SACHIN KAKADE
QA Test Lead, Scrum Master, Agile Test Methodology, Test Strategies
Navi Mumbai,MAHARASHTRA
Summary
- With 13+ years of experience in QA Testing, excelled in developing comprehensive test strategies and leading teams for optimal product excellence.
- Expertise includes resource planning, project estimations, PI planning, sprint planning, requirement analysis, story building, test strategy and planning preparation, defect management, and preparation of daily and weekly status reports.
- Possess a strong knowledge and understanding of various Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models, Software Test Life Cycle (STLC), and Defect Life Cycle.
- Additionally, I am well-versed in Agile Methodology, Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid Model.
- Alongside my proficiency in team management, I thrive in client and vendor coordination, have experience in escalation management, and have the ability to make decisive decisions and implement process changes to ensure effective business deliveries.
- Experienced with managing comprehensive testing processes, ensuring high-quality software delivery. Utilizes advanced testing methodologies to identify and resolve issues efficiently. Track record of enhancing team performance through strategic leadership and strong analytical skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
QA Test Lead
Accenture
Navi Mumbai
01.2022 - Current
- Leading all Testing team activities with Head Count 15 from Offshore team
- Performed Role of Scrum Master-involved in Sprint planning, Sprint retrospective and review meeting with all project stakeholders and represented from offshore as test lead
- Maintained Testing Team Pyramid refresh plans, Junior absorption and Loaded Cost Rate average as per the Project standards
- Spearheaded the QA process for a major software release, resulting in a 30% decrease in post-launch critical issues
- Coordinated with clients, providing insightful QA services
- Designed comprehensive status reports which shows team's efficiency and expertise on each release
- Improved testing efficiency, resulting in a 30% reduction in test cycle duration and measurable cost saving
- Reduced critical bug occurrence by 40% by implementing new testing protocols and rigorous review stages
- Successfully managed multiple product deployments into production, ensuring quality success rate on first attempt
- Have designed Role mapping plan and helped the project to fulfill client demand by interviewing skilled candidates
- Effectively prioritized test efforts in fast-paced agile environments by continuously re-evaluating priorities based on project needs and resource availability.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all executed tests, identified defects, root cause analyses, and corrective actions taken for future reference purposes.
- Contributed to a positive company culture by sharing knowledge through presentations at internal tech talks or external industry conferences as applicable opportunities arose.
- Advised developers on problems with databases, performance and other issues.
- Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
- Streamlined testing processes by implementing continuous integration and delivery pipelines for faster feedback loops.
- Provided valuable input into project planning meetings to ensure accurate timelines were established based on QA resource availability and priorities.
- Mentored junior testers in best practices for software testing methodologies while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Senior Software Quality Analyst
Accenture
Navi Mumbai
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed the creation and execution of test documents,test case writing and improved defect identification by negative scenarios testing
- Worked closely with development teams to align technical solutions with business needs, improving project outcomes
- Worked on Test Management tools like Azure Dev-ops, JIRA and HP ALM (Both Test Management and Defect Management)
- Responsible for QA Sign Offs for all QA deliveries
- Performed UAT testing to support business users to complete the release on time
- Involved in Test case review cycle, provided timely inputs for corrective measures in test scripts
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by consistently updating knowledge on best practices for software quality assurance.
- Increased user satisfaction by proactively gathering feedback and addressing software usability concerns.
- Mentored junior team members in effective quality analysis techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Developed comprehensive test plans that effectively covered all functional requirements and minimized risks associated with product releases.
- Established robust regression testing framework that ensured ongoing application integrity through multiple release cycles.
- Enhanced software quality by implementing rigorous testing methodologies and identifying potential issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product releases and timely issue resolution.
Software Quality Analyst
Accenture
Mumbai
06.2014 - 12.2018
- Performed Functional testing for the project- Creating and executing the test-cases to closure
- Created regression test model/test scenarios post Application development test cycle
- Executed Automated test script in every regression run using RFT Tool
- Created, Executed and uploaded Test scripts of Application test team on
- Performed Environment stability test under different nodes of automation
- Provided code stability before hand over to UAT test or go live
- Performed compatibility testing to check old data works with new code
- Delivered consistent high-quality results by adhering to established QA processes and methodologies.
- Enabled swift issue resolutions through effective collaboration with developers using bug-tracking tools like JIRA or Bugzilla.
- Documented test results meticulously for accurate tracking of issues, facilitating efficient communication between QA and development teams.
QA Software Test Engineer
QuesTec
Navi Mumbai
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Worked for FICC Client on Bankers Real Mass Market Application
- Enhanced product reliability through thorough functional, regression, and performance testing.
- Reviewed requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
- Functionalities worked on Retail Banking Loan application -contains modules like Identity creation, Application process, Post application process, Loan Sanction, Disbursal of loan and post disbursal transactions like payments, collections of Penalty, other bounce charge, reschedule/restructure, pay off, NPA and NCL movements, bounce and reversal cases
- Maintenance of Loan Products, Min & Max Loan Amount, Interest Rates, Fee Charges, Loan Origination Cost Amount, Penalty Grace days, Penalty Charges, Bounce Charges, NPA/NCL Movement Days
- Performed GL Entries validations-All Transactions entries referring Asset, Liability, Income, Expense, Contingency flowing in BRMM System
- Given support to operational users to test their requirements from user side
Test Engineer
QualityKiosk
Navi Mumbai
12.2010 - 07.2012
- Prepared various matrixes required for analyzing progress of Testing and Quality of the product
- Performing rigorous Functional and Regression Testing
- Testing the Web Application provided by client based on functional specs made
- Audited the scripts which made in Watir/Ruby languages which are executed according to functionality of web application and client requirement
- Produce end user Performance Testing report on different bandwidths, here Aim is to catch the exception and check the performance of the web applications by running scripts 24/7
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Mumbai University
Mumbai, India 06.2006 - 06.2009
Skills
Test Strategy
undefinedAccomplishments
- Pinnacle Award, Q4/24, Acknowledged for successful implementation of new statement of work as per client demand on right time with right skilled capability (17 new Roles onboarding)
- Cost Reduction Initiative Leader, Successfully achieved project LCR target by driving effective capability refresh plan without impacting business deliveries
- Star of the Month Award, Recognized for outstanding project management that streamlined the QA process and reduced critical bugs significantly.
Industry Expertise
- Loan Management System
- Retail Banking
- Insurance
- Health and Public Sector
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time offLanguages
English
Marathi
Hindi
Timeline
QA Test Lead
Accenture
01.2022 - Current
Senior Software Quality Analyst
Accenture
01.2019 - 12.2021
Software Quality Analyst
Accenture
06.2014 - 12.2018
QA Software Test Engineer
QuesTec
08.2012 - 12.2013
Test Engineer
QualityKiosk
12.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Mumbai University
06.2006 - 06.2009
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