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Shilpa S S

Shilpa S S

Bengaluru

Summary

A decade plus of software testing and quality assurance experience to enhance product delivery and team performance. Proven ability to lead QA teams, streamline testing processes, and work effectively with cross-functional teams. Dedicated to developing comprehensive testing strategies and nurturing a culture of quality to achieve exceptional software outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior QA Engineer III

Beckman Coulter (Opco – HemoCue)
05.2021 - Current

Project Overview: HealthTender.

  • HemoCue's focus is on point-of-care (POC) diagnostic devices that provide lab-quality results for common blood tests, most notably hemoglobin (Hb) levels. HemoCue devices, such as the Hb 201+, Hb 301, and Hb 801 systems, use a photometer and a disposable microcuvette to quickly and accurately measure hemoglobin from a small blood sample, enabling healthcare professionals to make timely decisions in various settings, like clinics, blood banks, and ambulances.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Led QA functional and automation for diagnostic software and cloud-integrated medical devices, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and ISO 13485 standards.
  • Defined and executed comprehensive test strategies covering functional, performance, and API layers.
  • Designed an automated framework for sanity, regression, using Java, Selenium, Cucumber, BDD, and enhanced quality through CI/CD-driven validation and risk-based testing.

Senior Software Engineer II

Tech Asia Lab Pvt Ltd
12.2020 - 05.2021

Project Overview-OneCardio:

OneCardio is an AI-powered cardiac imaging analysis platform designed as a web-based DICOM application for processing cardiac LGE MRI exams to quantify and visualize myocardial fibrosis. The solution operates via standard web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari), and can be accessed within hospital networks or through secure cloud infrastructure. It adheres to DICOM standards for seamless integration with hospital radiology systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Validated end-to-end workflows for cardiac MRI data ingestion, fibrosis quantification, and visualization using AI algorithms.
  • Performed functional, integration, and interoperability testing across hospital PACS systems, and cloud environments.
  • Ensured compliance with DICOM standards for image transfer and compatibility with third-party radiology applications.
  • Conducted cross-browser testing and optimized performance for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
  • Collaborated with developers and data scientists to verify AI model outputs for clinical accuracy and reliability.
  • Supported regulatory compliance testing for healthcare standards (HIPAA, GDPR), and ensured secure data handling.

QA Engineer II

Akamai Technologies Pvt Ltd
03.2014 - 07.2017

Project Overview - Lead to Quote:
Tested Akamai’s Lead-to-Quote application, an enterprise platform designed to streamline the sales lifecycle from lead generation to quote creation for Akamai’s product portfolio. The system integrated with CRM tools (Salesforce) and internal pricing engines to automate workflows, improve quote accuracy, and accelerate deal closure.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Performed functional, integration, and regression testing for complex workflows involving lead qualification, product configuration, and quote generation.
  • Validated pricing logic, discount rules, and approval workflows across multiple regions.
  • Automated critical test cases using Selenium WebDriver and TestNG, reducing manual effort by 40%.
  • Collaborated with business analysts and developers to ensure compliance with enterprise sales processes and data integrity.
  • Supported UAT and production deployments, ensuring zero critical defects in release cycles.

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant
12.2010 - 03.2014

Project Overview - Comcast.com: Comcast.com is an e-commerce platform enabling customers across the U.S. To purchase Comcast TV, Internet, and phone services. The site dynamically displays products based on user location, and integrates with content management systems to deliver segmented content. It supports order placement, billing, provisioning, and activation workflows for new customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Tested end-to-end order workflows, including product selection, billing, and activation processes.
  • Validated location-based content rendering and integration with CMS for a personalized user experience.
  • Performed functional, regression, and automation to ensure platform stability.
  • Collaborated with developers and business teams to resolve critical defects impacting order fulfillment.
  • Supported production deployments, and ensured zero major defects during release cycles.

Project Overview - MINT:

Intuit’s Customer Central platform powers multiple flagship products, like Mint, QuickBooks, Quicken, and FinanceWorks, by aggregating personal finance data across approximately 19,000 financial institutions. The platform enables integration through scraping, web services, and APIs, supporting accounts such as savings, checking, credit cards, loans, and investments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Tested data aggregation workflows for personal finance data across multiple financial institutions.
  • Validated integration channels (scraping, web services) for accuracy and reliability.
  • Authored and reviewed scripts for financial data synchronization for Intuit products MINT.
  • Collaborated with the Script Engineering team to ensure the smooth onboarding of new financial institutions.
  • Ensured compliance with security and privacy standards for sensitive financial data.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Electronics & Communication

K.S Institute of Technology
Bangalore
01-2010

Skills

  • Core Java programming
  • Automated testing tools -Selenium WebDriver and Appium
  • Test strategy development
  • API and mobile testing
  • VBScript and Tek Scraper
  • Eclipse IDE proficiency
  • QTP and ALM QC expertise
  • Version control systems: GIT, SVN, Perforce
  • Bug tracking: JIRA and Bugzilla
  • Database management: PgAdmin
  • Postman for API testing
  • Project Scrum Master
  • Expertized in Test Documentation

Career Highlight

· QA & Scrum Professional with 10+ years of experience in software application and product testing across domains including CDN, Telecom, Healthcare, and Banking. Adept in Agile methodologies, with strong expertise in SDLC/STLC and quality assurance practices.

· Proficient in automation using Selenium WebDriver, Appium (Java), QTP.

· Experienced in manual and automated testing: functional, regression, exploratory, usability, and performance.

· Knowledge in API testing, SQL for database validation and SOAPUI for web services testing.

· Hands-on with test planning, strategy, scenario design, defect reporting, and effort estimation.

· Familiar with JIRA, Bugzilla, ALM for defect tracking and lifecycle management.

· Led automation framework initiatives include design, documentation, and knowledge transfer.

· Actively contributed to sprint planning, retrospectives, daily stand-ups, and feature demos.

· Played the role of Scrum Master, facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing blockers, and ensuring team alignment with sprint goals.

· Strong communicator with proven ability to collaborate with clients, developers, and BAs for requirement analysis and issue resolution.

· Demonstrated leadership as a team lead, mentoring 3–4 members and driving quality deliverables.

Certification

  • CCP Level 0/1: Core Java & QTP.
  • CCP Level 0: Banking & Financial Services, Communication & Independent Software Vendor.
  • CCP Level 0/1: Software Testing.

Accomplishments

• The Rising Star Award in the Technology Vertical for the year 2011.
• The Rising Star Award in the Technology Vertical for the year 2012.
• Star of the Quarter Award for the year 2013.
• Bravo Star Award in 2013.
• Most Valuable Performer Award in 2013.
• Spot Award in 2015.
• Above & Beyond 2021.

Disclaimer

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Timeline

Senior QA Engineer III

Beckman Coulter (Opco – HemoCue)
05.2021 - Current

Senior Software Engineer II

Tech Asia Lab Pvt Ltd
12.2020 - 05.2021

QA Engineer II

Akamai Technologies Pvt Ltd
03.2014 - 07.2017

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant
12.2010 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Electronics & Communication

K.S Institute of Technology
Shilpa S S