Shamkumar Waghmare
Test Manager
Pune
Summary
14 + years of IT experience in software testing and assurance services. Strong management skills and proven experience in leading a team in the successful delivery of end-to-end solutions in a rapidly changing environment. Currently employed as a test manager/test coordinator with TCS' Assurance Services Unit.
Certified Quality Assurance Engineer with a proven track record of directing business operational efficiencies controlling project costs/time-frames and implementing technology and quality initiatives, that supports business objectives. Expertise in full SDLC life-cycle.I have experience in governance, test process analysis, test delivery, release planning, estimations, coordination, exposure to agile & waterfall methodologies, and strong skills in reporting & process improvements. Software testing expertise in the functional areas E2E, SIT, UAT, and ORT with customer interactions on-site and offshore.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Test Manager
TCS
Pune
08.2010 - Current
- I've been working for Tata Consultancy Services for the past 12 years, I've worked closely with many different international clients both onsite and offshore in a variety of Manager and Lead roles. I also currently oversee an account with more than 40 associates.
- Updated ongoing testing procedures for software to account for changes resulting from post-release patches.
- Maintained bug reporting system for logged faults, delegating issues to development personnel for remediation.
- Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
Test Lead
Future Focus Infotech Private Limited
Pune
12.2009 - 07.2010
- Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.
- Collaborated with product owners to stay current on intended functionality.
- Worked with supervisors to improve testing capabilities.
- Executed test cases and documented defects, confirming resolution and mitigation of defects.
Test Analyst
APRS Technologoies
Pune
07.2007 - 09.2009
- As End to End tester, we have to do various orders which will go through various components and check if the components are working as per expected. communication with stakeholders, designers, and developers regarding the functionality. The main focus of the project was to identify backward compatibility defects, logging them by raising change requests and following them up will they get fixed.
- Documented integration issues and vulnerabilities and outlined improvement recommendations.
- Worked closely with different departments to develop innovative solutions to functionality issues.
- Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Aurangabad 06.2002 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Computational Science
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Aurangabad 04.2000 - 04.2002
Skills
Quality assurance
Project Management
Collaborated with project management and developers to coordinate testing activities at all stages
Advised team members on appropriate testing actions and decisions
Defined testing and acceptance strategies and determined quality assurance benchmarks
Defect monitoring
Automation knowledge
Certification
ISTQB® Certified Foundation Tester
Hobbies
Reading books, Listing to Podcast, playing chess, Surf and learning new technology updates
Timeline
ISTQB® Certified Foundation Tester
09-2011
Test Manager
TCS
08.2010 - Current
Test Lead
Future Focus Infotech Private Limited
12.2009 - 07.2010
Test Analyst
APRS Technologoies
07.2007 - 09.2009
Master of Science - Computer Science
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
06.2002 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Computational Science
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
04.2000 - 04.2002