Savitha K
Consultant- Engineering Manager
Bangalore
Summary
Knowledgeable Engineering Manager with solid background in engineering consultancy. Successfully led and contributed to numerous projects, ensuring high standards and timely delivery. Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving and technical analysis, consistently meeting client expectations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant-Engineering
GlobalLogic India Pvt ltd
05.2022 - Current
- I managed risk effectively through careful analysis of project requirements, coupled with proactive problem-solving techniques.
- Spearheaded adoption of brainstorming sessions, simulation and prototyping.
- Managed a 34-member team responsible for executing product design projects from conception through development, validation, implementation, and continuous improvement.
- Finalized project plans and obtained approval from clients.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional growth and improving team dynamics.
- Increased team efficiency by implementing standardized procedures for documentation, communication, and task management.
- Supported project planning and execution efforts relating to technical documentation and process development.
- Awards- Individual Excellence Award Q3 FY 25, Integrated Team Award Q3 FY25
Module Lead-Systems
Mphasis Pvt ltd
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
- Assessed each scrum team member's responsibilities and delegated tasks to balance each employee's workload.
- Worked effectively with multiple Scrum teams both internally and off-shore.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Communicated with different stakeholder’s team members to keep the project on schedule.
Sr SDET in Testing (Scrum master)
Teamlease Services Ltd
06.2015 - 10.2020
- Prepared detailed reports on updates to project specifications, progress, identify conflicts, and team activities.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests, and found coverage for short shifts.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Managed and motivated project teams to promote collaboration and keep members on-task and productive.
- Investigated and corrected or escalated project problems.
- Identified innovative and automated approaches to routine tasks, making suggestions that were widely received.
- Built and utilized reporting systems to keep customers and management in the loop with the latest information.
- Planned and arranged meetings with external organizations and individuals, enabling all parties to meet and discuss project progress.
Sr Software Test Engineer
Endeavour Software Technologies
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Took a leading role in functional and integration testing of web-based, web portal with back-end custom applications used for consumer and wholesale business accounting & company's manufacturing systems.
- Responsible for conducting smoke, functional, UI, regression testing as well as ad-hoc testing of client's web application.
- Worked as a liaison between business team and development team, translated business specifications and requirements into functional test cases; worked closely with the development team both onside and offshore on analysis & design to meet business requirements and site rollout.
- Worked directly with cross-department management members to educate, train, and aid in the integration and rollout of applications.
- Tested applications compatibility on different browser versions(IE, Firefox, Safari, and Chrome) across multiple platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS).
- Utilized HP Quality Center (HP QC) as a bug tracking system.
- Engaged in the testing of project-related specifications and requirements for completeness and correctness during early phases of SDLC.
Software Test Engineer
Nokia India Pvt Ltd
10.2011 - 09.2014
- Handset solutions This Project includes testing of Various S30 and S40 Nokia mobiles and mobile applications. All features of the Phone including Firmware.
- Responsible for manual testing and test automation scripts reviewing.
- Took a leading role in both static testing of functional requirements and business specifications of the projects as well as performed dynamic smoke, functional and regression testing.
- Tested functionality of e-Commerce web application including but not limited to: shopping cars, purchase orders and transactions.
- Created, designed and executed test plans, test scenarios, test cases and test reports.
- Performed smoke, functional and regression testing on QA, SIT, UAT and PROD environments.
- Provided weekly status report to project manager and team lead, worked closely with BA and development teams.
- Utilized Jira as defect tracking tool on the project.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
New Horizon College Of Engineering
Bengaluru, Karnataka 09.2005 - 07.2009
Skills
Customer Service
Organization and time management
Planning and Coordination
Positive attitude
Team leadership
Excellent communication
Training & Development
Project Management
Customer Interaction
Environmental awareness
Training and mentoring
Time management abilities
Team building
JIRA Project management
Client relationships
Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Certified Scrum Master, 12/20
Timeline
Consultant-Engineering
GlobalLogic India Pvt ltd
05.2022 - Current
Module Lead-Systems
Mphasis Pvt ltd
01.2021 - 01.2022
Sr SDET in Testing (Scrum master)
Teamlease Services Ltd
06.2015 - 10.2020
Sr Software Test Engineer
Endeavour Software Technologies
09.2014 - 06.2015
Software Test Engineer
Nokia India Pvt Ltd
10.2011 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
New Horizon College Of Engineering
09.2005 - 07.2009