based healthcare applications (SOARIAN FINANCIAL)
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify, log, and resolve defects, improving overall product stability and user satisfaction
• Automated regression test execution, reducing testing cycles and enhancing defect tracking using JIRA
  Applied best practices in test planning and execution, leading to increased test coverage and reduced time-to-release
• Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the US healthcare domain, supporting domain-driven testing approaches and requirement validation
• Trained and mentored junior testers on healthcare domain workflows, testing tools, and methodologies, fostering team skill growth.