Shashi Rao
Test Team Lead
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic Senior QA Analyst with over 13 years of comprehensive experience in quality assurance and software testing across various domains, including automotive and finance. Proven expertise in developing test strategies and managing projects to enhance product quality and client satisfaction. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in all testing initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior QA Analyst/Acting QA Lead
OneMagnify
05.2019 - 04.2025
- Led quality assurance initiatives for multiple automotive projects, including Ford Incentive and Reward Programs.
- Developed comprehensive test strategies and executed detailed test cases, ensuring high accuracy and adherence to timelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including clients and developers, to identify and resolve defects effectively.
- Developed an automated testing framework that reduced manual testing time by 20% and improved test coverage by 75%
- Developed quality assurance (QA) processes that increased product reliability by 20%
- Developed a test matrix to track and manage test cases, resulting in improved test coverage and accuracy
- Facilitated production acceptance testing and participated in system migrations, enhancing overall project efficiency.
- Implemented processes and procedures to ensure compliance with Agile/Scrum principles
- Collaborated with product owners to prioritize tasks and ensure product requirements were met
- Participated in Agile Scrum sprints to ensure quality was built into the development process
Software Consultant
Damco Solutions
09.2014 - 01.2019
- Provided centralized testing services to enhance application quality across TDCT LOBs.
- Led data synchronization testing for CF1 between Banking and Insurance systems using Green Plan Insurance interface.
- Developed test strategies and executed test cases, ensuring adherence to timelines and accuracy using HP ALM.
- Conducted regression testing and validation of applications with minimal documentation, including mobile and web platforms.
- Collaborated with business teams to assist in Business Acceptance Testing and defect resolution.
- Maintained and enhanced automated regression test suites.
- Oversaw testing of ServiceNow customizations, configurations, workflows, and integrations.
- Validated and tracked tickets using the tool HP Service Now.
Private Software Consultant
Celebron Solutions Pvt. Ltd
07.2011 - 09.2013
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting, Business Management
04.2001 -
Skills
Test case development
Certification
ISTQB Foundation level
Timeline
ISTQB Advanced level Test Manager
11-2024
ISTQB Agile tester
07-2022
ISTQB Foundation level
04-2021
Senior QA Analyst/Acting QA Lead - OneMagnify
05.2019 - 04.2025
Software Consultant - Damco Solutions
09.2014 - 01.2019
Private Software Consultant - Celebron Solutions Pvt. Ltd
07.2011 - 09.2013
University of Madras - Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, Business Management
04.2001 -
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