SANTOSH DASARI

Project - Promotions Lobby

• Led the design and execution of detailed Test Plans and Test Cases for complex projects, ensuring comprehensive functional and performance validation across multiple software components.
• Developed and maintained scalable Automation Test Suites to support efficient daily regression testing, and performed Performance and Load Testing using JMeter, effectively identifying system bottlenecks and enhancing test coverage, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and business analysts to coordinate testing activities, resolve defects, and align with project timelines and goals.
• Managed QA efforts for three Big Rock projects, overseeing the implementation of testing strategies and ensuring delivery of high-quality, defect-free software.
• Maintained thorough documentation of test cases, test execution results, and defect reports to support stakeholder communication and ensure traceability and accountability.
• Executed Exploratory Testing sessions to identify hidden edge-case issues, contributing to increased product stability and user satisfaction.

Project - SimcityBuildIt

• Led Quality Assurance efforts and created detailed Test Plans and Strategies to ensure comprehensive feature testing aligned with project milestones, contributing to successful and timely product releases.
• Introduced Shift Left Testing Strategy during early development phases, leading to a 30% reduction in post-development defects and enhancing overall software quality.
• Mentored and guided junior QA Engineers, delivering training and performance feedback.
• Managed QA team resources, prioritized tasks, and drove process improvements by identifying efficiency gaps and promoting best practices.