Experienced Software Testing Lead with 8.5 years in the Insurance domain, specializing in guiding teams through comprehensive testing strategies. Proficient in leading and mentoring teams for 3 years, with hands-on expertise in Guidewire Policy Center, Majesco Billing Center, and Salesforce. Skilled in creating and interpreting metrics, managing client relationships, and providing effective team mentoring. Strong verbal and written communication skills, adept at user acceptance testing and ensuring quality deliverables.
Served as Team Lead for functional testing of Guidewire Policy System implementation project, overseeing team of 4 QAs. Role encompassed designing comprehensive test plans and strategies aligned with project requirements and regulatory standards. I conducted peer reviews of test cases to ensure accuracy and completeness, fostering collaborative environment for continuous improvement. Utilizing expertise in estimation and resource planning, successfully managed test execution activities, including test data preparation and environment setup, to meet project timelines effectively. Through proactive leadership and mentoring, facilitated knowledge sharing and skill development within team, enhancing overall testing efficiency and quality. Always thrived for achieving high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction throughout.
Worked in Agile Scrum methodology, used JIRA tool for create and manage Agile boards, plan sprints, prioritize tasks, and track progress using features like backlog grooming, sprint planning, and burndown charts.
Worked in Waterfall methodology, used HP ALM/Quality center for test management. Also, was part of requirement gathering, Test designing review, test execution, defect logging and tracking.
Requirements Analysis
Functional Testing Smoke testing , Regression Testing
Stakeholder Communication
JIRA , HP ALM and Quality Center
Guidewire Policy Centre
Majesco Billing System
Confluence
Splunk
Conga
GhostDraft
REST API
Salesforce Testing
User acceptance testing
Test planning , Testcase designing
Bug reporting and Status reporting
Estimation